Specific Purpose: As a result of my speech, the audience will be able to define the best go-to spots of the upstate.
Central Idea: With the rate that Upstate, SC is growing, it is important to keep up; Greenville offers many great affordable options.
Introduction
I. Greenville, the heart of the Upstate, is ranked 5th most fun and affordable city in the US and number 1 micro-city of the future in the Western Hemisphere. It’s also the 9th fastest growing city in the nation (One). It’s important to be able to keep up in this fast-paced environment.
II. While Greenville is being nominated at every turn, it’s easy to see the beauty in the upstate of SC.
III. Going out can get very expensive. Especially when there …show more content…
The best spots in the upstate that we should all go to can be divided into these three categories:
A. The Great Outdoors
B. Music
C. Theatre
Transition: Let’s cover some of the best of the Great Outdoors!
Body
I. The Great Outdoors
A. Eastatoe Falls (Twin Falls)
A.1. A forty-five minute ride from Greenville will set you into the scenic views past Pickens, SC. Once you approach the Road Kill Grill, you’ll know you’ve only got about 10 more minutes until you run out of road down a gravel path to a parking area. These twin falls are only a short hike from the car.
A.2. Seventy-five feet of waterfalls cascade down onto a huge slab of natural granite. You can scale the falls for an intermediate hike (at your own risk) for an incredible view from above the falls.
A.3. Once you’ve reached the top, hiking trails disperse and exploration is a breeze.
B. Swamp Rabbit Trail
B.1. 18.6 miles of paved surfaces for cyclists and rubberized surfaces for runners, this trail ends on Cleveland Street at Greenville Tech and extends all the way through the beautiful Furman University campus to Travelers Rest (Swamp Rabbit Trail).
B.2. Family friendly and a safe transit as there are no cars allowed.
Transition: Now let’s talk about music.
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