7 Best Things to Do in Greenville, SC

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Greenville in South Carolina is one of the favored tourist destinations in the US. It offers a host of outdoor activities for both its residents and visitors. Greenville has 39 city parks, trail system and many events ranging from concerts, food and art festivals and sporting competitions at national level.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Picnic at Falls Park on the Reedy River Located in downtown Greenville, this park features walking trails, picnic areas, lush gardens, and waterfalls.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Amazing stoneworks, sculptures and Liberty Bridge are the highlights here. The Swamp Rabbit Trail leads you to Cleveland Park. Carry a picnic basket to enjoy your lunch at the River Lodge or on the lawns.

Greenville County Museum of Art At Heritage Green in downtown, this museum stands out for its collection of South American art, ranking among the top in the US.

Works of Andrew Wyeth, an American artist is housed in the museum. It also showcases the Civil War sceneries.

Spend a day in Children's Upstate Museum Get a feel of hands-on and interactive learning in a comfortable and safe environment.

An interactive exhibits and workshops are arranged by the museum to invoke curiosity in children.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Visit TD Saturday Market If you are weekend visitor in Greenville, enjoy the bustling Saturday market.

Apart from the fragrance of the fresh veggies, fruits and aromatic herbs, you can enjoy live music, and cooking demonstrations.

You can browse through the handcrafted jewelry and clothes.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Visit the Greenville Zoo In Cleveland Park, this zoo, founded in 1960, features diverse habitats including African lions, Amur leopards, giraffes, domestic animals, reptiles, frogs, and snakes.

The zoo has walking and bicycle paths, several picnic sites, playgrounds, volleyball and tennis courts.

Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum for Baseball Lovers Dedicated to baseball legend Joe Jackson, this museum showcases a collection of his photographs, artifacts, and memorabilia.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. The museum has the house number 356. It denotes the incredible batting average of Jackson.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Hike at Caesars Head State Park An hour's drive from Greenville County, this park offers stunning vistas, hiking trails, and beautiful waterfalls, making it a hiker's delight.

The park offers activities such as mountain biking, hiking, climbing, fishing, and wildlife watching. There are picnicking areas where you can relax.

In summer, you get to see the migrant hawks and animals such as black bears, pergrine falcons and green salamander.