Exploring Greenville, South Carolina

The Saturday Market, where neat rows of white tents overflowing with seasonal bounty line Main Street on Saturday mornings from May to October.

The well-stocked bar at Soby’s, the nexus of Greenville’s burgeoning food scene.

Barbecue and sides at Smokin’ Stokes, home of the legendary Cheerwine BBQ sauce.

Pig on the wall at Smokin’ Stokes, home of the legendary Cheerwine BBQ sauce.

Diane Kilgore Condon, artist and founder of Art Bomb Studios, a nonprofit providing affordable studio space for emerging artists.

Rabbit at American Grocery Restaurant, a cozy eatery with a menu that changes depending on what the army of farmers bring in.

Bacon-infused bourbon and a homemade pork rind at American Grocery Restaurant, a cozy eatery with a menu that changes depending on what the army of farmers bring in.

Joe and Darlene Clarke, owners of American Grocery Restaurant.

A horse and carriage ride strolling down Main Street.

Biking at Falls Park, symbol for downtown Greenville’s revival. Today, the park is an outdoor gym, a picnic spot, an open-air performance venue, an art studio, and a point of pride for locals.

Fresh beets from the Saturday Market, located on Main Street.

Locally grown peaches from the Saturday Market, located on Main Street.

Horizon Records, an independent record shop that opened in 1975. And even in the era of digital music, it has managed to survive, thanks to a carefully curated inventory and the kind of personal attention you don’t find on iTunes.

Live music is always on tap at the Handlebar.

Ed Buffington and Mike Okupinkski, owners of Community Tap, a boutique beer and wine emporium.

Stroll the Liberty Bridge in Falls Park, the only single-suspension bride in the United States.

Edwin McCain, the ’90s breakout artist who chose to remain in his native Greenville over the big-city lights.

Robin Bylenga, founder and owner of pedal chic, the only female-focused bike boutique in the Southeast.

Potter and jewelry designer, Lily Wikoff.

The Peace Center, a testament to Greenville’s dynamic arts community.

Ties at Rush Wilson Ltd., the family-run menswear shop that has outfitted four generations of well-dressed Greenville businessmen.