Greenville, Texas Visitor Guide:
Seein' the Sights
Whether you're interested in exploring an historic Texas downtown, listening to live music or wine tasting, a visit to Greenville won't disappoint. Add nearby nature preserves, museums and even a chocolate factory and the trip will make for a sweet experience!
Fabulous Finds in Greenville
History on Every Corner. Take our Historical Downtown Walking Tour or just stroll past the new boutiques, specialty stores and antique emporiums that make up our revitalized Texas Main Street City..
Hear the Music. From light jazz at a local winery to hard-rockin' Texas Country to Symphony performances at our 1939 Art Deco Municipal Auditorium, we're playing your tune in Greenville. Music has filled the air since John Phillip Sousa brought his military band here more than 100 years ago to Elvis' appearance in 1955 up through today. We're saving a seat for you...
How Sweet it Is. Remember the famous "I Love Lucy" episode where Lucy and Ethel take a job at a candy factory? See an identical chocolate conveyor belt in operation at Mary of Puddin Hill, where chocolates, fruitcakes and even Habanero Peanut Brittle are favorites.
Stroll in the Gardens - The Heritage Garden of Hunt County showcases Texas native plants and others which adapt well in northeast Texas. "The SPOT" is Texas' first Smart Growth Park which highlights the principles of Smart Growth. Where else but Greenville should you learn how to go "green?" And the Kavanaugh Methodist Church bible garden displays plants and flowers mentioned in the bible.
Explore and learn. Explore the days when cotton was king at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum. Learn about WW II's most decorated soldier, Audie Murphy, and find out why Jimmy Stewart portrayed local ball player Monty Stratton on the silver screen.
Take a wagon ride. In December, ride a horse-drawn wagon down historic Park Street to see the beautiful holiday lighting displays.
Find your roots. The W. Walworth Harrison Public Library genealogy department boasts an extensive collection of regional research materials.
Join the parade. Greenville celebrates 3 holidays with community parades: Martin Luther King Day, July 4th and Christmas.
Paint the Town Green!
Greenville is a shopper's paradise
Treasures are tucked into our downtown specialty shops, our mall-based department stores, and our antiques and crafts shops. Our friendly merchants will help you select head-turning fashions, stylish accessories for your home, instant heirlooms, or a just-right gift for a special occasion.
Celebrate your perfect find with a lavish dessert and specialty coffee. Treat family or friends to a mouth-watering meal at one of our full service restaurants or grab a quick bite from a popular fast-food eatery. Whether your favorite menu includes steaks or seafood, Chinese or Mexican, sushi or barbecue, pizza or sandwiches, you won't go away hungry.
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