Brevard NC - Day Trips - Greenville SC

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Falls Creek on Reedy River

601 South  Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 467-4350

Falls Park on Reedy River is located in downtown Greenville's Historic West End. Greenville is 42 miles and 30 miles south of Hendersonville. The park has several restaurants along the river banks and you can also bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the gardens in Falls Park. There are 20 acres of gardens in the park showcasing a variety of flowers. So, take a stroll though the park a enjoy the many gardens and flowers.Liberty Bridge in Falls Park in Greenville, SC. .

The Liberty Bridge is a curved suspension bridge that spans across the Reedy River. The bridge is 345 feet long, 12 feet wide and 8 inches thick and the concrete reinforced deck is supported by a single suspension cable. It is an impressive site because of the distinctive curve and is cantilevered toward the waterfall from supporting cable on the outside. Below the bridge is the 28 foot Reedy River Falls.

While bridges with similar structural concepts have been built in Europe, this bridge is unique in its geometry and there is nothing like it in the United States.

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Paris Mountain State Park

2401 State Park Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 244-5565

Paris Mountain State Park is located near the city of Greenville, SC. The park dates back to the Great Depression.

 The park is great for mountain bikers, hikers, and those who enjoy camping.  The camping facilities are first class with paved camping sites, 13 of which offer tent pads, and five trailside campsites around the North Lake Trail Loop.

There are plenty of activities from swimming, boasting, fishing, canoe/kayak and pedal boat rentals and of course many hiking and biking trails.