Greenville hasn’t fallen into the tourist trap of selling its attractions to outsiders while locals hang in the background. This city was built and improved for its residents to enjoy along with visitors, and give a Greenvillian five minutes of your time and you’ll have a list of places to see and things to do.
Vacationing with children can be the best and the hardest thing in the world. The upside? Experiencing new wonders through their eyes. But then there are the meltdowns, the exhaustion, the endless stream of “Are we there yet?” With little ones in tow, a delayed flight, a lost bag, or a too-small hotel room can feel disastrous. Which is why you need destinations that are convenient, offer heaps of activities for kids, and, most of all, won’t break the bank.
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, roughly halfway between Atlanta and Charlotte, the city of Greenville, South Carolina has experienced an urban revitalization, garnering national recognition and praise. Last year it earned a coveted spot on The New York Times’ “52 Places to Go in 2017.”
This spring, hop a short flight south for a girls’ weekend full of fun activities in Greenville, South Carolina.
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