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Greenwood is a city of about 22,000 people in the western Piedmont of South Carolina, about halfway between Columbia and Greenville. It grew up around railroad lines and textile mills in the late 1800s, and Uptown Greenwood is known for having one of the widest main streets in the country, laid out with room for the railroad that once ran down its middle.
Uptown Greenwood has been revived with restaurants, shops, fountains and public art, and the Arts Center of Greenwood and the Greenwood Museum, with its recreated village street, sit nearby. Each June the South Carolina Festival of Flowers fills the city with giant topiary sculptures covered in living plants, along with a garden tour and events. The Park Seed Company, a well-known seed and garden company, has its trial gardens just outside town, and Lander University has a campus close to downtown.
Lake Greenwood, a 11,400-acre reservoir on the Saluda River, is popular for boating, fishing and lakeside homes, and Lake Greenwood State Park offers camping and picnic areas on a peninsula. The Heritage Trail, a rail-trail, crosses the city for walking and biking. Ninety Six National Historic Site, scene of a Revolutionary War siege, and the Long Cane area of Sumter National Forest are short drives away.
Uptown Greenwood is the city's historic center, built along a very wide Main Street with a landscaped median, local restaurants, shops and the Uptown Market. Topiaries appear here each June during the Festival of Flowers. Park once and walk the length of Main Street, which is lively on weekend evenings.
Lander University is a public university in Greenwood with a compact campus, including the historic Laura Lander Hall with its tower. The campus hosts lectures, sports, concerts and art shows open to the public. Walk the main lawn for the historic buildings, and check the events calendar for performances.
The South Carolina Festival of Flowers is held in Greenwood each June, known for its giant plant-covered topiary sculptures placed throughout Uptown. The festival adds garden tours, a car show, concerts, a parade and arts events. Walk the topiary trail early in the morning before the summer heat builds.
The Greenwood Museum, also known simply as The Museum, presents local and natural history with a recreated village street, Native American artifacts, mineral and animal exhibits and changing displays. It is a good stop for families. Allow about an hour, and pair it with the nearby railroad historical center.
The Railroad Historical Center in Greenwood displays historic train cars, including a steam locomotive, a dining car and a private executive car, along with railroad memorabilia. It reflects Greenwood's history as a rail junction. Opening times are limited, so check before visiting or ask at the Greenwood Museum.
The Arts Center of Greenwood is housed in the historic federal building in Uptown, with galleries showing regional artists, a gift shop and arts education programs. Exhibitions change through the year. Admission is usually free, so stop in during a walk along Main Street to see the current show.
Greenwood Community Theatre is a long-running community theater in Uptown Greenwood that stages musicals, plays and children's productions in a restored historic theater. Local performers fill a full season each year. Buy tickets in advance for musicals, which are the most popular shows.
The Heritage Trail is a paved rail trail through Greenwood built on an old railway line, connecting neighborhoods, parks and Uptown. It is popular for walking, running and cycling, with mostly flat, shaded sections. Start near Uptown, where several access points and parking spots make it easy to join.
Lake Greenwood State Park sits on a peninsula in Lake Greenwood, with campsites by the water, boat ramps, picnic areas, fishing and a trail. Its stone structures were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, and a museum center tells their story. Book waterfront campsites early for summer weekends.
Uptown Market is Greenwood's farmers market, held under a covered pavilion in Uptown, with local produce, meats, baked goods, plants and crafts. It also hosts concerts and community events. Saturday mornings in spring and summer are the main market days; go early for the best selection.
Emerald Farm is a working farm near Greenwood known for its goats and handmade goat milk soaps and lotions. Visitors can meet farm animals, browse the shop and gardens and learn how the soap is made. It is a fun outing with children; check opening days and hours before driving out.
Ninety Six National Historic Site preserves an important colonial frontier settlement and the earthwork Star Fort, site of a long Revolutionary War siege in 1781. A walking trail passes the fort, reconstructed stockade and old town site. Start at the visitor center for the film and trail map; allow about two hours.
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South Carolina, United States
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South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
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