Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville is a city of 72,935 people in Greenville County, South Carolina, founded in 1831.
Why visit Greenville
Townapedia lists 73 museums and landmarks, 40 parks and trails, 318 places to eat, 21 places to stay and 16 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Greenville Zoo, Centre Stage, Pettigru Street Historic District and Kilgore-Lewis House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Greenville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Greenville
Greenville is a city in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States, and its county seat. It is the sixth-most populous city in South Carolina with a population of 70,720 at the 2020 census, while the Greenville metropolitan area has an estimated 997,000 residents and is the largest metropolitan area in the state.
From the Wikipedia article Greenville, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do16
Greenville Zoo
Zoo and aquarium · 1.6 mi
Zoological park in South Carolina, U.S
150 Cleveland Park Drive, Greenville
Centre Stage
Cinema and theater · 2.4 mi
Theater in Greenville, South Carolina
Liberty Bridge at Falls Park on the Reedy
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Pedestrian bridge in Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Peace Center
Cinema and theater · 2.3 mi
Performing arts center in Greenville, South Carolina
4 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks73
Pettigru Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Lanneau-Norwood House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Greenville, South Carolina
417 Belmont Avenue, Greenville
Allen Temple A.M.E. Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Church building in Greenville, South Carolina
American Cigar Factory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Former cigar factory in Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A.
American Spinning Company Mill No. 2
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
United States historic place
Brandon Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Former textile mill, repurposed as apartment building, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Broad Margin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Brushy Creek
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A.
C. Granville Wyche House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
C.F. Haynsworth Federal Building and United States Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Former U.S. Post Office in Greenville, South Carolina
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Carolina Supply Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic office building in Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A.
61 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds40
Cleveland Park
Park · 1.5 mi
Urban park in Greenville, South Carolina, United States of America
McPherson Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Park in Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Mo-Su 05:00-21:00
28 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes318
Green Lettuce USA
Restaurant · Persian · 2.3 mi
Green Lettuce in Greenville, SC offers Authentic Persian Cuisine, serving traditional dishes that highlight the best of Persian Food....
626 Congaree Road, Greenville
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Coffee Underground
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
1 East Coffee Street, Greenville
Su 08:00-22:00; Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr 07:00-23:30; Sa 08:00-23:30
Pita House
Restaurant · Middle Eastern · 0.6 mi
495 South Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville
Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00
Grateful Brew
Bar and pub · 0.6 mi
501 South Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville
Mo-Th 07:00-21:00, Fr 07:00-22:00, Sa 08:00-22:00
green fetish
Restaurant · Regional · 2.1 mi
301 East McBee Avenue, Greenville
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
306 more on the map.
Where to stay21
Extended Stay America - Greenville - Haywood Mall
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
530 Woods Lake Road, Greenville
Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville, Autograph Collection
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
44 East Camperdown Way, Greenville
Churches and places of worship40
Christ Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
10 North Church Street, Greenville
Greenville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.2 mi
741 Cleveland Street, Greenville
John Wesley United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 2.2 mi
101 East Court Street, Greenville
Shopping58
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries54
Healthcare36
Map of Greenville
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 30°F | 4.4 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 32°F | 3.5 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 39°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 47°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 50°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 39°F | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 33°F | 5.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Greenville (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Greenville County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-03-23: Table Rock Fire Complex (Fire)
- 2024-09-29: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Gantt 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Parker 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Berea 7 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Five Forks 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Powdersville 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Easley 13 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Fountain Inn 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Boiling Springs 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Anderson 27 mi southwest, about 43 min by car
- Clemson 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Greenvillenightskyline, Carolinaliving at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Airport Road, Greenville, United States (Unsplash), Matthew Smith whale, CC0
- Annie Andrews Greenville, Stimpus1, CC0
- Annie Andrews Greenville (cropped), Stimpus1, CC0
- Annie Andrews Greenville (cropped 2), Stimpus1, CC0
- Circuit City Laurens Rd Greenville, SC 1 (8118248091), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Circuit City Laurens Rd Greenville, SC 3 (8118249201), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Circuit City Laurens Rd Greenville, SC 2 (8118258972), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Greetings from Greenville, South Carolina - Large Letter Postcard (8213890902), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- KGMU Greenville Downtown 001, Bradley Bormuth, CC BY-SA 3.0 us
- Hechingers Laurens Rd Greenville, SC (8118269044), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hechingers Laurens Rd Greenville, SC (8118269590), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hechingers Laurens Rd Greenville, SC (8118268490), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hechingers Laurens Rd Greenville, SC (8118267970), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- American Colonial - Greenville, SC - W. B. Ellis House (1), Bmzuckerman, CC BY 4.0
- Toys R Us Haywood Mall Greenville, SC 2 (8118265603), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- American Colonial - Greenville, SC - W. B. Ellis House (3), Bmzuckerman, CC BY 4.0
- American Colonial - Greenville, SC - W. B. Ellis House (2), Bmzuckerman, CC BY 4.0
- Toys R Us Haywood Mall Greenville, SC 3 (8118276170), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Toys R Us Haywood Mall Greenville, SC 1 (8118275028), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Circuit City Haywood Mall Greenville, SC 2 (8118247559), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Interior of a Dollar Tree discount store in Greenville, South Carolina 03, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Interior of a Dollar Tree discount store in Greenville, South Carolina 04, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Interior of a Dollar Tree discount store in Greenville, South Carolina 05, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Dollar Tree discount store exterior in Greenville, South Carolina 02, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Circuit City Haywood Mall Greenville, SC 1 (8118247137), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Interior of a Dollar Tree discount store in Greenville, South Carolina 01, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Mansard - Greenville, SC - Lanneau-Norwood House (2), Bmzuckerman, CC BY 4.0
- Lanneau-Norwood House - Greenville, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mansard - Greenville, SC - Lanneau-Norwood House (1), Bmzuckerman, CC BY 4.0
- Christ Church Episcopal Greenville, Carpenter Bros., Greenville (publisher), Public domain
- Pettigru Historic District, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lanneau-Norwood-Funderburk House (2021), Sharon Wilson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mill's Mill, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- T.Q. Donaldson House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carolina Supply Company, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic mcbee methodist church, Michael E. Crocker, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richland Cemetery, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greenville - County Courthouse (1918), P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0
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