| ville is a fascinating city in South Carolina that has a lot | | | | resource for area students. It is also home to South |
| to offer, starting from its event venues to several | | | | Carolina's largest planetarium. And then there is the |
| world renowned landmarks. It also houses several | | | | Greenville Zoo found in Cleveland Park. |
| hotels. | | | | There are also various events worth catching here in |
| Greenville is considered a mid-sized city in South | | | | Greenville, like the St. Francis Fall. This is a major |
| Carolina. It is Greenville County's county seat. It has a | | | | festivity held every 2nd weekend of October. It |
| population of about 56,006 as of year 2000. It belongs | | | | showcases live performances, local cuisines and a |
| to the upstate region of South Carolina. It is also | | | | Greenville Cycling Classic bicycle race. |
| halfway between Charlotte, North Carolina and Atlanta, | | | | InnoVenture is held every March to accommodate |
| Georgia. | | | | Communities of Innovation around universities, |
| Several attractions and activities are seen and | | | | corporations as well as emerging companies within the |
| enjoyed here that one may experience only in | | | | Southeastern Innovation Corridor. |
| upstates. In fact, the event venues and theaters of | | | | Art in the Park is presented by the Upstate Visual Arts |
| Greenville frequently host theater tours as well as | | | | as a major arts festival held in Fluor Field along the |
| major concerts. There are even independent theaters | | | | West End. |
| where many stage productions are held annually. | | | | The Red Party is a yearly dance party that happens |
| There are many different event venues here and | | | | at Upcountry’s History Museum. This is a |
| some deserve special mention. One is the Bi-Lo | | | | fundraiser project for the AID Upstate which is an |
| Center situated in downtown Greenville. It is a | | | | AIDS Service Organization that serves Upstate South |
| 16,000-seat arena that hosts sporting events and | | | | Carolina. |
| major concerts annually. | | | | Reedy River Run is a 10 kilometer race that happens |
| There is also the Carolina First Center. This was | | | | by the latter part of February to the early part of |
| previously known as "The Palmetto Expo Center," | | | | March. It is always a well-attended event for runners. |
| South Carolina’s largest convention center and | | | | Here are some of the finest hotels in Greenville: |
| one amongst the largest along the East Coast. | | | | Hyatt Place Greenville-Haywood |
| Several conventions, trade shows and events are held | | | | This smoke-free hotel is located at 40 West Orchard |
| here annually. | | | | Park Drive Greenville, SC 29615. For inquiries and |
| The Peace Center is a performing arts center, | | | | reservations, you can call them at 864-232-3000. It is |
| showcasing touring Broadway shows, civic events, | | | | only 8 miles from the Greenville-Spartanburg |
| concerts and symphonies. Aside from being the home | | | | International Airport. It is also 4 miles from fascinating |
| of the Carolina Ballet Theater, Greenville Chorale ad | | | | downtown Greenville. |
| the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, it is internationally | | | | It is close to attractions like the Roper Mountain |
| known for its excellent acoustics. | | | | Science Center, Bi-Lo Center and The Peace Center. |
| Also worth noting is The Warehouse Theater. This is a | | | | It is also near restaurants like Stax’s Omega, |
| lack box theater situated along the Historic West End. | | | | Don Pablos and Outback Steakhouse. |
| It has been in operation for more than 32 years. | | | | Crowne Plaza Hotel |
| Center Stage, the Professional Theater of Greenville is | | | | This hotel is located at 851 Congaree Road Greenville, |
| regarded as a year-round professional theater which | | | | SC 29607. You can call them at 800-651-8888. |
| annually hosts the New Play Festival, drawing | | | | Services offered by the hotel include daily |
| hundreds of playwright submissions from around the | | | | housekeeping, dry cleaning, copying and secretarial |
| country as well as abroad. | | | | services. They also offer high speed Internet, E-mail, |
| Greenville also houses several famous landmarks. One | | | | fax, printer and wireless data connections. They also |
| of these is the Greenville County Museum of Art. It | | | | have a business center. |
| specializes on American Art dating back to the early | | | | The Westin Poinsett-Greenville |
| 1700s. It is regarded for the work collections of Jasper | | | | This hotel is located at 120 South Main Street |
| Johns and Andrew Wyeth. | | | | Greenville, SC 29601. There phone number is |
| The Falls Park on the Reedy is a huge regional park | | | | 864421-9700. This is a fascinating hotel that offers |
| situated along the West End. It has several waterfalls | | | | limited airport-hotel transfers, babysitting services, |
| and beautiful gardens. This park is the home of the | | | | running maps of Runner's World, a business center, |
| Liberty Bridge which is a pedestrian suspension bridge | | | | concierge services and wheelchair access. They also |
| that overlooks the Reedy River. | | | | guarantee wake-up services, safe deposit boxes, |
| There is also the Bob Jones University Museum and | | | | luggage storage, valet services; room services ad |
| Gallery that actually houses a collection of religious art. | | | | covered parking facilities. They also have a Westin |
| It is situated by the Bob Jones University campus. | | | | Workout gym, florist and a 24-hour front desk. |
| Next is the Roper Mountain Science Center, a good | | | | |