ONLINE VACATION
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, USA
12/07/13
Hi Everyone. Today's vacation is in South Carolina. We are going to
Greenville, South Carolina.
Greenville is the seat of Greenville County in "upstate" South Carolina,
United States, with a metropolitan population of 842,853 as of 2012
and the fastest growing urban area in the state. An 8-county region
of northwestern South Carolina, is known as "The Upstate".
Greenville has gained notoriety in various national publications like
CNN Money, listing Greenville as one of the "Top 10 Fastest Growing
Cities in the U.S." Bloomberg named Greenville the 3rd Strongest Job
Market, 2010; and Forbes named Greenville the 13th Best City for Young
Professionals. Additionally, the state of South Carolina has been
ranked within the top 10 fastest growing states and economies by the
U.S. Commerce Department.
Greenville is in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and
includes many small hills. The city sits in the Brevard Fault Zone and
experiences occasional earthquakes, though they are usually minor.
As the largest city in the Upstate, Greenville offers many activities
and attractions. Greenville's theatres and event venues regularly host
major concerts and touring theater companies. Four independent
theaters present several plays a year.
One of the activities include Falls Park on the Reedy, a large
regional park in the West End with gardens and several waterfalls,
with access to the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Dedicated in 2004, the $15.0
million park is home to the Liberty Bridge, a pedestrian suspension
bridge overlooking the Reedy River. It includes 20 acres of
gardens and the Liberty Bridge. While bridges with similar structural
concepts have been built in Europe, the Liberty Bridge is unique in
its geometry.
Greenville County Museum of Art specializing in American art, frequently
with a Southern perspective that dates back to the 18th century. It is
noted for its collections of work by Andrew Wyeth and Jasper Johns, as
well as a contemporary collection that features such notables as Andy
Warhol, Georgia O'Keeffe, and others.
January is normally the coldest month with average temperatures between
32 and 52 degrees Fahrenheit. July is normally the warmest month with
average temperatures between 69 and 90F. July is also normally the
rainiest month with an average of 4.8 inches, and a yearly average of
47.2 inches of rain. There isn't much snow, but the snowiest month
tends to be January with an average of 2.5 inches, and a yearly
average of 4.9 inches of snow.
Since we are nearing Christmas, I chose many pictures of Christmas in
Greenville, South Carolina. I hope you enjoy this trip.
~Marsha~
CHRISTMAS IN GREENVILLE
WELCOME
DOWNTOWN
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COURTHOUSE<P>
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BISTRO PET SHOP (COOKIES, ANYONE?)<P>
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FOUNTAIN INN<P>
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POINSETTIA PARADE<P>
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DECORATED HOUSE<P>
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CAMPBELL COVERED BRIDGE<P>
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SNOW<P>
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HIGHWAY<P>
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WELCOME<P>
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DOWNTOWN<P>
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DANIEL BUILDING<P>
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STATUE OF POINSETT<P>
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FURMAN UNIVERSITY<P>
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CAESAR)
AUGUSTA MANOR (BANQUET FACILITY)
GREENVILLE ZOO
REEDY RIVER PARK AND GARDEN
MARRIOTT HOTEL
OLD PHOTOS
DONALDSON AIR FORCE BASE (NO LONGER IN USE)
HOUSES FOR SALE
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THERE ARE MANY MORE PICTURES... IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE THEM, CLICK HERE
AND MORE, CLICK HERE
Greenville, South Carolina.
Greenville is the seat of Greenville County in "upstate" South Carolina,
United States, with a metropolitan population of 842,853 as of 2012
and the fastest growing urban area in the state. An 8-county region
of northwestern South Carolina, is known as "The Upstate".
Greenville has gained notoriety in various national publications like
CNN Money, listing Greenville as one of the "Top 10 Fastest Growing
Cities in the U.S." Bloomberg named Greenville the 3rd Strongest Job
Market, 2010; and Forbes named Greenville the 13th Best City for Young
Professionals. Additionally, the state of South Carolina has been
ranked within the top 10 fastest growing states and economies by the
U.S. Commerce Department.
Greenville is in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and
includes many small hills. The city sits in the Brevard Fault Zone and
experiences occasional earthquakes, though they are usually minor.
As the largest city in the Upstate, Greenville offers many activities
and attractions. Greenville's theatres and event venues regularly host
major concerts and touring theater companies. Four independent
theaters present several plays a year.
One of the activities include Falls Park on the Reedy, a large
regional park in the West End with gardens and several waterfalls,
with access to the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Dedicated in 2004, the $15.0
million park is home to the Liberty Bridge, a pedestrian suspension
bridge overlooking the Reedy River. It includes 20 acres of
gardens and the Liberty Bridge. While bridges with similar structural
concepts have been built in Europe, the Liberty Bridge is unique in
its geometry.
Greenville County Museum of Art specializing in American art, frequently
with a Southern perspective that dates back to the 18th century. It is
noted for its collections of work by Andrew Wyeth and Jasper Johns, as
well as a contemporary collection that features such notables as Andy
Warhol, Georgia O'Keeffe, and others.
January is normally the coldest month with average temperatures between
32 and 52 degrees Fahrenheit. July is normally the warmest month with
average temperatures between 69 and 90F. July is also normally the
rainiest month with an average of 4.8 inches, and a yearly average of
47.2 inches of rain. There isn't much snow, but the snowiest month
tends to be January with an average of 2.5 inches, and a yearly
average of 4.9 inches of snow.
Since we are nearing Christmas, I chose many pictures of Christmas in
Greenville, South Carolina. I hope you enjoy this trip.
~Marsha~
CHRISTMAS IN GREENVILLE
WELCOME
DOWNTOWN
AUGUSTA MANOR (BANQUET FACILITY)
GREENVILLE ZOO
REEDY RIVER PARK AND GARDEN
MARRIOTT HOTEL
OLD PHOTOS
DONALDSON AIR FORCE BASE (NO LONGER IN USE)
HOUSES FOR SALE
THERE ARE MANY MORE PICTURES... IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE THEM, CLICK HERE
AND MORE, CLICK HERE
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Information from Wikipedia
This is a MelloMarsha creation
I do not take credit for the pictures
Thanks to the respective photographers
12-06-13
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