Upstate South Carolina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo provided by Visit Greenville, South Carolina
Photo provided by South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Photo provided by Visit Greenville, South Carolina
Photo provided by Visit Greenville, South Carolina

Where to stay in Upstate South Carolina

Greenville which includes autumn leaves, a bridge and a park

Greenville Downtown

5/5(1 area review)

The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Greenville Downtown. A stop by The Peace Center or Bon Secours Wellness Arena might round out your trip.

Greenville Downtown
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Nicholtown

If you're spending some time in Nicholtown, Pleasantburg Shopping Center and Swamp Rabbit Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Nicholtown
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West End

Visitors to West End like its restaurants and waterfalls, and Bi Lo Center is a sight worth a stop.

West End
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Turtlehead

If you're spending some time in Turtlehead, Lake Keowee and Chapman Bridge Oconee Bell Preserve are top sights worth seeing.

Turtlehead
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Green Avenue

While there might not be top attractions in Green Avenue, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fluor Field at the West End and The Peace Center.

Green Avenue
Greenville - Spartanburg featuring a sunset, tranquil scenes and views

Overbrook Historic District

While Overbrook Historic District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bon Secours Wellness Arena and Beattie House.

Overbrook Historic District
Hyatt Regency Greenville

Hyatt Regency Greenville

3.5 out of 5
220 N Main St, Greenville, SC
The price is AU$236 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$236
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Greenville. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Everything was great besides , my first impression of the staff, if you don’t look like upper class they give you a sort of weird look and vibe that you don’t belong there."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Regency Greenville
Crowne Plaza Hotel Greenville-I-385-Roper Mtn Rd by IHG

Crowne Plaza Hotel Greenville-I-385-Roper Mtn Rd by IHG

3.5 out of 5
851 Congaree Rd, Greenville, SC
The price is AU$168 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$168
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Greenville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Very clean great staff more importantly"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Crowne Plaza Hotel Greenville-I-385-Roper Mtn Rd by IHG
Wooded Cottage - 3 Mi to Clemson University

Wooded Cottage - 3 Mi to Clemson University

3 out of 5
Clemson
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Clemson. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Clemson Area African American Museum and Larry W. Abernathy ...
Wooded Cottage - 3 Mi to Clemson University
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Mint House Greenville - Downtown

Mint House Greenville - Downtown

4 out of 5
101 Falls Park Dr, Greenville, SC
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Greenville. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (708 reviews)
"It was a comfortable, clean place to stay at a reasonable price with all the amenities we needed and very close to the places we were visiting. The parking lot is very close by, and we reserved it at $10/night beforehand. Would recommend reading the instructions about parking and check-in before ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Mint House Greenville - Downtown
Wooded Cottage - 3 Mi to Clemson University

Wooded Cottage - 3 Mi to Clemson University

3 out of 5
Clemson
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Clemson. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Clemson Area African American Museum and Larry W. Abernathy ...
Wooded Cottage - 3 Mi to Clemson University
Postcard Cabins Lake Hartwell

Postcard Cabins Lake Hartwell

2 out of 5
299 Outpost Rd, Seneca, SC
Stay at this cabin in Seneca. Enjoy free parking, patios, and climate control. Popular attractions Friendship Recreaction Area and Cross Creek Plantation Golf ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
"We very much enjoyed the stay. It was smaller than I expected - but we still enjoyed it. Very clean. Very nicely built. Loved the fire wood and the smores - classy smores! Just a couple minor things: There were no fire starters and we were simply told, "We are out" We had to go to the store and buy ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Postcard Cabins Lake Hartwell
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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