A tour of Greenville

Greenville offers Classic attendees a thriving downtown as well as numerous outdoor recreational activities.

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The host for the 2015 GEICO Bassmaster Classic is Greenville, S.C. This aerial view of downtown Greenville shows Liberty Bridge at Falls Park on the Reedy. This wooded valley park is less than a mile away from the arena that will host the Classic weigh-ins.
The host for the 2015 GEICO Bassmaster Classic is Greenville, S.C. This aerial view of downtown Greenville shows Liberty Bridge at Falls Park on the Reedy. This wooded valley park is less than a mile away from the arena that will host the Classic weigh-ins.
The daily weigh-ins will take place at Greenville's Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The arena regularly hosts concerts and other entertainment events, and it is home to the Greenville Road Warriors hockey team.
The daily weigh-ins will take place at Greenville’s Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The arena regularly hosts concerts and other entertainment events, and it is home to the Greenville Road Warriors hockey team.
The nearby TD Convention Center will host the GEICO Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo. The expo will be a great opportunity for attendees to meet legendary pro anglers, watch the official leaderboard and see the latest in bass fishing products.
The nearby TD Convention Center will host the GEICO Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo. The expo will be a great opportunity for attendees to meet legendary pro anglers, watch the official leaderboard and see the latest in bass fishing products.
Main Street, located within walking distance of the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, is home to more than 100 restaurants.
Main Street, located within walking distance of the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, is home to more than 100 restaurants.
Horse-drawn carriage rides, live music, clubs and dining – there is something everyone will enjoy on Greenville's Main Street.
Horse-drawn carriage rides, live music, clubs and dining – there is something everyone will enjoy on Greenville’s Main Street.
With so many eateries located on Main Street, a enjoyable and unique dining experience is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
With so many eateries located on Main Street, a enjoyable and unique dining experience is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
For the more spirited crowd, moonshine can be sampled at Dark Corner Distillery.
For the more spirited crowd, moonshine can be sampled at Dark Corner Distillery.
Visitors can peruse a wealth of kitchenware at Charleston Cooks!.
Visitors can peruse a wealth of kitchenware at Charleston Cooks!.
One of the most unique things about Greenville is the city's park and outdoor areas. This picture is another view of Falls Park on the Reedy.
One of the most unique things about Greenville is the city’s park and outdoor areas. This picture is another view of Falls Park on the Reedy.
Some of these outdoor spaces are built around the Reedy River that runs through the city. Here is a picture looking up at Liberty Bridge in Falls Park.
Some of these outdoor spaces are built around the Reedy River that runs through the city. Here is a picture looking up at Liberty Bridge in Falls Park.
The Reedy River divides RiverPlace, left, from The Peace Center, right. RiverPlace includes condominiums, retail and dining options as well as a Hampton Inn & Suites for visitors.
The Reedy River divides RiverPlace, left, from The Peace Center, right. RiverPlace includes condominiums, retail and dining options as well as a Hampton Inn & Suites for visitors.
The Peace Center is smaller venue that hosts concerts and broadway plays in Greenville.
The Peace Center is smaller venue that hosts concerts and broadway plays in Greenville.
Live music can be enjoyed outdoors frequently in downtown Greenville.
Live music can be enjoyed outdoors frequently in downtown Greenville.
The Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail runs through multiple downtown parks. Here, it passes through Travelers Rest.
The Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail runs through multiple downtown parks. Here, it passes through Travelers Rest.
If attendees decide to leave the city, a drive in the countryside is always an affordable option.
If attendees decide to leave the city, a drive in the countryside is always an affordable option.
Drivers with a need for more excitement can take a thrill ride at BMW Performance Center.
Drivers with a need for more excitement can take a thrill ride at BMW Performance Center.
Visitors can prepare for takeoff with the Rudolph Anderson Memorial Airplane in Cleveland Park.
Visitors can prepare for takeoff with the Rudolph Anderson Memorial Airplane in Cleveland Park.
The Greenville area also offers beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain views. This picture shows the mountains from The Reserve at Lake Keowee.
The Greenville area also offers beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain views. This picture shows the mountains from The Reserve at Lake Keowee.
Table Rock and other distant peaks can be viewed from Caesars Head State Park.
Table Rock and other distant peaks can be viewed from Caesars Head State Park.
Constructed in 1909, Campbell’s Covered Bridge is the only remaining covered bridge in South Carolina. The 38-foot long, 12-foot wide pine structure spans Beaverdam Creek and was built by Charles Irwin Willis.
Constructed in 1909, Campbell’s Covered Bridge is the only remaining covered bridge in South Carolina. The 38-foot long, 12-foot wide pine structure spans Beaverdam Creek and was built by Charles Irwin Willis.
Lake Conestee Nature Park consists of approximately 400 acres of natural habitat on the Reedy River, and it is located 6 miles south of downtown Greenville.
Lake Conestee Nature Park consists of approximately 400 acres of natural habitat on the Reedy River, and it is located 6 miles south of downtown Greenville.
Kayaking is always an option on the Lake Keowee dock.
Kayaking is always an option on the Lake Keowee dock.
Another interesting option is enjoying the outdoors on a Horseback Waterfall Tour.
Another interesting option is enjoying the outdoors on a Horseback Waterfall Tour.
Finally, Rainbow Falls is located in Jones Gap State Park. The Rainbow Falls hiking trail is a 1.8 mile out-and-back trail located near Cleveland, S.C., that is rated as difficult. The trail is accessible from September until May.
Finally, Rainbow Falls is located in Jones Gap State Park. The Rainbow Falls hiking trail is a 1.8 mile out-and-back trail located near Cleveland, S.C., that is rated as difficult. The trail is accessible from September until May.