VisitGreenvilleSC

VisitGreenvilleSC: Tourism Promotion for Greenville, South Carolina

VisitGreenvilleSC is the tourism promotion organization for Greenville, South Carolina. Its website serves as the official guide for planning a visit to the region, with information on lodging, restaurants, attractions, tours, shopping, and activities. The entity also operates a visitor center in downtown Greenville.

Areas and Neighborhoods of Greenville

The guide organizes the city's and surrounding area's offerings into different zones, each with its own profile:

• Downtown Greenville: Tree-lined, walkable Main Street, Falls Park, Liberty Bridge, and Reedy River Falls, outdoor festivals, museums, theaters, entertainment and sports venues, trendy restaurants, rooftop bars, upscale hotels, and public art. The area has 19 lodging options, 183 cafés and bars, 60 things to do and see, and 129 places to shop.
• West Greenville: Vibrant arts and culture scene, historic mills, coffeehouses, tea rooms, and bars, Shoeless Joe Jackson Memorial Park, and James Beard semifinalist restaurant The Anchorage. Bohemian vibe. It has 35 cafés and bars, 6 things to do and see, and 27 places to shop.
• Augusta Road Area: Known as "The '05" (pronounced "Oh-Five"), with high-end boutique shopping, The Pickwick (a 1949 soda fountain and pharmacy), historic mansions such as The Wilkins House, and events like "Summer on Augusta" and "Holiday Open House." It is a residential area. It has 14 lodging options, 94 cafés and bars, 9 things to do and see, and 62 places to shop.
• Cherrydale Point / North Greenville: Includes Furman University, Bob Jones University, Paris Mountain State Park, shops, restaurants, Regal Cinemas, and the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail. It has 22 cafés and bars, 5 things to do and see, and 15 places to shop.
• Haywood Road / Greenville Convention Center Area: Home to Haywood Mall, South Carolina's largest shopping mall, hotels, restaurants, shops, Greenville Downtown Airport, and Runway Park. It has 10 lodging options, 104 cafés and bars, 21 things to do and see, and 137 places to shop.
• Roper Mountain Road Area: With the Roper Mountain Science Center and Planetarium, MOTIVE School of Movement (American Ninja Warrior gym), The Preserve at Verdae (public golf course), residential area, Oak Grove Lake, and Legacy Park. It has 5 lodging options, 22 cafés and bars, 6 things to do and see, and 3 places to shop.
• Woodruff Road Area: Large shopping centers like Magnolia Park, arcades and video game venues, big-box stores, restaurant chains and fast food, trampoline parks, and Regal Cinemas, plus hotels and day spas. It has 14 lodging options, 77 cafés and bars, 14 things to do and see, and 57 places to shop.
• Pelham Road / Airport Area: Home to GSP International Airport, BMW's North American headquarters with the Zentrum Museum and Performance Center, and Michelin's North American headquarters, along with hotels, shops, and restaurants. It has 14 lodging options, 115 cafés and bars, 12 things to do and see, and 58 places to shop.
• Travelers Rest: Quaint, charming downtown, Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, locally owned shops and restaurants, and gateway to the mountains. It has 8 lodging options, 46 cafés and bars, 7 things to do and see, and 26 places to shop.
• Taylors / Greer: With Historic Taylors Mill, Pavilion Recreation Complex, Greer Station, and cozy boutiques and restaurants. It has 8 lodging options, 110 cafés and bars, 23 things to do and see, and 71 places to shop.
• Mauldin / Simpsonville / Fountain Inn: Known as "The Golden Strip," with picturesque downtowns and main streets, BridgeWay Station, historic buildings, Upstate Pinball & Arcade Museum, Conestee Nature Preserve and Cedar Falls, CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, craft breweries, Southern cuisine, and Hidden Pasture Unicorn Farm. It has 13 lodging options, 131 cafés and bars, 18 things to do and see, and 80 places to shop.
• Lake Country: Encompasses Lake Keowee with Keowee-Toxaway State Park and Duke Energy's World of Energy, with boating and lakeside restaurants; Lake Jocassee with Devils Fork State Park, Jocassee Outdoor Center, Jocassee Lake Tours, scuba diving and waterfalls, and the Oconee Bell flower; and Lake Hartwell with Lake Hartwell State Park, Sadlers Creek State Park, fishing charters, splash parks, and the Bassmaster Classics.

Activities, Tours, and Experiences

The site allows booking tours and experiences organized by category: tours, outdoor adventures, performances, museums, tastings, cooking classes, spectator sports, spa treatments, arts and crafts classes, and active adventures. Travel itineraries and a fall guide with apple orchards, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches, scenic drives for leaf-peeping, and seasonal dining recommendations are also promoted.

Events and Festivals

The events calendar includes listings such as the Greenville State Farmers Market, the Private Driving Wine Tour by Blue Ridge Wine Tours, the play "Rumors" at Centre Stage, World Finance Moonlight Movies at Falls Park on the Reedy, and the Community Keipi Dinner. The site also publishes a blog with guides and stories for visitors.

Visitor Center

The VisitGreenvilleSC visitor center is located in the City Hall Building, 206 S. Main St., Greenville, SC 29601. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The phone number is 864-233-0461 and the toll-free line is 800-717-0023; the contact email is visit@visitgreenvillesc.com.

Location and Contact

City Hall Building, 206 S. Main St., Greenville, SC 29601 · Phone: 864-233-0461 · Email: visit@visitgreenvillesc.com