Exploring Greenville SC '12

Greenville SC (pop. 56000) is a lovely old college town in the North Western portion of South Carolina.    Although the purpose of the trip was to see Greenville's Artsphere Fair, it takes about 4 hours to get to Greenville from our home on the coast.  Leaving early, we arrived before the fair was open, so we had plenty of time to explore this beautiful little college town.

The historic area of it tree canopied Main Street is filled with cute boutiques and boasts over 70 fine restaurants.  ( We had THE BEST “Good Fin” sushi EVER at Tsunami’s on Friday night.) 

Art is definitely emphasized by the city, with many stores and restaurants doubling  as galleries.

  and fine sculptures installed  on the streets
Twice a week traffic is diverted from  two blocks of the main street while local farmers set up their stalls  local and visiting shoppers.
It certainly adds a festive air to the heart of the town.

The Saluda River runs through the city.  

The City has renovation projects have turned the riverfront into an inviting and modern looking mix of housing and shopping.  Strolling is definitely encouraged.

 

Large suspension bridges allow one to look down at the waterfall.
 Its also a lovely place for a picnic

Or to let your children feed the ducks

or  just enjoy  the lovely landscape park along its banks

BJ by a massive tree root system in the park