Published October 12, 2018

Reasons to Love Greenville, SC

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Written by Mark Rucker

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So, you have found yourself in one of the best up-and-coming cities of 2018! Whether you are just visiting, or relocating, you will fall in love. Maybe you are looking for more things to do around town, or are new to the area and need to find out what all this city has to do! There is a large variety of things to do in the area, from food and drinks to local events and exploring the great outdoors. Even locals are still finding all the charm this city has to offer. 


While there is a never ending list of places to go and things to do here, we have come up with a list of 5 reasons to love and things to do in Greenville!


1. Falls Park on the Reedy-This beautiful park is located in the heart of Downtown! It is a great location for picnics, relaxing after a long day at work, walking around on the weekends, or an ideal place for photography. 

2. Swamp Rabbit Trail-Calling all runners and bikers! The Swamp Rabbit Trail runs all the way from Traveler's Rest to Cleveland Park, and will soon stretch to Fountain Inn. It  is perfect for evening walks or bike rides, or if you want a challenge, you can bike the whole 19.9 mile trail!

3. The Food Scene-Greenville has some of the most diverse and delicious food in the Upstate. Just walking down Main Street, you can find every type of food imaginable. And what's even better is that it's ALL GOOD! Here is a small list of some of the most popular restaurants in the downtown area:

-Tupelo Honey

-Trio

-Biscuit Head

-Sushi Murasaki

-Pomegranate on Main

-Nose Dive

-Soby's

-Papi's Tacos

-The Lazy Goat


4. Wide Variety of Cultural Events-There are always different events happening in Greenville all-year round. Pick your favorite season and see what is happening in the Upstate!

-Fall for Greenville (Fall)

-Greek Festival (beginning of Summer)

-Artisphere (beginning of Summer)

-TD Saturday Market (Summer through Fall)

-BMW Charity Pro-Am (Summer)

-Ice Skating (Winter/early Spring)


5. Historic District-This city has a large history of textile mills, manufacturing, railroads, and housing that gives Greenville some fascinating aspects. If you drive along the West End of downtown, or through the surrounding areas, you can see all of the preserved history of the buildings, housing, and with different historical boards explaining the area, how Greenville came to be!



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