Biking is a breeze in Greenville. | Photo by Lauren Miller Photography
Greenville scored a 39 out of 100 on Walk Score’s bikeability meter, deeming it a “somewhat bikeable” city. Our score is determined by four components: bike lanes, hills, destinations + connectivity, and bicycle mode share. Wondering what all that means? Let’s bike it out.
Bike lanes
Walk Score rates this category on the total length of bike paths and lanes. Learn more about bike lanes or plan a bike commute.
Hill score
Hilliness is based on the steepest grade within our area, calculated using the National Elevation Data set from the United States Geological Survey (USGC). Play with the USGS’ interactive map to learn more about nearby topography.
Bicycle mode share
This category takes into account the social nature of bicycling. There’s safety in numbers. Even if a city doesn’t have much infrastructure for cyclists, more cyclists mean more drivers are aware of bicycles, which makes roadways safer.
SoCon Championship | Friday, May 23-Sunday, May 25 | 3-7 p.m. | Fluor Field | $15 | Catch the SoCon tournament championship games in our own backyard.
Saturday, May 24
Palmetto Heroes Hike 2025 | 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena + The Swamp Rabbit Trail | $60 | Honor SC’s fallen military and first responders while benefiting three local nonprofits at this walk.
Cars and Coffee | 8-11 a.m. | BridgeWay Station, Simpsonville | Free entry | Show off your wheels or grab a brew and spectate.
Hartness Farm Market | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hotel Hartness Carriage House | Free entry | Shop seasonal produce from The Hartness Farm.
Broadway Rave | 8-11 p.m. | Radio Room Greenville | $17+ | Don’t throw away your shot and defy gravity as you dance along to Broadway hits.
Sunday, May 25
Poetry Open Mic | 7:30-9 p.m. | Coffee Underground | $10 | All poetry styles are welcome at this open mic night — slots are first-come, first-served.
Catch this summer exhibition at the Columbia Museum of Art
Presented by Columbia Museum of Art
Visitors learn about Sam Gilliam’s “Cape III” during last year’s Juneteenth tour. | Photo by Victor Johnson / The Columbia Museum of Art
Have you heard of Sam Gilliam? He started as a painter, developing a unique style that celebrated lines and texture, finding his way to printmaking, where he continued to innovate.
In 1972, he became the first Black artist to represent the U.S. at the Venice Biennale, and his work is represented at the MoMA in New York City, the Phillips Collection in D.C., and many others — including the Columbia Museum of Art.
This summer, you can see three dozen of Gilliam’s most iconic prints right here in South Carolina. And don’t forget, the CMA is offering free admission all summer long for SC residents.
Pro tip: Make sure to check out the museum’s companion show, “Let’s Have a Talk: Black Artists from the CMA Collection.”
If you’re looking for ways to commemorate this Memorial Day, the Greenville News put together a list of commemorations taking place this weekend.
Seasonal
Slip ‘n’ slide into summer, because Greenville County Recreation’s three waterparks open tomorrow. Grab your bathing suits and head to Discovery Island, Otter Creek, and 7th Inning Splash this weekend.
Ranked
No. 3. That’s where the City of Greenville’s Fleet Services team landed on NAFA Fleet Management Association’s list of 100 public fleets across North, Central, and South America. The 16-person team keeps 1,200+ vehicles and pieces of equipment in ship shape to help keep the city rolling.
What the Fin — a local clothing brand designed for beaching and fishing — is having a summer sale at 119 Industrial Dr. From Friday, May 30 to Sunday, May 31, shop discounted t-shirts, cotton and performance wear, hats, and polos + take a peek in the sale bins.
Feel Good
This little piggy went to the Upstate. Second Hand Sanctuary — a nonprofit and animal rescue outside of Honea Path — has rescued 100+ abandoned pigs. Some of them visit schools to talk about themselves (or let the humans do it for them) in addition to eating, napping, and being cute. (Greenville Journal)
Fact or Fiction
Huntington Bank’s new branch recently opened in downtown Spartanburg. See the answer — and explore how they can help make a difference with your own finances.*
Summer is almost here — and Hoka shoes deliver all-day comfort and support for any activity. Brad’s Deals has rounded up the best summer Hoka discounts from top retailers.*
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Common and join the party
Phase II? Yahoo. | Photo by GVLtoday
There’s no party like a Commons party. Though its concepts have been open for a while now, is The Commons is officially debuting Phase II of its expansion with a weekend-long community celebration from Thursday, June 5, to Saturday, June 8.
A great deal from Amazon’s Memorial Day sale. Note: Prices subject to change.
⭐ Get 27% off a portable charger and never lose battery again.
⭐ Shop 15% off Clinique Take The Day Off makeup remover, an oil-free, non-irritating formula.
⭐ Take 41% off an air fryer from the Instant Pot brand that’s rated 4.5 stars.
Each year, I take myself on a solo beach trip during a weekend my husband works. I’m headed to Charleston in a few weeks, and you know I’ll be consulting CHStoday to help make my plans.
Pro tip: If you’re going out of town this summer, be sure to check out 6AM City (our parent company — founded right here in Greenville) to see if there’s a newsletter for your destination. All 31 of our markets have City Guides + Plan Aheads just like we do.
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