The Greenwood Region

South Carolina's "garden spot" offers big city access.

Affectionately known as "The Emerald City," Greenwood, South Carolina offers an appealing combination of country charm and city sophistication. Each June, this city hosts the South Carolina "Festival of Flowers" thanks to the Park Seed Company, one of the largest horticultural companies in the world, located right here in Greenwood. You might say the world has its roots in Greenwood, as people all over the world order plants from the Park Seed catalogue. In addition, the Greenwood-Lander Performing Arts organization presents world class performances that provide educational and cultural experiences that enhance the quality of life and stimulate interest in the arts in Greenwood County and surrounding areas.

Self Regional Hospital, one of the largest in the area is known for its quality vascular surgery, cancer center and heart center. Lander University and Piedmont Technical College offer educational and cultural outlets. And a wide array of shopping can be found in Uptown Greenwood.

Easily accessible to Atlanta, Charlotte, Charleston and Asheville, Greenwood is also less than an hour from Greenville, South Carolina, one of the state's fastest growing cities offering dozens of cultural experiences including big-name entertainment at the BI-LO arena and Broadway productions at The Peace Center for the Performing Arts.

Both the Greenville and Columbia International Airports are within easy driving distance, and Greenwood is close to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Carolina beaches.