Spartanburg
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By plane
Spartanburg is served by two airports: The Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (SPA) and the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is located in Upstate South Carolina, midway between the cities of Greenville and Spartanburg on I-85 (Exit 57). GSP has grown into one of the finest airports in the country, steadily meeting the Upstate’s ever-increasing needs.
By train
Downtown Spartanburg hosts an Amtrak terminal at 290 Magnolia Street.
By car
Two major Interstate Highways intersect a short distance from Spartanburg, making highway travel into the city quite easy. Interstate 85 and the Business 85 Loop run on an east-west axis along the northern edge of the city and Interstate 26 runs on a north-south axis to the west of the city. Major U.S. Highways 29 and 221 also run through the heart of the city.
By bus
A Greyhound Bus terminal is located at 100 North Liberty Street.
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Greer Heritage Museum, The Greer Heritage Museum, located at 215 Trade Street, collects, preserves, and exhibits materials, records and artifacts that relate to the heritage and history of the area. It will include not only a look at Greer's treasured past, but also news about exhibits and events taking place at the museum. To learn more about the rich history of the Greater Greer area, a visit to the Greer Heritage Museum on Trade Street is a must.
Pacolet Museum, Pacolet Area Museum, 180 Montgomery Avenue,Pacolet, SC 29372; The Museum reveals the story of Pacolet. Beginning with the natural resources: the Pacolet River, Granite Quarry and Urban Forest and expanding to the cultural heritage of the Cherokee, Catawba Indian presence, early settlers, American Revolution, textile industry and historic district. Pacolet is "Close to everything, Far from Ordinary".
The Showroom, The Showroom, the home of Hub-Bub and The Hub City Writers Project, is a center for progressive arts in the community. It houses a gallery, film screen, stage, and concert venue and is home to a nationally-recognized artist residency program. Hub-Bub is the creative effort responsible for the founding of The Showroom and, as a project goal, seeks to attract and retain creative talent in the community. The Hub City Writers Project began the Hub-Bub project and serves the community as a local publishing company.
Walnut Grove Plantation, Walnut Grove Plantation, an 18th-century farmhouse, has been diligently preserved by the Spartanburg County Historical Association. It lies south of Spartanburg near the town of Roebuck and is open to the public for tours as well as during annual festivals.
Magnolia Street Train Depot, The Magnolia Street Train Depot is one of the older buildings in the city and stands as a reminder of Spartanburg's old nickname "the Hub City", referring to the many transportation routes that connected Spartanburg with cities throughout the region. It is now the home of the Amtrak station, the Visitor’s Bureau and the Hub City Farmers Market.
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