Downtown Greenville Tour

A great overview of Greenville's past, present and future developments

Duration

1 Hour

About

Whether you’re a visitor, newcomer, or a local who just wants to know more about the city, this tour is for you as we explore downtown’s history, stories of people who were the movers and shakers in its development, current projects and future plans. We’ll drive through North Main, South Main and the West End with special attention to the textile sites, revitalization process, Falls Park and Riverwalk, and Unity Park.

Your tour guide and Greenville History Tours owner, John Nolan, will expertly guide you through the city and answer questions you have along the way.

As always, vintage photographs depicting Greenville scenes and buildings will be shown throughout the tour on a large digital screen to give you insights into how the city has changed and developed. The tour takes place in a comfortable and spacious Ford Transit tour van seating up to 12 guests.

Highlights

• Court Square with statues of Vardry McBee and Joel Poinsett
• Falls Park with discussion of the falls, textile mills, and the Liberty Bridge
• Cancer Survivor’s Park
• Furman’s original campus site / New Greenville Co. office development
• Shoeless Joe Jackson museum
• Fluor Field
• Old Cigar Warehouse
• Falls Cottage / Mary’s Restaurant
• Riverplace / Carriage Factory site
• Unity Park

Private Group Tours

Greenville History Tours is happy to accommodate your needs for customized, private group arrangements for any of our tour offerings. Contact us to discuss private tours.