Upon first glance, you’ll see that Spartanburg is a beautiful city with southern charm. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our moderate climate encourages year-round tourism. History buffs enjoy Cowpens National Battlefield, which marks the site where Gen. Daniel Morgan’s troops defeated the British. We’re home to international businesses like BMW Manufacturing Corporation, Milliken & Co., QS/I, Extended Stay America and Denny’s Corporation. And our new Chapman Cultural Center is just one of the many performing arts venues here.

Historical Appeal

• Relive the turning point in the Revolutionary War with a trip to Cowpens National Battlefield.
• See the work of local artists at the Carolina Foothills Artisan Center .
• Head down the interstate to Walnut Grove Plantation and the Price House for a glimpse of the living conditions in Spartanburg County prior to 1800.
• Take the walking tour beginning at the Spartanburg County Regional Museum of History.
• Tour the Inn on Main, winner of the 2004 Governor’s Heritage Tourism Award, a historic preservation award.

Family Fun

• Visit The Chapman Cultural Center.
• Visit Hollywild Animal Park.
• Cool off in the interactive fountain at Barnet Park.
• Ride the train around Cleveland Park.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch at Hatcher Garden & Woodland Preserve.
• Visit the First Baptist Church Hanger and see the plane suspended from the ceiling.
• Visit SCALE—a scale model of the state created by students in Spartanburg County School District Five.
• Pick strawberries or peaches at local farms.

Shop ‘til You Drop

• Shop WestGate Mall and WestGate Crossing.
• Browse the specialty stores and boutiques in downtown Spartanburg.
• Hit the Hillcrest Specialty Row.
• Head up to Prime Outlets Gaffney for upscale shopping at outlet prices.

Regional Favorites

• Can you see yourself behind the wheel of a BMW Z4 or X5? Tour the BMW Manufacturing plant and the Zentrum museum.
• Visit the Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport for a bit of aviation history.
• Relax at an outdoor concert in Barnet Park.
• Take in a show or production at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium.
• Try clay shooting at RiverBend Sportsman’s Resort.

Enjoy your visit to Spartanburg!