2025 Upstate South Carolina Travel Guide

Where to stay in Upstate South Carolina

Greenville featuring autumn leaves, a garden and a bridge

Greenville Downtown

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.

West End

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

Green Avenue

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Green Avenue and surrounding area, you can visit Fluor Field at the West End and Falls Park on the Reedy.

Pettigru Street Historic District

Visitors to Pettigru Street Historic District enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Museum and Library of Confederate History is worth a stop.

Hampton-Pinckney Historic District

Hampton-Pinckney Historic District is well-liked for its historic sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Greenville area, you might plan a trip to Greenville County Museum of Art or The Children’s Museum of the Upstate.

Payne-Logan

Payne-Logan might not have many top sights, but Fluor Field at the West End and Falls Park on the Reedy are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Popular places to visit

Clemson University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Clemson University, during your travels in Clemson. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.

Falls Park on the Reedy

Explore the great outdoors at Falls Park on the Reedy, a lovely green space in Greenville. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its great live music.

Lake Keowee

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Keowee during your travels in Salem. While you're in the area, wander around the college campus.

Fred W. Symmes Chapel

You can find out about the history of Cleveland when you stop by Fred W. Symmes Chapel. Wander the lakeside and forest in this relaxing area.

Bob Jones University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Bob Jones University, during your travels in Greenville. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.