The Spartanburg center point is about the area of Spartanburg Amtrak and 4 miles southeast of University of South Carolina Upstate.
The Spartanburg area has a humid subtropical climate marked by long, hot summers and relatively mild winters. For the city's hottest weather, plan your visit during July or August, when temperatures typically reach the low 90s. For a cooler visit, head to Spartanburg in December and January, when temperatures don't usually exceed the mid-50s. Precipitation tends to be relatively even throughout the year, though March is typically the rainiest month.
No matter when you visit this South Carolina city, you'll find plenty to do. In early June, the South Carolina Festival of Flowers delights locals and visitors alike with flower displays, topiary demonstrations, food and wine pairings, and much more. Also in early June, Sparkle City Rhythm & Ribs brings barbecue, chef competitions, and live music to Spartanburg. In September, SpartOberfest celebrates the season with beer, German food, live music, and local crafts. In October the Piedmont Interstate Fair brings rides, fair food, contests, exhibits, and much more to the Spartanburg area.
Get the most out of your hotel stay with one of these best value options in Spartanburg.
Stay at the modern Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Spartanburg-North, and choose from standard queen or king rooms and two-bedroom suites. All of the 91 guestrooms include LCD TVs, workspaces, free Wi-Fi, and cribs available upon request. Start each day with the Holiday Inn's free buffet breakfast, and work off that cinnamon roll in the 24-hour fitness center. Families will love the year-round indoor pool, and business travelers will appreciate the 24-hour business center and meeting spaces.
Stretch out in a double or king suite, and make yourself at home at the Comfort Suites. Enjoy the homelike amenities including refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers, and use the free Wi-Fi to book a tour at the BMW Zentrum. Jump start your day with a cup of coffee and a complimentary buffet breakfast, and spend a hot summer afternoon at the outdoor pool. The hotel also has a fitness center to make staying in shape easy.
Just minutes from the University of South Carolina Upstate and Spartanburg Community College, the Courtyard Spartanburg is centrally located in Sparkle City. Rooms include all the essentials, like a coffee maker and free Wi-Fi, and the hotel features a well-equipped fitness room and a seasonal outdoor pool. Sit down to a filling breakfast in the morning, or relax by the lobby fireplace. Free self-parking and a business center add to this hotel's value.
Book a standard queen room or a studio suite and get comfortable at the Hampton Inn & Suites Spartanburg I-26 - Westgate Mall, which is convenient to the Westgate Mall and the Woodland Preserve. Relax in your spacious room, keep snacks on hand in the mini fridge, and catch up on movies on the flat-screen TV. Start your day with eggs, sausage, bacon, and fresh waffles at the complimentary breakfast, and use the free Wi-Fi to plan your itinerary for the day. If you're planning a local conference or event, book the Hampton Inn's 19,000 square feet of event space.
Get an even better deal on low room rates with group discounts. AAA members get 10 percent discounts at the College Inn Spartanburg and the Spartanburg Marriott. AARP members and senior travelers save 10 percent or more at the Quality Inn & Suites and the Courtyard Spartanburg. Government employees and military members get guaranteed low rates at the Comfort Suites and other area hotels.
Discover the great outdoors with a visit to the Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve. Walk the trails in any season and spot spring daffodils, summer irises, autumn chrysanthemums, and winter camellias. For hiking, kayaking, boating, fishing, and even horseback riding, head to Croft State Park. Make your way to the South Carolina Botanical Garden for a stunning variety of flowers, along with wine and music events, art exhibits, and concerts.
Satisfy your need for speed at the BMW Zentrum, which features exhibits on the automaker's history and technology. Sign up for a guided factory tour to see behind the scenes of this impressive facility.
Step back in time at the Walnut Grove Plantation, where you can witness historical reenactments, explore the grounds, and tour this former plantation. Visit the Chapman Cultural Center for a taste of the city's art, science, and history. Stop by to see a special exhibition at the Spartanburg Science Center, or catch a performance at the Spartanburg Little Theatre.
From outdoor attractions to historical destinations to cutting-edge technology, Spartanburg has it all. Find the ideal accommodations for your group, and start planning your trip to the Sparkle City today.
Below are reviews of the city of Spartanburg, SC from an actual visitor's perspective.
Quaint!
The dance competition.
It felt like a home away from home.
Good restaurants. Lime Leaf downtown has great Thai food!
Good restaurants.
convenient to downtown and all the schools.
Spartanburg SC is a nice town. Great downtown restaurants and bars.
The hotel was located near the mall and there were lots of places to eat.
Spartanburg offers family friendly parks, libraries and children's museums.
The downtown area is nice and the hotel is conveniently located.
Spartanburg has a lot of stores in the immediate area and restaurants; everything you need.
Clean and proper, room, comfortable bed and quiet.
I booked an overnight hotel stay for my daughter's birthday, it was the perfect choice for her 12th birthday and seven girls.
Enjoyed visiting the Swofford Campus.
Plenty of dining options of all kinds! We loved Burgers & Bakery; great food, nice people.
The Carolina Club
Did not see the city, we went to hang out with family at Croft State Park.
We enjoyed watching our daughter play field hockey at a few of the local colleges.
Hatcher Botanical Garden is exquisite. Allow yourself at least an hour to roam this beautiful wooded retreat.
Main street and the many shopping areas and many new homes being built.
The shopping center.
Great theatre!
Wofford Campus. Attended a very wonderful wedding on campus. Weather was perfect.
There is a lot to do in the town of Spartanburg. There is great shopping and lots of places to eat.
Nice hotel, booked through a very helpful agent.
Is a nice small city
A good dinner at Cribb
Upward Sports Center has lots of courts, food, and great atmosphere for a day of basketball!
I did like the fact that there was restaurants & stores nearby to shop. Traffic is pretty good for this area. Not congested at all.
Liked the close vicinity to downtown Greenville
Liked the close vicinity to downtown Greenville
Tyger River Park is without a doubt the most magnificent park I've been to. Whoever did the planning/layout for it was amazing. I served on the Parks and Recreation Commission for Stafford County, VA for three years and know first hand the amount of work that goes into something like that. The wind turbines, the exercise stations along the walking path, and the sundial is just amazing planning! The Parks and Recreation Commission and people of Spartanburg should be very proud!
We love Spartanburg, but our son and his family live there, so we are familiar with the city. Belk at Westgate Mall is, by far, my favorite store. Restaurants are plentiful, with good food and service, and gas is reasonable in the south. The people are friendly, and helpful. The staff at Denny's close to I26 ramp were, even after a hectic Christmas week, friendly and eager to please for our breakfast before leaving for home in Indiana.