Before we get started on a brand new year full of possibilities, we wanted to recap the top GVLtoday stories from 2018 + thank all of you, who made this year so amazing. Our resolution for 2019 is to keep the conversation going strong. (View count calculated across all GVLtoday platforms).

1️⃣ Greenville’s 10 most anticipated openings in 2019 | 📅 Dec. | 🔥 31,000+ views

2018 was filled with big news, from industrial hemp farming to the opening of the first LEGO Store in S.C. It’s been a wild ride – but we won’t be sad to see it go when there’s so much to look forward to in 2019.

2️⃣ A guide to GVL’s finest hour | 📅 March | 🔥 19,000+ views

Ever want to just treat yourself after a long day at the office, but your bank account says ‘please, no’? We created your go-to guide to allllll the Upstate’s happy hours, broken down by day of the week + location.

3️⃣ Your 24-hour guide to Simpsonville | 📅 March | 🔥 8,500+ views

DYK: Both GVLtoday producers (Kendall + Heather) are from Simpsonville? If you’re thinking about a day trip or you’re a local who wants a complete roundup of awesome spots, check out this guide.

4️⃣ City park’s new name...and 15 new pictures | 📅 May | 🔥 7,400+ views

Unity Park, a new 60-acre park along the Reedy River + Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail will be twice as large as Falls Park – for comparison, The Champ de Mars in Paris (that includes the Eiffel Tower) is also 60 acres.

5️⃣ 10 must-try hiking trails in S.C. | 📅 March | 🔥 6,700+ views

Girls Who Hike S.C. helped us round up 10 trails across the state for any kind of hiker – everything from quick walks to waterfall views to hikes where you can rack up some serious miles.

There’s nothing better than celebrating the year with a look back at the things that excited us most. Send us an email or comment below + tell us your favorite moment of 2018.