Bryan & Shermeria
Things To Do
Greenville County Museum of Art
In the center of the city, you can find the small but superb Greenville County Museum of Art. It hosts the world’s largest public collection of Andrew Wyeth watercolors. Considered one of the best art museums in the South, it first opened in 1963 and now occupies a striking modernist building. Aside from seeing twenty-six of Andrew Wyeth’s iconic watercolors, there is the fabulous Southern Collection, and works by renowned artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe and Andy Warhol.
Table Rock State Park
Table Rock State Park is certainly well worth visiting when in town. Situated forty minutes drive northwest of Greenville, it offers a wealth of outstanding outdoor activities, and epic views can be had atop its lofty peaks. While it is named after the massive flat-topped mountain that lies at its heart, the park actually also contains the largest mountain located entirely within South Carolina. Towering 3,415 feet in height, Pinnacle Mountain is a treat to hike with spellbinding panoramas from its summit.
Greenville Zoo
Another popular place to visit is Greenville Zoo, which lies five minutes drive east of the center in Cleveland Park. Home to an astounding array of animals, its landscaped grounds and spacious enclosures are a delight to stroll around. Established in 1960, the zoo now contains over two hundred animals from all around the globe. As such, guests can expect to see not only giraffes and giant anteaters but lions, red pandas and chimpanzees too, with a farm animal exhibit and reptile house also on offer. Visitors can also see animals up close and personal on in-zoo safaris, take a behind the scenes tour or even stay overnight in one of its cosy cabins.
Peace Center
The Peace Center is the place to go if you want to see a play, concert or dance show. Lying right in the heart of downtown, the performing arts center puts on countless performances during the year, with music shows and spectacles that will appeal to everyone. Made up of a concert hall, theater and amphitheater, it was opened in 1990 and has attracted full houses of locals and tourists alike ever since. As well as the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, it is also home to two ballet companies and the South Carolina Children’s Theater. In total, the state-of-the-art center now hosts more than 300 events a year. Broadway shows and classical music concerts take place alongside stand-up comedy nights, theater plays, and dance performances.
Liberty Bridge
Curving its way gracefully above the Reedy River is the striking Liberty Bridge, which boasts the best view of the city’s famed falls. Set right in the center of town, it is a treat to stroll along due to its modern architecture and the views it offers of the river, trees and waterfall below. Built in 2004, the pedestrian bridge is supported by two inclined towers and is held up by a single suspension cable. Stretching 345 feet in length, it spans the breadth of the forested ravine that surrounds the Reedy River and bisects the city in two. Due to its innovative, award-winning design, the bridge appears to almost float above the landscape and is majestically lit up at night. With such stunning views on offer of the falls below, no trip to town can be complete without a visit to the iconic bridge.