• January 1, 2025 - Updated with new information since originally published.
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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Falls Park on the Reedy

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Roper Mountain Science Center

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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3. Greenville County Museum of Art

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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4. The Children's Museum of the Upstate

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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5. The Peace Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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6. Greenville Glides

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7. Artisphere

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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8. Soby's Greenville

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9. Larkin's on the River

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. Greenville Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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11. Passerelle Bistro

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

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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13. Sigal Music Museum

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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14. Grill Marks

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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15. Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum

16. The Lost Cajun

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17. Caesars Head State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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18. TD Saturday Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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19. Paris Mountain State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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20. The Lazy Goat

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21. Cancer Survivors Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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22. Six & Twenty Distillery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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23. Museum and Library of Confederate History

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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24. Thomas Creek Brewery

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© 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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