The second blog post in our series “Reasons To Move To Greenville’’ details just a few more reasons why we think you should call this fabulous city home. This week, we’ll be focusing on the recreational merits of the area, so if you love to have a good time- this post is for especially for you.
Greenville Recreation
We’ve mentioned before that no matter what stage of life you’re in, or what your interests are, Greenville has something for everyone and the recreational landscape is no exception. In terms of sporting activity, Greenville is a bike friendly city, and was even voted into the Top 5 Best Places to Live & Ride by Bike Magazine.
If you love golf, choose from over 51 award winning courses. More of a hiker? 12 state parks can be found within an hour’s drive from the city, and if you like a good view, Greenville is home to over 300 waterfalls within 2 hours drive. Coupled with the wonderfully mild weather, the city’s picturesque trails and parks are sure to keep even the most seasoned outdoors fan busy!
Downtown Greenville
If shopping is your cardio, downtown Greenville has everything you need to get your heart racing. Downtown Greenville is home to over 130 shops and 75 restaurants, all in a one square mile area. We’re also the only downtown in the United States with natural waterfalls that are flanked by a unique suspension bridge known as Liberty Bridge! It’s one of several extraordinary downtown landmarks. Our award winning main street is always bustling, full of great local and independent shopping options and boasts an annual calendar with over 200 events that includes music festivals, street art exhibitions and more.
Still not convinced that Greenville is the place for you? Check back next week to find out more about Greenville’s lively cultural landscape where we explore everything the city’s arts scene has to offer.