Greenville has been transformed in the last decade as a revitalized local economy has led to the downtown area being recently judged one of the best in America. Amid flowers and trees, you can now expect to find boutique shopping, gourmet restaurants and world-class museums. With a hire car in Greenville it's easy to reach one of the city's main attractions, Falls Park. There are waterfalls and the city's iconic sight: a striking pedestrian suspension bridge across the tree-lined river. The city is a major arts, music and performance centre too. Look out for the West Greenville area - a distinctive 'village' of bohemian artists and galleries.
Greenville has become the main hub for the hilly Upstate area and stands almost in the foothills of the Appalachian or Blue Ridge Mountains. If you have a hire car in Greenvile, you'll soon see that the city is on the Interstate 85 midway between Atlanta and Charlotte, and 210 miles inland from Charleston. It's a region of rolling country, with lakes, mountains, forests and farms. South Carolina's highest point is a short drive north - Sassafras Mountain is over 3,500ft high. If you hire a car, you can drive almost to the top and the panoramic views are a great reward.
