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Our location is central to many excellent activities. There is something for everyone in the Greenville Area. Please use the tabs below to explore all you can see and do when you visit us at Valley Park Resort
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Biltmore Estate
George Vanderbilt created Biltmore Estate in North Carolina’s Blue
Ridge Mountains more than a century ago as a retreat for family and
friends; a place to rediscover gracious hospitality and revel in
nature’s beauty. His vision holds true today. Explore Biltmore House, a
magnificent 250-room château filled with priceless art and antiques.
Stroll through century-old gardens designed by America’s first
landscape architect. Savor award-winning wines and taste our chefs’
creations using estate-raised foods. Enjoy our 8,000 acres of forests,
farmlands, and rivers on bikes, horseback, and rafts. Request a FREE 32-page Visit Planner. Call 1-800-543-2961 (47 miles) |
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Flat Rock Playhouse
Flat Rock, NC
One of the finest local playhouses in the United States. Highly
acclaimed throughout the theater world. Check their web site for
schedule. (18 miles) |
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BMW Zentrum
BMW Zentrum is a state-of-the-art visitors center that highlights the
company's commitment to engineering and its neighboring communities. Be
sure to ride the line via the Virtual Factory Tour. Open
Tuesdays-Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Thursdays 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Factory tours by reservation only. Admission charged. Call
1-888-TOURBMW.
1400 Hwy. 101 South, Greer SC 29651
864 989-5297 (23 miles) |
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16th S.C. Volunteers Museum of Confederate History
Located in downtown Greenville's Pettigru Historic District, the museum
houses a collection of Confederate relics and artifacts, both military
and personal, as well as a research library. (18 miles) |
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Fort Hill, Former Residence of John C. Calhoun
Fort Hill was the home of John C. Calhoun, South Carolina's preeminent
19th century statesman, from 1825 until his death in 1850. The
antebellum plantation home, office and kitchen are furnished mostly
with family artifacts. (43 miles) |
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Shoeless Joe Jackson Memorial Park
This unique historical park pays homage to former Chicago White Sox
great Shoeless Joe Jackson who grew up and played ball in the Brandon
Mill Community. 864 288-6470. (19 miles) |
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Hatcher Gardens
This beautiful garden contains more that 10,000 plants, as well as
dams, ponds, and trails. It also serves as a haven for local birds and
wildlife. Located on Reidville Road in Spartanburg. 864 574-7724 (31 miles) |
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Cowpens National Battlefield
In 1781 Daniel Morgan of Virginia led his militia troops to victory
against the elite British troops led by Colonel Banastre Tarleton. The
battlefield features a walking trail and marked road tour, a picnic
ground, and a visitor's center with exhibits, memorabilia, and a slide
show presentation. Located off of S.C Scenic Highway 11 and S.C 110 in
Cherokee County. 864 461-2828. (52 miles) |
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Greenville State Farmers Market
1354 Rutherford Road
- The Greenville Market, assisting farmers who truck seasonal fruits
and vegetables from surrounding counties, NC, and northeast GA, offers
selections from the freshest and best in the Piedmont area. Hours of
retail operation: 8 AM - 6 PM, Monday through Saturday, 864-244-4023 (16 miles) |
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Walnut Grove
Kate Moore Barry's 1765 plantation house had been lived in only a few
years when the Revolution rocked the colonies. She then served as a
scout for General Daniel Morgan at the Battle of Cowpens. Walnut Grove
was a community in itself, with a school, doctor's office and various
outbuildings. Fully restored and furnished. (39 miles) |
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American Restaurant - 109 South Main Street, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 (8 miles)
864-834-7755 |
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Blue Ridge Grille - 216 North Poinsett Highway, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 (8 miles)
864-834-2005 |
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Carolina Fine Foods - 100 Hawkins Road, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 (7 miles)
864-834-3539 |
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China Dragon Buffet - 2 Benton Road Suite D, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 (8 miles)
864-834-1771 |
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El Rancho Grande Mexican - 572 N Highway 25, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 (8 miles)
864-834-3909 |
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Huntin' Camp BBQ & Grill - 2221 North Highway 25,
Travelers Rest, SC 29690 (1 mile)
864-834-2102 |
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Coffeepot Cafe - 2490 N Highway 25, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 (0.25 miles)
864-834-7001 |
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The Cliff Communities
Luxury Golf and Home sites in the heart of the
Blue Ridge mountains. Cliffs Valley, Cliffs of Mountain Park and Cliffs
of Glassy.
3 miles from Valley Park is Gary Player's new Black Night North American Headquarters. (4 miles) |
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Greenville County Recreation District
Follow the link for a list of available activities at area centers. |
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Pavillion Indoor Recreation Complex
Full size ice skating rink, tennis courts, game room, concessions,
summer day camps and after school programs. The Pavilion is home to the
Brushy Creek & Southern miniature passenger railroad. 864 288-6470 (18 miles) |
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Greenville Zoo
Find out more about what this zoo has to offer. . . . (18 miles) |
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Westside Aquatics Center
Westside Aquatic Center features South Carolina’s only public 50 meter
enclosed swimming pool and a year-round menu of daily recreation swim
and lap times, instruction, senior citizens aquarobics, scuba and
kayaking.
2700 West Blue Ridge Dr. Greenville, SC 29611 (864) 295-0032 (17 miles) |
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Camp Spearhead
This unique residential camp, in existence since 1968, serves
individuals 8 years and older with special needs. Weekly activities at
Spearhead include a petting zoo, Ropes course, miniature golf,
horseback riding, hiking, hay rides, boating and drama.
100 Civitan Camp Rd., Cleveland, SC 29635
864 836-2336 (11 miles) |
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Great Smokey Mountains Railroad
With the romance and mystique of an era gone by, guests on board the
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad will enjoy year-round scenic train
journeys across fertile valleys, through tunnels and across river
gorges in the Great Smoky Mountains. Tuckasegee River Excursion (3½
hour round trip), Nantahala Gorge Excursion (4½ hour round trip) and
the Gourmet Dinner Train (2½ hours) are just a few of the wonderful
excursion trips available to passengers. 1-800-872-4681 or 828 586-8811 (101 miles) |
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Lake Lure Tours
Step on board these luxurious boats and visit the blockbuster hit Dirty
Dancing film site, delight in mountain legends and breathtaking views.
Suitable for all ages. Hourly tours, twilight and dinner cruises.
Private and group charters. U.S. Hwy. 64/74A in scenic Hickory Nut
Gorge, 35 miles north of Greenville. Lake Lure is ranked by National
Geographic Magazine as one of the top scenic lakes in the world. (39 miles) |
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Kayaking
The lower green river is a great beginner river to have fun on while
learning Kayaking. Sunrift Adventures is a local outfitting store that can rent you kayaking gear for a wonderful kayaking experience. (23 miles) |
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Pearson's Falls
Located between Tryon and Saluda is Pearson's Falls. The Tryon Garden
Club has own this 250-acre site for nearly 70 years. Hours are 10am
-6pm Wednesday-Sunday. Admission is $2 for adults. 828 749-3031. (28 miles) |
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Pleasant Ridge Park
Pleasant Ridge County Park features 300 acres of beautiful mountain
wilderness complete with a 5 acre fishing/swimming lake, nature trail,
and playground. 4232 Hwy 11, Marietta, SC 29661
864 836-6589 (4 miles) |
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Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River
Born high in the Carolina mountains and dropping an average of 49.3
feet per mile in its race past the stately woods of Sumter National
Forest, for 40 miles this tumultuous (and sometimes disarmingly placid)
mountain river separates South Carolina and Georgia. The Chattooga
became a sort of national quest after its starring role in the movie
"Deliverance." (For guided raft tours, contact Wildwater Ltd., Box 309,
Long Creek, SC 29658, 800 451-9972 or 864 647-9587 (57 miles) |
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South Carolina Trails
Our goal is to foster a statewide network of trails and greenways by promoting trail use, management, and development. |
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Foothills Trail
The main stem of this nearly 100-mile long hiking trail extends from
Table Rock State Park in Pickens County to Oconee State Park in Oconee
County. The trail crosses some of the most rugged and beautiful terrain
in the Southeast and provides access to Sassafras Mountain, the highest
peak in South Carolina, and to major mountain streams and breathtaking
views. Contact the Foothills Trails Conference, PO Box 3041, Greenville
SC 29602; 864 233-9403. |
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Mountain Bridge Wilderness & Recreation Area
More than 11,000 acres and 50 miles of trails connect to the Sumter
National Forest with one trail leading to the Foothills Trail. This
network of trails provides an excellent view of scenic vistas,
including Raven Cliff Falls. Primitive trailside camping is permitted
by registering with a ranger. Call Caesars Head State Park at 864
836-6115 or Jones Gap State Park at 864 836-3647. (20 miles) |
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Appalachian Trail
This national scenic trail begins in Georgia and stretches across 2,144
miles of Appalachian Mountain ridge lines to end in Maine. Along the
way, it traverses the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and parts of
Western North Carolina. For more information on the trail, and day hike
suggestions, contact the Appalachian Trail Conference. 828 254-3708
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South Carolina State Botanical Garden
Some 2,200 varieties of ornamental plants are raised in the 270-acre
consolidation of five smaller gardens. Located on the campus of Clemson
University. 864 656-3405. (53 miles) |
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