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10 Reasons To Visit Greenville, South Carolina

Posted: 07/12/11 07:59 PM ET

Halfway between Atlanta and Charlotte, in the heart of the Deep South, there's an unassuming but charming town filled with good, old-fashioned Southern hospitality. Greenville, South Carolina is home to some of the best restaurants, parks, and festivals in the area and is attracting more visitors every year.

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Unlike so many other Southern cities, Greenville isn't steeped in nostalgia or re-imagined history. Instead, this city strikes a harmonious balance between the past and the future, embodying the best of America's olden days while embracing a progressive outlook. With its colorful population, old-school steakhouses, or indie entertainment venues, there are dozens of reasons to check out Greenville, South Carolina. Here are the top ten.

10. Greenville Zoo
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Greenville Zoo is directly adjacent to one of Greenville's most gorgeous public spaces, Cleveland Park. Unlike other zoos in the country, the Greenville Zoo isn't overwhelming in size, affording the public the rare chance to see most animals in one afternoon. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the zoo is an environment where all animals are treated ethically and humanely. It's located in lush, bucolic surroundings; both Cleveland Park and the Greenville Zoo are must-see destinations for anyone visiting Greenville.



Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Drive, Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 467-4300
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JasonTromm
#Vote2012 for the RIGHT kind of CHANGE
03:32 PM on 08/05/2011
Greenville has a lot of great local artists showcasing their work at several downtown art galleries including LC Art Gallery, "The Underground Art Gallery." http://www.lcartgallery.com/
12:41 PM on 08/04/2011
Don't forget The Children's Museum!!! A great place to bring your kids!
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MAB
10:49 AM on 08/04/2011
I wish HuffPost would do more of these. You learn a lot about U.S. cities!
10:40 AM on 08/04/2011
Tanja - You rock! Thank you!!!
10:19 AM on 08/04/2011
Great additions green4sd!
More: at the base of the foothills, Bob Jones University's world renowned art collection that is open for public viewing, 4 hours from the beach, we see all four seasons, Artisphere, not too mention just downright nice, friendly southerners.
11:37 PM on 08/03/2011
More: Furman U. has a beautiful campus; the Swamp Rabbit Trail; Mellow Mushroom; Fluor Field; Upcountry History Museum...
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MAB
10:49 AM on 08/04/2011
Mellow Mushroom? Uh, I think they were going for places unique to Charleston.
10:17 PM on 08/03/2011
I would disagree with the zoo, but maybe because I've been there dozens of times. It's actually a nice, clean zoo, with a good assortment of animals. It's just pretty small.

We love Greenville, and it was hard leaving. Moved to a very small town in SC. Here are my 10 reasons why where I live is better:

http://differentway4kids.blogspot.com/2011/07/10-reasons-allendale-is-better-than.html
05:39 PM on 08/03/2011
Yes! Greenville. Come visit, and don't forget to try a bunch of barbecue while you're here!