Surprisingly intriguing museum with a wide variety of art which is presented in a gorgeous,…read morewell-lit space and organized well. Excellent staff who were cordial and knowledgeable. Highly recommend! It would be nice to provide a bit more info about each painting beyond the donor info.

The Art Museum was easy to find and is one of several museums all near each other, The Children's…read moremuseum, The Music Museum and The History museum as well as a Library and Theatre. We were greeted at the entrance and they explained about standing 3 feet back from the art on the wall. I was given a sheet of paper explaining what exhibits were on each level. The works of art were displayed nicely with cards listening Artist, title and mediums used. Also on the walls were interesting facts about the featured artist and their works. The Andrew Wyeth pictures were a beautiful representation of his work spanning several decades of his life. There was also a wonderful exhibit of American artist Bob Ray's work. I was not familiar with his work but it was lovely and intriguing. There are elevators and stairs and ramps making transitions to each floor very easy for all. We went to the top floor and a wonderful gentleman who works there, John , told us quite a bit about the mixed media bird sculptures that were made by Grainger McKoy and and featured at the museum. Gravity defying and extremely detailed we were in awe. John was enthusiastic and knowledgeable and we had a wonderful time. There was a delightful group of young children on a school trip, that were at the museum and were incredibly well behaved. They were listening to their guide and I was smiling as they were told to discuss with their partners different aspects of the works..... their sweet voices sounded like music as I was behind a wall. The gift shop was small but lovely and I bought some cards and beautiful paper masks. There is no admission fee, so we took an envelope to send in well deserved donation.

Their collection of vintage pianos is quite impressive. A lot of the pianos are extremely ornate…read moreand beautiful pieces of art. Of the three museums in the immediate vicinity, this one was my favorite and the most unique. It's not an overly big museum so it can be seen within an hour.

I really enjoyed my stop at the Sigal Music Museum. The museum is a 1930s Coca Cola Bottling…read moreCompany too. The museum came about when Marlowe A. Sigal's estate gave his collection away and the Carolina Music Museum was able to take the whole collection of over 700 instruments. Only about a quarter of the instruments are displayed because of lack of space. The museum focuses on the music and technology from 1775 to present day. Some of the museum is interactive but you cannot touch most of the antiques. The oldest Steinway is in the museum; harpsichords and so many pianos. The museum is on two levels and you can take the stairs or an elevator. At the moment, a special exhibit, Sound of America is taking up space on the first floor. I enjoyed learning some history through music. I liked that the museum did not focus on any specific type of musical genre but embraced them all from Blues to Jazz to Musicals to Rock to Rap to Classical to Gospel to Swing to Exotica. It was like going back in time seeing the eight track player that I used to listen to at my grandmother's place. It brought back great memories. Then seeing the walkman. I enjoyed seeing the radios and the cassette tapes I used to record music on from the radio. How things have changed. This museum is a gem and I've not seen anything like it before. I will be back to spend more time exploring.

We were met on the way in and had a wonderful time. So much to see and so well laid out. Wish we…read morecould have spent the entire day there. If you are a history buff and in the Greenville area make it a point to stop in and explore.

Everything. The place is amazing lots of great artifacts great for history buffs and civil war…read morebuffs

I came in and I was feeling excited vibes when I got through the door adults were having just as…read moremuch fun as the children were. I've learned some things myself about the digestive system how the brain works the proper way to scan my groceries and how to put my pit crew together for my next race car event and I feel good about that.

My kids loved this place and we spent over three hours here. We bought a timed ticket but they…read morekindly let us in early because we got in town a little early. So many exhibits to play in, the water features on the bottom floor were closed and we still had plenty to explore. The only downside was that it's a little on the expensive side and you don't get any discounts if you have another children's museum membership.

Carolina Wren Park in downtown Anderson offers a quiet charm even on a cooler, event-free day. The…read moreamphitheater-style layout, with its tiered lawn and open stage, makes it easy to imagine live music echoing through the space on a summer evening. Without crowds, you can appreciate the thoughtful design. Wide walkways, gentle slopes, and a central fountain that adds a touch of movement and sound. It felt peaceful, almost like the park was catching its breath between performances. The cleanliness stood out. No trash in sight, and the landscaping was tidy and well-kept. It is clearly a space that the city takes pride in. That said, parking could be tricky. There are a few spots nearby, but on a busy night, you might need to plan ahead or be ready to walk a bit. Still, for a downtown venue with this kind of atmosphere, it is worth the effort. [Review 1373 of 2025 - 1329 in South Carolina - 24925 overall]

The Lunney Museum hosts wonderful programs. The tea classes are always a highlight of my week. I've…read moreattended the outstanding BookEnds program with my grandchildren. Seneca is so blessed to have a great Arts and History program.

Definitely a unique experience! The Stumphaus Tunnel is an unfinished tunnel in Walhalla, SC, ,…read morecut through a portion of Stumphaus Mountain. It was started in 1853 and Irish miners dug using hand drills; however it was never finished due in part to the Civil War. All ages can easily walk the tunnel. There was even a dog in the group ahead of us. It is completely black inside so I suggest visiting with a group and bringing a flashlight. There was nothing scary......just total darkness! It's not super long......walking all the way to the end and back took less than 30 minutes. Admission to the park was $5 for a car of 5 of us and there was free parking right near the entrance. We also walked to the viewing area of Issaqueena Falls which is just a short trek away. Very cool experience overall!

The tunnel is cool, but very short. The trails make up for it and the waterfalls are a great sight…read more No wait time, no reservations recommended, price to entry $1-5. But make sure you have a flashlight with you to go into the tunnels and the waterfalls is so pretty. I recommend this to anyone who want to adventure.

I'm not big on being squashed in a crowd or having to fight my way to a food booth for a small…read moreportion of food, so we decided to go this year as soon as they opened on Sat. morning. We were able to walk up and down the street and check out all the vendors had to offer, and then we made our way to the booths we wanted to try, some with no lines. This way, we were able to try far more food than in years past. Granted, after being there a little over an hour the crowd was starting to close in, but at that point we had had our fill of the food, at least. I really appreciate that the festival seemed more family friendly this year since we had our grandson with us. The baby changing station and rocking chairs were a great idea. We noticed that alcohol sales are cut off relatively early, and this gives the restaurants the opportunity to take over when the festival closes. All of this, I'm sure, will continue to improve the reputation of FFG going forward.

Having lived near downtown Greenville for 5 years now, Fall for Greenville has always been just an…read moreannoyance to me...3 days of detours when trying to go to the grocery store, traffic snarls where there should be none. Finally this year, I decided to throw myself into the fray to see what all the excitement was about. As it turns out, it is actually worth the effort. Great food, great music, surprisingly well organized for an event with that many people. I'm a bit of an introvert, so I have very short limits on being able to push through crowds. Most of the booth lines were managed well enough that I never waited more than 4 minutes, and once I got my tickets and a beer, I worked my way to one of the concert stages and had plenty of elbow room to stand and enjoy some live music. I checked out 2 stages and 3 artists. Each was very different- from folk to rock to country-and all were really good bands. The beer garden had a nice selection of local beers represented, and the Main Street showed off some of what is making Greenville a place that out of town foodies should put on their radar. Will I go back next year? Heck ya!