Growing South Carolina City An “Unexpected U.S. City You Need to See”
I’m sure you have a bucket list of cities you want to visit. Both internationally and in the US. For most people that US bucket list includes cities like Los Angeles and New York. I’ve been lucky enough to travel to a lot of US cities and states but the top 2 on my list right now are New Orleans and Austin. But perhaps there is a South Carolina city I need to add to that list. Though technically I have been there, but I haven’t spent much time there. This growing South Carolina city that has received a lot of buzz lately was recently named as one “unexpected US city you need to see.” The list was curated by Travel.Alot.com. Can you guess which one?
It’s Greenville, SC! As the city’s marketing slogan says, “yeah that Greenville”. In the last 5-10 years Greenville has really put itself on the map as a destination in the South Carolina Upstate. You’ve probably seen pictures of Falls Park, the gorgeous city park in downtown Greenville. The city is right at the foothills of the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains giving it a natural beauty. I’ve heard a lot of great things about the food scene as well as breweries and distilleries in the area. According to VisitGreenville, the city features “one-of-a-kind shops, boutiques, and art galleries” in addition to museums, tours, and outdoor activities. If you haven’t paid Greenville a visit it might be time to do so.
I’d certainly say this qualified Greenville South Carolina a city you need to see. Some other cities that made the list include Asheville North Carolina, Chattanooga Tennessee, and Charlottesville Virginia. You can read the full list here. Learn more about what to do in Greenville here.
America's Top 5 Beach Boardwalks Include One In South Carolina
5. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Built in 2010, the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk & Promenade has been dubbed “America’s Boardwalk.” Highlights include a 1.2 mile walkway with terrific dining options, the 187-foot-tall Myrtle Beach SkyWheel, and weekly fireworks shows.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (Photo by Larry Gibson/Getty Images)
4. Santa Cruz, California
The half-mile-long Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk dates back to 1907. The 1911 Looff Carousel and 1924 Giant Dipper roller coaster are National Historic Landmarks. Visitors can get a bird’s eye view of all the fun from the Sky Glider.
Santa Cruz, California (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
3. Virginia Beach, Virginia
Originally built as a wooden walkway in 1888, the Virginia Beach Boardwalk has been rebuilt several times. It is now a 28 ft-wide, three-mile-long concrete boardwalk, which is ideal for walkers, jogger, and bikers. The designated paths keep them all from running into one another. Visitors will enjoy the dozens of restaurants, bars, and shops, as well as taking selfies with the giant statue of King Neptune.
Virginia Beach, Virginia (Photo by Kyle Little/Getty Images)
2. Ocean City, Maryland
What started out as a removable wooden walkway in 1902 was completely rebuilt following a storm in 1962. The Herschel-Spellman carousel also dates back to 1902. According to Fodor’s, it’s America’s “oldest continuously operating carousel with two tiers of elaborately carved and painted animals.” And when in Maryland, you have to try the crab cakes.
Ocean City, Maryland (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
