Another beautiful little City of Greenville pocket park. This one is a short walk up East…read moreCamperdown from the Falls Park Bridge. It is sponsored by the Greater Greenville Rose Society and in season, the garden is filled with beautiful roses in a variety of colors. As the saying goes- "Stop and smell the roses!"

The Shaw Garden has been a local rose garden open to the public for at least 20 years. The rose…read morebeds are maintained by the volunteers of the Greater Greenville Rose Society. There are 10 beds of roses, each with a specific different types of roses which are maintained by a volunteer. We sponsor a Pruning Day (usually the 1st Sat. in March at 9am-12pm) which offers FREE instruction on how to prune roses to anyone interested. The best time to view this garden is near Mother's Day weekend but roses are typically in bloom May 1st to Nov1st (or whenever it freezes). Roses are for the public's enjoyment and are NOT meant to be picked by the public. We will be offering more info on the garden/rose care via handouts available at the garden. The garden is sprayed to resist fungal diseases every two weeks. Please do not enter the garden area while the volunteers are spraying.

Spending time along the Reedy River in Greenville is such a special experience. There are several…read morebeautiful spots to sit and relax, especially near the Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville, and the bridge is a wonderful place to stroll while enjoying the soothing sound of the river and waterfall. What makes it even more meaningful is the history behind it. Beginning in the late 1700s, water-powered industries clustered along the Reedy River, including trading posts, grist and corn mills, a sawmill, an ironworks, the Gower, Cox and Markley Coach Factory, a paper-making factory, and an armory. A century later, textile and apparel mills were established along its banks. Unfortunately, the mills discharged waste and excess dyes into the river, and the Reedy began to suffer from the spoils of progress. By the mid-20th century, downtown Greenville's stretch of the river was so severely polluted by upstream textile mills that the once pristine and popular falls became desolate and unsafe. Seeing how beautiful and vibrant the area is today makes you truly appreciate the restoration and revitalization efforts. It's peaceful, scenic, and rich with history -- definitely a must-visit when you're in Greenville. Cheers!

A beautiful park with Reedy River waterfalls, right in downtown Greenville South Carolina. There is…read morealot of walking areas:quiet green natural areas to sit and relax. Plenty of photographic areas for memories. There is many eating places near by if you want to grab lunch or dinner. Overall a very tranquil vibe in the center city.

We had such a great time! The owners are so friendly and knowledgeable. The tasting room was…read morebeautiful. Every wine was delicious and we even bought their own honey! Cant wait to go back!

My wife & I absolutely loved this place! It is in a unique location but don't let that turn you…read moreaway. The family pride & excitement in this business is evident and makes it an extra fun experience! They also had a killer Guardians of the Galaxy playlist!

Went around 6:30 on a Friday. A lot of ppl we had to wait at every hole. We finally skipped in…read morefront of people. Nice waterfalls and fish and overall it was really nice. Just busy

Salem and Westminster Seventh-Day Adventist churches used the large room event space for a one day…read morefamily VBS. The staff were friendly, courteous, and very helpful. Mini golf was a huge hit. beautiful setting for our families to experience a creation themed VBS. Our sincere thanks to the staff for working with our group of 50+.

The owners are very knowledgeable and have created a lovely ambiance for tasting their delightful…read morewines. Loved sitting by the fireplace on our first visit and Joined the wine club because we plan to visit often. We quite enjoyed all the wines we tasted and especially the way the wines were presented with information about each This is a very friendly place with great attention to the customers.

What a delightful, off the beaten path winery. Beautiful setting, nice wine selection and we took…read morehome more than a couple of bottles. Highly recommend a stop. Brook was manning the floor during our visit and was wonderful. There were four in our group and we each did a flight. Wonderful time tasting the wine. We had the charcuterie board and we'll worth the money.

Great festival in a pretty venue at the perfect time of year. Almost reminiscent of Mayberry NC…read more Good music, food, crafts and vendors a plenty. A great way to spend a day with family and friends. Try to go every year.

Pumpkintown, located in upcountry South Carolina just a hoot and a holler from Pickens, Table Rock…read moreState Park and Caesars Head State Park, is home to the world-famous (in South Carolina) Pumpkin Festival on the 2nd Saturday in October. The 2nd Saturday each October, the pumpkins are in the patch, and it is time to celebrate. Spend the day browsing the arts and craft booths, listening to music, and enjoying the day. Don't miss the parade. Bring a chair or blanket Plenty of port a potties, plus the Mennonites had bunches of tables of deserts! Wow! Also over 100 venders and some of the best bluegrass music ever. I encourage everyone to go the the upstate and enjoy! Parking is in a big field about a mile from the festival, and big wagons pulled by a tractor pick you up and drop you off at the festival. Thousands of folks were there. If you have never experienced the hills of the upcountry this should be the first festival on your fall list.

Birchwood is special for several reasons. First, there are the animals. The goats and their dogs…read moreare adorable, and they've added a guardian dog rescue to their farm. Second, the products are great!! I've started using their laundry detergent and appreciate ALL natural ingredients. Finally, their collaborations. They are always reaching out to other small businesses, bring them to the farm, and get more people involved in Oconee small businesses.

It was a fun interactive rainy day activity to do with friends (that have little one's) that were…read morevisiting. I look forward to taking advantage of various events they host throughout the year!

Wanna see a nuclear reactor Upclose and Personal? Take the self-guided tour at Duke's World of…read moreEnergy to learn how electricity is generated using water, coal and uranium. Oconee was the first nuclear station built by Duke Energy. Operating since 1973 it has produced more than 500 million megawatt-hours of electricity, 1st in the country to do so. Fun things to do: * Kids love pushing (our) buttons! Luckily the World of Energy is filled with interactive exhibits, games and videos, all with buttons waiting to be pressed. * Explore a full size nuclear reactor replica and test your knowledge at the computer games * Get a kick seeing the 1930s small home-appliances invented by Duke's engineers, like the electric toaster and the iron machine! * Enjoy a 0.25 mile nature trail and a colorful butterfly garden (however we only saw one butterfly, maybe they were all hiding because of the heat) More FREE attractions in the area: * Walhalla Fish Hatchery - feed, fish and see all the life stages of trout * Historic Oconee Station (former Indian trading post) and Hagood Mill (still operating grist mill, site to live demos, blue grass and folk tales festivals) * Legendary Issaqueena and Whitewater waterfalls * Admire country's largest collection of nature-based sculptures at SC Botanical Garden (on the Clemson campus)