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...

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... 

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. 

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. 

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... 

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...

Gassaway Mansion (circa 1925) 106 Dupoint Drive, Greenville, SC 29607, 864-271-0188, 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... 

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.  

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... 

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.  

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... 

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. 

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... 

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... 

Pleasant Ridge County Park 4232 Highway 11, Greenville, SC 29661, Marietta, 22 Miles Northwest of Greenville, 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... 

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. 

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...