Conveniently located in northwestern South Carolina, just among the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the City of Greenville and its surrounding metro area is full of attractions, work, and opportunities that are waiting for you with open arms.
But in case that wasn’t enough to attract you to this wonderful city, here are seven things to know about Greenville!
1. Greenville is recognized for being awesome
According to U.S. News & World Report, Greenville is the No. 2 city to live in South Carolina as well as among the top 50 cities nationwide to both live in as well as retire in.
2. Greenville is affordable
A big reason Greenville is ranked so high as a great place to live in could be due to the low cost of living. According to BestPlaces, one of your biggest areas of savings will be housing, with the median house costing less than $40,000 the national average.
3. Greenville’s neighborhoods are all enjoyable
Any city will have its unique communities to enjoy. For instance, Botany Woods is a great spot for growing families with traditional, single-family homes. Meanwhile, Richmond Hills is home to Millennials and students of the nearby Furman University.
4. You can get out of Greenville too
Greenville is accessible from I-85, 185, 385 and a number of U.S. Highways, not to mention centrally located between Atlanta to Charlotte and between Miami and New York. You’re even with a 5 hour drive of Myrtle Beach for your favorite weekend getaways.
5. Enjoy arts and culture in Greenville
The city of Greenville boasts itself as a cultural and entertainment center for region. For instance, Downtown Greenville is nationally recognized for its beautiful walkways, wonderful cafes, and even a waterfall. And be sure to keep an eye out for the Mice on Main while you’re there.
6. Find a bit of the Smithonsian in Greenville
Greenville’s Children’s museum of the Upstate is the only children’s museum in the entire country that is a Smithsonian affiliate. Not only is this an incredibly cool honor for the city, but it also gives children (and adults) a great museum to enjoy.
7. Greenville loves our nation’s favorite pastime
Baseball is a big deal in Greenville. For starters, it’s the home to a Fluor Field and the Greenville Drive, a Red Sox affiliate. Beyond that, the city is the hometown of Shoeless Joe Jackson and has a museum dedicated to exploring the question of the Chicago Blacksox cheating ring. The minor league team originally wanted to be the Joes in his honor, but MLB said no due to Jackson still being banned.
Now, these are just a few quick facts about this wonderful city. Is there something you think should be added to this list? Let us know!
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