There are numerous areas for families to enjoy safe activities with their children while enjoying the Upstate scenery and moderate temperatures. Below, please find some suggestions that we have found to be great choices for the entire family.

Popular activities include:
fishing . hiking/backpacking . biking . kayak & canoe . rock climbing . golf . gem mining . water sports . family fun . scenic drives . shopping . other great ideas

Falls Park
The park is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily. There is no admission fee for daily use.

Mice on Main
... A unique Way to explore downtown Greenville.

Chimney Rock Park
More than a rock, it’s a mountain of possibilities. Enjoy a leisurely walk or a challenging hike out to 404-foot Hickory Nut Falls. Sign up to take a rock climbing clinic or spend a half or full-day taking rock climbing instructions. Bring a picnic or pick up a Hiker’s Lunch and savor the views. Take the kids and the dog on the Great Woodland Adventure trail. There’s no shortage of ways to find yourself breathless. Check out our special events and group activities. Just 60 miles NE of Greenville. Open all year. Live it up! 800-277-9611

Biltmore Estate
George Vanderbilt created Biltmore Estate in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains more than a century ago as a retreat for family and friends; a place to rediscover gracious hospitality and revel in nature’s beauty. His vision holds true today. Explore Biltmore House, a magnificent 250-room château filled with priceless art and antiques. Stroll through century-old gardens designed by America’s first landscape architect. Savor award-winning wines and taste our chefs’ creations using estate-raised foods. Enjoy our 8,000 acres of forests, farmlands, and rivers on bikes, horseback, and rafts. Request a FREE 32-page Visit Planner
1-800-543-2961