Greenville, SC Virtual Tour

Greenville, South Carolina lies about halfway between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC along the Interstate 85 corridor. The largest city in the Upstate region of South Carolina, Greenville is called the economic engine of the state, and also has become known for its cultural, recreational and educational offerings. In this video, Greenville Mayor Knox White takes viewers on a virtual tour of Greenville. The first stop is award-winning downtown Greenville, SC, which features more than 90 restaurants and more than 90 specialty retail shops. Mayor White also tours the many parks and recreational opportunities in Greenville including Falls Park on the Reedy, Cleveland Park, the Swamp Rabbit Trail and the Greenville Zoo. Next comes the cultural offerings of Greenville, SC including the Peace Center for the Performing Arts, the BI-LO Center arena, and the Upcountry History Museum, Greenville County Museum of Art and the new Childrens Museum of the Upstate all located at Heritage Green on College Avenue in downtown Greenville. The Mayor next visits some of the many events held in Greenville such as Greenville Drive baseball games and the Carolina First Saturday Market. Mayor White also talks about the educational opportunities in Greenville from its public school system to higher education at Greenville Technical College, Furman University, and Bob Jones University and nearby Clemson University. Next, the Mayor talks about Greenville, SC being a place for business, with its economic success fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to workforce training and public/private partnerships.