Where to go and what to visit in Greenville?

The state of South Carolina stands out not only for its mild and pleasant climate, but also for its rich history. This is one of the first 13 states that formed the United States at the dawn of its formation as a separate, independent state. Already in the 19th century, South Carolina entered the history of the country as the first state to advocate the creation of an independent Confederation, which subsequently led to the outbreak of the American Civil War. But those turbulent times are long gone. They have left a significant cultural imprint on this region and thanks to the large number of museums and theme parks, you can immerse yourself in the events of more than a century ago. Now, South Carolina is a place of attractions for tourists with more peaceful, but no less interesting entertainment, which you will learn about in this article.

The city of Greenville is the 6th most populous city in the state. It has a subtropical oceanic climate with mild and short winters, hot and damp summers, warm spring and autumn. Thanks to such a favorable weather range, tourists can visit this city and its family attractions all year round and always feel comfortable enjoying the amusements which this city offers. The city itself is not very large, it has just over 70,000 inhabitants, which avoids huge queues and crowds of people in parks, museums, game centers and other entertainment venues. Imagine that you are choosing where to go on vacation or where to go to have fun with your family and what kind of attractions you’d like to visit. Which attractions can Greenville offer? That's what we're going to tell you now and explain how to get the best amusement.

Greenville is the largest city in the northern part of the state and, therefore, offers many places for entertainment for different preferences:
- Sports events
- Virtual reality facilities
- Cultural events
- Active rest
- Food and drinks
- Zoos

If you are a fan or just want to watch an exciting hockey game, then welcome to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, which is the home for the Greenville Swamp Rabbits team. The National Hockey League games are held on the basis of this sports amphitheater, and if you decide to visit this place with your whole family or with the companies of good friends, you will get a lot of unforgettable impressions and real amusement.

Bon Secours Wellness Arena:
Open hours: depend on the events
Address: 650 N Academy St, Greenville, SC 29601

In 2024, virtual reality (VR) parks are represented in all major and many small cities, because the VR entertainment industry is not just developing fast, it is flying forward with the speed of a rocket. In Greenville, the growth engine of this entertainment industry has become virtual reality park Wantec VR. This is a place where the wildest dreams come true and the real world ceases to exist. In its place comes the world of virtual reality, which is even more exciting and attractive. What distinguishes virtual reality park Wantec VR from other types of amusement is the opportunity to visit this place at any time of the year and in any weather. A separate and very spacious room equipped with the latest technology allows you to play individual games, as well as play multiplayer games and organize birthdays and corporate parties. The only requirement is a pre-booking, which you can make on the website greenville.anvio.com .

VR park Wantec VR offers visitors three types of entertainment: virtual reality arena, RaceRoom and VR escape rooms. They differ in the format of the game and the saturation of the scenario, but we can say for sure that you will be satisfied with any choice.

Some of the games are provided by ANVIO, which is one of the leaders in the virtual reality market. In particular, the following games are presented in virtual reality park Wantec VR: Lost Sanctuary, where you will find yourself in the role of a researcher who manages to get to the lost ancient city of the Aztecs and help the inhabitants, City Z – the fight against zombies and mutants has reached a new level and rest assured, even the most cold-blooded games will experience real fear and adrenaline rush when they resist whole waves of frightening enemies, Revolta - a team game, where each team strives to defeat opponents in unique locations and using different weapons.

Wantec VR:

• Open hours: Mon – Fri from 3pm to 11pm, Saturday from 11am to 12am, Sunday from 11am to 10pm
• Address: 928 S Main Street, GREENVILLE, SC-29601

Let's dive into the sea of sports adrenaline and amusement. To do this, please go to Fluor Field at the West End. It is a 6,700-seat baseball arena. The Southern Conference baseball tournament matches are held here, and if you have not previously encountered baseball, but have always wanted to feel the excitement of watching the ball fly off the field from a powerful and accurate hit with a baseball bat or as a player crosses one base after another earning points for their team, then you know exactly where to go.

Fluor Field at the West End:

• Open hours: depend on the events
• Address: 945 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601

Let's assume that you are not very interested in sports events and are trying to find other types of attractions. It's not a problem. Welcome to The Peace Center. It is a spacious and modern center for various cultural events. It underwent renovation in 2022 and boasts remarkable acoustics and an elegant appearance of a concert hall, theater and amphitheater. Every year, The Peace Center hosts more than 300 events within its walls that will please anyone, even the most in-demand taste. Classical music concerts, productions straight from Broadway, performances by popular artists and even magic shows by David Copperfield. Any whim for viewers of all ages!

The Peace Center:

• Open hours: depend on the events
• Address: 300 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601

What is a laser tag? This is a team-based military tactical game using safe laser weapons and sensors that detect hits. Sensors are placed on vests, helmets or armbands. Laser tag games take place outdoors, in shopping malls, in equipped arenas and training grounds, indoors. Unlike paintball and airsoft, laser tag does not require consumables — bullets or paints. And from 2 to 20 people can participate in this entertainment, and what could be better for a large company than to play a game that requires tactical thinking, reaction speed and endurance and at the same time delivers emotions, amusement and adrenaline without any negative effects? Therefore, if you are interested in active games in the company, then laser tag will be an excellent choice.

 Spare Time Entertainment Greenville:

• Open hours: Monday - Thursday from 11am to 11pm, Friday from 11am to 12am, Saturday from 10am to 12pm, Sunday from 10am to 11pm
• Address: 822 Congaree Rd, Greenville, SC 29607

But if you want more realism, another kind of amusement and the feeling of hitting a paint ball with a successful shot, then it's time to visit another attraction - the paintball park. The principle of paintball is similar to laser tag, but here you get closer to the atmosphere of a real battle, when bullets are flying around and the desire to win flares up with special acuteness. PBC Paintball Park Greenville will give you a great opportunity to experience all these emotions while playing paintball. A variety of locations, different game scenarios and, of course, affordable equipment for players of all ages. A wonderful opportunity not only to have fun, but also to show what each player is capable of.

PBC Paintball Park:

• Open hours: Saturday from 10am to 5pm, Sunday from 10am to 5pm, Weekdays: open for private reservations only
• Address: 318 Tucapau Road, Wellford, SC 29385

Are you ready to experience the excitement of wheel to wheel indoor kart racing? If the thirst for speed is about you, then join the karts racing community. These fast and maneuverable vehicles are wonders of technology and represent an unsurpassed combination of speed, safety and handling for riders with a high level of skills.

Upon arrival at the Speed Factory, one of the most popular places of attraction in Greenville, you will receive a safety briefing and will be explained how to use karts. All karts are identical, so the races will be as fair as possible. You will be given the best equipment and drive towards victory at the green signal!

Speed Factory Indoor Karting:

• Open hours: Tuesday - Thursday from 3pm to 9pm, Friday from 3pm to 10pm, Saturday from 12pm to 12am, Sunday from 12pm to 8 pm
• Address: 1524 Roper Mountain Rd, Greenville, SC 29615

Bowling has become a real classic attraction for family time and relaxation with friends. A dynamic game that requires not only precision coordination, but logical thinking to successfully calculate the trajectory of the ball. You can not only play bowling by yourself, but also cheer for others. There are many bowling spots in Greenville and it would be a very good decision to visit at least one of them.

If the parents are already tired, and the energy of the children can only be envied, then you just need to visit a unique attraction of the city - Flying Rabbit Adventures. This is a park equipped with barbecue areas, comfortable summer-houses for relaxing, a restaurant with an open lounge zone and many playgrounds where children can climb ladders, ropes, jump on trampolines, bungee jump and be distracted only to drink delicious lemonade and return to entertainment again. There is no need to worry about the safety of children, because they will always be looked after by experienced instructors who will also teach kids new tricks.

Flying Rabbit Adventures:

• Open hours: Friday from 1pm to 6pm, Saturday - Monday from 9am to 6pm
• Address: 821 Laurens Rd, Greenville, SC 29607

What could be better than on a hot summer day to slide down into a pool with cool water... Greenville can help with this kind of amusement. To do this, the city has a large water park with an excellent selection of slides and pools. They will spin, disperse and plunge you and your children into a large pool, which will cause cries of delight and requests to repeat again and again. And if your child has a birthday, then you can arrange a real themed holiday with the involvement of animators and a whole entertainment program.

7th Inning Splash Waterpark:

• Open hours: Saturday from 10:30am to 5:30pm, Sunday from 1pm to 5:30pm
• Address: 1500 Piedmont Hwy, Piedmont, SC 29673

If you want to get more adrenaline and test yourself with your family or friends, then why not try the quests? Escape Artist Greenville gives you the opportunity to choose 8 thematic scenarios and try to find a way out of the puzzle, solving difficult tasks and testing yourself for strength, faced with a lack of time and the ingenuity of the organizers who makes this attraction a really unique place.

Escape Artist Greenville:

• Open hours: Thursday from 1pm to 8:30pm, Friday from 11:30am to 8:30pm, Saturday from 10am to 8:30pm, Sunday - Monday from 11:30am to 8:30pm
• Address: 209 E Stone Ave, Greenville, SC 29609

It is one of the most interesting places of attraction in the city of Greenville. 5.5 hectares of entertainment that not only amaze the imagination, but allow you to spend the whole day here and not get bored for a minute. Welcome to Frankie's! This is a huge amusement park where you can do what you like the most or split up and try everything at once. Mini golf, racing on maps, paintball, laser tag, baseball practice grounds and this is just the tip of the iceberg, and to find out all the facets of entertainment and fun, we recommend you visit this place yourself and tell us about your impressions.

Frankie's:

• Open hours: Sunday - Thursday from 12pm to 10pm, Friday from 12pm to 12am, Saturday from 10am to 12am
• Address: 45 Park Woodruff Dr, Greenville, SC 29607

Until you fly high above the treetops, hear the wind whistling in your ears and enjoy the beautiful views that are only accessible from a bird's-eye view, you will not know what a real sense of freedom and amusement is. Visiting zipline-equipped parks will help you find this feeling. These places are not only extremely beautiful, but also accessible to a wide range of visitors, so you can safely bring your children here and enjoy the experience of exploring the zipline together.

With so many activities, tourists will definitely work up a brutal appetite, and for sure many will want not just to eat fast food, but also to enjoy exquisite and varied cuisine. To get a similar experience, you should attend the annual three-day culinary event held at the Wyche Pavilion at Larkin's on the River, Art in the Park and the Peace Center for the Performing Arts. More than 200 chefs and restaurateurs from both local and national levels take part in this event, who will not only show you what are the wonders of haute cuisine, but they will also hold master classes and lectures on cooking.

Euphoria Greenville:

• Open hours: depend on the dates
• Address: 1087, Greenville, sc 29602

All children love animals, and adults are the same children, only bigger in size, which means that everyone likes to look at the inhabitants of the wild nature. Greenville Zoo, which features a huge variety of animals, birds and reptiles from all over the world, will help you with this. The zoo itself was built in 1962, but has been repeatedly renovated and expanded. Now its territory is inhabited by monkeys, lions, leopards, seals, giraffes, elephants, snakes, chameleons and many many others. Going to the zoo with your family will be a great solution to spend an exciting and interesting day, just do not forget to buy food at the entrance, because some animals can be fed.

Greenville Zoo:

• Open hours: daily from 9am to 5pm
• Address: 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville, SC 29601

If you are interested in, and we are sure that this is the case, and you are already looking for tickets and choosing the time to visit Greenville, then welcome! You and your family will be very satisfied and will remember more than once that the world is not limited only to this reality, it also goes far into the virtual space in Wantec VR!