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1. Falls Park on the Reedy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Falls Park on the Reedy
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2. Roper Mountain Science Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family
Roper Mountain Science Center
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3. Greenville County Museum of Art

Category: Museums & Culture
Greenville County Museum of Art
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4. The Children's Museum of the Upstate

Category: Kids & Family
The Children's Museum of the Upstate
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5. The Peace Center

Category: Attractions
The Peace Center
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6. Greenville Glides

Greenville Glides
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7. Artisphere

Category: Museums & Culture
Artisphere
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8. Soby's Greenville

Soby's Greenville
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9. Larkin's on the River

Category: Activities
Larkin's on the River
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10. Greenville Zoo

Category: Kids & Family
Greenville Zoo
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11. Passerelle Bistro

Category: Food & Drink
Passerelle Bistro
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12. Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail

Category: Activities
Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail
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13. Sigal Music Museum

Category: Entertainment
Sigal Music Museum
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14. Grill Marks

Category: Food & Drink
Grill Marks
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15. Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum
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16. The Lost Cajun

The Lost Cajun
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17. Caesars Head State Park

Category: Activities
Caesars Head State Park
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18. TD Saturday Market

Category: Shopping
TD Saturday Market
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19. Paris Mountain State Park

Category: Activities
Paris Mountain State Park
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20. The Lazy Goat

The Lazy Goat
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21. Cancer Survivors Park

Category: Activities
Cancer Survivors Park
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22. Six & Twenty Distillery

Category: Food & Drink
Six & Twenty Distillery
© Six & Twenty Distillery

23. Museum and Library of Confederate History

Category: Kids & Family
Museum and Library of Confederate History
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24. Thomas Creek Brewery

Category: Activities
Thomas Creek Brewery
© Thomas Creek Brewery

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Greenville is home to East Carolina University, great museums, scenic parks, attractions and activities, providing visitors with plenty of choice on their weekend trip. If you love art, the Greenville County Museum of Art is one of the top museums in the U.S. Best things to do in Greenville for families include the Children’s Museum of the Upstate which offers hands-on learning, and the Greenville Zoo which lets you see rare animals.

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Greenville Events & Festivals:
- Artisphere - May 9-11, 2025
- Fall for Greenville

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