Greenville, SC

[GvilleSC]

Skyliner has got this covered pretty much. I might add that if you're planning this thing out, which it seems you are, you're going to want to allot a lot of time for downtown Greenville. You can spend an entire day here and more enjoying what there is to offer.

We are home to Bob Jones Art Museum which features one of the world's best collections of Christian art. They have a satelite museum downtown, which may be worth checking out if you don't want to venture out to see the entire museum on Pleasantburg Drive. Also, the Greenville County Art Museum is a great museum and I'm not sure if it's still there, but the Jasper Johns' collection was in town and might still be around. If so, it may be worth your time.

I also wanted to add that Skyliner mentioned our minor league baseball team. You might be thinking no for that because it's minor league and what's the big deal... Well, just to clarify, we have a new ballpark in the West End, a district of downtown. The ballpark is more reason to go than the game itself (haha). Like he said it's a replica of Fenway Park and it's a very intimate experience. Personally I'd say atleast give it a thought. Like downtown, nothing is left to be desired!

I hope you enjoy your visit! Let us know how it was and we'd love to see pictures

[RestedTraveler]

Both Skyliner and GvilleSC pretty much covered the bases. You absolutely MUST take in a ballgame at West End Field, I have to suggest this. You can't go wrong with the Saturday Morning Farmers Market between East and West Court Streets. Downtown Alive and Main Street Jazz are held every Thursday and Friday Evenings, respectively. Much, much more to see and do. If planning your visit, you may also want to check out the EVENT CALENDAR for things scheduled to take place that week, too.

[gs3]

Both Skyliner and GvilleSC pretty much covered the bases. You absolutely MUST take in a ballgame at West End Field, I have to suggest this. You can't go wrong with the Saturday Morning Farmers Market between East and West Court Streets. Downtown Alive and Main Street Jazz are held every Thursday and Friday Evenings, respectively. Much, much more to see and do. If planning your visit, you may also want to check out the EVENT CALENDAR for things scheduled to take place that week, too.

Skyliner, GvilleSC and RT covered it very well. I would add to make sure and stop in a couple of the unique retail stores along Main. Mast General Store is fantatsic for adults and children both. Plan to spend a couple of hours there. Also, at Falls Park, be sure not only to see the Liberty Bridge and Falls, but take time to go through the whole park. More waterfalls (smaller) are waiting downstream from the main falls.

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This is a sneak peek at Court Square, taken from West Court Street:

[RestedTraveler]

The Swamp Rabbit Railroad Pedestrian Bridge over the Reedy River:

The Wyche Pavilion at the Peace Center for the Performing Arts:

The Liberty Bridge:

Shoeless Joe Jackson Statue:

Greenville seen from Paris Mountain:

Falls Park on the Reedy River:

Liberty Square Highrises:

A Packed House at West End Field catch a Greenville Drive Ballgame:

Greenville from Linky Stone Park:

RiverPlace along the Reedy River:

The RiverWalk at RiverPlace along the Reedy River:

[Tennesseestorm]

Thanks folks for all of the information on "things to do" in Greenville. We are still deciding on what to do on our vacation week. While we were planning on going to Anderson, Greenville would definitely be on the list to visit. We had four options. One was go to Anderson and other areas in upstate SC, another was to visit my great aunt in Jacksonville, FL. Another was to visit other family in Raleigh, NC and then drive on down to Wilmington for a beach vacation, but now with the recent flooding in Raleigh, we do not want to go over if it is going to be a mess. Lastly, was to stay here in Tennessee and do nothing. Knowing us, we will probably end up in the Smoky Mountains / Gatlinburg area again like last year. We came back through my dads old hometown of Maryville, which is southwest of Knoxville and drove past Knoxville, but did not stop, like we did a couple of years ago.

Thanks again!

Both Skyliner and GvilleSC pretty much covered the bases. You absolutely MUST take in a ballgame at West End Field, I have to suggest this. You can't go wrong with the Saturday Morning Farmers Market between East and West Court Streets. Downtown Alive and Main Street Jazz are held every Thursday and Friday Evenings, respectively. Much, much more to see and do. If planning your visit, you may also want to check out the EVENT CALENDAR for things scheduled to take place that week, too.

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Larkin's on the River, a fantastic steakhouse next to the Reedy River in downtown.

[dimebag1980]

The Swamp Rabbit Railroad Pedestrian Bridge over the Reedy River:

All these photos are great, but this one, in my opinion, is simply amazing. Stunning. Beautiful.

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A couple of great historic buildings at Court Square. To the left, the old Greenville County Courthouse, which houses both a top-notch architecture firm, and a destination spa; to the right, the renovated Westin Poinsett Hotel.

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Phase one of The Bookends condominium development, on East McBee Avenue:

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More Main Street charm:

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An old building in the West End historic district. This building houses multiple tenants, including an urban climbing center.

[GRDadof3]

Great pictures guys!

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Thanks!

The Reedy River falls in downtown Greenville, today around noon. The water was dirty due to heavy rain yesterday:

Falls Park on the Reedy:

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The World-class Peace Center for the Performing Arts, at the corner of South Main Street and Broad Street:

Another shot from beautiful Falls Park on the Reedy:

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Part of the skyline from South Main Street in the West End:

[TBurban]

Stunning shots Skyliner! Greenville looks charming

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The small cascade at the far left of Reedy Falls in downtown:

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The old Huguenot Mill, which has been beautifully restored and is now part of the World-class Peace Center for the Performing Arts, in downtown.

This shot shows the mill's relation to the main concert hall. Part of the mill is off to the right of the image.

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Another shot from Falls Park on the Reedy in downtown:

Another view of a portion of The Peace Center for the Performing Arts, in downtown:

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The front fountain at The Peace Center for the Performing Arts, and in the background is the Liberty Building.

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Part of Main Street and its medium density. The buildings are:

(L to R) City Hall; Symphony Center; The old County Courthouse (now remodeled into mixed-use); The historic Westin Poinsett Hotel.

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North at Main (looking west on North):

Main Street:

RiverPlace Update:

Another interactive fountain in downtown:

Weekend info kiosk:

[richyb83]

Nice pics skyliner. Next time I'm in the area I will have to be sure and stop and visit Greenville. Falls Park location in the middle of the city is really cool.

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Another from Main Street:

A different shot from the CBD:

Saint George's Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Downtown: