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Enjoy the Pedestrian-Friendly Side of Greenville
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with unique urban views and abundant natural hues, Greenville, South Carolina, offers plenty of ways to set your own pace. Enjoy a laced-up, fresh-air visit when you create your personal walking itinerary with choices for foodies, art lovers, sports fans, history buffs, and nature enthusiasts.
Downtown Directions
Perfect for a stroll, the wide and welcoming sidewalks of Main Street invite visitors to explore the local scene. Start at NOMA Square and fuel up with a hearty breakfast at Roost Free Range Kitchen. Then it’s time to start walking. Venture south to Falls Park on the Reedy to enjoy an urban waterfall. Get the best views from Liberty Bridge. Look up to appreciate the bridge’s unique single-suspension construction.
Be sure to check the schedule for the Greenville Drive, the High-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. They play home games on Main Street’s Fluor Field, which is modeled after Boston’s famous Fenway Park, complete with its own Big Green Monster left-field wall.
Traipsing The Trail
With design and etiquette guidelines to safeguard children and those with mobility challenges, the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail provides 28 miles of natural beauty for all fitness levels. Take a casual walk, a jog, or a bike ride to discover area parks, attractions, shops, and eateries. Didn’t bring a bike? No problem. Greenville has several bike rental options.
Plan to spend several hours at Cleveland Park, home to the Greenville Zoo, Rock Quarry Falls, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Treat yourself to a scratch-made pastry and a craft coffee at Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery, a popular spot along the trail.
Fun Festivals
Celebrate scientists, chefs, pitmasters, and painters. On April 4, iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival spotlights science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Remember to grab extra napkins to savor the dishes at Southern Roots: A BBQ Reunion on April 11. The culinary experiences continue April 16 through April 19 at Spring Fest with a series of foodie events. Catch your breath and get ready for Artisphere, May 8 through May 10, featuring the works of visual artists representing many different media.
Wonderful Waterfalls
Within an hour’s drive from downtown Greenville, enjoy the beauty of six more waterfalls. Easy views can be found at Wildcat Wayside Falls, a roadside pull-off. The middle portion of those falls is an easy hike, while the upper section calls for moderate hiking. For those who are feeling energetic, the 1,200-foot change of elevation at Rainbow Falls offers a strenuous hiking challenge.
Greenville-area waterfalls are part of the Blue Ridge Escarpment, a geological feature where the Blue Ridge Mountains dramatically drop 2,000 feet to the Piedmont below. In total, the area is home to more than 50 waterfalls.
Plan your Greenville, South Carolina, trip on the Greenville website.