About Greenville, SC

Greenville, South Carolina is an extraordinary city with something for everyone!

Greenville SC was just rated “Top Micro City” and is consistently ranked in national surveys as one of the best places to live in the United States. It is the regional center for activities and industry and is located in the northwestern corner of the state of South Carolina. Greenville and the surrounding areas, situated at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, are commonly referred to as the upstate area. Greenville SC is easily accessible from Interstate highways 85, 185, and 385, and U.S. highways 25, 123, 29, 276 and is centrally located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, and between Miami, FL and New York, NY.

South Carolina ranks 6th in the nation for Home Value Appreciation.

Greenville SC provides many of the opportunities for fine dining, shopping, and entertainment that you will find in major metropolitan areas without the hassle. The city's shopping and cultural riches are complemented by its amazing outdoor activities.

Because Greenville SC offers such a remarkable variety of activities, it has drawn together a richly diverse community. Greenville is also known for its beauty, mild weather, quality of life, and friendly people, and the Greenville, SC school system is the largest in the state.

Because of its great location, Greenville offers a wealth of outdoor activities with its parks such as Paris Mountain, Ceasers Head, Table Rock, Keowee-Toxaway, Jones Gap and Devils Fork. and lakes such as Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee.

What else is great about Greenville? Click on the Interactive Visitors Guide to see all you will need to make Greenville South Carolina your home.