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Greenville, SC: A Tasty Downtown Destination

It’s amazing how time flies. In less than 25 years, downtown South Carolina’s downtown Greenville has gone from decidedly derelict to tasteful and tasty. Nationally-recognized revitalization efforts brought Main Street and environs back from the dead, with world-class culture, varied activities, superb shopping, and a flavorful dining scene unmatched by many much larger downtown areas across the country.

The spectacular Falls Park on the Reedy offers a stunning curved pedestrian bridge to take in all the city views and two amphitheaters to enjoy local performances. Other downtown highlights include Heritage Green (including the Museum & Gallery at Heritage Green, Upcountry History Museum, Greenville County Museum of Art, and Greenville Little Theatre), cutting-edge performances and more at Centre Stage and Warehouse Theatre, South Carolina Children’s Theatre, and a new baseball stadium for the local Greenville Drive.

Downtown shopping reigns supreme at locally-owned and -operated shops like Plaza Suite (ask about locally-designed Beija Flor jeans), Talloni (look for Brianna handbags from local Brianna Krebsbach), Michelin On Main (Michelin’s first trademark retail store), The Cook’s Station, and Mast General Store (think upscale mountain-lifestyle clothes and accessories--this is South Carolina’s “Upcountry” after all).

For both locals and visitors, one of the most obvious differences in downtown is the dining scene. Whether it’s a creative meal at one of local Table 301’s empire (including Soby’s, Devereaux’s, The Lazy Goat, and Soby’s on the Side), upscale lowcountry fare at High Cotton Maverick Bar & Grill, sophisticated steaks at Larkin’s on the River, zesty kebabs at Persian-styled Pomegranate, or a farm-to-table extravaganza at American Grocery Restaurant, the downtown restaurant scene has taken Greenville dining up a notch.

With downtown attractions, shopping, accommodations, and dining--all within walking distance of your car--Greenville is a perfect weekend destination.