A great meetings destination is about more than just the meetings.
From our convenient Southeast location to a tremendous variety of venues, facilities, amenities, accommodations, and restaurants to plentiful recreational and entertainment options that meet every need and budget to...well, you get the picture. Greenville, SC is affordable and convenient—planners, we're waiting for you!
Please contact us for personal assistance and keep perusing below to learn more about why Greenville, South Carolina, should be considered for your next meeting, convention, tradeshow, or sporting event.
Top 5 Reasons to Meet in Greenville, South Carolina
It seems everyone is hailing Greenville a wow-worthy destination, long after their lanyards are off. One visit to Greenville, one walk down our tree-lined Main Street or through Falls Park on the Reedy, one unforgettable meal—is all it takes to fall head over heels in love.
Greenville, SC is stealing the meetings scene. Here's why.
1. Accessibility (It's Easy to Get Here!)
🚙 Nestled into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville is conveniently located halfway between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC providing excellent highway access (I-85, I-385, I-185, I-26).
Fun Fact: We're within a day's drive for the majority of the U.S. population!
✈️ Additionally, the recently-renovated Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) features more than 100 daily nonstop flights and hundreds of connecting flight options; it is located just 15 minutes from downtown Greenville.
Fun Fact: GSP Airport was named the "7th Most User-Friendly Small Airport in the Nation" (Conde Nast Traveler), the "#2 Best Airport for Sit-Down Dining" (USA Today), and a "Top 10 Best Airport for Bar/Restaurant Wait Staff." (USA Today)
2. One Word. Food.
Wrap your mind (and your waistline) around our culinary scene. Greenville has all the ingredients to boost your group's brain power and productivity. With more than 110 restaurants within walking distance of any downtown hotel, your attendees are sure to find something to suit their taste buds. Insider's Tip: Pack your stretchy pants!
3. A Walkable, Safe Downtown
Our award-winning, pedestrian-friendly Main Street features 10 city blocks of delightful distractions. From inventive restaurants to locally owned boutiques, craft coffee shops, galleries, and public art your group can immerse themselves in, all wrapped up in a unique blend of traditional Southern charm and contemporary cool they won't find anywhere else.
4. Falls Park on the Reedy
Did we mention the ridiculously picturesque 32-acre park sitting in the heart of downtown Greenville? Falls Park on the Reedy is complete with 32-foot natural waterfalls (Reedy River Falls) and the one-of-a-kind floating pedestrian Liberty Bridge. Falls Park has been named a “Top 10 U.S. Park” by TripAdvisor several years in a row, along with the likes of Central Park and Golden Gate Park.
5. Unique Venues & Activities
If you're looking for the kind of space that sparks magic and inspires greatness, look no further. Greenville offers unique venues with a rare combination of past-meets-present perfection. For example, the open air Wyche Pavilion on the Reedy River, originally built in 1904 as a paint shop for carriages. Or the Old Cigar Warehouse, used in the late 1800's to store cigars and cotton.
If adventure-seeking and team-building are on your agenda, Greenville's got a lineup of unique experiences to offer. Get behind the wheel at the BMW Performance Center, catch a Greenville Drive Minor League baseball game at Fluor Field at the West End, or head out to the mountains and enjoy ziplining, kayaking, hiking, and more.
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