Minnesota to Greenville,Simpsonville area questions (Wade Hampton, Greer: apartment complex, to rent, hotel)

[Knudson's]

So I have a few questions I wanted to ask I have been reading on here for about a year or so and thought I would finaly ask a few questions .
1 I am coming to take a look at the area around feb. 8th I was wondering what there is to do with the kids such as the Zoo and ect?
2. Every city has a bad area of town where is this area in the greenville area ?
3. Is there a Asian population in the area such as asian stores and such .
4. What is one thing you think every person visting the area needs to do .
I am sure I will think of more questions in the future. Thank you in advance .
Knudson's

[guestposter24]

The only Asian store I have heard of is Oriental Imports and a lot of restaurants.

[g-man430]

1. The Children's Museum won't be open yet so the zoo, Heritage Green, and state parks would be nice. Maybe even GattiTown or Frankies Fun Park. Be aware that Frankies is currently closed due to renovation and might not be open when you visit.
2. West of downtown and east of White Horse Road.
3. Yes, but don't expect anything like Chinatown.
4. Visit downtown and especially Falls Park.

[coffeeaholic]

Originally Posted by g-man430

1. The Children's Museum won't be open yet so the zoo, Heritage Green, and state parks would be nice. Maybe even GattiTown or Frankies Fun Park. Be aware that Frankies is currently closed due to renovation and might not be open when you visit.
2. West of downtown and east of White Horse Road.
3. Yes, but don't expect anything like Chinatown.
4. Visit downtown and especially Falls Park.

Great answers... my thoughts exactly! Falls park is beautiful!

[dlhanson]

If you mean Asian grocery stores, we have shopped at two on Wade Hampton Blvd. One is close to Bob Jones University, probably around 1500 Wade Hampton Blvd. The other one is toward Greer, and is located at the intersection of Wade Hampton and Edwards Mill Road.

The one toward Greer is run by Vietnamese but they also have other Asian groceries and items. We used to buy Thai Red Cargo rice there for 3 or 4 years. Now we buy brown organic rice at Walmart.

[thurx]

Originally Posted by Knudson's

So I have a few questions I wanted to ask I have been reading on here for about a year or so and thought I would finaly ask a few questions .
1 I am coming to take a look at the area around feb. 8th I was wondering what there is to do with the kids such as the Zoo and ect?
2. Every city has a bad area of town where is this area in the greenville area ?
3. Is there a Asian population in the area such as asian stores and such .
4. What is one thing you think every person visting the area needs to do .
I am sure I will think of more questions in the future. Thank you in advance .
Knudson's

1. I moved to Greenville a year ago and two things especially impressed me: the hospital system (nice looking buildings and campuses - don't know about the service) and the city money dedicated to improving the parks and public places like Main Street. Greenville parks all seem to have playground equipment that has been replaced within the last 2 years. Cleveland Park downtown has equipment which was all replaced and expanded just last year, plus lots of bike riding paths. McPherson park downtown has free miniature golf. Yes, free but bring your own club & ball. If kids are older, they would enjoy downtown excursions during the warmer months (February produces a few good walking day though!). People (other kids) watching is great plus lots of free outside entertainment. Go with them, even if you trust them and think they are "old enough". You'll enjoy it, plus excessive amounts of unsupervised teens are frowned on just about everywhere. Speaking of downtown, children ages 5-10 would enjoy the "Mice on Main" search for 9 life-size cast bronze statues of mice hidden right on Main Street. Here's a link to more on that, plus other information about what to do in Greenville:

Mice on Main

3. One market spoken of by dlhanson is actually called "Asian Market"! at 3245 Wade Hampton Blvd. There is definitely an Asian population, mostly integrated geographically as are populations of specific nationalities. Greenville doesn't have the old-northern-city "districts" of nationalities.

4. With moonpie and g-man I agree. Walk Main Street downtown from the Hyatt (corner Main and Beattie) Southwest to the bridge crossing the Reedy River, taking a detour down one of several sets of steps near that bridge to enjoy the falls there and the rest of Falls Park. The actual direction you walk doesn't matter unless you have kids that would enjoy searching for the mice. Then you should start at the fountain at the Hyatt.

Enjoy!

[Knudson's]

What is the nicest apartment complex in the greenville , simpsonville area ?
What is a nice hotel with a great location for our vist ?

Thank you guys for your answers up to this point.

[g-man430]

I don't know about the nicest but the one I prefer is McBee Station which is located downtown. It has apartments with secured gated parking in a garage and is located right next door to Publix, Staples, and other shops/restaurants. Check it out: McBee Station

Hampton Inn & Suites, Hyatt Regency, Westin Poinsett, or Holiday Inn Express which are located downtown
Hilton or Hyatt Place which are located at Haywood Road and I-385
Drury Inn & Suites, Springhill Suites, or Homewood Suites which are located at Woodruff Road and I-85.

[Knudson's]

Do you have any other ideas for apartments besides the Mcbee . I was turned off by the price per square ft .
I am also looking around simpsonville area how do you feel about the area ?
Knudsons

[Br_in_SC]

Simpsonville is very nice. It is close to Greenville, I-85 and has all of the daily shopping needs without going very far. If you would consider a nice 3br house, we have one in Hunters Wood subdivision that we decided to rent since it has not sold. I would be glad email you pictures.