This business hired a trapper to set a leg hold snare to kill a predator. Secure caging can be…read moreutilized instead. When I asked the company how they could do this they responded by speaking about my character and affirming they did this and then defending it. I cannot support animal abuse for any reason. I work with animals and have secure pens and enclosures. This is telling of a business that makes money off the lives of animals. No compassion.

my wife and i love festivals and craft fairs. well the farm fresh fair is now our no 1 fair!…read morelocated in fountain inn sc it has at least 50 vendors, lots of food sheep cows donkeys and all kinds of local music. as you can see by the photos there is so many unusual items to buy. the prices were super fair plus the vendors were some of the nicest we've met. the homemade ice cream dear me be still my heart! i had the deep dark chocolate with orange and my wife had vanilla mint. incredible! ample parking and a great volunteer staff to help you in your time of need. only held once a year the wife and i will be back!

I Love You. I hardly know you but we're supposed to love our neighbors, right?…read more This unique piece of art features the American Sign Language signal for "I love you" and it's easy enough to make this gesture anywhere. The project is part of an effort by the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind. Look closely at the hand - the sculpture is made up of their handprints. Sit on the hand, take a picture. I love you! [Review 2245 of 2024 - 1208 in South Carolina - 23263 overall]

Why is there a pig in Greenville? Well this is a faithful bronze replica of Florence's beloved…read moreboar, offering a whimsical and unexpectedly poignant encounter right along Main Street. Having seen the original Il Porcellino https://www.yelp.com/biz/fontana-del-porcellino-firenze?hrid=UizYyvjrk5omTSqqxDyorQ nestled beneath the loggia of Florence's Mercato Nuovo three years ago, its snout polished to a golden gleam by centuries of hopeful hands, I was genuinely moved to find its twin in downtown Greenville. This version, cast in Florence by the Frilli Gallery and installed in 2011, sits just outside the TD Bank building, slightly more exposed to the elements and foot traffic than its Italian counterpart but no less dignified. The craftsmanship is excellent. The boar's bristled mane, alert ears, and slightly mournful eyes are all rendered with the same expressive detail I remembered from Italy. What makes Greenville's Porcellino especially endearing is its quiet placement. There is no grand pedestal or heavy signage, just the boar, a small fountain, and a grate beneath its mouth where coins can fall if you follow the tradition of placing one on its tongue. It is easy to miss if you are not looking, but that is part of its charm. It feels like a secret nod to those who have wandered the markets of Florence. For those who have never seen the original, this statue stands on its own as a delightful piece of public sculpture. But for those who have, it is a gentle echo of a distant city, a reminder that even across oceans, some traditions and symbols still manage to root themselves in new soil. Greenville's Porcellino does not just copy a classic. It carries a bit of Florence's soul into the Carolinas. [Review 1437 of 2025 - 4508 in North Carolina - 24988 overall]

This prominent bronze sculpture in downtown Greenville depicts two African-American students. One…read moreleft, a young man with an "S" on his sweater next to a girl carrying schoolbooks. It commemorates Sterling High School, the city's first Black public high school. It was created by artist Mariah Kirby-Smith and dedicated on November 19, 2006. Sterling High School was founded in 1896 by Reverend Daniel Melton Minus, originally as Greenville Academy, and later renamed Sterling. It served generations of Black students during segregation, becoming a beacon of academic excellence and civic leadership. The school was tragically destroyed by fire in 1967, but its legacy lives on through alumni like Reverend Jesse Jackson, who was a star quarterback there before becoming a national civil rights leader. The sculpture's location is intentional. It stands near the former Woolworth's lunch counter, where Sterling students held peaceful sit-ins during the 1960s civil rights movement. These protests helped desegregate public accommodations in Greenville, including libraries and buses. There are a number of plaques on display. Perhaps the most poignant is titled "Civil Rights" and is inscribed "The students of Sterling High School were the driving force that promoted the change of institutional segregation in Greenville County. During the 1950s and 1960s, Sterling students held demonstrations, marches and rallies that finally integrated the Greenville County Library and public accommodations, changed the seating arrangement on city buses and eliminated the segregated lunch counters at the former Woolworth's Department Store at this site." The two students are standing tall, descending the steps. The expression suggests determination. [Review 1394 of 2025 - 1338 in South Carolina - 24946 overall]

Having been to the Chihuly museum in Seattle, I was so happy to see this monument erected at the…read moreend of my swamp rabbit trail walk. Walking up on it, it seemed like a huge rose-colored Rock sugar sucker. The base is surrounded with flowers and benches to sit near by. It's simple yet beautiful. The little ladies walking by had to stop and touch the glass. It's inviting. I love little artistic surprises that show up in cities and towns as you walk around. Greenville has so many wonderful qualities all over town. I've enjoyed my short visit and look forward to next time.

We saw this on a map while walking in the park and knew we had to check it out. A little…read moreunderwhelming in person but still very cool!

According to Google and local folks either Thickety or Thicketty are both correct spellings for…read moreThickety Mountain. I decided to drive up to the summit in my four wheel drive truck. It had been forty years since I'd done this and I didn't know what to expect. Back during the CB radio days my friends and I would go on top of Thickety at night and talk directly to people as far away as Tennessee. The Cherokee County road crew has done a remarkable job in servicing the gravel road as it used to be deeply rutted out and dangerous! My views from the top were somewhat diminished as Spring has sprung and the trees are growing leaves. There's a lot of mystery and legend about this place. Back in the day I found an old brick foundation at the base of Thickety Mountain. No one knows it's history or that it even exists. I'm a bit familiar with masonry, and it could certainly be related to the Revolutionary war period. Unfortunately, there's little interest in this find!

Everyone is from somewhere and Grammy-winning artist Peabo Bryson is from Greenville. This mural on…read moreone of the walls in The Commons at Welborn honors the local native who is best known for singing the songs in two Disney films: the title song from "Beauty and the Beast" with Celine Dion and "A Whole New World" from the movie "Aladdin" with Lea Salonga. The mural was unveiled in September 2024 as a tribute to the legend. If you're at The Commons, check it out! [Review 2220 of 2024 - 1190 in South Carolina - 23238 overall]

This is a very nice, walkable, historic city that has lots to offer. There are plenty of eateries,…read morehotels, and bars. There's a beautiful, scenic river that runs through it with waterfalls and an amazing pedestrian bridge that offers some great pictures! The town is very walkable, with plenty of crosswalks... in fact, it's easier to walk it than drive it because of all the lights. Definitely would return!

Well worth the visit! Very quaint with activities for all types of people. Isn't a huge city, it…read morecan all be explored in one day.