Fun Family Activities Near Falls Park in Greenville, South Carolina

Falls Park in downtown Greenville, South Carolina is a great destination for the full family. From Reedy River Falls and Liberty Bridge to Old Mill Ruins and the park gardens, there are plenty of opportunities for recreation, education and relaxation at Falls Park. Still, it can be tough to fill out more than a few hours tops in entertainment at Falls Park. Thankfully, the West End District of downtown Greenville, South Carolina has plenty of activities attractive to the whole family. The three top fun family activities near Greenville's Falls Park are Falls Park Golf and Games, West End Movies and Spill the Beans.

Falls Park Golf and Games

A round of putt-putt golf at the indoor mini golf range in Falls Park Golf and Games is a great way to beat the summer heat and sun after a visit to Falls Park. With a multiple course range of progressively more difficult obstacles, the mini golf range at Falls Park Golf and Games provides enough challenge to keep adults interested and enough simple fun for any kid old enough to hold a golf putter. Other facilities at the Falls Park Golf and Games include a snack bar and a small collection of classic arcade games such as Galaga and Miss Pacman. The range is located at the corner of Camperdown Way and South Main Street in downtown Greenville, South Carolina and is open 11 am until "late" everyday but Monday.

West End Movies

Brand new to Greenville as of March 2009, West End Movies brings classic films to the Falls Park neighborhood for only $3.00 per ticket. Although they do offer some old horror movies on the occasional Friday night, the owners of West End Movies specifically choose the rest of their screenings to be appropriate for the whole family. Selection ranges from classic westerns to science fiction thrillers to famous romance films. West End Movies is located at 640 S. Main Street.

Spill the Beans

One of the best ways to cap off a day in and around Falls Park is a stop by the adjacent Spill the Beans cafe for some custom blended ice cream or frozen yogurt. For those without much of a sweet tooth, Spill the Beans is supposed to have the best espresso in Greenville! Spill the Beans is located at 610 S. Main Street. This location does have quite a draw, so be aware that there may be a bit of line if you stop by.