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reasons to visit
The Reedy River that flows through the heart of
Greenville once nourished its Cherokee population,
Colonial settlers, and textile mills; now it feeds the spirits
of all, especially at the waterfall on Main Street. Suspended
above, on the 345-foot long suspension Liberty Bridge,
visitors can look directly down into the falls before strolling
the surrounding 32-acre Falls Park on the river with the sound
of its rushing waters in their ears.
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BY MIKE DUNPHY
There are many reasons why Greenville,
South Carolina has become the fourth
fastest growing city in the country.
Much like Asheville, North Carolina —
an hour to the north — Greenville is
attracting a new generation of young,
hip, tech-savvy, and forward-thinking
citizens, who are transforming the
former industrial mill town into the
dynamic, energetic hub of upstate South
Carolina. Tourists and travelers alike
have taken notice, as have publications
like The New York Times, Lonely Planet,
Travel & Leisure, and Men’s Journal —
all of whom have heaped awards and
accolades on the city. Indeed, 2017 saw
record numbers of visitors, revenue,
and hotel occupancy and 2018 looks to
exceed that. Here are six reasons why
there is much to love about Greenville,
South Carolina.
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A Waterfall in the Middle of
Downtown Greenville
Chefs Sizzle in Greenville
If you forget to pack anything for a trip to Greenville, make it your
diet. Award-winning chefs in Greenville — including James Beard
award winning and nominated ones like Chef Michael Kramer at Jianna,
Greg McPhee at The Anchorage, and “Best Chef Southeast”, Chef
Sean Brock at Husk — have turned this city into a culinary heaven.
It’s Southern cuisine 4.0, with dishes like sassafras-glazed pork ribs
with pickled peaches and house-cured country ham with acorn griddle
cakes. Taste them all together during the annual four-day “Euphoria”
food festival in September, which combines multi-course dinners,
cooking demonstrations, and wine seminars with live music concerts.
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Public Art Shimmers in Greenville
The best art exhibitions in Greenville are outside the galleries and in
the streets and parks. It all starts with the famous nine bronze mice,
inspired by Margaret Wise Brown’s book, Goodnight Moon, hidden
along the five blocks of Main Street. Continue south from there and
discover the dozens upon dozens more statues, sculptures, murals,
fountains, and memorials — some paying tribute to historical figures,
like Revolutionary War Hero Nathanial Greene (who is said to have
inspired the city’s name) and native son, and infamous baseballer,
“Shoeless” Joe Jackson. Abstract work also bounds, including the
eight-foot tall Rose Crystal Tower in Falls Park by famed glass sculptor
Dale Chihuly.
Falls Park on the Reedy
Credit: Andrew Huang/VisitGreenvilleSC