Greenwood, South Carolina travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Greenwood is the county seat of Greenwood County in Old 96 District.

3 sights · 2 things to do · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Greenwood

Ninety Six National Historic Site

Preserves an 18th century settlement by the same name, a name that evolved from traders noting 9 creeks in a certain locale and 6 in another, that was a Loyalist stronghold during the Revolutionary War and managed to rep…

Lake Greenwood State Park

Greenwood Museum

This museum provides some witness to the past in Greenwood County such as showcasing a cotton gin as well as natural science exhibits and a play space.

The Railroad Historical Center

A chance to visit restored rail cars, with guided tours available.

Grace Street Park

Nice trail and duck pond.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 32°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Aug. (climate data from nearby Greenville)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
GSP Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg — 49 mi away. Directions
AGS Augusta Regional At Bush Field, Augusta — 58 mi away. Directions
CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte — 99 mi away (major hub). Directions

Removed from major interstates, Greenwood is connected to the rest of the world via two-lane highways in upstate South Carolina.

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Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Greenwood Museum, The Railroad Historical Center, Grace Street Park
Afternoon Ninety Six National Historic Site, Lake Greenwood State Park

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

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Understand

In former Cherokee country, where trade in deerskins was lucrative, settlers moved in and began the typical Southern scene of cotton production using enslaved labor, which after emancipation faced the disenfranchisement and intimidation that was common in the post-Reconstruction era. Nowadays, Greenwood has a somewhat enterprising manufacturing sector with entities like Fujifilm, plus a small college called Lander College.

Get in

Removed from major interstates, Greenwood is connected to the rest of the world via two-lane highways in upstate South Carolina.

See

See Greenwood Museum

This museum provides some witness to the past in Greenwood County such as showcasing a cotton gin as well as natural science exhibits and a play space.

📍 106 Main St N☎ +1 864 229-7093Checked Oct 2021

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See The Railroad Historical Center

A chance to visit restored rail cars, with guided tours available.

📍 908 Main St S☎ +1 864 229-7093Checked Oct 2021

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See Ninety Six National Historic Site

📍 1103 SC-248, Ninety Six🕒 Wed-Sun 9AM-5PM☎ +1 864 543-4068Checked Oct 2021

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Do

Do Lake Greenwood State Park

A popular lake for swimming, fishing, and natural diversion, though not of any special note in terms of water clarity or anything. It includes the Civilian Conservation Corps Museum inside the John Drummond and Holly Self Drummond Environmental Education Conference Center to relay how the CCC built this and other important works.

📍 302 State Park Rd, Ninety Six🕒 Daily 5AM-9PM☎ +1 864 543-3535Checked Oct 2021

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