Laura’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Far more than a nature lover's paradise, Falls Park on the Reedy, located in downtown Greenville's Historic West End, is one of Greenville's greatest treasures. The park serves as an oasis within the city - a place where people gather to work, play and celebrate life. The multi-use facility lends itself to a wide variety of activities for people of all ages and interests.
386 locals recommend
Falls Park on the Reedy
601 S Main StFar more than a nature lover's paradise, Falls Park on the Reedy, located in downtown Greenville's Historic West End, is one of Greenville's greatest treasures. The park serves as an oasis within the city - a place where people gather to work, play and celebrate life. The multi-use facility lends itself to a wide variety of activities for people of all ages and interests.
Greenville's unique Liberty Bridge honors Liberty Corporation founder W. Frank Hipp and his children, Francis M. Hipp, Herman N. Hipp, B. Calhoun Hipp, and Dorothy Hipp Gunter for their commitment and contribution to the Greenville community.
The $4.5 million structure was funded by the City of Greenville's Hospitality Tax, which must be spent on tourism-related facilities.
60 locals recommend
Liberty Bridge
206 S Main StGreenville's unique Liberty Bridge honors Liberty Corporation founder W. Frank Hipp and his children, Francis M. Hipp, Herman N. Hipp, B. Calhoun Hipp, and Dorothy Hipp Gunter for their commitment and contribution to the Greenville community.
The $4.5 million structure was funded by the City of Greenville's Hospitality Tax, which must be spent on tourism-related facilities.
At first glance, you will see a charming southern town with its roots deeply planted in the welcoming spirit of the south. But take a second look and you’ll find a vibrant community of small business owners whose stores, galleries and restaurants represent the true heart of what it means to be living in the south: hard work, fine craftsmanship, and pride in representing our unique state. Still quaint by most standards, Travelers Rest boasts plenty of fine art, award-winning chefs and some of the best shopping experiences where you can support independent stores. Take a moment to explore our town and see why we say, It Starts with TR!
94 locals recommend
Travelers Rest
At first glance, you will see a charming southern town with its roots deeply planted in the welcoming spirit of the south. But take a second look and you’ll find a vibrant community of small business owners whose stores, galleries and restaurants represent the true heart of what it means to be living in the south: hard work, fine craftsmanship, and pride in representing our unique state. Still quaint by most standards, Travelers Rest boasts plenty of fine art, award-winning chefs and some of the best shopping experiences where you can support independent stores. Take a moment to explore our town and see why we say, It Starts with TR!
Go for a peaceful Stroll from the cancer center to the Greenville Zoo.
10 locals recommend
Cancer Survivors Park
52 Cleveland StGo for a peaceful Stroll from the cancer center to the Greenville Zoo.
Food scene
Greenville's downtown has long been one of the Upstate's most popular destinations for shopping, dining and entertainment, and over the past few years, has amassed a multitude of accolades and awards from national publications. Livability recently ranked it one of the Top 10 Best Downtowns in the country, and The New York Times called Greenville "a national model for a pedestrian-friendly city center."
96 locals recommend
Downtown Greenville
South Main StreetGreenville's downtown has long been one of the Upstate's most popular destinations for shopping, dining and entertainment, and over the past few years, has amassed a multitude of accolades and awards from national publications. Livability recently ranked it one of the Top 10 Best Downtowns in the country, and The New York Times called Greenville "a national model for a pedestrian-friendly city center."
Join the crowd downtown on Main Street on Saturday mornings and stock up on local vegetables, fruit, eggs, cheese, meats and other home-grown fare from area farmers. May–Oct, Sat 8:00am–12:00pm. Main St. at McBee Ave.
https://sc-greenvillemarket2.civicplus.com/101/Current-Vendors
8 locals recommend
Greenville State Farmers Market
1354 Rutherford RdJoin the crowd downtown on Main Street on Saturday mornings and stock up on local vegetables, fruit, eggs, cheese, meats and other home-grown fare from area farmers. May–Oct, Sat 8:00am–12:00pm. Main St. at McBee Ave.
https://sc-greenvillemarket2.civicplus.com/101/Current-Vendors
Yummy Breakfast that is about 10- 15 Minutes from the house.
Maple Street Biscuit Company- Five Forks
2815 Woodruff RdYummy Breakfast that is about 10- 15 Minutes from the house.
Persis Biryani Indian Grill
1451 Woodruff RdAmazing Indian and the friendliest family owned restaurant.
Korean BBQ
1170 Woodruff RdA bit of a hole in the wall, but very clean and very good Korean food.
Maybe out favorite restaurant in town! Southern cuisine with a modern twist!
105 locals recommend
Soby's
207 S Main StMaybe out favorite restaurant in town! Southern cuisine with a modern twist!
Tupelo Honey
1 N Main StGreat atmosphere and great food!
Most authentic sushi restaurant in Greenville and so yummy!
7 locals recommend
Sushi Masa Japanese Restaurant
8590 Pelham RdMost authentic sushi restaurant in Greenville and so yummy!
Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine
8590 Pelham RdBest Thai in town!
A more formal german restaurant that can cook up some amazing german food!
8 locals recommend
Schwaben House
1810 Laurens RdA more formal german restaurant that can cook up some amazing german food!
The place with the best queso, guac and chimichanga's!
6 locals recommend
La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant
1 Market Point DrThe place with the best queso, guac and chimichanga's!
Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery
205 Cedar Lane RdGreat scones, salads and local groceries.
Monkey Wrench Smokehouse
21 S Main StThings to do
Running along the scenic Reedy River on a historic rail bed, the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail Network is a 22 mile multi-use greenway system. Opened in 2009, this trail has experienced continual growth and offers fun, non-motorized recreation and transportation opportunities.
34 locals recommend
Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail
Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit TrailRunning along the scenic Reedy River on a historic rail bed, the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail Network is a 22 mile multi-use greenway system. Opened in 2009, this trail has experienced continual growth and offers fun, non-motorized recreation and transportation opportunities.
Of course, what makes the Peace Center special are the performance venues. Each space is architecturally and acoustically remarkable—as you would expect, considering the quality and variety of performances presented here. Classical, dance, jazz, country, bluegrass, folk, pop, and comedy performers, as well as a full calendar of national Broadway tours, are equally spectacular on the Peace Center’s stages.
172 locals recommend
The Peace Center
300 S Main StOf course, what makes the Peace Center special are the performance venues. Each space is architecturally and acoustically remarkable—as you would expect, considering the quality and variety of performances presented here. Classical, dance, jazz, country, bluegrass, folk, pop, and comedy performers, as well as a full calendar of national Broadway tours, are equally spectacular on the Peace Center’s stages.
Fluor Field at the West End is a 6,700-seat baseball-only stadium in Greenville, South Carolina that opened on April 6, 2006. Designed by architectural firm DLR Group, it was built as a new home of the Greenville Drive baseball team, the A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.
98 locals recommend
Fluor Field
945 S Main StFluor Field at the West End is a 6,700-seat baseball-only stadium in Greenville, South Carolina that opened on April 6, 2006. Designed by architectural firm DLR Group, it was built as a new home of the Greenville Drive baseball team, the A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.
Get your crafting on! Book a crafting session and have some fun with your kids or girlfriends!
AR Workshop Greenville
2830 Wade Hampton BlvdGet your crafting on! Book a crafting session and have some fun with your kids or girlfriends!
A great playground! Watch your kids play while you can watch planes taking off in the background.
18 locals recommend
Runway Park at GMU
21 Airport Rd ExtA great playground! Watch your kids play while you can watch planes taking off in the background.
Makes for the perfect ( rainy day) activity. Let your kids play and explore over three floors of fun!
123 locals recommend
The Children's Museum of the Upstate
300 College StMakes for the perfect ( rainy day) activity. Let your kids play and explore over three floors of fun!
Frankie's Fun Park
45 Park Woodruff DrConestee Park
840 Mauldin RdRunway Park at GMU
21 Airport Rd ExtSwamp Rabbit Trail
Swamp Rabbit TrailThe Peace Center
300 S Main StFluor Field
945 S Main StParis Mountain State Park
2401 State Park RoadBMW Performance Center
1155 SC-101Traveler advice
Traveling with kids
Greenville is very family friendly.
Check out the Children's Museum, Skyzone, Frankies Fun Park, Big Air and other fun kids activities.