We walk downtown Greenville every week, so we get asked all the time what else visitors should see. Here are the places we send our own friends and family, from waterfalls in the middle of downtown to mountain views less than an hour away.
Written by the local guides at Foothill Foodie Tours
If You Only Have One Day
- Morning coffee and a walk across the Liberty Bridge in Falls Park
- Hunt for the bronze Mice on Main along Main Street
- Lunch on a Bites & Sights food tour
- Bike a stretch of the Swamp Rabbit Trail
- Catch a Greenville Drive game at Fluor Field
- Cocktails and dinner on an evening food tour
Downtown Greenville Highlights
Most of what makes Greenville special sits within a few walkable blocks of Main Street. Park once, wear comfortable shoes, and you can see the best of downtown in an afternoon.
Falls Park on the Reedy
A 32-acre park built around a real waterfall right in the middle of the city. Walk the gardens and trails, picnic on the lawns and take the photo every visitor takes from the Liberty Bridge, a curved pedestrian suspension bridge that hangs over the falls.
Main Street
A tree-lined, walkable Main Street with outdoor dining, local shops, galleries and public art. It is one of the reasons Greenville keeps showing up on best small city lists, and it is where most of our tours begin.
Mice on Main
A set of small bronze mice hidden along Main Street, inspired by the children's book Goodnight Moon. Kids love the hunt, and plenty of adults get competitive about it too.
The Peace Center
Greenville's performing arts center hosts touring Broadway shows, concerts, comedy and the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, all a short walk from dinner on Main Street.
Greenville County Museum of Art
A free art museum known for its large collection of Andrew Wyeth watercolors, along with rotating exhibitions focused on American and Southern art.
See Downtown Greenville One Bite at a Time
A food tour is the easiest way to see downtown, learn its history and eat at local favorites, all in about two hours.
Get Outside
Swamp Rabbit Trail
A paved walking and biking trail that follows an old rail line for more than 20 miles, linking downtown Greenville with Travelers Rest. Rent a bike downtown and ride as far as you like, with plenty of places to stop for a snack.
Unity Park
Greenville's newest large park sits along the Reedy River just west of downtown, with wide lawns, a huge playground and a splash pad that families flock to in the summer.
Paris Mountain State Park
Hiking trails, a mountain lake and shady picnic spots close enough for a morning hike before lunch downtown.
Table Rock and Caesars Head
Two of the Upstate's most popular state parks, with big Blue Ridge views. The Raven Cliff Falls trail at Caesars Head leads to one of the tallest waterfalls in the state.
Food, Drink and Local Flavor
Greenville has one of the best food scenes in the South for a city its size, and the easiest way to taste a lot of it is on foot.
Take a walking food tour
Our tours stop at three locally owned restaurants, with tastings at each, local history along the way and a guide who can point you toward the rest of the city. Choose lunch, breakfast, desserts or an evening cocktail tour.
TD Saturday Market
A Main Street farmers market with local produce, baked goods and makers on Saturday mornings from spring into fall.
The Village of West Greenville
A small arts district with galleries, studios, coffee and some of the city's favorite independent restaurants and bars.
Sports, Family Fun and Rainy Day Ideas
Fluor Field
Home of the Greenville Drive, a Boston Red Sox minor league affiliate, with its own version of Fenway's Green Monster. A summer evening game is one of the best deals in town.
Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum
Right across from Fluor Field, in Jackson's former home, with memorabilia from the life of one of baseball's most famous players.
Greenville Zoo
A small, easy zoo next to Cleveland Park, a good fit for younger kids and a short drive from downtown.
Children's Museum of the Upstate
Three floors of hands-on exhibits, a reliable choice for a rainy day with little ones.
Food Tours in Downtown Greenville
Frequently Asked Questions
What is downtown Greenville SC known for?
Falls Park on the Reedy, the Liberty Bridge, a walkable Main Street and a food scene with a lot of locally owned restaurants. Most of it is within a few blocks, so it is easy to explore on foot.
What are free things to do in Greenville SC?
Falls Park, the Liberty Bridge, Mice on Main, the Swamp Rabbit Trail, Unity Park and the Greenville County Museum of Art are all free.
What can couples do in Greenville SC?
Walk Falls Park at sunset, see a show at the Peace Center or book a cocktail food tour like our Friday Date Night Cocktails tour.
How much time do you need in Greenville SC?
One full day covers the downtown highlights. A weekend gives you time for the Swamp Rabbit Trail, a ballgame or a day trip to the mountains.
More Greenville Guides
Hours, menus and openings change. Check with each business before you go.