The best things to do in Greenville

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Main Event Greenville

Entertainment

When the crew needs fun without a plan this week, Main Event Greenville delivers pro-level bowling with bumpers and dragon ramps for the…

225 Entertainment Blvd

“When the crew needs fun without a plan this week, Main Event Greenville delivers pro-level bowling with bumpers and dragon ramps for the kiddos, a laser tag arena, and an arcade stacked with 100-plus classics and new hits.”

From the Spartanburg newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Wade Hampton Lanes

Entertainment

Family-friendly bowling center offering 30+ lanes, a video arcade & concessions.

3065 Wade Hampton Blvd (Taylors)

“Family-friendly bowling center offering 30+ lanes, a video arcade & concessions.”

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Dave & Buster's Greenville

Entertainment

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

1025 Woodruff Rd P101

“Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.”

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Lucky Strike Greenville

Entertainment

Relaxed, clean alley featuring retro decor, live music, arcade games, beer and cocktails.

740 S Pleasantburg Dr

“Relaxed, clean alley featuring retro decor, live music, arcade games, beer and cocktails.”

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Spare Time Greenville

Entertainment

Entertainment complex with laser tag, escape rooms, bowling, an arcade, and a full bar and restaurant.

822 Congaree Rd

“Entertainment complex with laser tag, escape rooms, bowling, an arcade, and a full bar and restaurant.”

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Stone Pin Company

Entertainment

Casual, industrial-vibe locale with 6 vintage lanes, cocktails, wines and burgers.

304 E Stone Ave

“Casual, industrial-vibe locale with 6 vintage lanes, cocktails, wines and burgers.”

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Frankie's of Greenville

Entertainment

Sprawling complex with go-kart tracks, arcades & other family-friendly amusements.

45 Park Woodruff Dr

“Sprawling complex with go-kart tracks, arcades & other family-friendly amusements.”

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Peach Bowl Lanes

Entertainment

Casual pick for bowling (and beer) that also features pizza, chicken tenders and fries.

14515 E Wade Hampton Blvd (Greer)

“Casual pick for bowling (and beer) that also features pizza, chicken tenders and fries.”

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Shipwreck Cove Town of Duncan

Entertainment

Family-friendly, pirate-themed water park with pools, waterslides & a lazy river plus a snack bar.

119 S Spencer St (Duncan)

“Family-friendly, pirate-themed water park with pools, waterslides & a lazy river plus a snack bar.”

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7th Inning Splash Park

Entertainment

Baseball-themed water park, featuring a pool for swimming, slides and a splash pad, along with playground equipment.

1500 Piedmont Hwy (Piedmont)

“Baseball-themed water park, featuring a pool for swimming, slides and a splash pad, along with playground equipment.”

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Discovery Island

Entertainment

Seasonal family-friendly amusement park with waterslides, pool, lazy river & simulated wave surfing.

417 Baldwin Rd (Simpsonville)

“Seasonal family-friendly amusement park with waterslides, pool, lazy river & simulated wave surfing.”

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