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If one were to compare Greenville, SC to other comparably-sized metro areas, one must include Chattanooga - amazing downtown revitalization (and perhaps better than Greenville). Both Chattanooga's Children's Museum and Aquarium are incredible (and aesthetically appealing).
Last edited by drfranklin; 08-06-2013 at 06:03 AM..
You've come to the right place...I just so happen to be a former downtown development director, so I'm a bit of a dork when it comes to downtowns. :-)
On cities of equal size to Greenville, I just did a drive through of Downtown Knoxville and thoroughly enjoyed what I saw. I hope to go back soon and investigate further, but I was impressed.
I echo Chattanooga. I spent a night there a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it. I've been meaning to go back ever since, but haven't.
Of course, there's Charleston. Enough said.
In the smaller cities category, I would be remiss if I didn't mention Asheville.
And though a small town, I really enjoy Downtown Hendersonville, NC. It doesn't have the pulsing undercurrent of Greenville, but I would live there. Same goes with Franklin, TN.
In the big cities category, I really enjoyed Downtown Denver and the various adjoining LoDo District where many of the local breweries are located.
Um just about every city I have been to in Europe and Japan.
San Antonio
Austin by miles
Chapel Hill
Toronto
Seattle
Holy crap where do I stop.
I'll just stop there.
LOTS of cities have better downtowns than Greenville. I will admit Greenville is better than the battered shell it used to be.
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