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Attractions
Beattie House 8 Bennett St. Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 233-9977 An Italinate Gothic-style house, circa 1834, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Features include exquisite turnings, brackets and railings on the roof of an arched veranda. Furnished in early Victorian style and now occupied by the Greenville Woman's Club. Free admission.
Biltmore Estate 1 North Pack Square Asheville NC 28801 PHONE: 704-274-6333 FAX: 704-255-1139 Biltmore Estate is America's largest home, and includes a 255-room chateau, award-winning winery and gardens.
BMW Zentrum Welcome to BMW'S Zentrum- - -a state of the art visitor's center that highlights the company's commitment to engineering excellence and its neighboring communities. Be sure to ride the line via the "Virtual Factory Tour".
Bob Jones University-Sacred Art Museum 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd. Greenville SC 29614 PHONE: 864-242-5100 FAX: 864-242-3923 One of the most highly recognized collections of religious art in America. Includes works by Dolci, Rembrandt, Rubens, Titan and Van Dyck. Open Tue.-Sun., 2-5 p.m. Free Adm. Children must be 6 yrs. of age
Caesar's Head Overlook & Visitors Center Caesar's Head State Park US Hwy. 276 at the SC/NC border (864) 836-6115 At 3,208 feet, the overlook provides a breath-taking view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The visitors center is open year round, Monday-Friday, 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Campbell's Covered Bridge Built in 1909, this is the only remaining covered bridge in SC. From US hwy. 25 north of Travelers Rest, take State Road 414 through Tigerville. Turn right on Pleasant Hill Road, right on Campbell's Bridge Road and travel approximately 1/4 mile to bridge.
Duke Power's World of Energy 7812 Rochester Hwy. Seneca, SC 29672 (864) 885-4600; 1-800-777-1004 (SC & NC) 1-800-733-3853 (all other states) Learn how electricity is generated using water, coal and uranium by journeying through a self-guided tour and by playing hands-on computer games. Free and located on the beautiful shores of Lake Keowee. Monday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Chimney Rock Park PO Box 39 Hwy. 64/74-A Chimney Rock NC 28720 PHONE: 704-625-9611 FAX: 704-625-9610 The Best of the Mountains, a natural, scenic attraction. 60 mi. from Greenville. Savor a spectacular 75-mile view from The Rock. Ride a 26-story elevator inside Chimney Rock Mountain, hike 3 trails to a 404-ft. waterfall. Also includes Nature Center, snack bar, picnic tables, grills, and group facilities. Lake Lure.
Cowpens National Battlefield PO Box 308 4001 Chesnee Hwy. Chesnee SC 29323 PHONE: 864-461-2828 FAX: 864-461-7795 Located 3 miles east of Chesnee, S.C. Scenic Highway 11 in Cherokee County, S.C. Site of decisive American Revolutionary War battle fought on Jan. 17, 1781. Gen. Daniel Morgan's troops soundly defeated LT. Col. Banastre Tarleton's in classic military style.
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