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A Unique Way to Explore
Downtown Greenville
This was a school
project idea by a local high school student who wanted to do something
good for the community so that people would feel they were in a special
place that has character and individuality.
Based on the popular children’s book
Goodnight Moon, a
bronzed sculpture of the book and one mouse are mounted on the fountain
in front of the Hyatt Regency hotel and the other eight mice are
installed along a nine-block stretch of Main Street between the Hyatt &
the Westin Poinsett hotels. The artist who created the work is Zan
Wells.
Hints
to finding the mice:
1. Where the water
springs above ground. Mr. Mickey is on his book. (Think fountain at a
downtown hotel)
2. Mrs. Minnie is within 75 ft of Mickey, keeping
vehicles off the sidewalk and keeping an eye on her old man. (Think
across the street on a parking barrier)
3. Mickey Jr. is too young to drink a.m. adult
beverages, but he is trying to sneak in anyway. (Think about a coffee
shop)
4. With a northern view, Mickey and Minnie’s son,
Mikey, watches the crowds
at Downtown Alive. (Think Piazza Bergamo)
5. At her high-tech location,
Miss Minney, Mikey’s twin sister, keeps an eye on the pedestrians. From
above and is the hardest to find. (Think of a large, high-tech business
on Main Street)
6. Hard to see, little
brother Mitch hangs out at the Rising Star. (Think artwork in front of a
bank)
7. Melissa, Mitch’s twin sister, keeps watch on
patrons eating Chinese and wraps. (Think Chinese restaurant and a
Mexican wrap restaurant)
8. Minnie’s sister Mifflin stays on a wall at the
newest high-rise by the corner of the oldest bank. (If you can hear the
wind chimes on Main Street you are close)
9. Near a rain spout at an
Italian restaurant, Uncle Miles, Mifflin’s husband enjoys the garden
close by.
Campbell's Covered
Bridge
Built in 1909, this is
the only remaining covered bridge in South Carolina. From U.S. Hwy. 25
north of Travelers Rest, take State Rd. 414 through Tigerville. Turn
right on Pleasant Hill Road, right on Campbell´ s Bridge Road and travel
approximately 1/4 mile to bridge.
Paris Mountain State
Park
2401
State Park Rd.
Greenville, SC 29609
864-244-5565
Hours: Call for
additional information
Admission Charged
Paris Mountain State
Park, located only 7 miles from downtown Greenville, offers over 1500
acres of mountainous forest in an urban setting. Educational programs
focusing on the pristine environment are available to school groups and
the general public. Over 9 miles of trail and four lakes provide
opportunities to explore nature. Special events offered by the Friends
of Paris Mountain State Park throughout the year highlight environmental
awareness.
Roper Mountain Science
Center
402
Roper Mountain Rd.
Greenville SC 29615
864-281-1188
Hours: Varies by venue,
call for additional information
Admission Charged
The science center is
open to the public the second Saturday of each month & offers different
programs. It contains one of the largest planetariums in South Carolina
and it is open to the public each Friday evening, 7:30, 8:30 & 9:30p.m.
Shoeless Joe Jackson
Greenville’s homegrown
legend Joe Jackson began his baseball career in the local textile league
at the age of thirteen. He earned his nickname by playing in one game
without his shoes because they were hurting his feet. After getting a
hit and rounding the bases in his
Stocking feet, a fan of
the opposing team shouted, “You shoeless son-of-a-gun!” A local
sportswriter heard the remark and tagged Jackson with the nickname
“Shoeless Joe”
Shoeless Joe Jackson
Memorial Park
This park pays homage to
Joe. He grew up and played ball in this Brandon Mill Community during
the early 1900's. Take Academy Street, cross Pendleton St. onto
"Shoeless Joe Jackson Memorial Parkway". Take a right onto West Street.
Shoeless Joe Jackson
Plaza Statue & Fountain
This life-size statue is
located in the historic West End of the City of Greenville; take Main
Street south to Pendleton & Augusta Streets. The base was constructed
with bricks removed from the Old Comiskey Ball Park where Jackson played
for the Chicago White Sox before he was accused of being a part of
throwing the 1919 World Series. He was later found innocent of the
charges but was banned from professional baseball.
Jackson Grave
Woodlawn Memorial
Gardens
Wade Hampton Blvd.
Jackson died in 1951;
his grave is located at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. He continues to be
one of the most publicized and beloved baseball players in the history
of the game.
South Carolina
Confederate Museum
15 Boyce Ave.
Greenville, SC 29601 (in
the Pettigru Historic District, near the Bi-Lo Center)
864-268-0713
Hours: Open Wednesday,
10am - 3pm; Friday, 5 - 9pm; Saturday, 10am - 5pm; Sunday, 1 - 5pm
Admission Free
Operated & owned by the
16th Regiment, SC Volunteers, sons of Confederate Veterans, Camp 36, in
memory of the 250,000 gallant Confederate soldiers who answered the call
of duty. Features a large collection of artifacts and memorabilia from
the war.
Greenville Zoo
150 Cleveland Park Dr.
Greenville, SC 29601
864-467-4300
Hours: Open daily, 10am
- 4:30pm, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day
Admission Charged
Wildlife from around the
world is displayed in natural open-air exhibits. Children under 13 must
be accompanied by adult. Picnic shelters, playgrounds and tennis courts.
Nearby:
Hollywild Animal Park
2325 Hampton Rd.
Inman, SC 29349
864-472-2038
Hours: Open daily 9am - 6pm, April 1 - Labor Day. Open weekends only 9am
- 5pm, March and Labor Day to Halloween.
Admission Charged
This 100-acre animal
park features hundreds of exotic animals; "Outback Safari" rides;
feeding stations; concessions and more!
Cowpens National
Battlefield
4001 Chesnee Hwy
Gaffney, SC 29341
864-461-2828
Hours:
Open daily 9am - 5pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and
New Year’s Day. Special Events celebrated on anniversary date of battle
and 4th of July.
Admission Charged
Famous for the Jan. 17,
1781 battle where Daniel Morgan led his outnumbered troops against
Banastre Tarleton´ s troops, Cowpens offers interpretive facilities, a
visitor’s center with exhibits, a tour road and a walking trail through
the battlefield. |
