This shipping container can be yours for $206 a night. | Photo via Airbnb
Whether youâre looking to visit Greenville in style for the weekend or are a local in need of an unforgettable staycation, weâve compiled a list featuring 19 of some extraordinary rentals in our city that are worthy of a trip for you, your partner, the bestie, or the whole squad this year.
Just a heads up:Prices may vary depending on dates selected, taxes, and booking and cleaning fees (sorry, Airbnb and Vrbo make the rules, we just follow them).
Unique experiences
Luxe Shipping Container Stay in this shipping container on a lake for a completely unique experience.
~$206 a night
1 BD | 1 BA
HDTV with streaming services, room darkening shades, lake view
Teeny House Solo travelers only are invited to try out this small, yet comfortable tiny house.
~$42 a night
Studio | 1 BA
Wifi, microwave, parking
Wrap up in the cozy colors of the Downtown Historic Loft. | Photo via Vrbo
Glow Night | Friday, Feb. 3 | 5 p.m. | Pinkyâs Revenge, 250 Mill St., PW 1120, Taylors | $12 | Don your best neon outfit and get a free pair of neon glasses to play unlimited games.
âitâs all around usâ Opening Reception | Friday, Feb. 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 101 Abney St., Greenville | Through photography, sculptures, and paintings, the artists explore the manner in how man-made materials and structures can affect our relationship with the natural world in this group exhibition.
WWE Smackdown | Friday, Feb. 3 | 7:45 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $20-$120 | Feel the fallout of Royal Rumble and see your favorite WWE superstars.
Saturday, Feb. 4
Fruit Tree and Grape Vine Pruning Workshop | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Blue Oak Horticulture, 198 Fews Bridge Rd., Taylors | $50 | Learn the basics of fruit tree and vine pruning including tool selection and use, basic tree forms for different species, and different pruning cuts and their effect on the tree.
Greenville Wedding Festivals | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr., Greenville | $8-$45 | Calling all brides â plan and prep for your big day at this festival featuring wedding vendors and prizes.
Sunday, Feb. 5
Wine and Paint | Sunday, Feb. 5 | 2 p.m. | Elevation 966 Winery, 301 Airport Rd., Ste. H, Greenville | $40 | Sip wine while you paint â all supplies and instruction will be provided and youâll receive 10% wine purchases during the event.
Swamp Rabbits vs Jacksonville Icemen | Sunday, Feb. 5 | 3:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $18-$50 | Celebrate Stomperâs birthday and enjoy family-friendly fun with the Swamp Rabbits as they take on the Jacksonville Icemen.
Monday, Feb. 6
Live Music | Monday, Feb. 6 | 8-11:30 p.m. | Inchoate Art Gallery, 46 Lois Ave., Greenville | $10 | Listen to live music by Jacob Danielsen-Moore, Borrowed Sparks, and Kick.Snare.Crash.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
Plant Based Eating 101 | Tuesday, Feb. 7 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Oil & Vinegar, 220 N. Main St., Ste. 203, Greenville | $20 | Learn tips on using vegetables, whole grains, and legumes to create plant-forward fulfilling meals for Meatless Mondays or everyday of the week.
Night, Mother | Tuesday, Feb. 7 | 7 p.m. | Centre Stage, 501 River St., Greenville | $18.50 | This Pulitzer Prize and the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize-winning play explores the final hour in the life of a young woman who has decided that life is no longer worth living.
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Make the most of the coast in Mount Pleasant, SC đïž
Visit this waterfront wonderland for its water-based activities and nationally recognized dining. | Photo provided by Town of Mount Pleasant
Craving fresh air, waterfront views, and cold drinks? Enter: Mount Pleasant, the largest coastal town in SC that you shore need to visit.
Escape to this slice of paradise (just a ~3 hour drive away) nestled on the Charleston Harbor and surrounded by palm trees and the refreshing smell of salt air.
Need some travel inspo? Here are our four favorite things to see and do:
Stroll along the boardwalks or paddle through the tidal, dolphin-laden creeks of Shem Creek.
Plan the perfect picnic under the palms at Pitt Street Bridge and check out waterfront activities like fishing.
Elevate your getaway by attending staple coastal events like the Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival in April or the Sweetgrass Festival in July.
No visit to the coast is complete without trying the local seafood. Take a bite out of the Lowcountry and try the bustling culinary and craft beer scene.*
The City of Greenville has launched a new committee and initiative to celebrate Black History Month. The Black History Month Steering Committee â featuring nine members â has curated events, places, and people from Greenvilleâs Black history to be shared across the Cityâssocial media platformsstarting today. (FOX Carolina)
Cause
Looking to clean up Greenvilleâs parks? Volunteer withFriends of the Reedy River for two events: Volunteer Litter Sweep on Saturday, Feb. 18 at Conestee Nature Preserve (840 Mauldin Rd.) and Invasive Plant Removal on Friday, Feb. 24 at The Stables at Cleveland Park (130 Woodland Way) â both from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. đ±
Calling all nonprofits. Applications are open for Fall for Giving Grants, a grant program through Bank of America Fall for Greenville. The program supports local nonprofit organizations with project areas that align with the festivalâs mission: Culinary and food, cultural diversity, family, and music. Apply by Monday, Feb. 27at midnight.
Learn
Feed & Seed Food Co. will live stream a virtual cooking demo on Wednesday, Feb. 8 on its Instagram and Facebook. This plant-based cooking class will teach you to make cauliflower steaks with sweet potato puree and brussels sprouts topped with a balsamic reduction. đ»
Development
Clemson Universitybroke ground on its new Alumni and Visitors Center. The 100,000-sqft facility â estimated to be complete by next fall â is located by the Clyde V. Madren Conference Center and John E. Walker Sr. Golf Course and will house the Clemson Alumni Association, Clemson University Foundation, and Michelin Career Center. đ (Clemson News)
Number
$50 million. Thatâs how much GE Appliances will invest to expand its operations in Greenville County. Located in a 584,820-sqft warehouse in Augusta Grove Business Park (2017 Augusta Rd.), the expansion is projected to create 45 new jobs over the next five years.
Plan Ahead
Dance the night away for a cause. Attend Project Hope Foundationâslargest fundraising event of the yearâ Evening of Hope Gala â on Saturday, Feb. 18. Enjoy a cocktail hour, silent auction, and an after party to support this nonprofit organization that provides autism services for hundreds of families across the Upstate.
Announced
The GVL Valentineâs pick up line winner is Stephen D. The winning line reads, âI may be GREEN VILLIAN with envy, but Iâm REEDY FALLSinâ for ya.â Fall in love with the entire pick up line collection. đ
Stat
150. The number of malls predicted to remainin the US10 years from now â thatâs down from 2,500 in the 1980s and 700 today. What should cities do with the abandoned spaces? See how healthcare providers like MUSC Health are cleverlyrepurposing empty retail spaces into âmedical mallâ healthcare facilities.*
Greenvillian
Happy birthday, GVLtoday memberRon S.(Feb. 5). We hope your special day is filled with all of your favorite things in Greenville! Did you know when you become a GVLtoday member, youâll get a birthday shoutout, too?Join today. đ
Finance
If cash back is king, this card is royalty. With a big sign-up bonus, up to 5% cash back, no annual fee, 0% APR until 2024 and more, itâs basically a no-brainer. đ *
Shop
Have you heard? Amazon now offers subscription boxes. Best of all â thereâs a huge selection. Love trying out top rated beauty products? Subscribe to the Allure Beauty Box. Music aficionado? Join the Vinyl of the Month Club. Pet parent? Your cat will love the KitNipBox. đŠ *
Featured Home
Located in the heart of the Augusta Road area, this completely renovated3 BD, 3 BA home sits within walking distance to Cleveland Park and downtown GVL. Boasting brand new windows, a new roof, and 8-ft doors throughout, this stunner offers the perfect mix of traditional and modern. See inside. *
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ARTS
Andy Warhol is coming to GVL, two-fold.
2 Andy Warhol exhibitions are coming to the Upcountry History Museum
The Upcountry History Museum | Photo via The Upcountry History Museum
âAndy Warhol: Endangered Speciesâ and âWorks by Warholâ open tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 4, atthe Upcountry History Museum (540 Buncombe St.).
âAndy Warhol: Endangered Speciesâ
This 10-piece collection was created in 1983 to raise awareness for animals recognized in the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (think: bald eagle).
UHM is the first to introduce this bilingual exhibition with tactile reproduction images and braille information labels for those with visual impairments and one ofthree US museums selected by the Art Bridges Foundation in Bentonville, AR to host the collection.
Featuring 35 pieces from 1968 to 1986, this exhibition showcases some of the artistâs most iconic works showing his responses to moments in US history, like John F. Kennedyâs assassination.
âWorks by Warholâ will be on display through Sunday, May 7.
Click left for a sneak peek and click right for tickets.
Editorâs pick: Looking through the full list of Airbnbs and Vrbos, did you notice one that looked familiar? The renovated smart home was featured on Magnolia Networkâs âFirst Time Fixerâ and the subject of my Q+A with its owners, Alison Storm and Tim Lowry. I asked them 10 questions about their reno process for the show on their full time home-turned rental.
Editorial:Kyle Steadings, Danielle Johnson, Erin McPherson, Emily Shea, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Dayten Rose, Sarah Leonhardt, Katie Smith | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.
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