Visitors and residents alike of the Upstate, South Carolina are familiar with Greenville. One of the staples of Main Street in Downtown is the Mast General Store. This local store is a chain of the original, located in historic Valle Crucis of North Carolina. The first Mast General Store is on the National Register of… Read more »
Immerse Yourself in Italian Paintings from the Old Masters
Ready to get out of the heat? How about stop by one of America’s finest collections of Italian paintings! The Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery is praised for its through presentation of the development of Western culture through paintings of the Old Masters. Works include major artists such as Rubens, van Dyck, Eni, Tintoretto,… Read more »
Pop in to Poppington’s Gourmet Popcorn!
Who doesn’t like popcorn? A favorite starting in childhood and the perfect pair for a good movie but a store is Greenville, South Carolina is taking popcorn to a whole new level. Poppington’s Gourmet Popcorn is made fresh at their downtown location. When Poppington’s opened, they had only six flavors but now over 70 different… Read more »
Furman University’s Lakeside Concert Series!
Summer is officially here and what better way to enjoy that summer time than with some music by the lake. Although the residents of The Reserve at Lake Keowee and The Cliffs Communities have stunning Lake Keowee, there is a (smaller) lake in Greenville that comes with free music on Thursday evenings…the Furman University Lake!… Read more »
Joel Roberts Poinsett of South Carolina
For any of the residents or guest of The Cliffs Communities or The Reserve at Lake Keowee, you may notice a name that appears many times in many ways. Poinsett Bridge, Poinsett Highway, the Poinsett Club of Greenville and even the once grand Poinsett Hotel. So who was this Poinsett? Joel Roberts Poinsett was an… Read more »
Ready for a Hunt? A Mouse Hunt?
Most of the residents at The Reserve at Lake Keowee or The Cliffs Communities have visited Greenville, South Carolina’s top-rated downtown area! Known for the Reedy River Park and a foodie’s paradise, this is a popular destination for residents and visitors alike. One of the lesser-known secrets about this downtown area involves little bronze mice… Read more »
Take me Out to The Ball Game – In Greenville That Is!
Who is ready for a great afternoon or evening at the ball park? How about the Greenville Drive, located in wonderful Downtown Greenville, South Carolina? Residents of The Cliffs Communities and The Reserve at Lake Keowee have right at their back door a great, local minor-league baseball team to cheer on! Plus, the field is… Read more »
Campbell’s Covered Bridge
The next time you are traveling through Greenville, it is worth the slight detour to see the only remaining covered bridge in South Carolina. Campbell’s Covered Bridge is a wonderfully preserved piece of history for Upcountry South Carolina. The bridge was built in 1909 and named for the owner of a nearby grist mill, Lafayette… Read more »
Greenville: Fun for the Whole Family
Whether you are trying to get the kids to burn off some energy outside or looking for a fun educational experience, Greenville offers plenty of family-friendly adventures. The Children’s Museum of the Upstate Located in downtown Greenville, The Children’s Museum of the Upstate is designed to spark a lifelong passion for curiosity and learning through… Read more »
Breakout Greenville: Escape Games
Are you ready for a challenge? Think you are a master at puzzles? Well put your skills to the test with the new entertainment in Greenville called Breakout Greenville! Breakout Greenville is an escape game, meaning they place you and your small group in a room and you must break out or escape before you… Read more »