Things to be thankful for in Greenville, SC

We’re thankful for this gorgeous city | @upstateoutdooradventurer

Happy Thanksgiving, GVL.

Another year in Greenville has (almost) come and gone, and we sure are thankful for everything about our city this year. Editor Grace is thankful for our beautiful Falls Park while editor Kyle is thankful for celebrating community at festivals like Fall for Greenville.

A week ago, we asked you what you’re thankful for about Greenville, and you did not let us down.

Here were some of our favorite responses:

“The BEST weather, 4 seasons without all the snow, friendly people, never a lack of things to do, so many theaters, every kind of cuisine in amazing local restaurants, tons of small businesses, gorgeous main street, the parks/trails, and so much more!” — @Laurakudey

“all of the greenspace” — @dogsofgreenville

“Thriving art community @artistsguildgallerygreenville — @Jenniferelizabethclark

“The people ❤️ Hands down. They are what make this city.” — @Steph_ml

“The friends and memories I made in my 13 years living there! ❤️@Khr76shine

“@barleysgville where @johnfahr and I had dinner on our first date 🍻🍕 we [then] took a walk to bridge overlooking the Reedy, where I had butterflies because I knew really liked him 🦋 He asked me to be his girlfriend in The Aviary at @bfsbeer and we said I love you for the first time in @ltoburgersandbar (RIP 🥲) I’m just very thankful for #Greenville and all of the amazing places & memories we’ve made here. Can’t wait to head back to The Aviary for our wedding @bfsbeer on 10/1/2022 💜🥳😎 @gvltoday” — @figirl_felicity

“Swamp Rabbit Trail!!! Love having a paved trail to run” — @Jennabates412

“It’s wonderful having Paris Mountain State Park right here in Greenville for a close getaway to hike & enjoy nature and the outdoors! 🌿 — @raceyjk611

“Greenville Water watershed!” — @Carolgasses

“Thankful for the continuing development and promise of Unity Park.” — @Oldtcole

Here’s another year to be thankful for, and most of all, here’s to you, GVL.

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