About Greenville
Where Southern Hospitality, Culture and Success All Meet.
Known as ‘The Upstate,’ Greenville, South Carolina is a welcoming Southern community boasting a growing economy, rich history, diverse cultural amenities and an endless supply of scenic natural beauty. The city itself is the largest in the region and is situated approximately halfway between the cities of Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina along Interstate I-85. Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains within less than an hour’s drive of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the land is a spectacular playground for those who enjoy nature.
However rest assured cultural advantages are equally as abundant. Within the last 25 years, the downtown of Greenville has experienced an exciting revitalization, earning the city national recognition as a ’state-of-the-art’ community in which to live, work, and play. Home to offices, shops, restaurants and diverse entertainment, Greenville is one of the most rapidly growing areas of the country and the fastest in the state. Come see why.
Arts
Greenville’s downtown is recognized as the cultural center for the region, featuring the Peace Center for the Performing Arts, the Greenville County Art Museum, the Greenville County Library, and a number of private galleries and theatre venues. In addition, there is fun for the whole family in downtown with many parks, events, the zoo and the new BI-LO Center arena.
Dining
With over sixty restaurants and pubs centered on Main Street, Greenville’s downtown offers the greatest concentration of dining options in the entire Upstate area. Dining is eclectic, with cultural options, local flavor, steak houses, pubs and outdoor cafes. There’s something for everyone.
Schools
Greenville County Schools have long been recognized as a leader in public education, Greenville County Schools is the largest public school system in South Carolina and the 58th largest public school system in the nation. Each day the District challenges and inspires more than 60,000 young people in grades K-12 to meet the demands of the future.
Economy
Located on one of the busiest interstates in America, in one of the most rapidly growing areas of the country and the fastest in the state, Greenville stands out as a leader in today’s economy. Home to internationally recognized industries and a strong workforce, it is a city poised to become even more of a leader in the 21st century economy. It is a right-to-work state with a very small unionization rate.
Airports
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is located in Upstate South Carolina, midway between the cities of Greenville and Spartanburg on I-85 (Exit 57). GSP has grown into one of the finest airports in the country, steadily meeting the Upstate’s ever-increasing needs.
Area Map
Click here to download a map of Greenville County.
