The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Greenville, SC: Travel With KAG!

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Planning a visit to Greenville, SC? Travel to the area is booming, and we’re so glad you’re here! We love our little city (and so does The New York Times, Forbes, and Southern Living!) because there’s so much for everyone to see, do, and eat.

Art connoisseurs, outdoor enthusiasts, foodies, and history buffs will all find something to enjoy while visiting Greenville. And, of course, families have an incredible amount of opportunities to make memories here. So, since you’re planning to visit, we wanted to make your planning a little easier by giving you a list of our top recommendations for places to eat, places to stay, and things to do in Greenville… as well as a guide to parking in downtown Greenville.

Greenville, SC Travel: Plan Your Visit!

Places to Eat: Visitor’s Guide to Dining in Greenville – Greenville has a fantastic culinary scene, and if you’re visiting for the first time, the options could be a little overwhelming, so we’ve rounded up a list of restaurants to check out, organized two ways: by meal-type and by location to accommodations.

pomegranate restaurant Outdoor seating area

Places to Stay in Downtown Greenville – We love recommending visitors to Greenville stay in or near downtown because you have quick and easy access to dining, shopping, and sightseeing. So here’s our list of top recommendations on where to stay in downtown Greenville, SC.

These houses and hotels in Greenville are great places to stay, close to dining, shopping, and attractions.

Aloft Hotel in Downtown Greenville, South Carolina

Parking in Downtown Greenville – Knowing where to park and what to expect when it comes to parking can make any visitor to any city a little more comfortable and at ease, so we’ve created a comprehensive guide to kid-friendly parking in downtown Greenville to make your trip even easier.

Things to Do When Visiting Greenville – With so many different options for things to do in the Greenville area, we have created a guide to help you decide what you’re going to do while you’re visiting. From Falls Park on the Reedy to the Swamp Rabbit Trail, to tons of indoor activities, there are endless ways for you to make memories with your family and friends.

Falls Park

Event Venues in Greenville – If you want to see a concert, Broadway show, sporting event, or one of the other many different activities taking place in Greenville, be sure to check out our guide to event venues in Greenville so you can see what’s going on during your visit.

Peace Center along the Reedy River

A Weekend Itinerary to Greenville, SC – If you want help planning out an entire weekend’s worth of fun activities, we’ve created several different itineraries depending on your family, traveling party, and children’s ages. 


Visiting College Near Greenville, SC

If you are visiting the Greenville area as a prospective student, family or to attend an event at one of our area’s universities and colleges, you’ll find helpful information in these guides to visiting Upstate South Carolina universities. Find places to stay, things to do, and great restaurants nearby.

We’re so excited for you to visit Greenville! What are you most excited about?

Shannon Pruitt
About the Author
Shannon moved to the Upstate after college, and other than a brief few years in Florida, has stayed. A former teacher, she is now the mom of one beautiful girl and works from home as a writer, web designer, and brand strategist. She believes tacos don't have to be reserved for Tuesdays, shamelessly listens to crime podcasts, and fuels herself on a daily cup of coffee (or two). You can find her on Instagram @shannonroyalpruitt

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