Greenville / Spartanburg SC - Need Suggestions

Superman07 · 05-08-06, 11:19 AM

Can somebody from this neck of the woods chime in and let me know if there is anything vacationesq to do down there?

I'm thinking about attending an event in the area, but if I can I'd like to trip to be more than the event as it doesn't seem worthwhile to travel all that distance (gas, lodging, etc.) just for one thing.

Thanks!

Flay · 05-08-06, 12:05 PM

Where is the event located and when are you going? That will give me a better idea of what's going on while you are in SC.

There isn't much as far as touristy attractions go in the GSP area. If you like to play golf, there are several excellent courses in the area. You can take a tour of the BMW plant and head out to their test track for some high speed fun. There is a new water park in Greenville if you are so inclined. There are minor league baseball & hockey games in Greenville as well. You could visit the Beacon in Spartanburg for a grease colonic in the form of a cheeseburger not to mention the sweetest tea in the south.

The majority of the fun things to do in Greenville/Spartanburg involve the outdoors. Road Biking, Mountain Climbing, Horseback Riding, Camping, etc...

Superman07 · 05-08-06, 01:19 PM

Well I was thinking of the driving school at the BMW center, so that should give you an idea of location.

Miniorleague baseball game may be a good way to go.

Flay · 05-08-06, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Superman07

Well I was thinking of the driving school at the BMW center, so that should give you an idea of location.

Miniorleague baseball game may be a good way to go.

Then go catch a Greenville Drive game. The stadium is brand new and it's a stones throw away from Main Street, which has tons of resturants and little shops to peruse through.

devinjc · 05-08-06, 04:29 PM

The premier thing to do is tempt the students of Bob Jones with sin!

Lived nearby for 25 years. Drank a lot. 'Cept on Sundays.

Amator · 05-08-06, 10:29 PM

You can drink a lot on Sundays now as well as long as the bar is in city limits and pays for a Sunday liquor sales license.

I second the suggestion for the Greenville Drive minor league baseball (Red Sox affiliate). Main Street in Greenville has a lot of interesting restaurants, shops, galleries, etc. Falls park is a nice place to spend an hour or two relaxing. On the weekends, there is a free trolley that goes up and down the popular areas.

If you're into outdoorsy stuff you can drive an hour to Paris Mountain or Table Rock both of which have good hiking Trails and it is gorgeous up at Table Rock.

Bob Jones University's only redeeming feature is the beautiful art gallery on campus.

Greenville-Spartanburg isn't bustling with activity, but it's not bad for a small city.

Here are a few links:

http://www.greatergreenville.com/ General Directory
http://www.fallspark.com/ Falls Park
http://www.greenvilledrive.com/ Greenville Drive

asabase · 05-09-06, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by devinjc

The premier thing to do is tempt the students of Bob Jones with sin!

Lived nearby for 25 years. Drank a lot. 'Cept on Sundays.

I was going to say tease the Bob Jones students too. They tend to stick out.

mikehunt · 05-09-06, 07:10 PM

peachoid
kings mountain (revolutionary war site)

NCMojo · 05-09-06, 07:23 PM

Not too far from Paramount Carowinds...

Brent L · 05-09-06, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Flay

Then go catch a Greenville Drive game. The stadium is brand new and it's a stones throw away from Main Street, which has tons of resturants and little shops to peruse through.

Not to mention that it's modeled after Fenway Park, complete with a "Green Monster".

How about Frankie's Fun Park?

talemyn · 05-10-06, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NCMojo

Not too far from Paramount Carowinds...

Yeah . . . was going to mention that too. For that matter, anything in the Charlotte area . . . it's a little over an hour away. Asheville is also pretty close (Biltmore, etc.).

mljones99 · 05-10-06, 07:58 PM

I was going to suggest just driving up to Charlotte. Go to Carrowinds, catch a Bobcats game, hang out downtown, etc...

05-08-06, 11:19 AM	#1
Superman07 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SnogBox Posts: 5,939	Greenville / Spartanburg SC - Need Suggestions Can somebody from this neck of the woods chime in and let me know if there is anything vacationesq to do down there? I'm thinking about attending an event in the area, but if I can I'd like to trip to be more than the event as it doesn't seem worthwhile to travel all that distance (gas, lodging, etc.) just for one thing. Thanks! __________________ "Chuck me!" "Hey, I'm Eddie. How do you like me so far?" - Keen Eddie I've seen him. He's like fire, and ice, and rage. Like the night, and the storm in the heart of the sun. He's ancient and forever. He burns at the center of time and sees the turn of the univrse.

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Flay Video Game Talk Editor Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Westchester, Los Angeles Posts: 4,097	Where is the event located and when are you going? That will give me a better idea of what's going on while you are in SC. There isn't much as far as touristy attractions go in the GSP area. If you like to play golf, there are several excellent courses in the area. You can take a tour of the BMW plant and head out to their test track for some high speed fun. There is a new water park in Greenville if you are so inclined. There are minor league baseball & hockey games in Greenville as well. You could visit the Beacon in Spartanburg for a grease colonic in the form of a cheeseburger not to mention the sweetest tea in the south. The majority of the fun things to do in Greenville/Spartanburg involve the outdoors. Road Biking, Mountain Climbing, Horseback Riding, Camping, etc... __________________ Mike Flacy / Professional Cat Juggler Video Game Talk / Twitter / VGT Facebook Page

05-08-06, 01:19 PM	#3
Superman07 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SnogBox Posts: 5,939	Well I was thinking of the driving school at the BMW center, so that should give you an idea of location. Miniorleague baseball game may be a good way to go. __________________ "Chuck me!" "Hey, I'm Eddie. How do you like me so far?" - Keen Eddie I've seen him. He's like fire, and ice, and rage. Like the night, and the storm in the heart of the sun. He's ancient and forever. He burns at the center of time and sees the turn of the univrse.

05-08-06, 04:29 PM	#5
devinjc Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 177	The premier thing to do is tempt the students of Bob Jones with sin! Lived nearby for 25 years. Drank a lot. 'Cept on Sundays. __________________ They aren't 'always on the go' when they're perpetually doped to the tits on Xanax. GoVegan

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Amator DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: May 2002 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,558	You can drink a lot on Sundays now as well as long as the bar is in city limits and pays for a Sunday liquor sales license. I second the suggestion for the Greenville Drive minor league baseball (Red Sox affiliate). Main Street in Greenville has a lot of interesting restaurants, shops, galleries, etc. Falls park is a nice place to spend an hour or two relaxing. On the weekends, there is a free trolley that goes up and down the popular areas. If you're into outdoorsy stuff you can drive an hour to Paris Mountain or Table Rock both of which have good hiking Trails and it is gorgeous up at Table Rock. Bob Jones University's only redeeming feature is the beautiful art gallery on campus. Greenville-Spartanburg isn't bustling with activity, but it's not bad for a small city. Here are a few links: http://www.greatergreenville.com/ General Directory http://www.fallspark.com/ Falls Park http://www.greenvilledrive.com/ Greenville Drive __________________ the perfect bag of popcorn...it'd be like freakin' zen. -Crankyman

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mljones99 DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,354	I was going to suggest just driving up to Charlotte. Go to Carrowinds, catch a Bobcats game, hang out downtown, etc... __________________ Mark Jones