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From a Hidden Waterfall to Main Street: Where to Eat, Stay & Explore in Greenville, SC
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items Some links on this list are affiliate links, so I may earn a commission. I was born and raised in Greenville, and I remember when you couldn't even see the waterfall downtown. A highway bridge ran right over the Reedy River Falls, and hardly anyone k...
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Downtown Greenville
Museums, History & Shows
Trails, Mountains & Day Trips
Where to Eat in Greenville
Where to Stay in Greenville
Tours Worth Booking
Downtown Greenville
Downtown is the heart of it all now: the falls, the Liberty Bridge, a tree-lined Main Street full of shops and restaurants, and a newer riverside park that's become a local favorite.
The reason downtown Greenville looks the way it does today. For years a highway bridge sat right over these falls and most people never knew they were there. Now the falls are the centerpiece of a beautiful park with gardens, walking paths and the cu...
Falls Park on the Reedy
Greenville's Main Street is lined with trees, outdoor patios, local shops and restaurants, and it's made for strolling. Keep an eye out for the little bronze mice hidden along the street. Hunting for all of them is a fun game with kids, and grown-ups...
Downtown Greenville - Main Street
This big riverside park opened in 2022 in West Greenville. It covers 60 acres along the Reedy River, with big play areas, a splash pad, open lawns, and the Swamp Rabbit Trail running right through it. A great stop with kids.
Unity Park
Home of the Greenville Drive, a Boston Red Sox minor league team. The ballpark has its own Green Monster wall like Fenway's, and a summer night game here is about as fun and affordable as a family outing gets.
Fluor Field
Museums, History & Shows
Greenville has more culture packed into a few blocks than people expect, from a museum of American art to a Broadway-touring theater.
A must for art lovers. The museum is known for its collection of Andrew Wyeth watercolors, one of the largest anywhere, along with American art spanning centuries. It's on Heritage Green, just a short walk from Main Street.
Greenville County Museum of Art
The story of the Upstate, from its early days through the textile mill era that built Greenville. Also on Heritage Green next to the art museum, so it's easy to visit both in one afternoon.
Upcountry History Museum
Baseball legend Shoeless Joe Jackson grew up in Greenville's mill villages, and his old home was moved to sit right across from Fluor Field. It's now a small museum and baseball library. Pair it with a Drive game.
Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum & Baseball Library
Greenville's main performing arts center, right on the Reedy River by Falls Park. It hosts touring Broadway shows, concerts and comedy. Check the calendar before your trip, since a show here makes a great night out.
Peace Center Concert Hall
Trails, Mountains & Day Trips
The Blue Ridge foothills are right there. Bike the Swamp Rabbit Trail, hike a state park, or drive up for big mountain views.
A paved walking and biking trail built on an old rail line. It runs from downtown Greenville out to Travelers Rest, with stops for food and drinks along the way. Rent a bike downtown and make a day of it.
Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail
Just a few miles from downtown, with hiking and mountain biking trails, a lake for swimming and paddling, and picnic spots. An easy escape to the woods without a long drive.
Paris Mountain State Park
About 45 minutes from Greenville, Table Rock is one of the most recognizable mountains in the Upstate. Hike to the summit if you're up for a challenge, or just enjoy the view of the rock from the lake below.
Table Rock State Park
A small town just north of Greenville, right on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. It has a walkable main street with local restaurants, coffee and shops, and it's the gateway to the mountains. Bike up from Greenville or stop on your way to Table Rock.
Travelers Rest, SC
Where to Eat in Greenville
Greenville has become a real food town. These are well-loved downtown spots, from Southern classics to a French bistro overlooking the falls.
A longtime Main Street favorite for New South cooking, and one of the restaurants that helped put downtown Greenville on the map as a dining destination. Great for a special dinner or Sunday brunch.
Soby's
A French bistro right in Falls Park, with views of the Liberty Bridge and the falls. Grab a patio table for brunch or dinner and you'll see why it's a favorite for special occasions.
Passerelle Bistro
Modern Italian upstairs on Main Street near Falls Park, known for its handmade pasta and an oyster bar. Ask for a balcony seat if the weather's nice.
Jianna Greenville
Mediterranean small plates right on the Reedy River at RiverPlace, a short walk from the falls. Order a bunch of plates to share and sit outside by the water if you can.
The Lazy Goat
A cozy Belgian-style restaurant tucked below street level just off Main Street. It's known for a long list of Belgian beers, mussels and frites. Fun and a little hidden, which makes it feel like a local secret.
Trappe Door
This one's my pick. Pomegranate on Main serves Persian food right on Main Street, and all of their entrées are gluten-free, which I love. A nice change from the usual, and I'm so glad it's still going.
Pomegranate on Main
Where to Stay in Greenville
Stay downtown and you can walk to Falls Park, Main Street and dinner. Three of these are right in the middle of it, plus one quieter luxury pick on the east side.
A grand historic hotel that's been a Main Street landmark since the 1920s. You're steps from Falls Park, shops and restaurants, so you can park the car and walk everywhere.
The Westin Poinsett, Greenville
A mountain-lodge-style luxury hotel sitting right on the Reedy River next to Falls Park. Big stone fireplaces, river views, and the falls a short walk away. The splurge pick for a special trip.
Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville
A newer luxury boutique hotel on the east side of Greenville, set on a large estate with gardens and green space. A quieter, resort-like stay if you'd rather be away from downtown but still close enough to drive in for dinner.
Hotel Hartness
A sleek, modern hotel right on South Main Street. You can walk to Falls Park, Fluor Field and dozens of restaurants, which makes it an easy, central home base for a weekend downtown.
AC Hotel Greenville Downtown
Tours Worth Booking
Walking, rolling and pedaling tours of downtown Greenville, all well-reviewed and easy to book ahead.
A fun way to cover a lot of downtown without wearing out your feet. This guided Segway tour rolls past Falls Park, Main Street and other landmarks, and it's one of the most-reviewed tours in Greenville on Viator, with a 4.9-star rating.
Greenville City Segway Tour
A guided walk through downtown with a local guide who shares Greenville's history and stories along the way. It has a perfect 5-star rating from over 100 reviews on Viator, and it's a nice way to get your bearings on your first day.
Greenville History Walking Tour
See more of Greenville in a morning with a guided electric bike ride. The e-bikes do a lot of the work, so it's easy even if you haven't been on a bike in years. It has a 5-star rating from over 90 reviews on Viator.
Pedego Electric Bike Tour at Greenville
Greenville has its share of ghost stories too. This evening walking tour covers the spookier side of downtown's history, and it has a 5-star rating on Viator. Fun for a group or a date night.
Greenville Ghost Hunt Walking Tour