BMW Zentrum : The new BMW plant opened in late 1994. The Visitor's Center (Zentrum), scheduled to open mid-1995, will feature historical exhibits. Plant tours available. Highway 101 and I-85, Greer; (864) 968-6000.
Bob Jones University Sacred Art Museum : Internationally-known museum housing one of the most important collections of religious art in America. Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greenville; (864) 242-5100.
Fall for Greenville (October) : A taste of our town; 10 blocks of the town come alive when Greenville's finest restaurants offer food samples, continuous live performances, an international beer garden, antique show, ice sculptures, a chili cookoff, fireworks and a professional bike race. Downtown Greenville; (864) 370-1795.
First Night Greenville (New Year's Eve) : A non-alcoholic celebration with live entertainment, clowns and puppeteers. Held mostly indoors in non-traditional settings such as churches, bank lobbies throughout the downtown area. Downtown Greenville; (864) 370-1795.
Freedom Weekend Aloft (May) : Balloonists from all over the country converge on Greenville to the second largest balloon festival in America. Over 200,000 spectators enjoy food, fireworks and entertainment. (864) 232-3700.
Greenville Museum of Art : Southern collections and seasonal traveling exhibits. Located only three blocks from hotel. College Street; (864) 271-7570.
Nippon Center Yagoto : Discover the simple elegance of the Japanese culture. One of two authentic Japanese tea rooms in the United States. The rock gardens are replicated from one of the oldest Japanese gardens in the world. Congaree Road; (864) 288-8471.
Peace Center for Performing Arts : Greenville's new center offers star-studded performances on 200 days out of the year. Just five blocks from hotel. 101 West Broad Street, Greenville; (864) 467-3030.
Riverplace Festival (April/May) : A blend of visual and performing arts along the banks of the Reedy River Historic District. This Greenville event includes outdoor performances, ethnic food and a juried artists' market. Downtown Greenville; (864) 370-1795.
Roper Mountain Science Center : Experience a living pioneer farm. The center has an observatory, a planetarium, a horticulture center and offers nature hikes and workshops. Roper Mountain Road; (864) 281-1188.
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