Pavillion Indoor Recreation Complex
Full size ice skating rink, tennis courts, gameroom, concessions, summer daycamps and afterschool programs. The Pavilion is home to the Brushy Creek & Southern miniature passenger railroad. 864 288-6470

Greenville Zoo
Find out more about what this zoo has to offer. . . .

Greenville State Farmers Market
1354 Rutherford Road - The Greenville Market, assisting farmers who truck seasonal fruits and vegetables from surrounding counties, NC, and northeast GA, offers selections from the freshest and best in the Piedmont area. Hours of retail operation: 8 AM - 6 PM, Monday through Saturday, 864-244-4023

Saturday Market
Starts April 26 and runs through Oct. 25 from 8-12 on Saturdays. Market is on East Court Street in downtown.

Pavilion Indoor Recreation Complex
Full size ice skating rink, Competition size Inline rink, tennis courts, gameroom, concessions, summer daycamps and afterschool programs. The Pavilion is home to the Brushy Creek & Southern miniature passenger railroad. One of only two public indoor rinks in South Carolina. Located on Scottswood Drive in Greenville. 864/ 322-7529.

Roper Mountain Science Center
Owned and operated by the School District of Greenville County, the Science Center's primary purpose is to provide high quality enhancement to the school district's classroom curriculum. Through its numerous hands-on and attention-grabbing science programs available to school-age children, the Science Center has earned a reputation throughout the state of providing students with dynamic, entertaining and thought-provoking science programs that, no doubt, are leading many of today's students into future careers in science.
The Roper Mountain Science Center is located off I-385 at Exit 37 (Roper Mountain Road); cross over the Interstate bridge and the entrance is the second road on the right.
864-281-1188

BMW Zentrum
BMW Zentrum is a state-of-the-art visitors center that highlights the company's commitment to engineering and its neighboring communities. Be sure to ride the line via the Virtual Factory Tour. Open Tuesdays-Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Thursdays 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Factory tours by reservation only. Admission charged. Call 1-888-TOURBMW.
1400 Hwy. 101 South, Greer SC 29651
(864) 989-5297

16th S.C. Volunteers Museum of Confederate History 
Located in downtown Greenville's Pettigru Historic District, the museum houses a collection of Confederate relics and artifacts, both military and personal, as well as a research library.

Fort Hill, Former Residence of John C. Calhoun 
Fort Hill was the home of John C. Calhoun, South Carolina's preeminent 19th century statesman, from 1825 until his death in 1850. The antebellum plantation home, office and kitchen are furnished mostly with family artifacts.

Western North Carolina Indoor Attractions

Biltmore Estate
George Vanderbilt created Biltmore Estate in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains more than a century ago as a retreat for family and friends; a place to rediscover gracious hospitality and revel in nature’s beauty. His vision holds true today. Explore Biltmore House, a magnificent 250-room château filled with priceless art and antiques. Stroll through century-old gardens designed by America’s first landscape architect. Savor award-winning wines and taste our chefs’ creations using estate-raised foods. Enjoy our 8,000 acres of forests, farmlands, and rivers on bikes, horseback, and rafts. Request a FREE 32-page Visit Planner
1-800-543-2961

Great Smokey Mountains Railroad
With the romance and mystique of an era gone by, guests on board the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad will enjoy year-round scenic train journeys through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Great Smoky Mountains. Nantahala Gorge Excursion (4½ hour round trip), Day Out With Thomas™, Peanuts™ Pumpkin Patch Express, and the Polar Express™, are just a few of the wonderful trips available to passengers. Call for additional information, or to make advance reservations. 1-800-872-4681 or (828) 586-8811

The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa
The Grove Park Inn overlooks Asheville's skyline and the Blue Ridge mountains. Built in 1913, the Inn is on the National Register of Historic Places and a member of Historic Hotels of America. Amenities include a 40,000 sq ft world-class spa, Arts & Crafts antique furnishings, Club Floor, Donald Ross designed golf course, tennis, swimming, Sports Complex, shops, fine dining and children's programs.
Toll Free 800-438-5800, 290 Macon Ave.,Asheville, NC 28804

360 Party Bus
WNC's premier party bus service featuring sleek customized limobuses outfitted like rolling nightclubs! 27"TV/DVD, satellite radio, custom stereo, club lighting, 7' ceiling. Great pricing for any event from kids b-days, casino runs, bach/ette parties, bar crawls. 'Round the block, 'round the clock.828-236-2841/301-0245

Go Blue Ridge
Go Blue Ridge Card Card by Smart Destinations is your ticket to the best of Western North Carolina. For one low price you can enter over 30 attractions-including the Biltmore, river rafting, Chimney Rock Park, Ghost Town in the Sky, Tweetsie Railroad, Linville Caverns and much more. Go Blue Ridge Card is the only ticket you need, saving you up to 35% compared to buying individual admission tickets. The card includes a free full-color guidebook plus discounts on local shopping and dining. Visit GoBlueRidgeCard.com for more information. Visit www.goblueridgecard.com. 800-887-9103

Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School
Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School is the south’s only AMGA Accredited Guide Service. They offer rock climbing, ice climbing guiding and rock climbing courses across North Carolina. A great and exciting way to see the Mountains! FMG also offers a teen adventure summer camps June through August. We only use American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) trained and certified Instructors and Guides. No other guide service in the Southeastern USA upholds this incredibly high standard. Excellence in Rock Guiding and Instruction since 1994.

AMGA Certified Instructors or Guides on every trip

No experience necessary

We cater to all ability levels and ages

Toll Free: 1-888-28-GUIDE (4843)

Flat Rock Playhouse
Flat Rock, NC
The State Theatre of North Carolina, and one of the finest local playhouses in the United States. Highly acclaimed throughout the theater world. The Playhouse’s dual mission of producing the performing arts and providing education in the performing arts includes a ten-show professional series; a summer and fall college apprentice and intern program; performances and cabaret series by the YouTheatre; year-round classes and workshops for students from kindergarten through adults. Flat Rock Playhouse now hosts over 90,000 patrons annually and is a major contributor to the local economy and the Arts in North Carolina. Check the web site for schedule: www.flatrockplayhouse.org.

Outdoor Attractions

South Carolina State Botanical Garden
Some 2,200 varieties of ornamental plants are raised in the 270-acre consolidation of five smaller gardens. Located on the campus of Clemson University. 864/ 656-3405. 

Brushy Creek & Southern Miniature Children's Railroad
This 50 year old miniature passenger train, housed at the Pavilion Recreation Complex, takes passengers on a memorable half-mile ride around the soccer complex. The train is a great family outing! 400 Roper Mountain Rd. Greenville, South Carolina 29615
864) 288-6470

Pleasant Ridge Park
Pleasant Ridge County Park features 300 acres of beautiful mountain wilderness complete with a 5 acre fishing/swimming lake, nature trail, and playground. 4232 Hwy 11, Marietta, SC 29661 (864) 836-6589

Camp Spearhead
This unique residential camp, in existence since 1968, serves individuals 8 years and older with special needs. Weekly activities at Spearhead include a petting zoo, Ropes course, miniature golf, horseback riding, hiking, hay rides, boating and drama.
100 Civitan Camp Rd., Cleveland, SC 29635 (864) 836-2336

Shoeless Joe Jackson Memorial Park
This unique historical park pays homage to former Chicago White Sox great Shoeless Joe Jackson who grew up and played ball in the Brandon Mill Community. 864/ 288-6470. 

Hatcher Gardens
This beautiful garden contains more that 10,000 plants, as well as dams, ponds, and trails. It also serves as a haven for local birds and wildlife. Located on Reidville Road in Spartanburg. 864-574-7724

The South’s only AMGA Accredited Guide Service

AMGA Certified Instructors or Guides on every trip

No experience necessary

We cater to all ability levels and ages

Toll Free: 1-888-28-GUIDE (4843)

Pearson's Falls
Located between Tryon and Saluda is Pearson's Falls. The Tryon Garden Club has own this 250-acre site for nearly 70 years. Hours are 10am -6pm Wednesday-Sunday. Admission is $2 for adults. (828) 749-3031. 

Cowpens National Battlefield
In 1781 Daniel Morgan of Virginia led his militia troops to victory against the elite British troops led by Colonel Banastre Tarleton. The battlefield features a walking trail and marked road tour, a picnic ground, and a visitor's center with exhibits, memorabilia, and a slide show presentation. Located off of S.C Scenic Highway 11 and S.C 110 in Cherokee County. 864/ 461-2828. 

State Parks in the Upstate
Caesars Head State Park
Croft State Park
Devils Fork State Park
Jones Gap State Park
Keowee Toxaway State Park
Kings Mountain State Park
Lake Hartwell State Park
Oconee State Park
Oconee Station State Park
Paris Mountain State Park
Table Rock State Park

Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River
Born high in the Carolina mountains and dropping an average of 49.3 feet per mile in its race past the stately woods of Sumter National Forest, for 40 miles this tumultuous (and sometimes disarmingly placid) mountain river separates South Carolina and Georgia. The Chattooga became a sort of national quest after its starring role in the movie "Deliverance." (For guided raft tours, contact Wildwater Ltd., Box 309, Long Creek, SC 29658, (800) 451-9972 or (864) 647-9587

Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway (S.C. 11)
Often right at the foot of high mountains, this beautiful but still utilitarian two-lane road leaves I-85 at Gaffney, makes a 130-mile arc through peach orchards and villages, past Cowpens Battlefield, over I-26, past several state and county parks, over Lake Keowee at a scenic spot and on past Salem, Walhalla, Seneca and Westminster to rejoin I-85 at the Georgia line.

South Carolina Trails
Our goal is to foster a statewide network of trails and greenways by promoting trail use, management, and development.

Foothills Trail
The main stem of this nearly 100-mile long hiking trail extends from Table Rock State Park in Pickens County to Oconee State Park in Oconee County. The trail crosses some of the most rugged and beautiful terrain in the Southeast and provides access to Sassafras Mountain, the highest peak in South Carolina, and to major mountain streams and breathtaking views. Contact the Foothills Trails Conference, PO Box 3041, Greenville SC 29602; (864) 233-9403.

Heritage Preserves
Hiking is permitted in the following Upcountry Heritage Preserves: Eastatoe Creek, Buzzard Roost, Ashmore, Watson, Glassy Mountain, Laurel Fork, Bunched Arrowhead, Pacolet River and parts of Chandler. Contact the S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources, PO Box 167, Columbia SC 29202; (803) 734-3893; (864) 654-6738.

Walnut Grove
Kate Moore Barry's 1765 plantation house had been lived in only a few years when the Revolution rocked the colonies. She then served as a scout for General Daniel Morgan at the Battle of Cowpens. Walnut Grove was a community in itself, with a school, doctor's office and various outbuildings. Fully restored and furnished.

Mountain Bridge Wilderness & Rec. Area
More than 11,000 acres and 50 miles of trails connect to the Sumter National Forest with one trail leading to the Foothills Trail. This network of trails provides an excellent view of scenic vistas, including Raven Cliff Falls. Primitive trailside camping is permitted by registering with a ranger. Call Caesars Head State Park at (864) 836-6115 or Jones Gap State Park at (864) 836-3647.

State Parks
The majority of state park trails are considered nature/walking trails because of short length and/or relatively flat terrain. The 14-mile Table Rock trail is difficult terrain and the 15-mile Kings Mountain trail is moderate. Other trails are located at Caesars Head, Jones Gap, Paris Mountain, Oconee and Keowee-Toxaway State Parks. Shorter nature trails located at Croft, Sadlers Creek and Lake Hartwell State Parks. Call the park or S.C. State Parks at (803) 734-0156.

Western North Carolina Outdoor Attractions,

Appalachian Trail
This national scenic trail begins in Georgia and stretches across 2,144 miles of Appalachian Mountain ridge lines to end in Maine. Along the way, it traverses the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and parts of Western North Carolina. For more information on the trail, and day hike suggestions, contact the Appalachian Trail Conference. > 828-254-3708

Biltmore Estate
George Vanderbilt created Biltmore Estate in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains more than a century ago as a retreat for family and friends; a place to rediscover gracious hospitality and revel in nature’s beauty. His vision holds true today. Explore Biltmore House, a magnificent 250-room château filled with priceless art and antiques. Stroll through century-old gardens designed by America’s first landscape architect. Savor award-winning wines and taste our chefs’ creations using estate-raised foods. Enjoy our 8,000 acres of forests, farmlands, and rivers on bikes, horseback, and rafts. Request a FREE 32-page Visit Planner
1-800-543-2961

Chimney Rock Park
Find the best of the mountains in one place. This privately-owned scenic attraction just north of Greenville offers spectacular 75-mile views, a 404-foot waterfall, hiking trails and more. Take a day trip to the cool, green mountains. You deserve a break today!

Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School
Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School is the south’s only AMGA Accredited Guide Service. They offer rock climbing, ice climbing guiding and rock climbing courses across North Carolina. A great and exciting way to see the Mountains! FMG also offers a teen adventure summer camps June through August. We only use American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) trained and certified Instructors and Guides. No other guide service in the Southeastern USA upholds this incredibly high standard. Excellence in Rock Guiding and Instruction since 1994.

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