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Simpsonville may have been formed out of a stage stop in the 1820s, but has become one of the fastest grow-ing small cities in the nation. Ours is a culturally diverse community, one where you’ll find hospitality and a pleasantly slower pace.

Simpsonville is located in Greenville County, 12 miles south of Greenville. We are perfectly situated amid the beautiful Smoky Mountains, only 40 miles northwest while the popular coastal resort areas and historic Charles-ton are 225 miles to the southeast.

Simpsonville is fortunate to have a stable mix of business and industry; this along with its affordable cost of living has created the exceptional growth and success we enjoy. Even with this growth, the community

has maintained a small town ambience and neighborly feel. This coupled with the close proxim-ity and easy access to metropolitan Greenville, where you will find such amenities as the

Peace Center for the Performing Arts, The Greenville Drive Baseball Stadium, The Children’s Museum as well as many quaint shops and gourmet restaurants, make Simpsonville a great place to live and work!

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P erhaps nothing symbolizes the Upstate — its past and pres-ent — quite like Falls Park in Greenville.

With a history that dates back to when the Cherokee In-dians inhabited the area, this rocky spot on the Reedy River

was a settlement long before Greenville had its name. Not so long ago, however, the waterfall was hidden from view, tucked away behind abandoned mills; the river banks were overgrown and mostly unseen.

But, as the old mills that buoyed the Upstate for generations were replaced one by one with smarter, more technical and better-paying industry, the spot on the Reedy River came alive. With support from private business, local government, and area civic organizations and individuals, Falls Park began to sparkle. It emerged from the ruins of old factories and invasive flora, now with a formal name and status as a city park.

Liberty Bridge, a pedestrian walkway, floats over the park, bent in an unlikely curve that celebrates structure and nature. The bridge leads to the sidewalks and roadways that tie together business and culture across Anderson, Greenville, Pickens and Spartanburg counties. The Reedy leads downstream to the Sa-luda River (eventually to the Atlantic Ocean) and upstream to the

watershed of northern Greenville County. It is here that its tribu-taries splinter off and disappear into lands that remain largely untouched and where the precise border between the Carolinas remains a mystery in some places.

The Upstate is old and new. The Blue Ridge escarpment stretches across the region as an abrupt face to the nation’s old mountains and their natural and human history. Innovative industry, medicine and education drive the economy. Small business brings variety. Tour Hagood Mill in Pickens County for a taste of the mountains and a tour of history, both historic and prehistoric. Visit BMW’s Zentrum near Spartanburg to see one of the jewels in the Upstate’s manufacturing base – and the spark for so much that has happened to the region in recent years.

Take in a show by professionals on a large stage in Greenville or one by enthusiastic amateurs on one of many community stages scattered about the area. Shop the malls. Shop the main streets. Shop out-of-the-way places. Explore the food.

Watch the leaves turn and fall. Watch the flowers bloom and grow. The Upstate is South Carolina’s only land of four true seasons. Find a special place here and make it your own.

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6 Education in the Upstate

11 Higher Education

14 Taking Care

18 Economic Outlook

30 Sports & Recreation

32 Tee Time

34 Dining Out

37 Places to Stay

41 Arts Abound

44 Attractions & Tours

48 Getaways

50 Calendar of Events

52 Getting Started

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The first thing a family moving to a new community wants to know is whether the educational opportunity for the children will

measure up. Newcomers to the Upstate will be pleasantly surprised by the quality of education as well as the varied experiences its public and private schools have to offer.

Greenville CountyGreenville County Schools, the 51st

largest public school system in the nation, with 68,796 students, offers one of the most diverse education experiences a family is likely to find in America.

About 13%, or 8,700 students, choose the school they wish to attend rather than at-tending their neighborhood school.

The almost 100 public schools and spe-cial centers in the district include 14 high schools, 11 magnet academies and 12 Inter-national Baccalaureate schools. There are 17 Palmetto’s Finest schools, a designation

awarded to the state’s high-achieving public-schools; 13 National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence; 28 national PTA Schools of Ex-cellence; 34 Baldrige Model Schools; and 40 Red Carpet schools, an award given by the state to honor customer-friendly schools.

EducationAs a sign of achievement levels in the

district, 92.3% of graduates in the 2007-08 school year are pursuing higher education and garnered $84.9 million in scholarships.

The district is also one of the county’s largest employers, with 9,138 employees, including 5,034 teachers.

Greenville County School District is nearing completion of a district-wide school construction program. Students across the county attend quality school facilities with similar features. Equity is ensured as construction standards are the same for all schools serving the same grade levels. Each school is a state-of-the-art facility with classrooms of adequate size, innovative lab spaces, music and band rooms, infrastructure to support the latest technology providing the means for research and development of ideas, and improved environmental features such as better lighting and heating/air condition-ing. The positive learning environment helps motivate students and teachers each day.

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Newcomers will be delighted by the quality of education and the variety of experiences offered by schools in the Upstate.


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christ church episcopal school it all starts here.245 Cavalier Drive • Greenville, South Carolina 29607 • 864.331.4223Christ Church Episcopal School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship programs, financial aid or other programs, or other school-administered programs and activities.

At Christ Church Episcopal School, we believe in educating the whole child and providing each student with every opportunity to

succeed. Small class sizes, coupled with an International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum in the Lower and Upper Schools, enable

students to excel, think critically, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Our quality education is enhanced by the Episcopal

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Greenville is the largest school district in South Carolina and serves the 800-square-mile county, as well as parts of Laurens and Spartanburg counties. Greenville County schools hold national accreditation from the AdvancED Accreditation Commission.

Spartanburg CountySpartanburg County offers top-notch

education options for families. Schools throughout the county are experiencing a building boom. Private and public schools are expanding to meet the growing needs of the community, as well as prepare students for the future.

Spartanburg County has seven public school districts with more than 44,000 students enrolled. There are more than 39 el-ementary schools, 15 middle or junior high schools, nine high schools and four career centers or vocational schools. All school districts are fully accredited by the South Carolina Department of Education.

District One serves the communities of Inman, Landrum, Gramling, Holly Springs, New Prospect, Gowensville and Campobello in northern Spartanburg County. Approxi-mately 4,800 students attend its five elemen-tary, three junior high, two senior high

schools and the career center it shares with District Two.

District One has also completed the Dis-trict Accreditation Process by the Southern Association of Schools. It is the fourth dis-trict in the state to achieve this distinction and one of 150 nationwide.

All schools include Smart Technology Rooms that are equipped with the latest

in interactive instruction and every class-room has Internet access. Student scores on standardized tests are among the highest in the state and 10 schools in District One have received Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards.

District Two serves the city of Chesnee, Boiling Springs and several rural commu-nities in the region. The district has seven elementary schools, one middle school, one intermediate school, one junior high school, one ninth-grade campus, two high schools and a career center it shares with District One.

District Two schools rank in the top 10% of schools statewide and 10 of its schools have been recognized as Palmetto Gold or Silver Award recipients; some of the schools are Palmetto Gold and Silver Showcase schools.

As the area continues to grow, the dis-trict adds an average of 200 new students each school year, and continues to add schools and update existing ones to ac-commodate the new students.

District Three serves more than 3,000 students in its seven schools. Its student to teacher ratio is 20-to-1, which allows its staff to provide a safe, relevant learning experience in a nurturing environment.

Private and public schools are expanding to meet the growing needs of the community.

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District Four is the largest, geographi-cally, of the school districts in Spartan-burg County. It serves just over 2,900 students in its four schools. District Four is a progressive system with an expansive curriculum for all students that range from a large selection of Advanced Place-ment courses, as well as a quality reme-diation program and services for special needs students.

District Five serves more than 7,600 stu-dents and employs more than 850 teach-ers in its 12 schools. The district recently opened a Freshmen Academy for ninth graders and two new elementary schools.

District Six is one of the fastest growing areas in Spartanburg County. The district consists of nine elementary schools, three middle schools, one ninth grade school and one high school. The district was the first in the state to have all schools accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Approximately 10,000 students attend district schools.

District Seven has more than 7,500 student enrolled at its 12 schools, which include eight elementary, three junior high and one high school, as well as a Career Technology Center and a Childhood/Family Learning Center.

While all of the district’s schools are ex-

Schools in the Upstate strive to provide the latest in state-of-the-art technology and best practices.

emplary, Spartanburg High School is a na-tional model and has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education several times with a National Blue Ribbon Award. The average SAT score at Spartanburg High School remains above the state aver-age and its Advanced Placement programs have the highest number of AP courses taught in the state. Its student to teacher ratio in core subjects is just 16.5:1.

In addition, Spartanburg County is home to the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind and the Charles Lea Center/ McCarthy Teszler School, both offering programs for those with special needs.

Anderson CountyAnderson County includes five school

districts serving more than 30,000 stu-dents in more than 50 schools. All of its

schools strive to provide the best pos-sible education to students with the latest in state-of-the-art technology and best practices.

Anderson School District One high school students set a precedent in 2008 on the SAT. The district-wide average was 536 on the math portion of the SAT, which took top honors for the state.

In 2008, Anderson One approved an $85 million referendum to improve school facili-ties. Several projects are slated to for comple-tion this year, including the addition of 10 classrooms at Wren Middle School and new field houses at Palmetto High School and Wren High School.

More than 9,000 students are served at 15 schools, including a career and technol-ogy center it shares with Anderson School District Two.


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Anderson School District Two recently introduced several new K-12 initiatives to serve its 3,700 students. It began implement-ing Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, which teaches students behavioral expectations rather than waiting for misbe-havior to occur before responding.

It has also developed an intervention reading program to help struggling read-ers and it has hired six reading teachers at the elementary and middle school levels and has plans to hire a high school level reading teacher.

Anderson School District Three serves 2,570 students in six schools. It recently constructed Flat Rock Elementary School, the first new school built in the district in more than 30 years. The district’s many accomplishments include Iva Elementary School’s receipt of the Palmetto Silver Award, which is granted by the state Department of Education to schools who attain high levels of absolute performance or high rates of improvement.

Anderson School District Four recently celebrated the opening of Mt. Lebanon Elementary School. Its six schools serve about 3,300 students and have achieved numerous accolades, including Riverside Middle, which was named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education.

Anderson School District Five works hard to build a strong relationship between students, parents, teachers and volunteers. The district encompasses 112 square miles and includes 17 schools serving 12,000 students.

The district’s foundation is based on

Several Upstate school districts are in the midst of building programs that include new construction and renovations.

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Pickens CountyThe School District of Pickens County

recently embarked on a district-wide

building program that includes the con-struction of four new high schools, two el-ementary schools and the renovation of 13 other schools. In addition, the district is spending more than $7 million to increase technology in the schools.

Serving more than 16,000 students, the district, which serves the entire county, has enjoyed many successes. In 2009, Daniel High School was named one of the nation’s top 1,500 public high schools by Newsweek magazine.


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SchoolsPUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Anderson School District 1801 North Hamilton St., Williamston, SC 29697Phone: 864-847-7344www.anderson1.k12.sc.us

Anderson School District 210990 BHP Highway, Honea Path, SC 29654Phone: 864-369-7364www.anderson2.k12.sc.us

Anderson School District 3335 West Front St., Iva, SC 29655Phone: 864-348-6196www.anderson3.k12.sc.us

Anderson School District 4P.O. Box 545, Pendleton, SC 29670Phone: 864-646-8000www.anderson4.k12.sc.us

Anderson School District 5400 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625Phone: 864-260-5000, www.anderson5.net

Greenville County SchoolsP.O. Box 2848, Greenville, SC 29602-2848Phone: 864-241-3456www.greenville.k12.sc.us

Pickens County Schools1348 Griffin Mill Road, Easley, SC 29640Phone: 864-855-8150www.pickens.k12.sc.us

Spartanburg School District 1121 Wheeler St., Campobello, SC 29322Phone: 864-472-2846www.spartanburg1.k12.sc.us

Spartanburg School District 24606 Parris Bridge RoadBoiling Springs, SC 29316Phone: 864-578-0128www.spartanburg2.k12.sc.us

Spartanburg School District 3P.O. Box 267, Glendale, SC 29346Phone: 864-579-8000www.spa3.k12.sc.us

Spartanburg School District 4118 McEdco Road, Woodruff, SC 29681Phone: 864-476-3186www.spartanburg4.org

Spartanburg School District 5100 North Danzler Road, Duncan, SC 29334Phone: 864-949-2350www.spart5.k12.sc.us

Spartanburg School District 61390 Cavalier Way, SC 29376Phone: 864-576-4212 www.spart6.org

Spartanburg School District 7610 Dupre Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307Phone: 864-594-4400www.spartanburg7.org

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Abundant Life Christian School630 Farr’s Bridge RoadGreenville, SC 29611Phone: 864-246-1055, 864-246-5001www.abundantlife-church.orgK4-8

Anderson Christian School4523 Liberty HighwayAnderson, SC 29621Phone: 864-224-7309www.acslions.netK3-12

Blue Ridge Christian Academy424 Highway 101, Landrum, SC 29356Phone: 864-895-9008, www.brca.usK4-10

Bob Jones Academy1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.Greenville, SC 29614Phone: 864-242-5100, www.bju.edu/bja9th-12th

Bob Jones Elementary School955 White Oak Drive, Greenville, SC 29614Phone: 864-242-5100, Ext. 6200www.bju.edu/bjesK4-6

Bob Jones Junior High1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.Greenville, SC 29614Phone: 864-242-5100, www.bju.edu/bjjh7th-8th

Calvary Christian School & Child Development Center100 Duke St., Greer, SC 29650Phone: 864-877-0597Infant-12

Christ Church Episcopal School245 Cavalier Drive, Greenville, SC 29607Phone: 864-299-1522, www.cces.orgK5-12

Clemson Montessori School Inc.207 Pendleton Road, Clemson, SC 29631Phone: 864-654-4483www.clemsonmontessori.comToddler-6

Easley Christian School459 Saco Lowell Road, Easley, SC 29641Phone: 864-855-8000www.easleychristianschool.orgK2-12

Eddlemon Adventist Jr. Academy1217 John B. White Sr. Blvd.Spartanburg, SC 29306Phone: 864-576-2234www.eddlemonsda.orgK-8

Hampton Park Christian School875 State Park RoadGreenville, SC 29609

Phone: 864-233-0556www.hamptonpark.orgK4-12

Haynsworth Private School228 E. Park Ave., Greenville, SC 29601Phone: 864-235-3010www.haynsworthprivate.comK2-2

Mitchell Road Christian Academy207 Mitchell Road, Greenville, SC 29615Phone: 864-268-2210www.mitchellroadchristian.orgK3-8

Montessori School of Anderson280 Sam McGee Road, Anderson, SC 29621Phone: 864-226-5344, www.msasc.orgInfant-10

Montessori School of Greenville305 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC 29615Phone: 864-232-3447www.montessorigreenville.comK3-3

Montessori School of Mauldin Inc.205-B E. Butler Road, Mauldin, SC 29662Phone: 864-288-8613www.montessorischoolofmauldinInfant-6

Mt. Zion Christian School724 Garlington Road, Greenville, SC 29615Phone: 864-297-6646www.mzcs.netK3-8

New Covenant PresbyterianChurch & School303 Simpson Road, Anderson, SC 29621Phone: 864-224-5675, www.ncchurch.netK5-12

Oakbrook Preparatory School190 Lincoln School RoadSpartanburg, SC 29301Phone: 864-587-2060www.oakbrookprep.orgK4-12

Our Lady Of The RosaryCatholic School2 James Drive, Greenville, SC 29605Phone: 864-277-5350www.orlgreenville.netK-8

Palmetto Prep1950 Woodruff Road Greenville, SC 29607Phone: 864-675-1002www.palmettoprep.comInfant-5

Prince of Peace Catholic School1209 Brushy Creek RoadTaylors, SC 29687Phone: (864) 331-3911

www.popcatholicschool.orgK4-8

Providence Christian Academy526 N. Main St., Six Mile, SC 29630Phone: 864-868-6896, www.pca1.orgK4-12

Shannon Forest Christian School829 Garlington Road, Greenville, SC 29615Phone: 864-678-5107www.shannonforest.comK3-12

Southside Christian School2211 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC 29681Phone: 864-234-7595www.southsidechristian.org18 months-12

Spartanburg Christian Academy8740 Asheville HighwaySpartanburg, SC 29316Phone: 864-578-4238www.scawarriors.orgK3-12

Spartanburg Day School1701 Skylyn Drive Spartanburg, SC 29307Phone: 864-582-7539www.spartanburgdayschool.orgK4-12

St. Joseph’s Catholic School100 St. Joseph’s DriveGreenville, SC 29607Phone: 864-234-9009www.sjcatholicschool.org6th-12th

St. Mary’s School101 Hampton Ave., Greenville, SC 29601Phone: 864-271-3870www.stmarysgvl.org/theschool/K4-8

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School152 Alabama St., Spartanburg, SC 29302Phone: 864-582-6645www.st-paultheapostle.orgK4-8

Tabernacle Christian School3931 White Horse RoadGreenville, SC 29611Phone: 864-269-2781www.tabernacleministries.orgPK-12

Westgate Christian School1990 Old Reidville RoadSpartanburg, SC 29301Phone: 864-576-4953, www.wbcs.orgK3-12



Higher EducationThe Greenville area has a rich,

diverse higher education com-munity that has something for everyone.

Furman University, a private, inde-pendent, nonprofit institution located between Greenville and Travelers Rest, is one of the top undergraduate institutions in the Southeast.

One of just four institutions that benefit from the Duke Endowment, Furman has produced leaders for South Carolina and the nation since the 19th century. They include Charles H. Townes, a Nobel Prize winner for his research on laser technolo-gy; Richard Riley, a former South Carolina governor and Secretary of Education un-der President Clinton; Mike McConnell, the director of National Intelligence under President Bush; and South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford.

Furman has two distinguished scholar-

ship programs for high-achieving high-school graduates: the Hollingsworth Scholars, for South Carolina residents; and the Charles Townes Scholars for out-of-state students. The latter was endowed as part of a $17 million grant from the Duke Endowment.

The Duke grant also is funding a major new Asian Studies program, adding to Greenville’s important and growing business and cultural ties with China.

Founded in 1826, Furman now offers majors and programs in 42 subjects and is one of an elite group of colleges that qualify for a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honorary society. Undergraduates come from 46 states and 31countries.

Home to 2,660 undergraduate students, Furman has a full range of intercollegiate sports programs and is a member of the Southern Conference.

South Carolina is home to84 institutions of higherlearning, including:

Three research institutions •

10 comprehensive teaching institutions • Four regional campuses of USC •

16 technical colleges •

23 independent senior institutions •

Two two-year independent institutions •

Two private professional schools •

24 out-of-state degree granting • institutions

The University of South Carolina Upstate is the fastest growing university in the state, offering degree programs in the liberal arts, sciences, business administration, nursing and teacher education to more than 5,500 students.

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Anderson University316 BoulevardAnderson, SC 29621864-231-2000www.andersonuniversity.edu

Bob Jones University1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.Greenville, SC 29614864-242-5100www.bju.edu

Clemson University201 Sikes HallClemson, SC 29634864-656-4233www.clemson.edu

Converse College580 E. Main St.Spartanburg, SC 29302864-596-9040www.converse.edu

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Suite E-7Greenville, SC 29607864-233-5288www.erau.edu

Forrest Junior College601 E. River St.Anderson, SC 29624864-225-7653www.forrestcollege.edu

Furman University3300 Poinsett HighwayGreenville, SC 29613864-294-2000www.furman.edu

Gardner-Webb University,Spartanburg Regional Campus110 S. Main St.Boiling Springs, NC 28017800-457-4622www.gardner-webb.edu

Greenville PresbyterianTheological Seminary200 E. Main St.Taylors, SC 29687864-322-2717www.gpts.edu

Greenville Technical College620 S. Pleasantburg DriveGreenville, SC 29606864-250-8000www.gvltec.edu

ITT Technical Institute6 Independence PointeGreenville, SC 29615864-288-0777www.itt-tech.edu

North Greenville University7801 N. Tigerville RoadTigerville, SC 29688864-977-7000www.ngu.edu

Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic2020 Springfi eld RoadSpartanburg, SC 29304864-578-8770www.sherman.edu

Southern Wesleyan University907 Wesleyan DriveCentral, SC 29630864-644-5000www.swu.edu

Spartanburg Community College800 Brisack RoadSpartanburg, SC 29305864-592-4800www.sccsc.edu

Spartanburg Methodist College1000 Powell Mill RoadSpartanburg, SC 29301864-587-4000www.smcsc.edu

Strayer University555 N. Pleasantburg Drive, Suite 300Greenville, SC 29607864-232-4700www.strayer.edu

Tri-County Technical College7900 Highway 76Pendleton, SC 29670864-646-1500www.tctc.edu

University Center of Greenville225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, McAlister SquareGreenville, SC 29607864-250-1111www.ucgreenville.org

University of South Carolina Upstate800 University WaySpartanburg, SC 29303864-503-5000 or 864-552-4242www.uscupstate.edu

Webster University-GreenvilleMetropolitan Campus250 Commonwealth DriveGreenville, SC 29615864-676-9002www.webster.edu/greenville

Wofford College429 N. Church St.Spartanburg, SC 29303864-597-4000www.wofford.edu

For a long time, Greenville was the only major metropolitan area in South Carolina without a state university. That gap in the state’s higher education patchwork is today being filled by innovative programs under the umbrella of the University Center, a con-sortium of public and private universities on the Greenville Technical College campus.

Clemson University, Furman University, Lander University, the Medical University of South Carolina, South Carolina State Uni-versity, the University of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina Upstate are members of the University Center.

The center offers more than 500 courses during evenings and weekends year-round in more than 58 undergraduate and gradu-ate degree programs. Degrees are granted by the participating colleges and universities.

Tuition is set by each member institution, and all courses are taught by full-time fac-ulty members from the sponsoring colleges and universities. Most Furman courses are taught on its campus.

Greenville Technical College, the host for the University Center, is a public, two-year community college with more than 160 academic programs and more than 15,000 degree-seeking students. It has four cam-

The Main Building represents both the best of Wofford College’s distinguished history and its promise for the future.

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puses: the original Barton campus on South Pleasantburg Drive; the Brashier campus in southern Greenville County; the Greer campus on Highway 290; and the Northwest campus on White Horse Road.

In 2008, Greenville Tech served 36,914 students and 480 companies in its continu-ing education division.

USC Upstate, which has its main campus in Spartanburg, also serves hundreds of Greenville County students at the University Center. The university recently opened The George, a $30 million business school at 160 E. St. John St. in downtown Spartanburg.

Bob Jones University is a Christian liberal arts institution. Founded in 1927 by the late Bob Jones Sr., it is said to be the world’s largest fundamental Christian school and serves 5,000 students from every state and 40 other countries.

The university sits on 225 acres in the city of Greenville, has a 7,000-seat performance venue, and its museum and gallery contains one of the nation’s most extensive collections of Italian paintings. The university offers 115 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate programs.

North Greenville University, located at the

beginning of the Blue Ridge escarpment, is a Baptist-affiliated, private, nonprofit institu-tion, with more than 2,000 undergraduate students and 106 pursuing graduate degrees. Students come from 30 states and 25 coun-tries. North Greenville boasts an average class size of 16 students who can choose from more than 40 associate, bachelor or master’s degree programs.

Clemson University, with its historic main campus about 30 miles west of Greenville, has made a major commitment to become Greenville’s university. Clem-son’s International Center for Automotive Research, near the intersection of Inter-state 85 and Laurens Road, represents more than $100 million of investment by taxpayers and corporations in a world-class graduate program in automotive engineering.

The project began with a $10 million investment by German automaker BMW, and has grown to include numerous other engineering and computing companies. The General Assembly has allocated millions of dollars to endow research chairs for profes-sors in the graduate school.

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College offers 33 majors to its all-female students. This private liberal arts school has been offering a broad education since 1890 and has been named to several “best college” and “best value” lists through the years.

Wofford College, established in 1854, serves more than 1,000 students at its his-toric campus in the city of Spartanburg. This liberal arts school was listed amon Kiplinger magazine’s top 50 “Best Values in Private Colleges” in 2009.

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oWith 7,500 employees and 1,000

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St. Francis Health System has

more than 2,100 employees.

Health care organizations in the Upstate don’t just focus on taking care of those who are sick, they believe in a healthy community and

strive to provide unique and necessary well-ness programs that educate the community on how to be healthy and stay healthy.

Greenville CountyTwo major health care systems call Green-

ville County home and offer more than a dozen points of service delivery. Greenville Hospital System offers a full range of trauma care, surgical services and elective proce-dures. St. Francis Health System has facilities at several locations around the county and continues to expand as the county grows.

Together, the two systems comprise the largest employment sector in the county.

Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center is a nonprofit teaching and research institution that delivers high-

quality, patient- and family-centered care. As a university medical center, and one of the largest publicly accountable health sys-tems in the Southeast, it provides a variety of health services and facilities, including Greenville Memorial Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Cancer Center, Marshall I. Pickens Hospital-Behavioral Health, Roger C. Peace Hospital-Rehabilitation and Women’s

Hospital — all on the Greenville Memorial Medical Campus.

Greenville Memorial is a 746-bed hospital that serves as a regional referral, teaching and research facility. As home to a Level 1 Emergency Trauma Center, the hospital also provides emergency services for the most severe injuries 24 hours a day.

Other medical campuses are located in Simpsonville, North Greenville, Greer and on Greenville’s eastside. A 72-bed, short-stay hospital at Patewood (near Haywood Mall) opened in 2007 and vascular and musculo-skeletal institutes have been added near this new facility.

A nursing home debuted in 2007 on the new Greer Medical Campus; in 2008, medi-cal offices and the 82-bed Greer Memorial Hospital (replacing Allen Bennett Memorial Hospital) opened on this campus.

Hillcrest Memorial Hospital, Simpsonville Life Center Health & Conditioning Club and Hillcrest Medical Offices are all located

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AnMed Health’s family physicians are your connection to a health system nationally-recognized for quality care and advanced technology. With 10 family medicine practices and more than a dozen pediatricians, our physician network covers all your family’s primary care needs. The network also includes specialists in obstetrics, gynecology, obesity care, orthopaedics, plastic surgery and endoscopy.

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on the Simpsonville Medical Campus. Specializing in short-stay and outpatient surgical procedures, Hillcrest Memorial Hospital offers the latest technology and an experienced surgical team. Each year, staff members perform more than 2,500 surgeries and care for more than 90,000 patients.

As a result of its continually increasing role in academics, Greenville Hospital System has

achieved university medical center status. GHS also is a founding partner of Health Sci-ences South Carolina, a coalition that aims to improve the health and economic wellbeing of the state through a coordinated strategy to advance research and education.

St. Francis Health System is part of Bon Secours Health System Inc. Founded in Greenville in 1932 as a private nonprofit institution, St. Francis has 319 beds, per-forms more than 15,000 surgeries annu-ally, serves more than 120,000 patients an-nually, and hosts about 2,100 births each year. It also provides about $25 million in free services annually.

The main St. Francis hospital downtown is a 245-bed, all private room facility that offers a complete range of surgical and diagnostic services. St. Francis Eastside is a 93-bed hospital that includes obstet-rics and gynecology care, orthopedics, radiology and a Neonatal Care Unit. The eastside campus also provides 24-hour emergency room services.

St. Francis also has two outpatient centers, one near its downtown campus, and the other adjacent to its eastside facility.

Open Arms Hospice on West Georgia Road in Simpsonville also is a St. Francis facility.

Spartanburg CountySpartanburg Regional Healthcare

System has been serving the community for more than 80 years. Recognized for its technological excellence throughout the Southeast, Spartanburg Regional’s sur-geons are among the South’s most expe-rienced in robotic surgery. Surgeons have used robotics to perform more than 450 urologic, gynecological as well as complex heart surgeries.

Spartanburg Regional also offers a full array of services from home health, imag-ing services, pediatrics, occupational health, sports medicine and rehabilitation.

Residents can also seek specialized care at the Gibbs Cancer Center, the Heart Center and the Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health.

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System re-cently opened a new hospital on Pelham road, just at the Greenville-Spartanburg county line. The Village at Pelham Medical Campus is lo-cated on 90 acres near the intersection of S.C.

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Palmetto Health Baptist Easley200 Fleetwood DriveEasley, SC 29640864-442-7200www.palmettohealth.org

Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric HospitalP.O. Box 2907Anderson, SC 29622864-231-2600www.patrickbharrispsychiatrichospital.com

Shriners Hospitals for Children950 W. Faris RoadGreenville, SC 29605864-271-3444www.shrinershospitals.org

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System101 E. Wood St.Spartanburg, SC 29303864-560-6000www.spartanburgregional.com

SpringBrook Behavioral Health System1 Havenwood LaneTravelers Rest, SC 29690864-834-8013www.springbrookbehavioral.com

AnMed Health800 N. Fant St.Anderson, SC 29621864-512-1000www.anmedhealth.org

Bon Secours St. Francis Health System1 St. Francis DriveGreenville, SC 29601864-255-1000www.stfrancishealth.org

Cannon Memorial HospitalHighway 178, W. G. Acker DrivePickens, SC 29671864-878-4791www.cannonhospital.org

Carolina Center for Behavioral Health2700 E. Phillips RoadGreer, SC 29650864-235-2335, 800-866-4673www.thecarolinacenter.com

Greenville Hospital System701 Grove RoadGreenville, SC 29605864-455-7000www.ghs.org

Mary Black Health SystemP.O. Box 3217Spartanburg, SC 29304864-573-3000www.maryblackhealthsystem.com

HospitalsHighway 14 and I-85. The campus consists of a medical office building, the Village Hospital and the Surgery Center at Pelham.

Fifteen physician practices have moved into the medical office building, which features on-site laboratory services, state-of-the-art imaging equipment, vascular services, occupational medicine and physical therapy. A minor care facility in the medical office building will ensure local residents have a place to be treated for smaller emergencies.

The building also features a Health Resource Center — a place where patients, their families and the community can access or review health care educational materials.

The Surgery Center at Pelham, opened in 2004, offers a range of surgical specialties, including orthopedics, plastic surgery, urol-ogy and gynecology.

Anderson and Pickens countiesFor the past four years, AnMed Health

Medical Center has received HealthGrades’ Patient Safety Excellence award, a testament to its dedicated physicians and staff.

AnMed Health consists of four inpatient hospitals including a 461-bed acute-care hospital, a Women’s and Children’s Hospital with 72 private rooms, a Health Rehabilitation Hospital with 37 inpatient beds and an outpatient rehabilitation facility. Wellspring is the organization’s 27-bed chemical dependency hospital and outpatient treatment center.

In addition, AnMed also includes a Cardiac and Orthopaedic Center, a Cancer Center, a Digestive Health Center and more.

The major health care facilities serving Pickens County include Cannon Memorial Hospital and Palmetto Health Baptist Easley.

Celebrating 50 years of service in 2008, Palmetto Health Baptist Easley offers a 109-bed general acute care facility. Its services include surgery, lithotripsy, MRI, CT Scan, and emergency and outpatient care, as well as cardiopulmonary services. It employs more than 220 physicians and 230 regis-tered nurses who serve more than 124,800 patients annually.

Cannon Memorial Hospital opened in 1949 as a three-room clinic and has evolved into a 55-bed, state-of-the-art facility. Its 60 physi-cians have access to a full range of the latest medical technology, equipment and services.

The Upstate could not boast a well rounded quality of life without the presence of top-notch health care options.

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Economic Outlook

Long a focal point for South Caro-lina’s manufacturing sector, the Upstate continues to attract ex-panding businesses because of the

region’s transportation, education, research and quality of life assets.

Their proximity to Atlanta, Charlotte and the Port of Charleston make Greenville, Spartanburg and the surrounding areas a sound business choice for relocation or expansion. In addition, mountain views and recreational opportunities entice the execu-tives who will live here.

In the last five years, Greenville County has amassed $1.4 billion in new capital in-vestment and was ranked No. 5 in the nation by Plants, Sites and Parks magazine among the top cities for locating a new facility.

In 2008, the Upstate Alliance had one of the best years of any economic develop-ment agency in the nation, announcing nearly $2.18 billion in capital invest-ments and 5,800 new jobs in its 10-county region. That equated to 40% of economic

development announcements statewide.Many of those announcements came

from manufacturers, some foreign, some domestic, some home grown in the Upstate. Of the total investment, $1.26 billion comes from businesses already located here, and 20 of the 69 projects announced are foreign investments.

Several took advantage of the Upstate’s many business and industrial parks as well as tax incentives available at the state and local level that reduce property taxes, help alleviate infrastructure costs or aid the development of a work force. Information on those incentives is available from the Greenville Area Development Corp. at www. greenvilleeconomicdevelopment.com, or from other local economic development agencies across the Upstate or the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce.

The Upstate is well-positioned to deal with the current economic challenges. Like many businesses across the country, Upstate companies are adjusting to a recession.

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BMW Manufacturing Co. in Duncan has been a magnet for more than 40 suppliers who have set up shop in the region since the first U.S.-made BMW rolled off the line in 1994.


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EconomicDevelopmentAgenciesAlliance Pickenswww.alliancepickens.com

Anderson Area Chamber of Commercewww.andersonscchamber.com

Anderson County Economic Developmentwww.advance2anderson.com

Greater Greenville Chamber of Commercewww.greenvillechamber.org

Greenville Area EconomicDevelopment Alliancewww.greenvilleeconomicdevelopment.com

Pickens Chamber of Commercewww.pickenschamber.org

Upstate Alliancewww.upstatealliance.com

South Carolina EconomicDevelopers’ Associationwww.sceda.org

South Carolina Chamber of Commercewww.scchamber.net

Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce Economic Futures Groupwww.spartanburgchamber.com

However, Forbes magazine recently ranked Greenville among the top five counties in the nation best-suited to ride out the eco-nomic downturn.

Existing companies are looking to align themselves to prosper when the economy turns around. BMW Manufacturing Co. is investing $750 million at its plant in Spar-tanburg County and American Titanium Works will begin construction in 2010 of a $422 million plant in Laurens County. The Upstate is also home to major distribution

centers for Coca-Cola Bottling Co., WW Grainger, Nissan North America Inc. and others.

The community is expanding that blueprint. The Upstate Alliance continues to identify business opportunity and spur economic growth in the 10-county region. It works closely with the South Carolina Department of Commerce, the Greenville Area Development Corp., local economic development officials, elected officials and Upstate chambers of commerce.

The agency has received many inquiries recently from companies in the automo-tive industry that could benefit from the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research and BMW’s multi-billion-dollar plant in Spartanburg County. BMW has been a magnet for more than 40 suppliers who have set up shop in the region since the first U.S.-made BMW rolled off the line in 1994. The manufacturer’s ongoing $750 million expansion could bring more.

The research partnership between Clem-son, the University of South Carolina and the Medical University of South Carolina has led to increased opportunities in the biomedicine and life sciences industries that will boost the region’s knowledge-based

economy. The automotive, biomedical and plastics industries dominated the inquiries to Upstate economic development officials in 2008.

But the Upstate business climate isn’t defined by its manufacturing base. The com-munities have a growing stake in aerospace and advanced-materials industries, a piece in the defense industry and a large number of engineering firms.

GE Energy engineers and manufacturers gas and wind turbines from its Greenville facility.

Major Employers in the UpstateBusiness Description No. of Upstate Employees

State of South Carolina State Government 13,446

Greenville County Schools School district 9,089

Greenville Hospital System Nonprofit hospital 8,500

Michelin North America Designs, manufactures and sells tires 7,720

BMW Manufacturing Co. Automobile manufacturer 5,400

Milliken & Co. Manufactures Textiles, chemicals, carpets, composites 5,000

Spartanburg Regional

Healthcare System Three hospitals and multiple facilities 5,000

Clemson University University 4,814

Bi-Lo LLC Retail grocery chain 4,662

Duke Energy Electric utility 3,539

AnMed Health Health care system with four licensed hospitals 3,500

GE Energy Engineers and manufactures gas and wind turbines 3,100

Bon Secours St. Francis

Health System Health care/hospital services 3,000

Sealed Air Corp. Food packaging 3,000

Fluor Corp. Engineering, procurement, project management 2,712

Charter Business Video, data and telephone services 2,500

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Greenville

Reedy River Falls has been a magnet for homes and business since European settlersfirst entered the land of the Cherokee people more than

two centuries ago.The Reedy River powered 18th century

mills and remained a source of energy for industrial sites through the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, the falls environs com-prise the centerpiece of a vibrant enter-tainment and business district that attracts visitors from around the world.

A graceful foot bridge sweeps across the shallow gorge and gives pedestrians a

splendid view of the falls that nurtured the city’s growth.

Greenville is renowned for its arts com-munity. Overlooking the Reedy River Falls Park is the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts. A block from the falls is the Peace Center, an unparalleled complex of theaters and entertainment venues that hosts traveling stage shows, local musical performances and busi-ness meetings. A few blocks away is the Bi-Lo Center, which attracts concerts by headliner entertainers and sports events. Several local theater companies have performance venues scattered across a

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downtown district that has come to have the feel and warmth one might expect in Bergamo, Bruges or Beaune.

Leave the spectacular downtown dis-trict, and Greenville features Victorian neighborhoods where historic homes are tenderly maintained and occupied by families that treasure their heritage.

One such community is the Hampton-Pinckney district, where railroad engi-neers and employees raised their families more than a century ago.

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as Tiger Woods and Gary Player to design courses and participate in the region’s growth.

Greenville is a major metropolitan area, nestled in rolling hills at 1,000 feet eleva-tion. It is uniquely located to offer the best of the Blue Ridge mountains within an easy two-hour drive, including America’s castle, the Biltmore House; and spectacu-lar vistas from 3,000-foot elevations at Caesar’s Head. Numerous lakes, large and small, dot the landscape and provide thou-sands of homesites for residents in search of a natural setting.

World-class health care services are pro-vided by Greenville Hospital System Uni-versity Medical Center and the St. Francis Health System, at more than a dozen locations around the county. Furman Uni-versity, Clemson University, Greenville Technical College, Bob Jones University, North Greenville University, and the Uni-versity of South Carolina Upstate provide world-class education for the region’s youth, as well as continuing education for mid-career professionals and enrichment opportunities for retirees.

A stable housing market and diverse man-ufacturing and services economy provides unparalleled career and living opportuni-ties. Greenville has become the jewel in the crown of the South Carolina Piedmont.

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Greenville is a bustling metropolis – a mixture of new and old architecture. Clockwise from top, Reedy Rivers Falls Park, luxury condo-miniums at Riverplace, a Main Street sculpture near the Peace Center, the Wyche Pavilion for outdoor gatherings along the river, and festival-goers enjoy downtown Greenville.

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community preserve its textile roots, be a hotbed for interna-tional investment and also be a

spirited college town. Named after the Spar-tan regiment of the South Carolina Militia during the Revolutionary War, Spartanburg is a melting pot of old and new Americana.

With a textile history dating back to 1816, Spartanburg became known as the “the Lowell of the South” for its great cluster of cotton mills. Mills thrived by nearby streams and rivers. While many have closed in the face of increased economic globalization, some evolved and continue to flourish.

Spartanburg is home to Milliken & Co., one of the largest privately-held textile and chemical manufacturers in the world. Based in Spartanburg since 1958, the company has 55 facilities worldwide working with more than 19,000 different textile and chemical products. Milliken has made good on its corporate motto, “Quality leadership through research,” with more than 2,000 patents.

No matter where you are in Spartanburg County, you’ll encounter Southern hospital-ity but the person who greets you might have a German accent. Spartanburg has the highest per capita of foreign investment in the country, with more than 110 international firms repre-senting some 15 countries. Companies such as BMW Manufacturing Co., Cryovac, Denny’s Corp., Michelin NA Inc., Kohler Inc.and Reeves Brothers Inc. all call Spartanburg home.

Within the Central Business District, a new creative movement has risen. The Chapman Cultural Center is a three building complex that opened on St. John Street in October 2007. It houses the Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg, Ballet Spartanburg, Caro-lina Foothills Artisan Center, The Music Foundation of Spartanburg, Spartanburg Art Museum, Spartanburg County Historical

Association, Spartanburg Little Theatre and Spartanburg Youth Theatre, The Spartan-burg Repertory Company and the Spartan-burg Science Center.

Several blocks down on Daniel Morgan Avenue is Hub-Bub, a gathering place for young artists, musicians, writers and actors. Above The Showroom, Hub-Bub’s gallery and performance space, there are three emerging artists and one creative writer who live for free and create as part of the Artists-in-Res-idence Program. A sister program, The Hub City Writers project, founded in 1995, has helped publish books by nearly 250 writers.

The term “Hub-Bub” is derived from Spar-tanburg’s old nickname of “Hub City.” The Magnolia Street Train Depot, built in 1904, stands as a reminder of the city’s history as a center for transportation routes in the South.

More than 10,000 students at six colleges and universities fuel this new creative energy in Spartanburg. Located downtown, Wofford College, founded in 1854, is a small liberal arts college. The campus serves as the Carolina Panthers’ training camp in July and August.

On the corner of East Main and North Pine streets sits Converse College, a liberal arts women’s college founded in 1890. In 2003, the college completed the most suc-cessful capital campaign in its history with $82.5 million in private gifts.

The University of South Carolina Upstate, located near Interstate 85 and S.C. High-way 176, is the fastest growing university in South Carolina. The university, nearing 6,000 students, opened a 60,000-square-foot business school in Spartanburg’s downtown this year.

Spartanburg’s downtown, marked by the iconic Daniel Morgan statute, has seen a resurgence over the past decade. In addition to new retailers and restaurants, corporations such as JM Smith Corp., Advance America Cash Advanced Centers Inc. and Extended Stay America Inc. have located their headquarters in downtown Spartanburg.

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Spartanburg is also home to two, two-year institutions, each with a uniquely defined mis-sion. Spartanburg Community College, with more than 4,000 students, is a leader in techni-cal education. Spartanburg Methodist College, founded in 1911, is a private junior college affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

At Sherman College of Straight Chiroprac-tic, students from across the country come to its 80-acre campus in Spartanburg to study the practice that focuses on the correction of vertebral subluxation. The college has been producing chiropractics since 1976.

Three shopping districts have been reborn in Spartanburg over the past decade. Near In-terstate 26 on the western side of Spartanburg, WestGate Mall and the Dorman Centre shop-ping center stand out among a bustling retail corridor. Across town, you’ll find Hillcrest Specialty Row and a number of large retailers along S.C. 29.

In the center of it all lies Morgan Square, named after the general who commanded the American forces at the Battle of Cowpens during the Revolutionary War. A blend of local retailers and restaurants, the downtown district continues to evolve as the core of Spartanburg’s nightlife.

Clockwise from top, the Chapman Cultural Center is Spartanburg’s common ground for the visual and performing arts, the BB&T building downtown is home to the national restaurant chain Denny’s Corp., and Barnet Park offers seven acres of pristine landscape including an outdoor amphitheater.

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P ickens County is named for Gen.Andrew Pickens Jr., a Revolu-tionary War hero who served as governor of South Carolina in the

early 1800s.Located in the northwest corner of the

Palmetto State, Pickens County may be best known as home of Clemson University. Clemson began as a small agricultural col-lege in 1893 with an enrollment of just 446. Today, that small school has become one of the country’s top public universities and enrolls more than 17,000 students a year.

Clemson University has brought great recognition to the region and serves as one of the county’s largest employers. But, just down the road are two additional institutions of higher learning: Southern Wesleyan University, a liberal arts college that serves more than 2,400 graduate and undergraduate students; and Tri-County Technical College, one of the largest of the state’s technical colleges with more than 6,000 students.

With a population of more than 116,000 residents, Pickens County is one of the area’s fastest-growing counties and the 14th largest of 46 counties.

Manufacturing, leisure and hospitality are the largest industry employers in the county, followed by retail trade, education and health services.

The county’s major cities and towns include Clemson, Pickens (the county seat), Easley and Pumpkintown. Easley is the largest of the towns with more than 17,000 residents. Its beautiful, historic Main Street is home to varied businesses and serves as the backdrop to numerous community festivals and events. And, for 10 years, Easley has hosted the Big League World Series.

Pickens County is called the gem of the foothills because of its proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains, its beauty and nu-merous opportunities for outdoor recre-ation. It spans 497 square miles and offers a plethora of water-based activities at Lake

Hartwell, Lake Jocassee and Lake Keowee. Avid hikers also flock to the region to ex-plore Table Rock State Park, which offers camping and fishing in two lakes. It also serves as the trailhead for the 80-mile long Foothills Trail.

Residents and visitors alike enjoy cultural attractions including the South Carolina Botanical Garden and the Camp-bell Museum of Natural History, both at Clemson University; the Pickens County Museum; the Haygood-Mauldin House; Ferne’s Doll and Miniature Museum; and performances at the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts.

Pickens County is home to Clemson University, including Tillman Hall (left), built in the 1890s. Visitors seeking a scenic retreat can visit Table Rock State Park (right), part of the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Highway.


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Oconee County

Upstate South Carolina offers some of the most exciting and beautiful lake vistas in North America. Lakes Jocassee,

Hartwell and Keowee, nestled in the ex-treme northwest corner of South Carolina, combine the rich history of the Cherokee people with modern amenities such as golf courses, marinas and campgrounds.

Oconee County appropriately takes its name from a Cherokee word meaning “land beside the water.” Its population of about 71,500 people has grown about 8% over the past decade. Many of its newest residents have come for the spectacular mountain living available in the new com-munities springing up around the lakes. With 625 square miles, its population per square mile of 106 residents is significantly below the 133 people per square mile of the entire state. (For comparison, Greenville County has 480 people per square mile.)

A prime example of the mountain lake living available in the Upstate is Lake Keowee, located mostly in Oconee County, but extending into Pickens County as well. The 18,500-acre lake with 300 miles of shoreline bring visitors and residents to Lake Keowee for fishing, boating, water-skiing, camping, swimming and picnicking.

The Reserve at Lake Keowee, developed by Greenwood Communities and Resorts and launched in 2001, has sold hundreds of homesites.

To date, The Reserve has sold more than $324 million of real estate, which includes the re-sale of homes. The S.C. Homebuild-ers Association recently awarded a home built there by The Berry Group a Pinnacle Award, which is given for outstanding craftsmanship in the construction of qual-ity homes.

A Jack Nicklaus golf course and more than $100 million of amenities makes

the Reserve one of the premier mountain developments in the Southeast. The golf course at the Reserve at Lake Keowee, Sunset, ranked No. 8 in the Upstate by The South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel.

And that’s not the only spectacular golf venue in Oconee County. The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, which opened in 2009, debuted in The South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel’s selections in 2010 at No. 31 statewide. Four of the Cliffs’ courses earned places in the top 50 and are ranked Nos. 3-6 among Upstate courses. The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards, Sunset, ranked No. 3 in the Upstate, followed by Cliffs at Keowee Falls, Salem, at No. 4 and Cliffs at Keowee Springs, Six Mile, at No. 6.

Few counties are blessed with as many public recreational venues as Oconee County, including county, state and na-tional parks and forest lands.

Oconee State Park comprises 1,165 acres, two mountain lakes, campgrounds, cabins, picnic areas and hiking trails. The park also is the western terminus for the 85-mile Foothills Trail, which crosses the state’s mountain crest and ends at Jones Gap State Park.

There are 25 waterfalls in Oconee County.

At Oconee Station State Historic Site, for example, Station Cove Falls can be found just off S.C. 11, the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Highway. A 1.5-mile nature trail connecting to a half-mile trail that leads into Sumter National Forest and ends at Station Cove Falls, a 60-foot waterfall that’s considered one of the most picturesque in South Carolina. The park also contains Oconee Station, a stone blockhouse used as an outpost by the U.S. military from about 1792 to 1799, and the William Richards House, named for the Irish immigrant who built it as a trading post in 1805.

The Cliffs at Keowee is one of several gated mountain-lake residential communities located on the shores of 18,500-acre Lake Keowee.

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Anderson County was established in 1826 and named for Revo-lutionary War general Robert Anderson. The city of Anderson

was dubbed “The Electric City” in 1897 as the home of the world’s first electric-powered cotton gin. It also got its Electric City nickname through the innovations of engineer William Whitner, who produced a way for textile mills to be powered by elec-tricity conducted by wires using hydroelec-tric power.

Today’s Anderson is still “electric” and remains energized with outdoor adventures, a bustling business community and new innovations.

One of Anderson’s grand attractions is Lake Hartwell. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the glistening waters

attract more than 10.6 million visitors an-nually. Lake Hartwell encompasses nearly 56,000 acres of water with a shoreline of 962 miles.

The lake is dotted with boat landings, recreation areas, campgrounds and marinas. In addition to recreational use, rowing teams from the Northeast and Midwest come to Anderson to train in the late winter. Anglers from across the U.S. come to partake in vari-ous fishing tournaments, such as the Cabela King Kat fishing series.

The Bassmaster Classic took place on Lake Hartwell in February 2008. This Super Bowl of bass fishing had an economic impact of more than $13 million in the Upstate.

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The Anderson County Farmer’s Market and the Anderson County Farmer’s Market Pavilion play host to concerts, tournaments, festivals, family reunions, weddings, community meetings and more.

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softball and soccer tournaments. Clemson University’s T. Ed Garrison Arena, a 3,000-seat indoor show arena, attracts equine and livestock events almost every weekend.

From small private parties to concerts to the circus, the 3,200-seat Civic Center of Anderson hosts a variety of events.

The annual Balloons Over Anderson is a three-day hot-air balloon festival at the 337-acre Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center. Held in the fall, the city hosts more than 80 hot-air balloons, food vendors, kids play area, remote control airplane show, and concerts.

In Anderson’s downtown, there’s a new kind of electricity as the city’s Central Busi-ness District has witnessed a revitalization of new retailers, office space and condo-minium development.

The Calhoun and The Chiquola condo-minium projects have brought more people downtown to live, work and play.

Feeding into downtown is Clemson Bou-levard, a thriving shopping district anchored by Anderson Mall. The retail corridor also features Anderson Station, North Pointe Centre and a Wal-Mart shopping center. The new Midtown Park is also on Clemson Bou-levard and features Kohl’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Staples and other stores.

On Highway 29, Anderson is home to the South’s largest flea market. Since its incep-tion in 1974, the Anderson Jockey Lot & Farmer’s Market has grown to 1,500 dealers and 65 acres, attracting 30,000-60,000 people each weekend. In 2006, it was listed as the state’s most visited attraction.

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More than 230 manufacturers including 22 international companies are located in Anderson County.

Companies such as Associated Fuel Pumps Systems Corp., Michelin NA, Orian Rugs and Sargent Metal Fabricators call Anderson home.

Thirty-seven miles of Interstate 85 front-age is located in Anderson County, more than any county in the Upstate.

In June 2007, Walgreen Co. opened a distribution center in Anderson. In the next few years, as the center reaches full capacity, it is expected to employ up to 800 workers and ship approximately 80,000 cases daily to more than 700 Walgreens stores across the Southeast. Clemson University’s Advanced

Materials Center, an innovation campus and technology park in Anderson, is all about making products smarter, better and faster. Inside Clemson’s 111,000-square-foot research laboratory are some of the world’s brightest researchers. The National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense and NASA have all recognized the laboratory’s work and have offered funding to fuel future innovation.

Anderson continues to be a place where outdoor adventure and innovation fuel a community.

The fall hot air balloon festival, Balloons Over Anderson, offers a variety of events, including balloon rides and games for children.

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County countryside can be like stepping back in time. A fog-shrouded field may reveal

golden haystacks as the mists part. The Enoree River still flows freely where 200 American partisans forded the waters and defeated a force of British followers twice their numbers. In the Sumter National Forest, deer and other game animals abound, much as they did when the first white settlers arrived in the 18th century.

Today, Laurens County is a vibrant, growing region that is adding new jobs and building new schools, while retaining the rural character that attracted settlers to the region more than two centuries ago. Rolling, forested hills give way to pastures and cultivated fields. They in turn yield to small towns still populated with 19th cen-tury mansions and historic church spires.

Laurens County was carved out of the old Ninety Six District in 1785, and com-prises 715 square miles that include the county seat of Laurens as well as the towns of Clinton, Cross Hill, Fountain Inn, Gray Court, Ware Shoals and Waterloo.

Laurens County and its county seat were named for Revolutionary War leader Henry Laurens. Settled primarily

by Scotch-Irish and English immigrants in the mid 1700s, during the American Revolution many of its residents remained loyal to Great Britain. Several Revolution-ary War battles were fought in the county, including the Battle of Musgrove’s Mill (August 18, 1780). Today, the Musgrove’s Mill battle site is a state park, open to the public, with educational exhibits about the role the battle played in the Revolution in the Upcountry. The park also features hik-ing paths along the Enoree River.

The local historic courthouse on the square was built in 1840 and enlarged in 1857. But many of the county’s most inter-esting buildings are its historic churches. Duncan Creek Presbyterian Church, organized in 1764, is the oldest church in Laurens County, and the adjacent cem-

etery contains the graves of Revolutionary War soldiers.

Other eighteenth century churches are Old King’s Chapel Methodist Church (1789) and Liberty Springs Presbyterian Church (1767). The oldest church building still in use is the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Laurens, constructed in 1850.

President Andrew Johnson (1808-75), a native of North Carolina, worked as a tailor in the town of Laurens for a brief time in the 1820s. Laurens County was also home to Ann Pamela Cunningham (1816-75), the leader of the movement to preserve Mount Vernon, and educator Wil Lou Gray (1883-1984).

Today, Laurens is home to more than 70,000 residents. While it continues to have many pastoral and agrian vistas, the county

The Presbyterian College campus makes downtown Clinton have a park-like atmosphere, featuring stately trees, a classic university horseshoe of brick buildings, and sculpture representing the arts fostered at the private college. Below, church spires punctuate the city of Laurens.

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also is adding industries and jobs to replace now-closed textile mills and support a mod-ern manufacturing and industrial society. Along its western side, Laurens County borders Greenville County, and that region has seen industrial growth spill over from the more populous, heavily industrialized Greenville County. New businesses are high tech, and some supply the BMW Manu-facturing plant in Spartanburg County. A new industrial park in Laurens County, just across the line from Greenville, attracted American Titanium Works, which plans to build a $422 million plant.

According to the Laurens County Devel-opment Corp., the county’s top industries for employment are: plastics (25.6%), metal related (24.2%), and distribution (18.2%). Of these companies, almost 30% of the employment supports the auto industry.

Laurens County School District No. 55 is home to eleven schools, including Laurens District 55 High School near Laurens, that serve about 6,300 students from pre-school through 12th grade, in the city of Laurens and the western portion of the county.

Laurens School District 56 comprises Clinton High School and its feeder schools, serving almost 3,200 students in eastern Laurens County. A new Clinton High School is scheduled to be finished in Au-gust 2010, and students are raising money to build a showcase teaching arboretum on the school campus.

The Laurens County Higher Education Center at 663 Medical Ridge Road in Clin-ton, is a 39,000-square-foot facility serving Piedmont Technical College students who live in Laurens County. It also hosts two other local educational institutions – USC Union at Laurens and Laurens County Adult Education (Lifelong Learning - School Districts 55 and 56).

Presbyterian College, located in Clinton, is a Carnegie One Liberal Arts College af-filiated with Presbyterian Church (USA). With about 1,200 students nestled in a town of 10,000 residents, Presbyterian College has achieved a reputation as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the na-tion. The Washington Monthly recently ranked PC No. 26 among all colleges and universities in the United States. In ad-dition to its undergraduate offerings, the college is in the process of establishing a pharmacy school in the historic heart of the former textile mill town.

Private and public lakes abound, includ-

ing Lake Greenwood with more than 200 miles of shoreline, and Lake Rabon. The Enoree and Saluda rivers provide fishing and boating opportunities.

Laurens County has two private 18-hole golf courses; Musgrove Mill, an Arnold Palmer World Class Championship Course, and Lakeside Country Club, which in-cludes swimming and tennis. Rolling S Golf Club is a public 18-hole course.

The Enoree Ranger District of the Sumter National Forest consists of more than

170,000 acres located in Laurens County and the adjoining counties of Newberry, Union, Chester and Fairfield. The Enoree District provides a range of outdoor recre-ation activities, including hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, canoeing, photography and scenic viewing.

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W ith the Upstate’s met-ropolitan environment coupled with its pris-tine lakes and rivers nestled at the foothills

of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Upstate has become a favorite for cyclists, runners, hikers and water enthusiasts. The area boasts three professional teams, four Division I col-lege athletic programs, excellent venues and dozens of amateur recreational leagues in a variety of sports.

Greenville and Spartanburg have received Bronze Level designation as Bicycle Friendly Communities by the League of American Bicyclists. Fluor Corp., Mary Black Founda-tion, The Hawley Co. and Upstate Forever have also earned Bicycle Friendly Business designations.

The Greenville Hospital System USA Cycling Professional Championships will return to Greenville for the fifth consecu-tive year during the weekend of Sept. 18-19. Tens of thousands of spectators will come to watch a field of more than 100 professional

cyclists, including three-time U.S. Profes-sional Road Race National Champion and Greenville resident George Hincapie, cover a

115-mile course in and around Greenville. Held annually for more than 30 years,

the Reedy River Run is a 10K run that takes place in March in downtown Greenville. Produced by the Greenville Track Club Inc., the race attracts thousands of runners and spectators from across the country. In addition to the run, which carries a $10,000 purse, the day’s festivities include other activities to promote healthy living and philanthropy.

The Upstate is also home to many lakeside parks, recreation areas, fishing piers and boat ramps. In 2008, ESPN’s Bassmaster Classic took place on Lake Hartwell result-ing in an estimated $13 million economic impact on the region.

Other hotspots for outdoor enthusiasts are a variety of state parks. Caesars Head, Devils Fork, Jones Gap, Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area and Table Rock provide challenging trails for the go-getter and beautiful waterfalls and nature scenes for the recreational sightseers.

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local organizations in the area offer recre-ational leagues in just about every sport. The Upstate is home to a number of premier youth soccer clubs, including the Carolina Elite Soccer Academy in Greenville. Over the summer, more than 4,100 swimmers on 38 member teams participate in the Swim Association Invitational League in Green-ville County.

A variety of baseball programs are offered, including Little League and Dixie Youth Baseball. One of the most notable events is the Big League Baseball World Series, which will be held in Easley for the 10th consecu-tive year, July 28-Aug.4.

The Upstate of South Carolina is known for championship-caliber collegiate athlet-ics. Of the more than 22 universities in the Upstate, 11 offer athletic programs. Clemson University in Clemson, Furman University in Greenville, and Spartanburg-based Wof-ford College and the University of South Carolina Upstate are all Division I schools.

In football, the Wofford Terriers have taken the Southern Conference title twice and the Furman Paladins once since 2003. Meanwhile, the North Greenville University Crusaders play as an independent member of NCAA Division II.

A storied 2009 season with new Clemson Tigers head football coach Dabbo Sweeney ended with a loss in the Atlantic Coast Con-ference football championship to George Tech, 39-34. The Tigers went on to beat Kentucky, 21-13, in the Music City Bowl. They were led by a stellar performance by C.J. Spiller, who was later taken No. 9 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2010 NFL Draft.

The professional sports market in the Upstate has received a bit of a nostalgic makeover in recent years. Fluor Field, which opened in April 2006, is home to the Greenville Drive, the Single-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Located in Greenville’s West End, the team averages 5,000 fans per game at the park that replicates the dimen-sion of Fenway Park in Boston. In 2009 the team lost to the Lakewood BlueClaws in the South Atlantic League Championship.

Greenville’s new ECHL hockey team’s home opener at the 12,000-seat Bi-Lo Center will be played on Oct. 21 against the Florida Everblades. The team’s new name, colors and logo will be unveiled this summer before its 72-game inaugural season begins Oct. 15.

Also at the Bi-Lo Center the Greenville Force take to the turf as members of the Southern Indoor Football League. The 11-

game season runs from March to June.For those in need of a stockcar-racing

fix, the Greenville-Pickens Speedway is a half-mile, oval asphalt track that hosts weekly NASCAR sanctioned races. The grandstands can seat 20,000 and the adjacent fairgrounds offer full-service hookups for campers and weekenders.

And if you care to get behind the wheel, the BMW Performance Driving School is a 134-acre site near its Greer manufacturing plant that offers two miles of track. For $99, you can visit the Zentrum museum, receive an exclusive guided plant tour and take the wheel in a two-hour exhilarating driving program.

The Upstate is home to a variety of sports, including (clockwise from top) recreational soccer in Anderson, USC Upstate Lady Spartans basketball, Greenville Drive baseball and Fluor Field in Greenville’s West End.

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A short drive north of Greenville, sitting atop a 3,000-foot plateau near the North Carolina bor-der, is one of the most beautiful golf courses in the nation.

In 1995, Golf Digest named The Cliffs at Glassy golf course the “Fourth Most Scenic in the Nation,” trailing only the iconic courses of Cypress Point, Pebble Beach and Augusta National.

It’s part of The Cliffs family of highend real estate and golf courses designed by the masters, including: Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Gary Player, Tom Jackson and most recently, Tiger Woods.

The family of courses also includes The Cliffs Valley Golf Course in Travelers Rest, an 18-hole, par 72 course designed by renowned golf course architect Ben Wright. The course is surrounded by acres of forest protected by The Nature Conservancy and features a 28,000-square-foot clubhouse with a gourmet market.

For more on those courses, visit www.cliff scommunities.com.

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But The Cliffs courses aren’t the only ones to take advantage of the Upstate’s position in the foothills of the scenic Blue Ridge Moun-tains and in a climate that offers the beauty of four seasons and allows for golf nearly any time of year.

Travelers Rest, for example, also boasts The Clubs at Cherokee Valley. For more information, visit www CherokeeVal-leySC.com.

These pristine Upstate courses are a reason Golf Digest has named the Palmetto state among the nation’s top five states for golf.

But you don’t have to join an exclusive club or possess a 300-yard drive to enjoy a unique, affordable round of golf in the Upstate.

Crosswinds Golf Course in Greenville is the only course in the world with 18 holes designed by 18 designers. Each hole is a Par 3, making the course a bit of a gimmick, but an icon in its own right and a fun round for all levels of play. For more information, visit www. crosswinds-golf.com.

In addition, The Furman University Golf Club in Greenville was redesigned in

2008 with the novice in mind. Among the many changes, the club added new irriga-tion systems to make the approaches more forgiving while maintaining the challenges of several bunkers. For more information, visit www.furman.edu/golf.

Verdae Greens Golf Club in Greenville has been home to the PGA tours Nike/Buy.com Upstate Classic for nine years. Like Furman and Crosswinds, Verdae Greens is designed to accommodate all skill levels. For more information, visit www.verdaegreens.com.

These are just a few of the state’s 375 golf courses, some with ocean views, others overlooking the mountains. More opportunities present themselves just outside of Greenville, in towns like Travelers Rest, Fountain Inn, Anderson, Spartanburg, Greer, Greenwood, Pied-mont and others.

Check out the courses, and find out why more than 900,000 people play a round while visiting South Carolina.

Above, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Carolinas, The Cliffs Communities offer beautiful private, master planned golf communities. Right, Thornblade is the home course to the BMW Charity Pro-Am golf tournament, which attracts Hollywood celebrities such as Dennis Quaid, Terry O’Quinn, Kurt Russell and Catherine Bell.


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Golf coursesGREENVILLE COUNTY

Bonnie Brae Golf Club1116 Ashemore Bridge RoadGreenville, SC 29605864-277-9838

Furman University Golf Club3300 Poinsett HighwayGreenville, SC 29613864-294-9090

Green Valley Country Club225 Green Valley RoadGreenville, SC 29617864-246-3941

Greenville Country ClubChanticleer Course and Riverside Course239 Byrd Blvd.Greenville, SC 29605864-233-6227

Hillandale Golf Course109 S. Parker RoadGreenville, SC 29609864-250-1700

Pebble Creek101 Pebble Creek DriveTaylors, SC 29687843-244-8872

Summersett Golf Club301 Old Rockhouse RoadGreenville, SC 29609864-834-4781

Verdae Greens Golf Club650 Verdae Blvd.Greenville, SC 29607864-676-1500

Willow Creek Golf Club205 Sandy RunGreer, SC 29651864-848-4999

SPARTANBURG COUNTY

Boiling Springs Golf Center4370 Parris Bridge RoadBoiling Springs, SC 29316864-578-0101

Carolina Springs Country Club2355 Carolina Country Club RoadSpartanburg, SC 29306864-583-1246

Country Club of Spartanburg2500 Country Club RoadSpartanburg, SC 29302864-582-1646

Oak Ridge Country Club5451 South Pine St.Spartanburg, SC 29302864-582-7579

The Creek Golf Club640 Keltner Ave.Spartanburg, SC 29302864-583-0003

The First Tee of Spartanburg640 Keltner Ave.Spartanburg, SC 29302864-583-7084

ANDERSON COUNTY

Anderson Country Club, Anderson Course1607 W Market St.Anderson, SC 29624-1150864-225-8291

Boscobel Golf Club, Boscobel CourseHighway 76Pendleton, SC 29670864-646-3991

Brookstone Meadows Golf Course, Brookstone Meadows Course100 River Club DriveAnderson, SC 29621-7648864-964-9966

Cobb’s Glen Country Club,Cobb’s Glen Course2201 Cobbs WayAnderson, SC 29621-4205800-624-7688

Pine Lake Golf Club, Pine Lakes Course410 Carpenter RoadAnderson, SC 29621-4916864-296-9960

Saluda Valley Country Club,Saluda Valley Course598 Beaverdam RoadWilliamston, SC 29697-9440864-847-7102

Stone Creek Cove Golf Course,Stone Creek Cove Course101 Lakefront DriveAnderson, SC 29626-6502864-224-4653

Woodhaven Golf Club, Woodhaven Course215 Woodhaven DrivePendleton, SC 29670-9728864-646-9511

PICKENS COUNTY

Keowee Key Golf & Country Club,Keowee Key Course1 Country Club DriveSalem, SC 29676-4006864-944-2222

Pickens Country Club, Pickens Course1018 Country Club RoadPickens, SC 29671-9070864-878-6083

Rolling Green Golf Course, Back Course386 Hester Store RoadEasley, SC 29640-7063864-859-7716

Rolling Green Golf Course, Front Course386 Hester Store RoadEasley, SC 29640-7063864-859-7716

Rolling Green Golf Course, Middle Course386 Hester Store RoadEasley, SC 29640-7063864-859-7716

The Cliffs at Keowee Falls, Falls Course770 S Cherry Laurel WaySalem, SC 29676-3259864-944-2010

The Cliffs at Keowee Springs,Springs Course141 Spring Cove WaySix Mile, SC 29682-3526864-868-0422

The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards Golf Club,Vineyards Course824 Club House DriveSunset, SC 29685-2216864-868-4444

The Reserve at Lake Keowee,Reserve 1 Course921 Reserve Blvd.Sunset, SC 29685864-869-2106

The Rock at Jocassee, Rock Course171 Sliding Rock RoadPickens, SC 29671-8349877-878-2030

Smithfields Country Club,Smithfields Course100 Pine Ridge DriveEasley, SC 29642-3217864-859-9545

Southern Oaks Golf Club,Southern Oaks Course105 Southern Oaks DriveEasley, SC 29642-7743864-859-6698

The Walker Golf CourseAt Clemson University, Walker Course110 Madren Center DriveClemson, SC 29634-0001864-656-0236

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The following list is just a taste of the many restaurants in the Upstate region you can enjoy.

GREENVILLE

American Grocery Restaurant 732 S. Main St., Greenville 864-232-7665

Augusta Grill 1818 Augusta St., Greenville 864-242-0316

Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria 25 W. Washington St., Greenville 864-232-3706

Belgian Delights 2029 Wade Hampton Blvd.,Greenville 864-292-0230

Blue Ridge Brewing Co 217 N. Main St., Greenville 864-232-4677

Bonefish 1515 Woodruff Rd., Greenville 864-297-5142

Cazbah 16 W. Mcbee Ave., Greenville 864-241-9909

Chicora Alley 608 S. Main St., Greenville 864-232-4100

Chop House 47 36 Beacon Dr., Greenville864-286-8700

Coal Fired Bistro & Wine Bar 8595 Pelham Rd., Greenville 864-329-0400

Davani’s 1922 Augusta St., Greenville 864-373-9013

Devereux’s 25 E. Court St., Greenville 864-241-3030

Flat Rock Grill 1115 Woodruff Rd., Greenville 864-987-9383

High Cotton 550 S. Main St., Greenville 864-335-4200

Irashiai Sushi Pub 23 Rushmore Dr., Greenville 864-244-2008

Larkin’s on the River 318 S. Main St., Greenville 864-467-9777

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Liberty Taproom at the Field 941 S. Main St., Greenville 864-770-7777

Lieu’s Chinese Bistro 1149 Woodruff Rd., Greenville 864-675-9898

Mimi’s Café 1125 Woodruff Rd., Greenville 864 297-9545

Nantucket Grill 40 W. Broad St., Greenville 864 546-3535

Pomegranate on Main 618 South Main St., Greenville 864-241-3012

Rick Erwin’s West End Grill 648 S. Main St., Greenville 864-232-8999

Saskatoon 477 Haywood Rd., Greenville 864-297-7244

Sassafras Southern Bistro 2 W. Coffee St., Greenville 864-235-5670

Smoke on the Water 1 Augusta St., Greenville 864-232-9091

Smokin’ Stokes 1622 Augusta St., Greenville 864 242-9716

Soby’s 207 S. Main St., Greenville 864 232-7007

Soby’s on the Side 22 E. Court St., Greenville 864-271-8431

Stellar Restaurant & Wine Bar 20 N. Main St., Greenville 864-349-1303

Sticky Fingers Rib House 1 S. Main St., Greenville 864-331-7427

Strossner’s 21 Roper Mountain Rd., Greenville 864-233-3996

Sushi Hana 765 Haywood Rd., Ste E., Greenville 864-676-0200

Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine 599 Haywood Rd., Greenville 864-297-4557

Takosushi 34 S. Main St., Greenville 864-271-5055

The Bohemian 2 W. Stone Ave., Greenville 864-233-0006

Trio A Brick Oven Café 22 N. Main St., Greenville 864-467-1000

Two Chefs Deli and Market 104 S. Main St., Greenville 864-370-9336

Wine Café at Northampton Wines211A E. Broad St., Greenville 864-640-4840

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A Caribbean Sweetness 1824 E. Main St., Spartanburg 864-582-3330

Bronco 1560 Union St., Spartanburg 864-542-0230

Capri’s Italian 1600 John B White Blvd., Spartanburg 864-576-4152

Delaney’s Pub 117 W. Main St., Spartanburg 864-583-3100

Four Seasons 1071 Fernwood Glendale Rd., Spartanburg 864-699-9730

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Gerhard’s 1200 E. Main St., Spartanburg 864-591-1920

Ike’s Corner Grill 104 Archer Rd., Spartanburg 864-542-0911

Nu-Way 373 E. Kennedy St., Spartanburg 864-582-9685

Renato’s 221 E. Kennedy St., Spartanburg 864-585-7027

The Beacon Drive-In 255 John B White Blvd., Spartanburg 864-585-9387

Wade’s 1000 N. Pine St., Spartanburg 864-582-3800

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Bistro 107 Inc 107 Main St., Greer 864-879-1107

Capri’s Italian Restaurant 111 Middleton Way, Greer 864-877-7655

Clock Restaurant 603 W. Pointsett St., Greer 864-877-5768

Dragon Den Chinese Restaurant 2420 Hudson Rd., Greer 864-292-2828

El Jalisco 1323 W. Wade Hampton, Greer 864-801-1009

El Mariachi Restaurant 805 W. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer 864-968-9181

Grand China 14156 E. Wade Hampton, Greer 864-877-8898

Lake View Steakhouse 3100 N. Highway 14, Greer 864-801-0415

Mutt’s BBQ Restaurant 101 West Rd., Greer 864-848-3999

The Great Bay Oyster House 109 E. Pointsett St., Greer 864-879-1030

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Bamboo Gardens 209 Hwy. 28 By-Pass, Anderson 864-261-8997

Carson’s Steak Warehouse and Saloon 150 W. Beltline Blvd., Anderson 864-226-9400

Chief’s Wings and Firewater 160 W. Beltline Blvd., Anderson 864-642-9379

Harbor Inn Seafood 3301 N. Main St., Anderson 864-222-1431

Islander Pub & Grille 134 Exchange St., Pendelton 864-646-6337

Just More Barbecue 1410 Cherry St., Pendleton 864-646-3674

Mama Penn’s 2802 N. Main St. Place., Anderson 864-226-1545

Ole Coutnry Smokehouse BBQ 3819 Hwy. 81 N., Anderson 864-375-0050

Sullivan’s Metropolian Grill 208 S. Main St., Anderson 864-226-8945

The Galley Restaurant at Portman Marina 1629 Marina Rd., Anderson 864-287-3215

The Meeting Place Restaurant 124 W. Whitner St., Anderson 864-226-3162

Tucker’s Restaurant & Bar 3501 Clemson Blvd., Anderson 864-226-5474

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Places to Stay

The following list is just a sample of the many places to stay in the Upstate region.

ANDERSON

Evergreen Inn & Spa1103 & 1109 S. Main St.Anderson, SC 29624864-375-9064www.spa-it.com

Gray House111 Stones Throw Ave.Starr, SC 29684864-352-6778

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites107 Interstate Blvd. (I-85, exit 19-B),Highway 76Anderson, SC 29621864-226-3312www.hiexpress.com/anderson-i85

Jameson Inn128 Interstate Blvd.Anderson, SC 29621864-375-9800www.jamesoninns.com

Knights Inn - Anderson, SC3025 N. Main St.Anderson, SC 29621864-226-6051www.knightsinn.com

Krishina, Inc./Holiday Inn ExpressI-85, Exit-27Anderson, SC 29621864-231-0231www.hiexpress.com/andersonsc

La Quinta Inn3430 Clemson Blvd.Anderson, SC 29621864-225-3721www.lq.com

Royal American Motor Inn4515 Clemson Blvd.Anderson, SC 29621864-226-7236

Stay Lodge Anderson110 Extended LaneAnderson, SC 29625864-260-9899

The Red Shutter Bed & Breakfast116 Smith McGee Rd.Starr, SC 29684864-352-6771www.theredshutterbandb.com

GREENVILLE

Candleberry Inn B&B Retreat & Day Spa105 Marshland Ln.

Greer, SC 29650864-201-1411www.candleberryinn.us

Comfort Inn & Suites831 Congaree Rd.Greenville, SC 29607864-288-6221www.choicehotels.com

Courtyard by Marriott70 Orchard Park Dr.Greenville, SC 29615864-234-0300www.marriott.com/GSPCH

Cross Hill Inn7143 Augusta Rd.Piedmont, SC 29674864-299-0128

Crowne Plaza Hotel – Greenville851 Congaree Rd.Greenville, SC 29607864-297-6300www.crowneplaza.com/gsp-ropermt

Drury Inn & Suites - Greenville10 Carolina Point ParkwayGreenville, SC 29607864-288-4401www.druryhotels.com

Econo Lodge50 Orchard Park Dr.

Greenville, SC 29615864-254-6383www.choicehotels.com

Embassy Suites670 Verdae Blvd.Greenville, SC 29607864-676-9090www.embassysuites.com

Garden House Bed & Breakfast302 S. Main St.Simpsonville, SC 29681864-963-3379www.gardenhousebb.com

Hampton Inn15 Park Woodruff Dr.Greenville, SC 29607864-213-8200www.hamptoninngreenville.com

Hampton Inn - Greenville Airport47 Fisherman Ln.Greenville, SC 29615864-288-3500www.greenville/85atpelham.hamptoninn.com

Hampton Inn & Suites -Greenville RiverPlace171 RiverplaceGreenville, SC 29601864-271-8700www.hamptoninnandsuitesgreenville.com

Harward House Bed & Breakfast247 White Dr.Simpsonville, SC 29681864-963-8883www.harwardhouse.com

Hilton Greenville & Towers45 W. Orchard Park Dr.Greenville, SC 29615864-232-4747www.greenvillesc.hilton.com

Holiday Inn – Greenville4295 Augusta Rd.Greenville, SC 29605864-277-8921www.holiday-inn.com/gsp-southwest

Holiday Inn Express1315 W. Wade Hampton Blvd.Greer, SC 29650864-877-0076www.hiexpress.com/greersc

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites1036 Woodruff Rd.Greenville, SC 29607864-678-5555www.meetsmartgreenville.com

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites2681 Dry Pocket Rd.Greer, SC 29650864-213-9331www.hiexpress.com/gvl-pelhamrd

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & SuitesDowntown - Greenville, SC407 N. Main St.Greenville, SC 29601864-678-8000www.hiexpress.com/greenvilledtwn

Hyatt Place40 W. Orchard Park Dr.Greenville, SC 29615864-232-3000www.hyattplace.com

Hyatt Regency Greenville220 N. Main St.Greenville, SC 29601864-235-1234www.greenville.hyatt.com

La Bastide at Crescent Mountain Vineyards10 Road of VinesTravelers Rest, SC 29690864-836-8463www.labastide.com

La Quinta Inn & Suites65 W. Orchard Park Dr.Greenville, SC 29615864-233-8018www.lq.com

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Places to Stay

Mainstay Suites2671 Dry Pocket Rd.Greenville, SC 29650864-987-5566www.greenvillemainstaysuites.com

Marriott Greenville1 Parkway E.Greenville, SC 29615864-297-0300www.marriott.com/gspap

Masters Economy Inn215 S. Main St.Mauldin, SC 29662864-288-1770

Microtel Inn Greenville1024 Woodruff Rd.Greenville, SC 29607864-297-3811www.pinnaclehospitality.com

Motel 63706 Grandview Dr.Simpsonville, SC 29680864-962-8484www.motel6.com

Pettigru Place Bed & Breakfast302 Pettigru St.Greenville, SC 29601864-242-4529www.pettigruplace.com

Quality Inn Executive Center540 N. Pleasantburg Dr.Greenville, SC 29607864-271-0060

Red Roof Inn2801 Laurens Rd.Greenville, SC 29607864-297-4458www.redroofinn.com

Residence Inn by Marriott120 Milestone WayGreenville, SC 29615864-627-0001www.marriott.com

Ryan Nicholas Inn815 Holland Rd.Simpsonville, SC 29681864-286-6000www.ryannicholasinn.com

Sleep Inn Palmetto Expo Center231 N. Pleasantburg Dr.Greenville, SC 29607864-240-2006www.sleepinn.com

The Phoenix, Greenville’s Inn246 N. Pleasantburg Dr.Greenville, SC 29607864-233-4651www.phoenixgreenvillesinn.com

The Westin Poinsett120 S. Main St.Greenville, SC 29601864-421-9700www.westin.com/poinsett


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Places to Stay

Townplace Suites75 Mall Connector Rd.Greenville, SC 29607864-675-1670www.marriott.com/gspts

PICKENS

605 W. Main St.605 W. Main St.Easley, SC 29640864-855-1874www.605westmainstreet.com

Hampton Inn Easley8 Southern Center Ct.Easley, SC 29640864-343-3636www.easley.hamptoninn.com

Liberty Hall Inn & Cafe621 S. Mechanic St.Pendleton, SC 29670864-646-7500www.bbonline.com/sc/liberty

Ramada Inn Clemson1310 Tiger Blvd.Clemson, SC 29631864-654-7501www.ramada.com

Sleepy Hollow Plantation220 Issaqueena TrailClemson, SC 29631864-207-1540www.sleepyhollow.ws

The Conference Center andInn at Clemson University230 Madren Center Dr.Clemson, SC864-656-7155www.cuconferencecenter.com

The Inn at Table Rock(formerly Schell Haus)

117 Hiawatha Trail, Scenic Highway 11Pickens, SC 29671864-878-0078ww.schellhaus.com

SPARTANBURG

Barking Fox Farm Guest House890 Greenwood Rd.Landrum, SC 29356864-457-7300www.barkingfoxfarm.com

Best Western125 Sloane Garden Rd.Boiling Springs, SC 29316864-699-0000www.bestwestern.com/spartanburginn

Comfort Inn & SuitesI-85, Exit 75Spartanburg, SC 29316864-814-2001www.comfortinnspartanburg.com

Country Hearth Inn200 International Dr.Spartanburg, SC 29303864-576-5220www.countryhearth.com

Days Inn101 Outlet Rd.Spartanburg, SC 29303864-576-7300www.daysinn.com

Days Inn - Boiling Springs115 Rogers Commerce Blvd.Boiling Springs, SC 29316864-814-0560www.daysinn.com

Hampton Inn & Suites108 Spartangreen Blvd.Duncan, SC 29334864-486-8100www.spartangreensuites.hamptoninn.com

Hampton Inn & Suites Spartanburg801 Spartan Blvd.Spartanburg, SC 29301864-699-2222www.spartanburgwestgatemallsuites.hamptoninn.com

Hampton Inn Spartanburg North121 Traveller Dr.Spartanburg, SC 29303864-577-9080www.hamptoninnspartanburg.com

Jameson Inn - Duncan1546 E. Main St.Duncan, SC 29334864-433-8405www.jamesoninns.com

Quality Inn Expo Center2070 New Cut Rd.Spartanburg, SC 29303864-576-2992www.choicehotels.com

Radisson Hotel & Suites-Spartanburg9027 Fairforest Rd.Spartanburg, SC 29301864-574-2111www.radisson.com/spartanburgsc

Residence Inn by Marriott9011 Fairforest Rd.Spartanburg, SC 29301864-576-3333www.marriott.com/spari

River Bend Sportsman’s Resort1000 Wilkie Bridge Rd.Inman, SC 29349864-592-1348www.rvrbend.com

Spartanburg Marriott at Renaissance299 N. Church St.Spartanburg, SC 29306864-596-1211www.spartanburgmarriott.com

Super 8 Motel488 S. Blackstock Rd.Spartanburg, SC 29301864-576-2488

The Country Mouse Inn120 N. Trade Ave.Landrum, SC 29365864-457-4061www.countrymouseinn.com

The Inn on Main319 E. Main St.Spartanburg, SC 29302864-585-5001www.innonmainofspartanburg.com

The Red Horse Inn45 Winstons Chase Ct.Landrum, SC 29356864-895-4968www.theredhorseinn.com

Walnut Lane Inn110 Ridge Rd.Lyman, SC 29365864-949-7230www.walnutlaneinn.com

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Arts Abound

The Greenville area boasts a wide variety of arts and culture venues and organizations in all disciplines. The city of Green-

ville is home to two large entertainment venues, the Peace Center and the Bi-Lo Center, which feature national acts and lo-cal performances. The Greenville Symphony Orchestra is just one of the organizations that regularly perform at the Peace Center.

Greenville also boasts several art muse-ums and multiple galleries, many of which are located in the lively downtown enter-tainment and shopping district. A history museum and several other performance venues round out the city’s art scene.

Nearby Spartanburg boasts the Chap-man Cultural Center, which encompasses history, art, music, dance and theater.

Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium is home to the Spartanburg Philharmonic

Orchestra and serves as the venue for many national and local acts.

Anderson features several art galleries and performance venues through col-leges such as Anderson University and Clemson University. The city is also home to the Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium, which has been in existence since 1921.

Those wanting to take in a performance or view art have no limit of options in the Upstate. In addition to the energetic nightlife and plethora of family activities, the arts community in the Upstate gives the area a well-rounded character.

Anderson Arts CenterAs Anderson has grown from a rural

town to a major hub in the Savannah River basin, the Anderson Arts Center has fostered the practice and appreciation of the

arts. Founded in 1972, the center features local and national exhibits, programming for all ages and public art projects. 110 Federal St., Anderson. 864-222-2787. www.andersonarts.org

Belton Center for the ArtsThe Belton Center for the Arts displays

rotating exhibitions in addition to provid-ing art and dance classes for all ages. 306 City Square, Belton. 864-338- 8556. www.beltonsc.com/arts.htm

Bi-Lo CenterA 15,000-seat arena, the Bi-Lo Center

offers shows from Disney on Ice to Mon-sterJam to The Eagles. Starting in 2010, the center will also be home to an ECHL hockey team. 650 N. Academy St., Green-ville. 864-241-3800. www.bilocenter.com.

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Arts Abound

Bob Jones UniversityMuseum and Gallery

Recognized for having one of America’s finest collection of Italian paintings, the Mu-seum and Gallery features many European paintings exhibited alongside furniture, sculpture, tapestries and porcelains. 864-770-1331. www.bjumg.org.

Carolina Ballet TheaterPart classical ballet company and part

contemporary arts organization, the Caro-lina Ballet Theater has been open since 1972. It also has a school for aspiring ballerinas. 864-421-0940. www.carolinaballet.org.

Centre StageA 285-seat theater in walking distance of

downtown Greenville, Centre Stage hosts music, comedy, drama, art exhibitions, chamber music, concerts, independent film screenings, guest lectures and galas. 501 River St., Greenville. 864-233- 6733. www.centrestage.org.

Chapman Cultural CenterA facility 17 years in the making, Chap-

man Cultural Center opened in October 2007. Located in downtown Spartanburg,

the facility is home to a history museum, several theaters, art studios, dance studios and offices for area arts organizations. 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg. 864-542-2787. www.chapmanculturalcenter.org.

Clemson Little TheaterBegun in 1931 as a small reading group,

the theater now produces seven live stage plays. 214 S. Mechanic St., Pendleton. 864-646-8100. www.clemsonlittletheater.com.

Electric City PlayhouseThe Electric City Playhouse offers six

season shows each year. ECP also hosts a two-week children’s drama camp and production. 514 N. Murray St., Anderson. 864-224-4248. www.ecplayhouse.com.

Gallant Art GalleryLocated in the Rainey Fine Arts Center at

Anderson University, the gallery showcases student and faculty art in changing exhibits throughout the year. 864-231-2000.

Greater AndersonMusical Arts Consortium

The Anderson Music Club was founded in 1921 and became incorporated at GAMAC

70 years later, in 1991. Now in its 18th season, GAMAC presents a Masterworks, Anderson Symphony Orchestra and Youth concert se-ries annually. 864-231-6147. www.gamac.org.

Greenville ChoraleOrganized in 1961 to provide a commu-

nity chorus, the Greenville Chorale features more than 200 singers from the Upstate and performs about four times a year. 864-235-1101. www.greenvillechorale.com.

Greenville CountyMuseum of Art

Located in downtown Greenville’s Heri-tage Green, the Greenville County Museum of Art offers lessons to artists of all ages, in addition to housing both permanent and ro-tating collections. 420 College St., Greenville. 864-271- 7570. www.greenvillemuseum.org.

Greenville Little TheaterThe Little Theater began in 1836, then

known as the Theatrical Corps. The the-ater is known for its professional quality as well as showcasing local amateur perform-ers. 444 College St., Greenville. 864-233-6238. www.greenvillelittletheater.com.

Greenville Symphony Orchestra

Led by maestro Edvard Tchivzhel, the Greenville Symphony Orchestra performs regularly at the Peace Center for the Per-forming Arts. 864-232-0344. www.green-villesymphony.org.

Metropolitan Arts CouncilThe Metropolitan Arts Council works

to support all disciplines of art in Green-ville. Last year, MAC distributed more than $125,000 to area arts groups and artists. 864-467-3132. www.greenvillearts.com.

Peace CenterThe Peace Center opened in 1990 and has

since been home to the Greenville Symphony Orchestra and other local arts companies. The facility also hosts national traveling shows and concert tours. 300 S. Main St., Greenville. 864-467-3000. www.peacecenter.org.

Rainey Fine Arts CenterThe Rainey Fine Arts Center is home to

the College of Visual and Performing Arts for Anderson University. It includes three performance venues, as well as seven art studios. 864-231-2125.

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Arts Abound

Showroom at Hub-BubPreviously an auto dealership, the Show-

room at Hub-Bub now hosts art exhibits, regional and national music acts, film, the-ater, literary and community events. 149 S. Daniel Morgan Ave., Spartanburg. 864-582-0056. www.hub-bub.com.

South Carolina Children’s Theatre

Opened in 1985, the South Carolina Chil-dren’s Theatre gives young people and adults the chance to work with directors, choreogra-phers and musicians, as well as perform on-stage at the Peace Center. 153 Augusta Road. 864-235-3885. www.scchildrenstheatre.org.

Spartanburg Creative EnergyMore than 100 organizations have joined

forces to create a campaign celebrating and promoting creativity in all fields of study. 864-596-3068. www.spartanburgcreativeenergy.com.

SpartanburgMemorial Auditorium

With an arena that holds 2,500 and an au-ditorium for 3,200, Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium is the place to go in Spartan-

burg for shows, festivals and music events. 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg. 864-582-8107. www.crowdpleaser.com.

Spartanburg PhilharmonicOrchestra

Led by music director Sarah Ioannides, the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra provides entertainment and education to the citizens of the area. 864-948-9020. www.spartanburgphilharmonic.org.

Twichell AuditoriumBuilt in 1899, this 1,500-seat audito-

rium on Converse College’s campus has hosted artists such as Duke Ellington, George Burns and Yo-Yo Ma. It is also home to the college’s Petrie School of Music. 864-596-9725.

Upcountry History MuseumA museum dedicated to preserving

the history of South Carolina’s Upstate, the Upcountry History Museum features permanent exhibits, outreach, oral history presentations and student programs. 540 Bumcombe St., Greenville. 864-467-3100. www.upcountryhistory.org.

Warehouse TheatreLocated in a converted textile warehouse,

the Warehouse Theatre is the home of 15 productions a year. 37 Augusta St., Green-ville. www.warehousetheatre.com.

Find your in Spartanburg.

ucked away near the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, the Spartanburg area offers an aesthetic Southern charm perfect for outdoor action. With beautiful parks, trails, and rivers, Spartanburg is an excellent location for bicyclists, golfers, and joggers… even football players. Every summer, Spartanburg is the proud home of the Carolina Panthers Training Camp. Spartanburg was rated the top city in South Carolina to live and No. 48th nationally, by Bert Sperling’s “Cities Ranked and Rated” 2007. Nothing could be finer than to be active in Carolina… Spartanburg, that is.

Find your action here. www.cityofspartanburg.org

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Attractions and ToursIn addition to arts and shopping, the

Upstate is home to many other attrac-tions for visitors and residents alike. Take a walk through Greenville’s Falls Park on

the Reedy River or stroll through Spartanburg’s Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve.

To get a feel for the Upstate’s cultural history, check out the Cherokee Indian In-terpretive Center, or visit Cowpens National Battlefield or Kings Mountain National Mili-tary Park. A trip to Woodburn Plantation or Suber’s Mill will also provide a glimpse into the Upstate’s rich and varied history.

After your history lesson, it’s time for some action. The Greenville Drive will provide that, and more. Affiliated with the Boston Red Sox, the Drive plays at Fluor Field at the West End in Greenville, and baseball games are frequent in the spring and summer months.

Youngsters will love the Greenville Zoo or the Hollywild Animal Park in Inman. Many of the more than 500 animals at the Hollywild have appeared in movies or on

Anderson’s JockeyLot & Farmers Market

Inspired by a flea market in Mexico, the Anderson Jockey Lot has grown to more than 65 acres with more than 2,150 spaces. The average daily attendance is between 30,000 and 60,000. Located on U.S. Highway 29 in Belton. 864-224-2027. http://jockeylot.com

BMW PerformanceDriving School

Everyone gets the need for speed every now and then. For those who want to put the pedal to the metal in a fast luxury car, the BMW Performance Driving School is the perfect place to go. The driving school is located at the BMW’s North American headquarters in Greer and features a $12 million facility and road course. 888-345-4269 for reservations, or visit www.bmwusa.com and click on programs and events.

Campbell’s Covered BridgeBuilt in 1909, Campbell’s Covered

television, but they now roam freely in large natural enclosures on the 80-acre park.

No matter your age or interests, the Up-state offers many activities, both indoors and out, to suit all needs.

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Bridge is the only remaining covered bridge left in the state of South Carolina. The bridge is located in Greenville County near Highway 15.

Cherokee IndianInterpretive Center

The Cherokee Indian Interpretive Center, located at Keowee-Toxaway State Park, traces the history and preserves the culture of the Cherokee Indian nation. The center is open year-round and is located in Pickens County off Highway 11. 864-868-2605.

Cowpens National BattlefieldThis Revolutionary War site commemo-

rates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army vanquished Banastre Tarleton’s British army. Located in Gaffney, the site also offers trails and picnic areas. 864-461-2828. http://www.nps.gov/cowp

Duke Energy’s World of EnergyLocated at Oconee Nuclear Station in

Seneca, the World of Energy offers visitors games and tips to use energy wisely. Enter a

fission chamber to see how energy is made. 800-777-1004. http://www.duke-energy.com/visitor-centers/world-ofenergy.asp

Emerald FarmSee a variety of animals, visit the soap fac-

tory and gift shop, or stop by the train and hobby shop at Greenwood’s Emerald Farm.

864-223-2247. http://www.emeraldfarm.com

Falls Park on the ReedyLocated in the heart of downtown Green-

ville, Falls Park on the Reedy features run-ning and biking trails, as well as the Liberty Bridge, the only one of its kind in the United States. 864-467-4350. www.fallspark.com


One of the oldest surviving bridges in South Carolina, the Poinsett Bridge, built in 1820, was once part of the main highway from Charleston to North Carolina.

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Fort Hill/John C. CalhounMuseum

Fort Hill was once the home of John Calhoun, a man considered to have been a major inspiration to secessionists. The antebellum plantation home in Clemson is furnished with family artifacts and is now part of Clemson University. 864-656-2475.

Freedom Weekend AloftA rainbow of colors fills the sky each-

spring during Freedom Weekend Aloft, a hot air balloon festival in Simpsonville. It’s a unique event that offers hot air bal-loon rides and tethered rides, as well as concerts, a family fun zone and food. 864-399-9481. www.freedomweekend.org

Greenville DrivePart of the South Atlantic League, the

Greenville Drive continues to set local baseball attendance marks at Fluor Field. The stadium, which opened in April 2006, replicates the dimensions of Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. 864-240-4500.www.greenvilledrive.com

Greenville ZooLocated in Cleveland Park, the 10-acre

zoo is home to numerous animals includ-ing giraffes, orangutans, elephants and more, promising a lot of family fun. 864-467-4300.www.greenvillezoo.com

Hatcher Garden andWoodland Preserve

This 10-acre public garden in Spartan-burg includes perennial and annual flower displays, natural areas, woodland gardens, native plants, ponds and a variety of wildlife. Picnic areas are available. 864-574-7724.www.hatchergarden.org

Hagood MillHagood Mill was built in 1845 and

operated until the mid-1960s. After several attempts to revise the historic gristmill, it was back in business in 1997 and is operated now during the third weekend of every month by the Pickens County Cultural Commission. The Na-tive American Celebration in November is one of the biggest draws of the year. Located three miles north of Pickens. Take Highway 178 to Hagood Mill Road. 864-898-5963. www.co.pickens.sc.us/cul-turalcommission

ute film, exhibit and 1.5-mile battlefield trail. Located in Blacksburg. 864-936-7921. http://www.nps.gov/kimo/

Oconee StationState Historic Site

The Oconee Station State Historic Site in Walhalla began as a military compound against attack from the Cherokee Indians, and it later became a trading post. The park features a fishing pond and a 1.5-mile nature trail. 864-638-0079.

Peach FestivalGaffney goes all out for the Peach Festival

each June, which celebrates the fresh peach industry in Cherokee and Spartanburg counties. This 10-day festival includes parades, sporting events, truck and tractor pulls, concerts by nationally known country music artists and plenty of food, topped off with delicious peach desserts. Located off of I-85 at Exit 92. www.scpeachfestival.org

Hit the (bike) TrailSouth Carolina boasts several top-notch biking trails, many of which can be found in the Upstate.

The Croft State Natural Area in Spartanburg County offers a challenging 10.5-mile trail with connectors, featuring fast down hills, hard-packed trail sections and plenty of climbing areas. Several connector trails provide a variety of challenges.

The trail runs along scenic creeks and shady, forested areas. From September through November, check with the park before traveling since the trail may be closed for hunting. Call 864-583-2913 for park information.

In Greenville, you can bike ride along the Reedy River on the Timmons Park Mountain Bike Trail. The 2-mile trail runs through the 27-acre park and is perfect for beginning riders. Timmons Park is off East North Street between Laurens Road and Pleasantburg Road.

Beginners can also test out their biking skills at Sadlers Creek in Anderson. The 7.8-mile trail goes around the scenic Lake Hartwell. Sadlers Creek is fairly new and is fast and flat with a few tight switchbacks. The trail is located 12 miles south of Interstate 85 on S.C. 187. There is an admission fee of $2 for those 16 and older.

Croft State Natural Areahttp://www.sctrails.net/trails/ALLTRAILS/MountainBike/CroftMtBike.html

Timmons Park Mountain Bike Trailhttp://www.sctrails.net/trails/alltrails/MountainBike/TimmonsPark.html

Sadlers Creekhttp://www.southcarolinaparks.com/park-finder/state-park/1888.aspx

Heritage Park and Amphitheater

This facility in Simpsonville has it all: baseball and softball fields, batting cages, a mini train, a corporate shelter, two play-grounds, several miles of paved trails and full concessions. 864-228-0022. www.simp-sonvilleheritagepark.com

Hollywild Animal ParkThis park in Inman is home to more than

500 animals, many of which have been on television or in movies. They roam freely in large natural enclosures or on man-made islands. On the “Outback Safari,” visitors are driven through 80 acres of free-roaming animals. 864-472-2038. www.hollywild.com

Kings MountainNational Military Park

Learn why this “turning point” of the Revolutionary War occurred with a 26-min-



S. C. Bontanical GardenThe South Carolina Botanical Garden at

Clemson University features 295 acres oflan-dscapes, gardens, streams and nature trails, as well as a sculpture collection and the Bob Campbell Geology Museum. 864-656-3405. http://www.clemson.edu/public/scbg/

Shoeless Joe Jackson Museumand Baseball Library

Disassembled and moved three miles to its new home on Field Street in Greenville’s West End, the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum displays records, artifacts, photographs, film and other items associated with the life and baseball career of Shoeless Joe Jackson. 864-235-6280. www.shoelessjoejackson.org

Suber’s MillLocated in Greer, Suber’s Mill began

operations in 1908 and is still in use today. Corn is ground for cornmeal and grits sold locally. The mill is owned and operated by the fourth generation of the founder. 864-877-5619

Upcountry History MuseumA museum dedicated to preserving

the history of South Carolina’s Upstate, the Upcountry History Museum features permanent exhibits, outreach, oral history presentations and student programs. Lo-cated in Greenville. 864-467-3100. www.upcountryhistory.org

Woodburn PlantationWoodburn Plantation in Pendleton is

an early 19th century plantation house, now on the National Register of Historic Places. 864-646-7249


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GetawaysIn the mood to explore? The Upstate’s

location provides easy access to a host of interesting places. Just about anything

you would want to see — from majestic mountains and tranquil rivers, to swinging hotspots and quirky stores — is within a few hours’ drive. So gas up, roll down the win-dows and don’t forget to take the back roads.

Asheville, N.C.Tucked into what seems like a cupped

hand of a valley is a town that was built by pioneering souls that holds tight to its free-thinking, artistic roots. It’s a town that attracts thousands of visitors each year who flock to see mountain vistas, ogle the Gilded Age splendor of the Biltmore Mansion, shop an eclectic range of boutiques, or tuck into a variety of global cuisine at restaurants that feature local (and often organic) ingredients. Homegrown bands play at intimate ven-ues, while plenty of touring acts stop in

western North Carolina’s largest city. www.exploreasheville.com

Atlanta, Ga.The proud capital of the “New South” is a

diverse and welcoming metropolitan area. Neighborhood enclaves, each with their own distinctive flair, hold a wealth of sights and cultural attractions that range from pop (the Coca-Cola Museum) to fine art (the High Museum). The new Georgia Aquarium is already drawing thousands of eager specta-tors to view the watery world of deep sea creatures. www.atlanta.net

Charleston, S.C.This Lowcountry gem, settled in 1670 and

South Carolina’s colonial capital, retains the charm of bygone days. Its stately mansions, churches, theaters and public buildings date back to the 18th century. Once one of the rich-est cities on the Eastern Seaboard, today’s it combines the traditional with the historic, and

provides some of the best restaurants, beaches, entertainment and shopping in America. Cruise ships depart the Charleston docks. And historic plantations ring the city on the region’s creeks and rivers. Just 200 miles from Green-ville, Charleston treasures its past and shares it with visitors like few other American cities can. www.charlestoncvb.com

Charlotte, N.C. Though the Queen City reigns over a

bustling big business scene, Charlotte has plenty of southern charm with a strong dose of contemporary fine dining and a chic shopping scene that has sprung up in all pockets of the city. Those preferring a more exciting pace will appreciate a pleth-ora of NCAA hoops along with the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats. The NFL’s Carolina Panthers satisfy a taste for gridiron clashes and you can hear the NASCAR engines roar just north of the city at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. www.charlottesgotalot.com

Forsyth Park, Savannah, Ga.


known for its shopping — from outlet malls to local boutiques — and its restaurants, many featuring seafood fresh off the boat. Hilton Head also includes a thriving arts and cultural scene and has the state’s second largest theater facility, the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. www.hiltonheadisland.org

Myrtle Beach, S.C.There is always something to do in Myrtle

Beach. Located about two hours north of Charleston via U.S. 17, Myrtle Beach offers visitors two outlet malls, more than 100 golf courses, numerous nightlife and concert venues, as well as 60 miles of beaches. On the way, stop by Brookgreen Gardens, a National Historic Landmark and display garden. www.visitmyrtlebeach.com

Savannah, Ga.About two hours south of Charleston

is a waterfront town that will, no doubt, remind you of Charleston with its historic homes and lush gardens filled with aza-leas, camellias and towering live oak trees. Founded in 1733, Savannah was the site of many famous Revolutionary and Civil War battles. This history has been preserved and is celebrated along with the city’s vibrant arts and cultural scene. Its more than 20 city squares, monuments, parks, historic homes, churches and forts will appeal to history buffs of all ages. Don’t miss River Street with its waterfront park, quirky shops and varied restaurants. www.savannahvisit.com

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, N.C./Tenn.

Formed hundreds of millions of years ago, these mountains are some of the oldest in the world and are comprised of peaks that rise up more than 6,000 feet. The park encompasses more than 520,000 acres of forests, streams, rivers, waterfalls and hiking trails passing through valleys, peaks and for-ests with plenty of overlooks to take in sce-nic views. Perhaps even more striking than its size is the enormous variety of plants, trees, mammals, birds and fish — so many that the United Nations has designated the park an International Biosphere Reserve. More than 100 species of trees thrive in the park. www.nps.gov/grsm

Hilton Head Island, S.C.Well known among golf fanatics around

the world, Hilton Head Island boasts nearly 30 golf courses nestled among lush pine and live oak forests that offer some of the most challenging holes on the East Coast. Hilton Head Island is the largest barrier island off the Atlantic coast between Long Island and the Bahamas. And while it is known for its beautiful beach and fantastic golf, it’s also

Day Trips

Trail to Looking Glass Rock, Asheville, N.C.

Charlotte skyline at night.

Photo/Ryan Wilcox


Calendar of Events

When the move is over and the empty boxes have been sent off to recycling (including that one

box that has moved several times without being opened), it’s time to venture out into your new community. Luckily, the Upstate is a sprawling and busy place with events from the mountains to the rolling red hills.

JanuaryThe Battle of Cowpens Reenactment

takes place at Cowpens National Battle-field. While many historic sites in the area remember the Civil War, this one marks the site of the 1781 Battle of Cowpens, con-sidered by many historians to be a turn-ing point in the Southern campaign of the American Revolution. 864-461-2828. http://www.nps.gov/cowp/

FebruaryDisco isn’t dead, at least not in Spartan-

burg in early February when Retrofest, the South’s Largest Disco Party, takes place at

Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. This groovin’ fundraiser brings out not only some old clothes, but a lot of support for the American Red Cross. http://piedmont.redcross.org/

MarchThe Return to the Green festival

celebrates Irish-style for St. Patrick’s Day. Held at Falls Park in Greenville, the festival features activities for children and adults including arts and crafts, live entertainment and food. 864-467-6667. www.greatergreen-ville.com

AprilSpring brings the beauty of azaleas to

the Upstate and it also brings the Azalea Festival to Pickens. Hundreds of blooming azaleas, arts and crafts, children’s games, a historical tour and an eclectic range of musicians highlight this mid-April celebra-tion of spring’s arrival. 866-615-6603. www.pickenschamber.org/AzaleaFest

MayMore than 100,000 people pack down-

town for Spring Fling weekend. Festival-goers enjoy music, entertainment, arts and crafts, carnival rides, a classic car show and international foods. 864-596-3105. www.cityofspartanburg.org

The Greer Family Fest provides rides, storytelling, arts and crafts, food and, for those who like adventure, a mud volleyball tournament. 864-877-4841. www.greer-familyfest.com

In Pickens, the Blue Ridge Fest features some of the biggest names in beach bands on Friday night and a “cruise-in” with more than 400 classic and antique cars. A motor-cycle rally on Saturday also helps to support this charity fundraiser weekend. 864-240-3400. www.blueridgefest.com

The month ends with the Pontiac GMC Freedom Weekend Aloft, one of the nation’s largest hot-air balloon events, in Simpson-ville. The festival attracts balloonists and their crews from all over the country for

Calendar of Events

Scottish Games Parade, Photo/S. Kevin Greene


Calendar of Events

twice-daily mass balloon launchings and competition. Arts and crafts, carnival rides, concerts and fireworks round out the fun. www.freedomweekend.org. 864-399-9481

JuneThe Upstate Shakespeare Festival at Falls

Park in downtown Greenville is a chance for theater lovers to bring a picnic basket and enjoy two plays in a beautiful outdoor set-ting. www.upstateshakespearefestival.org

For those who enjoy sheaf tossing and bagpipes, the Greenville Scottish Games take place in early June at Furman Univer-sity with plenty of activities for children and adults. www.greenvillegames.org/

JulySpartanburg ushers in the patriotic season

in the beginning of July with the Red, White and Boom festival in Barnet Park. The Fourth of July in Greenville is celebrated with the Red, White and Blue downtown festival. The event features a parade, fire-works, live music and barbecue.

In July, Gaffney goes all out for the Peach Festival, which celebrates the fresh peach industry in Cherokee and Spartanburg counties. This 10-day festival includes parades, sporting events, truck and tractor pulls, concerts by nationally-known country music artists and plenty of food, topped off with delicious peach desserts. www.scpeach-festival.org

SeptemberArt in the Park, sponsored by the Green-

ville Recreation Department and Upstate Visual Arts, is held on the Governor’s School grounds in downtown Greenville. This an-nual celebration features local and regional artists. 864-232-4433. www.upstatevisualart.org/uvartnpark.htm

OctoberSpartanburg dresses in its international

wardrobe for the International Festival, which offers entertainment, costumes and cuisine to celebrate the wide variety of people that call the Upstate home. 864-596-3105. www.cityofspartanburg.org/interna-tional-fest/

During the second weekend of October, Fall for Greenville transforms 10 blocks of downtown Greenville into a huge open-air eatery as area restaurants offer samples of their specialties.

The event also features waiters’ races, ice carving, an antiques show, bicycle races and a soccer tournament. 864-467-5791. www.mainstevents.com/

More than 30,000 people are estimated to visit Pumpkintown the second Saturday in October each year. On Highway 8 about 10 miles outside Pickens, the annual Pumpkin Festival is celebrated on the grounds of an old schoolhouse. The event includes tradi-tional music, clogging, barbecue, antique cars and a parade. It’s also one of the largest

outdoor arts and crafts shows in the state with more than 140 booths. 864-898-0261

NovemberThe Turkey Day 8K race in Spartanburg

started as a bet between two friends who decided all great cities have a Thanksgiving Day road race.

The registration fee is canned food for the local soup kitchen. The event is sponsored by the Spartanburg Running Club.

Hagood Mill near Pickens celebrates Native American heritage each November. Hagood Mill was built in 1845 and oper-ated until the mid-1960s. After several attempts to revise the historic gristmill, it was back in business in 1997 and is oper-ated now during the third weekend of ev-ery month by the Pickens County Cultural Commission.

The Native American Celebration in November is one of the biggest draws of the year. In 2003, petroglyphs were discovered on a large rock often used as a picnic spot or play area for children. www.co.pickens.sc.us/culturalcommission/

DecemberBeginning after Thanksgiving, Roper

Mountain Holiday Lights illuminate down-town Greenville and I-85 in elaborate color-ful light displays to celebrate the Christmas season. www.ropermountain.org

Spartanburg, Fountain Inn, Greenville, Anderson and Pendleton all host special holiday events for families. A favorite is the annual Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade down Main Street the first Saturday of the month. 864-467-4485

Blue Ridge Fest, Photos/Courtesy of Blue Ridge Fest

Greek Festival, Photo/S. Kevin Greene


Getting StartedDRIVERS LICENSE

Newcomers who plan to operate motor vehicles must obtain a South Carolina driver’s license within 90 days of becoming a permanent resident. Most newcomers, unless they drive commercial vehicles, will need a class D license, which allows the operation of passenger cars and small trucks. If you hold a commercial license, you must obtain a South Carolina commercial license within 30 days.

A current license from a former residence must be surrendered. If you do not have a license from your former residence, you will need a birth certificate or two other forms of identification to obtain a South Carolina driver’s license. A beginner’s permit allows residents who are 15 years old to drive between 6 a.m. and midnight under adult supervision. A beginner’s permit is good for 12 months and may be renewed. To obtain a permit, apply in person at a license office and take the vision, sign recognition and knowledge tests. The South CarolinaDriver’s Manual can be obtained at any license office listed below.

A conditional/provisional driver’s license is issued to a person who is at least 15 years of age, but less than 16, who has held a beginner’s permit for at least 180 days and meets other requirements outlined in the South Carolina Driver’s Manual. The license allows the holder to drive alone in daylight hours and until midnight while accompanied by an adult. A regular driver’s license can be obtained at 17 based on criteria outlined in the driver’s manual.

To operate a motorcycle, you also will need a motorcycle endorsement. Additionally, newcomers who operate motorcycles or mopeds exclusively may obtain licenses covering only those vehicles. The license fee is $12.50. Your South Carolina license will expire on your birthday five years from the date it is issued. Fees for beginner’s permits are $2 plus $2.50 for each knowledge test taken. If you own a vehicle, you will need to certify on the driver’s license applica-tion that the vehicle is insured by a liability policy.

Call the Division of Motor Vehicles of theDepartment of Public Safety toll free at800-442-1368 or visit the DMV website at www.scdmvonline.com for additional information.

Greenville County1310 N. Main St.Fountain Inn, 864-967-4013

1439 Laurens RoadGreenville, 864-241-1145

15 Saluda Dam RoadGreenville, 864-241-1147

610 Arlington RoadGreer, 864-801-9375

Spartanburg County8794 Fairforest Road, Suite BSpartanburg, 864-587-4713

1625 Southport RoadSpartanburg, 864-594-4940

351 S. Main St.Woodruff, 864-476-5913

Pickens County2133 Gentry Memorial HighwayPickens, 864-878-1870

Anderson County331 29 Bypass N.Anderson, 864-260-2205

306B Anderson St.Belton, 864-338-9327

MOTOR VEHICLEREGISTRATION

Register your motor vehicle at any of the driver’s license offices. Cars or trucks must be registered within 45 days of your move to South Carolina. To obtain a license plate, you need your vehicle’s title or current registration and proof of liability insurance. Also, you will have to pay the property taxes on your vehicle and furnish the registrationoffice with a receipt issued by the tax office in the county where you live. After the initial registration, you will receive a tax notice by mail each year, about a month before the registration expires. The registration fee is $24. For those 64 years old, the fee is $22 and for those 65 and older, $20. The fee cov-ers two years, but validation stickers for the license plate must be obtained each year.

VOTER REGISTRATION

To register to vote in South Carolina, you must be at least 18 years old and a legal resident of the county in which you register. You will have to furnish proof of residency, and register at least 30 days before an election to vote in that election. Register in person at these locations:

Greenville County301 University Ridge, Suite 1900Greenville, 864-467-7250

Spartanburg County142 S. Dean St.Spartanburg, 864-596-2549

Pickens County222 McDaniel Ave., B-9Pickens, 864-898-5948

Anderson County107 S. Main St., Suite 101Anderson, 864-260-4035For more information, go towww.state.sc.us/scsec/vr.html

GOVERNMENT INFORMATION

Greenville County864-467-7020www.greenvillecounty.org

City of Greenville864-232-2273www.greatergreenville.com

City of Greer864-848-2150www.cityofgreer.org

City of Fountain Inn864-862-4421www.fountaininn.org

City of Mauldin864-288-4910www.mauldin.govoffice.com

City of Simpsonville864-967-9526www.simpsonville.com

City of Travelers Rest864-834-7270www.travelersrestsc.com

Spartanburg County864-596-2526www.spartanburgcounty.org

Town of Campobello864-468-4545

City of Chesnee864-461-3659

Town of Cowpens864-463-3201www.mycowpensgov.com

City of Inman864-472-6200www.cityofi nman.org

Town of Lyman864-439-3453www.lymansc.gov

City of Spartanburg864-596-2000www.cityofspartanburg.org

City of Woodruff864-476-8154www.cityofwoodruff.com

Pickens County864-898-5844www.co.pickens.sc.us

Town of Central864-639-6381www.cityofcentral.org

City of Clemson864-653-2030www.cityofclemson.org

City of Easley864-855-7900www.cityofeasley.net

City of Liberty864-843-3177www.libertysc.com

Town of Norris864-639-2033www.townofnorris.org

City of Pickens864-878-3258www.cityofpickens.moonfruit.com

Town of Six Mile864-868-2653

Anderson County864-260-4000www.andersoncountysc.org

City of Anderson864-231-2200www.cityofandersonsc.com

City of Belton864-338-7773www.cityofbeltonsc.com

Town of Honea Path864-369-2466www.honeapath.com

Town of Iva864-348-6193

Town of Pendleton864-646-9409www.townofpendleton.org

Town of Williamston864-847-5910

Photo/James T. Ham

mond


UPSTATE SHOPPING

Anderson Mall3131 N. Main St., Anderson864-225-3195; www.shopsimon.comAnchored by Belk, Dillard’s, JCPenneyand Sears, Anderson Mall includes morethan 76 specialty shops like Aeropostale,Bath and Body Works, Champs, Victoria’sSecret and American Eagle.

Carolina Foothills Artisan Center124 W. Cherokee St., Chesnee864-461-3050; www.cfac.usHead to downtown Chesnee to shop fororiginal handcrafted works by Carolinaartists and artisans. Hours are 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Haywood Mall700 Haywood Road, Greenville864-288-0511; www.shopsimon.comHaywood Mall is the region’s largestshopping center with approximately 150stores spanning the two-story building.Anchor stores include Belk, Macy’s,JCPenney, Dillard’s and Sears.

Hillcrest Shopping Centerand Specialty Row1985 E. Main St., SpartanburgUnique, locally owned shops and nationallyknown department stores such asRoss, Marshalls and Stein Mart coexiston Main Street.

Little Stores of West End315 Augusta St., Greenville864-467-1770This eclectic grouping of specialty storessells such items as antiques and art,jewelry and stationery, learning toys,stencils and original gifts.

Prime Outlets GaffneyOne Factory Shops Blvd., Gaffney864-902-9900; www.primeoutlets.comJust 40 minutes northeast of Greenvillevia I-85, Prime Outlets features morethan 80 outlet stores, including BananaRepublic, Pottery Barn, Coach, TommyHilfi ger and The Gap.

WestEnd Market1 Augusta St., GreenvilleIn a restored turn-of-the-century cottonwarehouse, gift and specialty shops arecomplemented by restaurants and afresh market and bakery.

Westgate Mall205 W. Blackstock Road, Spartanburg864-574-7573; www.westgate-mall.comWith six anchor stores and 130 specialtyshops, Westgate Mall is a central shoppingcenter for the Spartanburg community.Anchor stores include Dillard’s,JCPenney and Sears.

LIBRARIES

Anderson CountyLibrary Systemwww.andersonlibrary.orgAnderson County Library300 N. McDuffie St., Anderson864-260-4500

Belton Library91 Breazeale St., Belton864-338-8330

Iva Branch Library203 W. Cruette St., Iva864-348-6150

Jennie Erwin Branch Library318 Shirley Ave., Honea Path864-369-7751

Lander Memorial Library925 Greenville Drive, Williamston864-847-5238

Pendleton Library650 Mechanic St., Pendleton864-646-3045

Piedmont Branch Library1407 Hwy. 86, Piedmont864-845-6534

Powdersville Branch Library4 Civic Court, Easley864-295-1190

Westside CommunityCenter Library1100 W. Franklin St., Anderson864-260-4660

Greenville County Library Systemwww.greenvillelibrary.org

Main Library – Hughes Branch25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville864-242-5000

Augusta – Ramsey Family Branch100 Lydia St., Greenville864-277-0161Berea – Sarah Dobey

Jones Branch111 N. Highway 25 Bypass, Greenville864-246-1695

Fountain Inn – Kerry AnnYounts Culp Branch311 N. Main St., Fountain Inn864-862-2576

Greer – Jean M. Smith Branch505 Pennsylvania Ave., Greer864-877-8722

Law Library302 E. North St.864-467-8486

Mauldin – W. Jack Greer Branch800 W. Butler Road, Mauldin864-277-7397

Pelham Road – F.W. Symmes Branch1508 Pelham Road, Greenville864-288-6688

Simpsonville – Hendricks Branch626 N.E. Main St., Simpsonville864-963-9031

Taylors – Burdette Branch316 W. Main St., Taylors864-268-5955

Travelers Rest – Sargent Branch17 Center St., Travelers Rest864-834-3650

West Branch2625 Anderson Road, Greenville864-269-5210

Pickens County Library Systemwww.pickens.lib.sc.us

Captain Kimberly HamptonMemorial Library (Main Branch)304 Biltmore Road, Easley864-850-7077

Central/ClemsonRegional Branch105 Commons Way, Central864-639-2711

Sarlin Comamunity Branch15 S. Palmetto St., Liberty864-853-5805

Village Branch124 N. Catherine St., Pickens864-898-5747

Spartanburg CountyLibrary Systemwww.infodepot.org

Headquarters Library151 S. Church St., Spartanburg864-596-3500

Boiling Springs Library871 Double Bridge Road,Boiling Springs864-578-3665

Chesnee Library100 Pickens Ave., Chesnee864-461-2423

Cowpens Library181 School St., Cowpens864-463-0430

H. Carlisle Bean Law Library180 Magnolia St., Spartanburg864-596-2511

Inman Library50 Mill St., Inman864-472-8363

Landrum Library111 E. Asbury Drive, Landrum864-457-2218

Middle Tyger Library170 Groce Road, Lyman864-439-4759

Pacolet Library390 W. Main St., Pacolet864-474-0421

Westside Library525 Oak Grove Road, Spartanburg864-574-6815

Woodruff Library270 E. Hayne St., Woodruff



AUTO

S.C. Department of Motor Vehicleswww.scdmvonline.com

VOTER REGISTRATION

S.C. Boards of Voter Registrationwww.state.sc.us/scsec/votereg.htm

AIRPORTS

Greenville Downtown Airportwww.greenvilledowntownairport.com

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airportwww.gspairport.com

Oconee County Regional Airportwww.oconeesc.com/airport/

Pickens County Airportwww.pickensairport.com

Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airportwww.cityofspartanburg.org/City_Government/City_Departments/Memorial_Airport.htm

TRAINS

Amtrakwww.amtrak.com

Carolinas Association Passenger Trainswww.trainweb.org/capt

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Greenville Transit Authoritywww.greenvilletransit.com

SPARTAwww.spartanburgcounty.org/govt/depts/pln/spats/transit/index.htm

MAPS

Mapquestwww.mapquest.com

S.C. Department of Transportationwww.scdot.org/getting/interstate_map.html

Yahoo Mapshttp://maps.yahoo.com

COUNTY RESOURCES

Anderson County

Anderson Area Chamber of Commercewww.andersonscchamber.com

Anderson County Economic Developmentwww.advance2anderson.com

Anderson County Governmentwww.andersoncountysc.orgVisitAnderson.comwww.visitanderson.com

Greenville County

Greater Greenville Chamber of Commercewww.greenvillechamber.org

Greenville Area Development Corporationwww.greenvilleeconomicdevelopment.com

Greenville County Governmentwww.greenvillecounty.org

Greenville County Planning Commissionwww.greenvilleplanning.com

Greenville Jayceeswww.greenvillejaycees.org

SC Appalachian Council of Governmentswww.scacog.org

Upstate Better Business Bureauwww.greenville.bbb.org

Spartanburg County

Spartanburg AreaChamber of Commercewww.spartanburgchamber.com

Spartanburg County Governmentwww.spartanburgcounty.orgwww.spartanburg.com

Pickens County

Economic Development Alliance of Pickenswww.edapc.com

Pickens Chamber of Commercewww.pickenschamber.org

Pickens County Governmentwww.co.pickens.sc.us

CITY RESOURCES

Anderson

City of Anderson Governmentwww.cityofandersonsc.comhttp://electric-city.net/web/home.aspwww.welcometoanderson.com

Belton

Belton Area Partnershipwww.beltonsc.com

Central

Central Governmentwww.cityofcentral.org

Clemson

Clemson Area Chamber of Commercewww.clemsonchamber.org

Clemson Governmentwww.cityofclemson.org

Cowpens

Cowpens Governmentwww.mycowpensgov.com

Easley

Easley Governmenthttp://cityofeasley.net

Greater Easley Chamber of Commercewww.easleychamber.org

Fountain Inn

Fountain Inn Governmentwww.fountaininn.org

Greenville

Greenville Governmentwww.greatergreenville.com

Greenville.comwww.greenville.com

Greenville Convention & Visitors Bureauwww.greatergreenville.com

Greer

Greater Greer Chamber of Commercewww.greerchamber.com

Greer Governmentwww.cityofgreer.org

Honea Path

Honea Path Governmentwww.honeapath.com

Landrum

Landrum Governmentwww.cityoflandrum.com

Liberty

EDAPC/Libertywww.libertysc.com

Mauldin

City of Mauldinwww.mauldin.govoffice.com

Pendleton

Town of Pendleton Governmentwww.townofpendleton.org

PowdersvillePowdersville.comwww.powdersville.com

Simpsonville

Simpsonville Chamber of Commercewww.simpsonvillechamber.com

Simpsonville Governmentwww.simpsonville.com

Six Mile

Clemson Chamber/Six Milewww.clemsonchamber.org/sixmile

Spartanburg

Spartanburg Governmentwww.cityofspartanburg.org

Travelers Rest

Travelers Rest Governmentwww.travelersrestsc.com

SCHOOLS

Anderson School District 1www.anderson1.k12.sc.us

Anderson School District 2www.anderson2.org



Anderson School District 5www.anderson5.net

Anderson Private Schoolswww.ed.sc.gov/schools/privateschools/

Greenville Public Schoolswww.greenville.k12.sc.us

Greenville.com Education Pagewww.greenville.com/community/education.html

Greenville Private Schoolswww.ed.sc.gov/schools/privateschools/

Pickens Public Schoolswww.pickens.k12.sc.us

Pickens Private Schoolswww.ed.sc.gov/schools/privateschools/

Spartanburg School District 1www.spartanburg1.k12.sc.us


Spartanburg School District 3www.spartanburg3.org


Spartanburg School District 5www.spart5.net



Education Pagewww.spartanburg.com/community/education.html

Spartanburg Private Schoolswww.ed.sc.gov/schools/privateschools/

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Anderson Universitywww.andersonuniversity.edu

Bob Jones Universitywww.bju.edu

Clemson Universitywww.clemson.edu

Converse Collegewww.converse.edu

ECPI College of Technologywww.ecpi.edu

Faith Training Centerwww.faithcenterchurch.com

Forrest Junior Collegewww.forrestcollege.edu

Furman Universitywww.furman.edu

Quick Links


Greenville PresbyterianTheological Seminarywww.gpts.edu

Greenville Technical Collegewww.gvltec.com

ITT Technical Institutewww.itt-tech.edu

North Greenville Universitywww.ngu.edu

Sherman Collegeof Straight Chiropracticwww.sherman.edu

Southern Wesleyan Universitywww.swu.edu

Spartanburg Methodist Collegewww.smcsc.edu

Spartanburg Community Collegewww.sccsc.edu

The University Center of Greenvillewww.ucgreenville.org

TriCounty Technical Collegewww.tctc.edu

USC Upstatewww.uscupstate.edu

Virginia College in Greenvillewww.vc.edu

Webster Universitywww.websteruniv.edu/greenville

Wofford Collegewww.wofford.edu

PUBLICATIONS ONLINE

Anderson Independent-Mailwww.independentmail.com

GSA Businesswww.gsabusiness.com

SCBIZ magazinewww.scbizmag.com

Spartanburg County Weekly News Groupwww.hometown-news.com

Spartanburg Herald-Journalwww.goupstate.com

The (Columbia) Statewww.thestate.com

The Greenville Newswww.greenvilleonline.com

The (Williamston) Journalwww.williamstonjournal.com

Tribune-Timeswww.tribunetimes.com

Upstate Newspaperswww.upstatenewspapers.com

COLLEGE PUBLICATIONSONLINE

The Collegian(Bob Jones University)www.bju.edu/collegian

The Tiger (Clemson)www.thetigernews.com

TELEVISION STATIONS ONLINE

WYFF-TV 4 (NBC)www.thecarolinachannel.com

WSPA-TV 7 (CBS)www.newschannel7online.com

WLOS-TV 13 (ABC)www.wlos.com

WHNS-TV 21 (FOX)www.whns.com

WYCW-TV (CW)www.carolinascw.com

WRET-TV 49 (PBS)www.scetv.org/television/regional/wret

SCETV (PBS)www.scetv.orgm

AM RADIO STATIONS ONLINE

860, WLBG, Classic 86, news,talk, musicwww.wlbg.com

1260, WMUU, Unique, Christianwww.wmuu.com

FM RADIO STATIONS ONLINE

89.3, WLFJ, His Radio, Christianwww.hisradio.com

92.5, WESC, Carolina’s Best Countrywww.wescfm.com

93.3, WTPT, New Rock 93.3,The Planetwww.newrock933.com

93.7, WFBC, Today’s Best Musicwww.b937online.com

94.5, WMUU, Unique, Christianwww.wmuu.com

98.7 WSMW, Adult Hitswww.987simon.com

100.5, WSSL, Hot New Countrywww.wsslfm.com

101.1, WROQ, Rock 101, Classic Rockwww.wroq.com

102.5, WMYI, My 102.5, Soft Rockwww.wmyi.com

104.9, WCCP, Super Sports Radiowww.wccpfm.com

107.3, WJMZ, Hip-Hop and R&Bhttp://1073jamz.com

HOSPITALS

Anderson Area Medical Centerwww.anmed.com

Canon Memorial Hospitalwww.canonhospital.org

Greenville Hospital Systemwww.ghs.org

Mary Black Memorial Hospitalwww.maryblackhealthsystem.com

Palmetto Baptist of Easleywww.palmettohealth.org

Shriners Hospital: Greenvillewww.shrinershq.org/hospital/greenville

Spartanburg RegionalHealthcare Systemwww.spartanburgregional.com

St. Francis Health Systemwww.stfrancishealth.org

NEWCOMERS CLUBS

Newcomers Clubs in SCwww.newcomersclub.com/sc.html

ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBS

Greenville.com Organizations Pagewww.greenville.com/community/clubs.html

Greenville.com Recreation Pagewww.greenville.com/community/recreation.html

International Center of the Upstatewww.internationalupstate.org

Spartanburg.com Organizations Pagewww.spartanburg.com/community/clubs.html

Spartanburg.com Recreation Pagewww.spartanburg.com/community/recreation.html

GOLF COURSES

Greenville golfhttp://thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/SC/Greenville.htm

Spartanburg golfhttp://thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/SC/Spartanburg.htm

Anderson golfhttp://thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/SC/Anderson.htm

Pickens golfhttp://thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/SC/Pickens.htm

ARTS

Anderson Arts Centerwww.andersonartscenter.org

Anderson County Fairwww.andersoncountyfair.com

Anderson Sports &Entertainment Centerwww.andersonevents.com

Bi-Lo Centerwww.bilocenter.com

Brooks Center for the Performing Artswww.clemson.edu/Brooks/

Carolina Artswww.carolinaarts.com

Clemson Little Theatrewww.clemsonlittletheatre.com

Discover UpcountryCarolina Associationhttp://theupcountry.com

Electric-City Playhousewww.ecplayhouse.com

Greenville Balletwww.greenvilleballet.org

Greenville County

Museum of Artwww.greenvillemuseum.org

GreenvilleSouth.comwww.greenvillesouth.com

Greenville Symphony Orchestrawww.greenvillesymphony.org

Greenville Metropolitan Arts Councilwww.greenvillearts.com

Pendleton District Historical,Recreational and Tourism Commissionwww.pendleton-district.org

South Carolina Arts Commissionwww.state.sc.us/arts

Spartanburg County Arts Centerwww.spartanarts.org

Spartanburg Memorial Auditoriumwww.crowdpleaser.com

Spartanburg Repertory Companyhttp://www.sparklenet.com/repertorycom-pany/index.htm

Spartanburg Youth Theatrewww.spartanburglittlettheatre.org

The Peace Centerwww.peacecenter.org

Upstate Visual Artswww.upstatevisualart.org/content.htm

Warehouse Theatrewww.warehousetheatre.com

PLACES TO GO

Christ Church, Episcopalin Greenvillewww.ccgsc.org

Cowpens National Battlefieldwww.nps.gov/cowp

First Presbyterian Church,Greenvillewww.firstpresgreenville.org

Fort Hillwww.clemson.edu/about/history/forthill.html

Greenville Zoowww.greenvillezoo.org

Hagood Millwww.co.pickens.sc.us/culturalcommission

Hollywild Animal Parkwww.hollywild.com

Kilgore-Lewis Housewww.kilgore-lewis.org

Kings Mountain NationalBattlefieldwww.nps.gov/kimo

Mountain BridgeWilderness Areawww.discovercarolina.com

Peachoidwww.gbpw.com/peachoid.aspx

Pendletonwww.pendleton-district.org

Pretty Placehttp://www.campgreenville.org/chapel.php

Price Housewww.spartanburghistory.org

Reedy River Falls Park and Falls Cottagewww.fallspark.com

South Carolina Botanical Gardenwww.clemson.edu/scbg

Roper Mountain Science Centerwww.ropermountain.org

Spartanburg Science Centerwww.sparklenet.com/sciencecenter

Newcomer InformationANDERSON

Phone: AT&T, 800-336-0014; www.connect.att.com

Cable: Charter Communications, 800-955-7766; www.charter.com

Electric: Duke Power, 864-654-7128; www.dukepower.com

Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas Com., 864-233-7966;201 W. McBee Ave., Greenville; www.piedmontng.com

Water and sewer: Electric City Utilities,864-231-2250 (sewer), 864-260-6347 (water);601 S. Main St., Anderson; www.cityofandersonsc.com

Garbage: City of Anderson Public Works Department,864-231-2246; 601 S. Main St., Anderson;www.cityofandersonsc.com

CLEMSON


Cable: Charter Communications,800-955-7766; www.charter.com

Electric: Duke Power, 864-654-7128;www.dukepower.com

Gas: Fort Hill Natural Gas, 864-859-6375,www.fhnga.com

Water, sewer and garbage service:City of Clemson, 864-653-2035; 1250 Tiger Blvd.,Clemson; www.cityofclemson.org

EASLEY


Cable: Charter Communications,800-955-7766; www.charter.com

Electric, water and sewer: Easley CombinedUtilities, 864-859-4013; 110 Peachtree St., Easley;www.easleyutilities.com


Garbage: City of Easley, 864-855-7900;205 N. First St., Easley; www.cityofeasley.net

GREENVILLE


Cable: Charter Communications, 800-955-7766;www.charter.com



Water: Greenville Water System, 864-241-6000;407 W. Broad St., Greenville; [email protected]; www.greenvillewater.com

Sewer: Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority,864-299-4000; 561 Mauldin Dr., Greenville;www.rewaonline.org

Garbage: City of Greenville, 864-232-2273; 206 S.Main St., Greenville; www.greatergreenville.com

GREER



Electric: Duke Power, 864-654-7128;www.dukepower.com or Greer Commission ofPublic Works, 864-848-5500; www.greercpw.com

Gas, water, sewer: Greer Commission ofPublic Works, 864-848-5500; www.greercpw.com

Sewer: Western Carolina Regional SewerAuthority, 864-299-4000; 561 Mauldin Dr.,Greenville; www.rewaonline.org

Garbage: City of Greer, 864-848-2151;301 E. Poinsett St., Greer; www.cityofgreer.org

MAULDIN



Electric: Duke Power, 864-654-7128;www.dukepower.com or Laurens Electric,800-942-3141; www.laurenselectric.com

Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas Company, 864-233-7966;201 W. McBee Ave., Greenville; www.piedmontng.com

Water: Greenville Water System, 864-241-6000;407 W. Broad St., Greenville; [email protected]; www.greenvillewater.com

Sewer: Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority,864-299-4000; 561 Mauldin Dr., Greenville;www.rewaonline.orgwww.summerville.sc.us

Garbage: City of Mauldin Public Works,864-289-8904; 5 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin;www.mauldin.govoffice.com

PICKENS

Phone: AT&T, 800-336-0014; www.connect.att.comCable: Northland Cable, 864-882-0002;www.northlandcabletv.com



Water, sewer and garbage: City of Pickens,864-878-9819 (garbage) and 864-878-6421(water and sewer); 219 Pendleton St., Pickens;www.cityofpickens.moonfruit.com

SIMPSONVILLE



Electric: Duke Power, 864-654-7128;www.dukepower.com or Laurens Electric,800-942-3141; www.laurenselectric.com


Water: Greenville Water System, 864-241-6000; 407W. Broad St., Greenville; [email protected]; www.greenvillewater.com

Sewer service: Western Carolina Regional SewerAuthority, 864-299-4000; 561 Mauldin Dr., Greenville;www.rewaonline.org

Garbage service: City of Simpsonville PublicWorks, 864-967-9531; 110 Woodside Park Dr.,Simpsonville; www.simpsonvillesc.org

SPARTANBURG




Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas; 864-576-5588; 501 W.Blackstock Rd., Spartanburg; www.piedmontng.com

Water and sewer: Spartanburg Water,864-582-6375; www.sws-sssd.org

Garbage: City of Spartanburg Public Works,864-596-2000; 145 W. Broad


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