G ROUT EDOOR A TS
THE
By Mackenzie Tewksbury Her Editor
m
R RIVER TA
on
Greenville Town
Co m
GREENVILLE
There are many things you can do right here in eastern North Carolina to soak up some sunshine, explore the area and try something new! Whether it’s a day on the river or on land, we’ve got you covered for a summer day outdoors.
1 BICYCLE POST TRAIL
2 TOWN COMMON
3 THE
Short Bridge Road
105 E 1st St.
GREENWAY
A phenomenal bike trail in
There is a ton to do here from
Greenville is home to
Greenville that totals an 11-mile
water sports to music. There is
a tremendous asset —
loop, or five separate, shorter
a public boat ramp visitors can
The Greenway. It is a trail
loops! All users must either be-
utilize for free, as well as places
adjacent to the river where
come a Bicycle Post Trail mem-
to walk or enjoy a picnic.
visitors can ride bikes, walk
ber or pay a daily rate of $3 per
The Town Common hosts many
dogs, go fishing and exercise.
person and also sign a liability
5ks, fundraisers, and even con-
It is open every day from dusk-
waiver at The Bicycle Post.
certs at the Greenville Toyo-
dawn. It features a dog park,
The trail, in partnership with
ta Amphitheatre, including a
community gardens, and is a
East Carolina Velo Cycling Club,
weekly concert series that runs
great way to exercise!
has regularly scheduled rides
May-August called Sunday in
on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
the Park. Every Sunday, visitors
4 PORT TERMINAL
weekends. Contact Bicycle Post
can listen to music, eat from
938 Port Terminal Road
for more information.
food trucks and drink beer — a
Not even 10 minutes from Town
FROM GREENVILLE: Take NC-
new feature on the common!
Common is another free public
43 N (towards Rocky Mount)
Also new this summer is a Con-
boat ramp! Pack your bag, hop
from town, after crossing over
cert on the Common, happen-
on a boat/kayak and paddle
US-264 – go 5 mi, turn left at
ing every second Wednesday of
your way through all of the na-
Short Bridge Rd, trailhead is 0.8
every month.
ture and wildlife the Tar River
mi on the left.
16
has to offer.
Her — June 2018
