College Tour: Greenville, South Carolina / Clemson
Plan on eating, walking, shopping, and enjoying the beauty of Greenville. If you can, try to get out of town for a hike, lake time or a football game.
- More about your Oliver Guide: Nina Smallhorn
- Trip type: Adult, Family, Group getaway, Solo, City, Mountains
- Activity level: moderate
- Ideal length of trip: 3-4 days
to & from
Fly direct to GSP from many major cities (Chicago, Dallas, Denver, New York, Philadelphia) The airport is about 20 minutes from downtown. You can rent a car, but don’t necessarily need one if you are spending most of your time in Greenville. Uber/Lyft are plenty if you want to explore. If you plan on hiking or visiting a lake, you will need a car
Drive from Charlotte (1.40), Atlanta (2.15), or Asheville (1.20)
Where to Stay
- Grand Bohemian Lodge: Beautiful property located on the Reedy River. Dining, lounge, and even a very well-curated art collection in the lobby. This is where the celebrities stay when they come to town….think Stevie Nicks or Andre Botticelli
- AC Hotel: Central to downtown right on Camperdown Plaza. They have a rooftop restaurant called Juniper that is worth a visit.
- Courtyard Marriott: Clean, affordable, reliable, and right in the center of town
- Westin Pointsett: One of the oldest hotels downtown. It’s in a historical building. And may or may not be haunted.
- Hotel Hartness: 15 minutes from downtown but more of a destination with a Spa, Pool and Patterson’s restaurant.
- Hotel Domestique: Located in Travelers Rest, with access to Paris Mountain and Furman University.
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