How This Small South Carolina Town Quietly Became The Coolest Place In The South

What are some fun things to do in Greenville?

With title of "Coolest Small Town In South Carolina," you can believe there are a ton of fun things to do here! For families, Runway Park in Greenville is pretty much the best. It's a whimsical, airport-themed playground where kids can watch planes come and go. Across the runway, a cafe dishes up great plates with their wide-open views of the runway, so you can stay and make an afternoon of it! Pretty Place is another must-visit attraction; also known as Fred W Symmes Chapel at the YMCA Camp in Greenville, Pretty Place is easily most unique chapel in the Palmetto State. The view from way up here is absolutely sublime. (You'll want to plan your trip well in advance, however as the chapel is often closed for private events -- so just call ahead on the day you plan to visit.)

Where are some of the best places to live in South Carolina?

So, we know this article is one big love letter to Greenville, but it truly is a remarkable place. For further proof of this, Retirement Living ranked Greenville in the top 10 places in the entire country to retire. Using a wide number of metrics like the size of the population that's already over 65, low unemployment rates for seniors, and housing costs as a percentage of retirement income, SmartAssets ranked this upstate locale as the tenth best place in the country. Numbers aside, Greenville is a warm and welcoming community, full of great people, places, and amenities. (But, so is South Carolina as a whole; Retirement Living ranked South Carolina, in general, as the number four state in the country for retirement living.)

What are some epic day trips in South Carolina?

There is simply so much to see in South Carolina, that the real question isn't finding a great day trip, it's deciding on one out of so many epic expeditions! From the beautiful mountains in the north to the marshlands and beaches in the south, there is just so much to cover; if you don’t know what you are looking for, you could definitely miss something worth seeing. To help narrow it down, we put together a list of the absolute best day trips in South Carolina. A few of our favorites? Historic Camden, otherwise known as our state's oldest inland town. It was founded in 1732 and established by a decree from King George II. There are over 60 buildings listed on its National Historic District, so if you choose this trip, be sure to take in the Kershaw-Cornwallis House, the Camden Clock Tower, the Robert Mills Courthouse, and the Goodale State Park. And Cape Romaine is one of the state's most amazing hidden gems. This wildlife refuge is over 66,000 acres of avian sanctuary (with over 277 species of birds, as well as a thriving Loggerhead Turtle population), two lighthouses, and the famous Boneyard Beach. It is only accessible by boat, but you can take the ferry across and spend the day.