Summer Fun You Don't Want to Miss

Reedy River Nighttime Concerts - Every Wednesday from 7 PM until 9 PM enjoy a variety of free summer concerts at the Peace Center Amphitheater. Music performances range from jazz, country, patriotic, rock & roll, blues and reggae. This free and fun event is the perfect way to spend a warm summer night. For more information click here.



Downtown Alive! - Every Thursday from 5:30 PM until 8 PM, Piazza Bergamo is filled with melodious tunes of pop, blues, acoustic, or reggae performances. And what is even better is that proceeds from this free event benefit the Metropolitan Arts Council. For more information call 864-467-6667.



Rhythm on the River - Every Thursday beginning at 7 PM (gates open at 5:30 PM), beach music concerts can be heard down by Larkins on the Reedy River. This 17-week summer concert series hosts many notable acts. For more information and to purchase tickets click here.





Friday Night Jazz - Every Friday from 5:30 PM until 9:30 PM, Main Street by the Hyatt Regency is transformed into a free Jazz Festival. You will hear Jazz performed by local, regional, and even national talent. With a children's activity area and other additional events, Friday Night Jazz is the perfect destination for family fun. For more information call 864-467-6667.


Saturday Market - Every Saturday from 8 AM until 12 noon, downtown is transformed into a charming marketplace. Here you can enjoy things like fresh produce and locally grown flowers, all while grabbing a bite to eat from participating vendors or learning new cooking and gardening tips from local experts. For more information click here.




Upstate Shakespeare Festival - From May through August, free productions of classic Shakespeare plays will be held in the Carolina First Amphitheater in beautiful Falls Park. Bring a picnic, blanket, and lawn chairs and be sure to enjoy the show. For more information click here.




Greenville Drive Baseball - The Greenville Drive is a minor league team affiliated with the Boston Red Sox. Games will be held all summer long and are the perfect idea for a fun, inexpensive summer night. For more information and to purchase tickets click here.


Mice on Main - Nine bronze mice are hidden downtown all along Main Street. This idea is based off of the children's book Goodnight Moon. A sculpture of the book and the first mouse can be found at the Hyatt Regency, and the other eight are located along a nine-block stretch on Main Street. Can you find them all? For helpful hints click here.


Reedy River Rickshaw - New to downtown Greenville, Reedy River Rickshaw provides a fun way to get around downtown. Only charging tips, this is a great way to see downtown on a pleasant summer night. You can either waive a driver down when you see them or you can call ahead to arrange a pick-up at 864-373-1222.



Carriage Rides - There are three different carriage services in downtown Greenville. They pick up from places like the Westin Poinsett Hotel, Falls Park, and the intersection of Coffee and Main Street. This is a fun and pleasant way to enjoy downtown. For more information click here.




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A Closer Look at Downtown Business Owners

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Places You Should Be Sure to Check Out

Caesar's Head State Park - This beautiful park, situated along the top of the Blue Ridge mountains, has scenic trails for hiking, biking and bird watching. The views are breathtaking all year long. Favorite destinations are Raven Cliff Falls, a majestic waterfall located two miles from the roadside, and Pretty Place Chapel, a rustic stone structure popular for weddings and other religious services. Check out the website here.


Jone's Gap State Park - Jone's Gap and Caesar's Head state parks together form the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, 11,000 acres of pristine mountain woodlands on the Blue Ridge Escarpment. In this park you'll discover extensive nature trails, the Middle Saluda River, camp grounds and the nature exhibits of the Environmental Education Center. Check out the website here.


Upcountry History Museum - this charming museum is dedicated to the rich heritage of the Upstate of South Carolina. Their mission is to promote, present and preserve the history of Upcountry South Carolina through education, research and service. They offer various programs including 'Lunch & Learn' discussions, summer camps and oral history presentations. Check out the website here.

Greenville County Museum of Art - this museum, located in the heart of Downtown Greenville, is now featuring exhibits such as 'Art & Artists of South Carolina' and 'Andrew Wyeth: The Greenville Collection.' Not only do they offer a number of art classes and discussions, but admission is absolutely free. Check out the website here.

The Metropolitan Arts Council - is an organization in Greenville, South Carolina that works to support every discipline of the arts. Located in the historic district of Downtown, they are home to Greenville's only public art gallery. The mission of the Metropolitan Arts Council is to stimulate and support artistic expression and its appreciation and enjoyment in ways that enrich all citizens, artists, cultural organizations and communities of the Greenville County. Their website provides listings of events and information on the arts in Greenville County. It also gives access to over 500 visual artists and over 50 arts organizations that comprise our cultural community. Check out the website here.

Falls Park - is the jewel of Downtown Greenville. Located right off Main Street, Falls Park is a 'must-see.' Complete with waterfalls and a 355 foot bridge, Falls Park is a beloved destination to all, especially on sunny days. Falls Park not only offers a beautiful setting for picnics, pictures and walks, but it also features numerous events and festivals throughout the year. Check out the website here.

The Greenville Zoo - Greenville's award winning zoo, located a few blocks from Downtown, is a 14-acre park with more than 300 specimens of exotic animals. Reasonably priced and open seven days a week from 10 AM until 4:30 PM, the Greenville Zoo is the most visited "family facility" in the Upstate. Check out the website here.

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Greenville In The News

Greenville generates interest in the national news...

1. fDi Intelligence Magazine: Greenville named top micro North American City of The Future. Article here.

2. SalisburyPost: Downtown Greenville rejuvenation causes other communities to stand up and take notice. Article here.

3. BMW US Factory: Greenville County hosts '09 BMW Charity Pro-Am Tournament. Article here.

4. Hollywood Comes to Greenville: '09 BMW Charity Pro-Am Celebrities announced. Article here.

5. USA Today: S.C. group seeks funds for Amazon medical project. Article here.