ATTRACTIONS

Amusements

• Carolina Family Adventures
  2131 Woodruff Road, Suite 2100 #286 • Greenville, SC 29607
  864-254-6322
  Pampered all-inclusive vacations for families in Greenville and other parts of the western Carolinas.  more...  map

• Frankie's Fun Park
  45 Park Woodruff Drive • Greenville, SC 29607
  864-627-9888
  Fun and enjoyment for the whole family can be found at this amusement park that features three go-cart tracks, bumper boats, three miniature golf courses, an arcade, a Laser Tag area, and a pizza shop. more...  map

Historic Homes & Buildings

• Beattie House (circa 1834)
  8 Bennett Street • Greenville, SC 29601
  864-233-9977
  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this Italian Gothic style house is filled with early Victorian decor and features exquisite turnings and brackets. The house is presently occupied by the Greenville Woman's Club and is available for rent for weddings, parties, receptions, and other special events.  map

• Cherrydale Mansion (circa late 1840's)
  3300 Poinsett Highway • Greenville, SC 29613
  Furman University
  864-294-3464
  Formerly the home of James Clement Furman, the first president of Furman University, this magnificent 4,960 square foot Antebellum mansion now serves as the university's alumni house. Features of the mansion include a glass enclosed garden room that serves as a meeting room, as well as two large rooms located near the entrance that are available for receptions and gatherings.  map

• Christ Episcopal Church (circa 1826)
  10 North Church Street • Greenville, SC 29601
  864-271-8773
  The first church built in Greenville, this beautiful Gothic Revival church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and includes a cemetery where notable Greenville citizens such as Vardry McBee, the town's founder, are buried. Tours of the church and grounds are available by appointment. more...  map

• First Presbyterian Church (circa 1848)
  200 Washington Street • Greenville, SC 29601
  864-235-0496
  This beautiful, historic church features a custom made Casavant Pipe Organ, as well as an educational wing and a gymnasium in the Symmes-Wilson Building. more...  map

• Gassaway Mansion (circa 1925)
  106 Dupoint Drive • Greenville, SC 29607
  864-271-0188, 888-912-7469
  Pleasantly blending several architectural styles, this anachronistic stone castle is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is comprised in part of stones gathered from the old Vardy McBee grist mill that can be dated back to 1776. Prominent features of the mansion include a grand, sweeping mahogany staircase, Waterford crystal chandeliers, rich cherry woodwork, mahogany covered walls, and Italian tiles. more...  map

• Kilgore-Lewis House (circa 1835-1838)
  560 North Academy Street • Greenville, SC 29601
  864-232-3020
  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this magnificent, copper roofed house is surrounded by five acres of elegantly charming gardens and is presently the headquarters for the Greenville Council of Gardens Club. The picturesque house may be rented for weddings, family reunions, receptions, and other special events and occasions.   map

Museums & Galleries

• 16th SC Volunteers Museum of Confederate History
  15 Boyce Avenue • Greenville, SC 29601
  Pettigru Historic District
  864-421-9039
  A large collection of military and personal Confederate relics and artifacts are housed at this museum with items on display including newspapers, firearms, photographs, flags, and clothing. A research library is also on site. more...  map

• Furman University Thompson Gallery
  3300 Poinsett Highway • Greenville, SC 29601
  Roe Art Building, Furman University
  864-294-2074
  Throughout the year this gallery displays the finest artwork of local and regional artists, as well as the works of university faculty and students.   map

• Greenville County Museum of Art
  420 College Street • Greenville, SC 29601
  864-271-7570
  This art museum boasts the finest collection of Andrew Wyeth watercolors including his most recent works plus features the highly acclaimed “Southern Collection” which presents works from the 18th Century to the present day. A museum gift shop is also on site. more...  map

• Greenville Cultural Exchange Center
  700 Arlington Avenue • Greenville, SC 29601
  Off of Pendleton Street
  864-232-9126
  Dedicated to the discovery and preservation of the achievements of African Americans in the Greenville area, this museum and resource center displays an extensive collection of memorabilia that includes exhibits on Jesse Jackson, "Peg Leg" Bates, and the history of early Greenville.  map

• Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University
  1700 Wade Hampton Boulevard • Greenville, SC 29614
  864-770-1331
  One of the most highly recognized and important American collections of religious art by Old Masters is displayed in the 30 galleries of this museum where you can view the works of over 400 major artists. Exhibited works include Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, English, Flemish, and French art that span the eras from the 13th through the 19th centuries. more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Greenville Zoo
  150 Cleveland Park Drive • Greenville, SC 29601
  864-467-4300
  Wildlife from around the world is exhibited in natural, open air displays at this large zoo that also offers picnic areas, children's playgrounds, and tennis courts. Saturday classes and a Zoo Camp are available during the summer and numerous other special events are held throughout the year. more...  map

• Pleasant Ridge County Park
  4232 Highway 11 • Cleveland, SC 29635
  near intersection of Hwy. 276 and Hwy. 11
  864-836-6589
  A wide variety of fun activities are available at this beautiful, 300 acre park that is set amidst panoramic mountain wilderness surroundings. Features include a five acre lake for fishing and swimming, fishing and pedal boat rentals, a nature trail, camping areas, three spacious picnic areas, a playground, and two fully equipped mountain retreat cabins.  more...  map

• Reedy River Falls Historic Park & Falls Cottage
  123 West Broad Street • Greenville, SC 29601
  South Main Street and Camperdown Way
  864-421-0042
  This beautiful park features two breathtaking waterfalls, scenic overlooks, six landscaped garden areas, nature trails, a lovely pond, and a land bridge. The 1838 Falls Cottage that once served as the home of the George Dyer family and shoe business is located within the park, as well as a historic grist mill and informative plaques that provide details related to history and native species of the trees located inside the park.  map

Science & Technology

• Roper Mountain Science Center
  402 Roper Mountain Road • Greenville, SC 29615
  864-281-1188
  The seventh largest telescope in the nation, as well as the largest planetarium in South Carolina, are located at this science center that is situated on 62 beautiful acres and also includes a reconstructed pioneer farm, classrooms and life science labs, a simulated rainforest, and an amphitheater. more...  map