We’re giving you the 411 864 on Greenville’s landmarks — from the Liberty Bridge to the Medusa Tree. Learn about their history, fun facts, and just why Greenvillians and visitors alike find them so iconic.
Liberty Bridge
Address: 206 S. Main St.
Nearby: Falls Park, The Grand Bohemian Lodge
Is anything more quintessentially Greenville than the Liberty Bridge? This $4.5 million beauty was built in ~1 year and is 345 feet long, 12 feet wide, and 8 inches thick.
The Furman University Bell Tower
Address: 3300 Poinsett Hwy.
Nearby: Furman University
You don’t have to be a Furman grad to know that Furman University has one of the most beautiful campuses. A popular stop along the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, the Bell Tower continues to be an iconic shot for many an Instagram post.
Root, there it is. | Photo by GVLtoday
The Medusa (or Root) Tree
Address: Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail
Nearby: Falls Park, The Governor’s School
This 80-year-old American Beech tree has been a staple of downtown and was recognized as the 2023 Heritage Tree by SC Parks and Recreation + TreesSC .
The Westin Poinsett Hotel
Address: 120 S. Main St.
Nearby: M. Judson Booksellers
This historical hotel opened in the 1920s, making it a symbol of Greenville for ~100 years. It continues to be a popular backdrop for bridal + wedding pictures.
Wyche Pavilion
Address: 318 S. Main St.
Nearby: The Peace Center
Did you know the Wyche Pavilion used to be the production site of Duke’s mayo ? You can read more about the history of the Wyche Pavilion here .
Lights up. | Photo by The Peace Center
The Peace Center
Address: 300 S. Main St.
Nearby: Grill Mark’s
Located in the heart of downtown, this major landmark + cultural center brings in ~360,000 people every year.
Fluor Field
Address: 945 S. Main St.
Nearby: Gather GVL, South Carolina Children’s Theatre
Did you know that Fluor Field is a mini replica of Boston’s Fenway Park ? This ~7,000 seat stadium is the home of The Greenville Drive. Pro tip: Check out the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum while you’re there.
Take a hike. | Photo by @upstatedaily
Paris Mountain
Address: 2401 State Park Rd.
Nearby-ish: Pebble Creek Golf Course
Paris Mountain has something for everyone. You can fish, rent a kayak, play on the playground, go swimming, and bike + hike on the trails.
The Landmark or The Daniel Building
Address: 301 N. Main St.
Nearby: The Commerce Club
This 25-story building is the tallest in Greenville. Before it was called the Landmark, the building was named after Charles Daniel — owner of Daniel International Corporation — who built the building in the 1960s.
Mice on Main
Address: Various locations
Nearby: It’s a secret
By far the smallest landmark on our list, these nine bronze mice are hidden along Main Street. If you find them all, you can forever boast the title of “The Big Cheese.”
Someone call Queen Latifah. | Photo by James Simpson Photography
Unity Park sign
Address: 320 S. Hudson St.
Nearby: The Commons
The Unity sign in this 60-acre park quickly became one of Greenville’s most Instagram-able spots.
Chihuly Sculpture
Address: 55 University St.
Nearby: Mellow Mushroom, The Governor’s School
Artist Dale Chihuly was commissioned to created “Rose Crystal Tower” to honor Harriet Wyche
, a life-long Greenville resident who helped establish Falls Park.