Day trips to the beach

Greenville is about 80 miles from the North Carolina Outer banks. You can rent a car and be on a sandy beach within two hours. Late September and early October is a great time to visit the coast. The weather is still warm and the crowds are gone. Fort Macon State Park features one of the closest beaches to Greenville and is also a great historical site to visit.

Nature parks

Home to 10 national parks, NC boasts several beautiful nature areas, including sections of the famous Great Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge Mountains. The two closest parks to Greenville are Goose Creek State Park (19 mi. – pictured below) and Cliffs of the Neuse State Park (41 mi).

Pitt County farmer’s market

If you’re interested in sampling some of the local produce, and other goods, the Pitt County Farmer’s Market will be open 8-1 AM, Tuesday, October 1st, the second day of the conference. It will also be open the Saturday before the conference and the Thursday afterwards.

Visit Uptown Greenville

An up-and-coming neighborhood located right next to East Carolina University, Uptown Greenville boasts several interesting shops, eateries, bars, cafés, and even a couple art studios.

Museums

If Southern culture and heritage is more your speed, Greenville features a variety of historical attractions, including The A.W. Ange House, a Victorian house, community museum, and cultural center that houses over 1,000 artifacts; and the Greenville Museum of Art, which features exhibits from its permanent collection of 19th and 20th Century American arts, as well as traveling regional and national exhibits.

More information on Greenville

For full details on visiting Greenville and things to do, check http://visitgreenvillenc.com/.