Things to do in Greenville
The places in Greenville that people know best, ranked by readers who live there or have visited. Vote for the ones you would send a friend to, and add the places a top-ten list always misses.
Plan around the weather
The best months to be outside are April to May and September to October. Month-by-month weather.
Top picks in Greenville
Started in order of how widely each place is written about, then ranked by your votes. Links go to each place's official website. Tick "I've been" to track your count in your city passport.
Rainy or scorching day? Head indoors: Sigal Music Museum and Greenville County Museum of Art.
Parks and sights near Greenville
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Clemson University 27 miles
- University of South Carolina-Upstate 27 miles
- Anderson University 27 miles
- Bob Jones University 3 miles
- Furman University 6 miles
- North Greenville University 15 miles
- Wofford College 28 miles
Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.
Readers' picks
No reader picks yet. Add one in the box at the top of the page. Free things, little-known spots and seasonal events are especially welcome.
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Local favorites
Where people who live in Greenville actually eat, drink, shop and spend Saturdays. Nominated by residents. Businesses cannot pay to appear or move up.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the top things to do in Greenville?
Well-known places with their own websites include Sigal Music Museum and Greenville County Museum of Art. Readers vote the list up and down and add their own picks.
What can you do in Greenville on a rainy or very hot day?
Indoor picks include Sigal Music Museum and Greenville County Museum of Art.
When is the best time to visit Greenville?
For comfortable weather, go in April to May and September to October, when highs stay between 62°F and 86°F with modest rain (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
More about Greenville: city profile, weather by month, ask a local.
Starting list from Wikidata (CC0): well-known places in or next to Greenville that list an official website, ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions cover them, checked by hand to remove closed places and non-attractions. Opening hours and prices change, so check each official site before you go. Reader picks and favorites are read by a person before they appear.