{"id":628,"date":"2018-05-23T06:00:57","date_gmt":"2018-05-23T06:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atchisontransport.com\/blog\/?p=610"},"modified":"2018-05-23T06:00:57","modified_gmt":"2018-05-23T06:00:57","slug":"8-things-you-must-do-in-the-greenville-spartanburg-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atchisontransport.com\/blog\/8-things-you-must-do-in-the-greenville-spartanburg-area\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Things You Must Do in the Greenville\/Spartanburg Area"},"content":{"rendered":"

View Original Artwork at the Greenville County Museum of Art<\/h4>\n

Considered to be among the top art museums in the country, a trip to Greenville will not be complete without visiting the\u00a0Greenville County Museum of Art. Showcasing a wide variety of American art, including many southern and South Carolinian works, the museum features exhibits ranging from the colonial era to modern day. Highlights include the largest public collection of Andrew Wyeth, pastel portraits from 1726, and Civil War vistas.<\/p>\n

Peruse the<\/strong> Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Unique to our area, the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum is a place worth visiting for all sports fans. Considered to be one of the greatest baseball players of all time, Shoeless Joe Jackson held a lifetime batting average of .356 and hit .408 in his 1911 season. He grew up right here in Brandon Mill. This iconic museum houses amazing artifacts, photos, and memorabilia, among many other things.<\/p>\n

Attend the Artisphere Festival<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you live in the area or happen to be visiting in the middle of May, it\u2019s definitely worth your time to go to the Artisphere festival. This fantastic annual event celebrates the arts and our region\u2019s unique culture. Artisphere features local and international talent with plenty of live performances, demonstrations, and exhibits to see. With international and multi-cultural elements, this event will both inspire and entertain you. Highlights of the festival include:<\/p>\n