Greenville, North Carolina, is home to the wonderful East Carolina University, and is clearly dubbed as a "college town." As everyone seems to know, ECU is known for it's fantastic party scene, but there's more to Greenville than Stilllife and frat parties—shocking, I know. For those of you who aren't persistent partiers, like myself, here's ten places in Greenville you should check out.
Crave
With it's rustic "hipster" vibe, Crave, formerly known as The Tipsy Teapot, is a unique escape from the bustling ECU scene. Their menu is unlike any other bookstore-hangouts', serving a variety of flatbreads, salads, soups, sandwiches, tacos, pastas, and so much more. To compliment your meal, almost every day there's some kind of entertainment provided, such as stand up comedy, poetry readings, and local band performances.
The Greenway
The Greenway is a local favorite for running, walking, and biking in Greenville. Stretching for more than three miles, the Greenway is a perfect place to enjoy the outdoors and get your exercise in. Have a friend or your dog tag along and take in the beautiful greenery in Greenville!
North Rec Complex
I'm not going to lie, I didn't know about the North Rec until halfway through my freshman year, mainly because it's about a 15-minute drive from campus and not to mention, in the middle of nowhere. Despite the drive (or bus ride), the North Rec Complex provides incredible services such as paddle boarding, kayaking, beach volleyball, a running track, and a zip line course. Plus, all of these amenities are free for ECU students!
The Painted Peacock
If you're a fan of paint, customization, and/or having fun, the Painted Peacock is a spot you have to check out! With over 300 different ceramics to choose from, there's bound to be something to fit your interests. What's better than having a chill afternoon with your pals and getting a new handmade wine glass out of it?
Atomic Laser Dome
Bring out your inner 12-year-old with a visit to the Atomic Laser Dome! For only $20 you get two hours of unlimited use of laser tag and inflatables. If you're not down to bounce on inflatables, a single game of laser tag is only $8. They also offer group deals, so grab your friends or set up a sorority bonding sesh!
Sure, Greenville is no Raleigh or Charlotte and finding exciting and fun new places to go isn't easy, but that's the fun part! Finding these new places to take your friends to is so much more exciting than having everyone already know about it, right?
