Greenville Travel Information
Greenville’s first settler, Richard Pearis, established a
plantation in the area that is known today as Downtown Greenville. He
built a trading post and a gristmill, and shared the land with a great
number of Cherokee Indians. Eventually, a railway opened which played
a critical role in the transportation of textiles. Soon, Greenville
became recognized as the Textile Capital of the World. There’s
no doubt times have changed, but Greenville still retains much of its
charm. This IS Main Street USA. Tree covered sidewalks, outside café
tables, flags flying, friends chatting, and shopping. This fairly
large downtown district hosts a variety of specialty shops, antique
stores, galleries and quaint restaurants. This is the place to go.
But, for those who want the “norm” Greenville offers several popular
chain stores and restaurants too. Visitors should be sure to save
time to stroll through Greenville’s historic
neighborhoods. Parks seem to be everywhere in Greenville.
Walking and bicycling are favorite past-times of Greenville residents.
Reedy River Falls Historic Park features a beautiful water display.
Water meanders over large rock formations, and quickly moves down
steep falls. Located in downtown, this park offers a wonderful
opportunity to take a break from shopping and relax a while. Paris
Mountain State Park is located just a short drive from downtown. Its
perhaps best known for its excellent mountain bike trails. For
those who treasure culture, a visit to the Greenville Cultural
Exchange Center is an excellent choice. This unique building offers
insight into the history of Greenville County’s black community, and
features a collection of historical pieces from Greenville County’s
black churches, schools, doctors and teachers. Greenville is
located near the intersections of Interstates 385 and 85, about 20
miles south of the North Carolina boarder, and 40 miles east of the
Georgia border.
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