Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Greenville, United States

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 4 km
Ascend 90 m
Descend 104 m

Experience Greenville in United States in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Greenville

Sight 1: Beth Israel Synagogue (Historical)

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The Old Beth Israel Synagogue is a former Orthodox Jewish synagogue located at 307 Townes Street in the Stone Avenue neighborhood of Greenville, South Carolina, in the United States.

Wikipedia: Old Beth Israel Synagogue (Greenville, South Carolina) (EN)

556 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 2: The Greenville County Museum of Art

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The Greenville County Museum of Art (GCMA) is an art museum located in Greenville, South Carolina. Its collections focus mainly on American art, and its holdings include works by Andrew Wyeth,Jasper Johns, William Henry Johnson, Andy Warhol, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Alma Thomas, Helen Turner, Charles Wilson Peale, Eric Fischl, Marylyn Dintenfass, and Leonardo Drew. Southern American and South Carolina-based artists, such as Elizabeth O'Neill Verner, are also represented.

Wikipedia: Greenville County Museum of Art (EN), Website

754 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 3: Springwood Cemetery

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Springwood Cemetery

Springwood Cemetery is an American historic cemetery in Greenville, South Carolina, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the oldest municipal cemetery in the state and has approximately 7,700 marked, and 2,600 unmarked, graves.

Wikipedia: Springwood Cemetery (EN)

635 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 4: Christ Church

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Christ Church

Christ Church (Episcopal) is an Episcopal church in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. which was consecrated in 1854. The church and its courtyard are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Christ Church (Episcopal) and Churchyard. It is the oldest organized religious body and the oldest church building remaining in Greenville.

Wikipedia: Christ Church (Greenville, South Carolina) (EN), Website

220 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 5: The Davenport Building

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Davenport Apartments is a historic apartment building located at Greenville, South Carolina. It was built in 1915–1916, and is a three-story, U-shaped, brick building. It consists of a large rectangular section in the rear with two smaller wings that extend from the rear block to the street. The front façade features two one-story porches with stone elliptical arches and brick pillars.

Wikipedia: Davenport Apartments (EN)

633 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 6: Pettigru Street Historic District

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Pettigru Street Historic District is a historic tree-lined neighborhood east of Main Street in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. It is home to 88 structures built between 1890 and 1930 with the majority built between 1910 and 1930. It is known for its wide variety of architectural styles including Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, and Bungalow. The area is an example of evolution of architectural style from the Victorian era to the early 1930s similar to the growth in the city of Greenville as a whole during that time.

Wikipedia: Pettigru Street Historic District (EN), Heritage Website

1169 meters / 14 minutes

Sight 7: Richland Cemetery

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Richland Cemetery is a historic African-American cemetery located at Greenville, South Carolina. It was established in 1884 by the City of Greenville as the first municipal "colored" cemetery. It is the final resting place for many of Greenville's most notable African-American educators, health practitioners, and community leaders. The total number of graves is estimated at over 1,400 and gravemarker types and materials range from natural stones to elaborate Victorian monuments.

Wikipedia: Richland Cemetery (EN), Website

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