1. Where to See Spring in Full Color
Greenville’s gardens and trails come to life in the spring, and the season really hits its stride in early to mid-April. For peak blooms, don't miss iconic spots like Falls Park on the Reedy, the 32-acre Downtown park with the largest public garden in the area, or Linky Stone Park: The Children's Garden, a whimsical, kid-friendly garden that feels like it's straight out of a storybook.
Just north of Downtown on Furman's campus is the Furman Rose Garden, an intimate setting featuring over 800 rose bushes, manicured hedges, and a 19th-century gazebo as a charming focal point. In Clemson, 295 acres of curated beauty, an arboretum, a geology museum, a National Heritage Garden Museum, and the only nature-based sculpture collection of its kind are all housed at the South Carolina Botanical Garden.
The list doesn't end there, and Greenville is home to plenty of spots to soak in the season's color. The most historic spot to add to your blooming bucket list might be the Kilgore-Lewis House, a nationally registered historic home on 5 acres of landscaped grounds, including a wildflower garden, a sensory garden, a pond, and a large collection of native and ornamental plants. The home is open for public tours on Wednesdays through Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., while the arboretum is open daily for self-guided tours.
Bonus Blooms: On May 16th and 17th, the Greenville Council of Garden Clubs will hold its Spring 2025 Garden Tour, highlighting five private woodland gardens on Paris Mountain, each offering beautiful views of Greenville and the surrounding foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Tickets are available online!
