Greenville Travel and Things to Do Guide
There are plenty of reasons why Greenville, South Carolina is earning a spot in the consideration set of more event planners, and why a rapidly increasing number of meetings, conference, and athletic championships are choosing Greenville as their host destination. The New York Times recently named Greenville on its infamous list of "52 Places to Go (In the World) in 2017" – our convenient Southeast location and tremendous variety of venues, facilities, accommodations, and restaurants are making us one of the hottest emerging travel and meeting destinations of the year.
Actually, there are a lot of reasons: Greenville, SC has roughly 9,000 guest rooms priced across the spectrum, as well as more than 600 restaurants, a vibrant and award-winning downtown, and a one-of-a-kind pedestrian bridge spanning the city's downtown river. Greenville offers an accommodating range of meeting facilities, from the 340,000-square-foot TD Convention Center and the 15,000-seat Bon Secours Wellness Arena to museums, galleries, theaters, and a diverse collection of unique, historic and intimate venues perfect for smaller gatherings. From our nearby lakes and mountains to the extensive sports and recreational facilities to a downtown ballpark (modeled after historic Fenway Park), Greenville's outdoor amenities take full advantage of the area's breathtaking natural beauty. All of which may explain why companies like BMW, Michelin, GE, and others proudly call the area home.
Conveniently located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, with excellent access by ground and air, and widely recognized as one of America's best values and the southeast's hottest destination, Greenville, SC isn't just any Greenville, it's THAT Greenville – the one you need to know more about.
Actually, there are a lot of reasons: Greenville, SC has roughly 9,000 guest rooms priced across the spectrum, as well as more than 600 restaurants, a vibrant and award-winning downtown, and a one-of-a-kind pedestrian bridge spanning the city's downtown river. Greenville offers an accommodating range of meeting facilities, from the 340,000-square-foot TD Convention Center and the 15,000-seat Bon Secours Wellness Arena to museums, galleries, theaters, and a diverse collection of unique, historic and intimate venues perfect for smaller gatherings. From our nearby lakes and mountains to the extensive sports and recreational facilities to a downtown ballpark (modeled after historic Fenway Park), Greenville's outdoor amenities take full advantage of the area's breathtaking natural beauty. All of which may explain why companies like BMW, Michelin, GE, and others proudly call the area home.
Conveniently located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, with excellent access by ground and air, and widely recognized as one of America's best values and the southeast's hottest destination, Greenville, SC isn't just any Greenville, it's THAT Greenville – the one you need to know more about.

Weather and Seasonality
Greenville's temperate climate is appealing at almost any time of year. The nearby Blue Ridge Mountains protect the city from severe storms and freezing winter precipitation.
Temperatures reach their height in July, averaging 90°F, and dip to an average of 53°F in January. Winter months are generally mild and snowfall is rare. July is the rainiest month, seeing about 4.8 inches of precipitation. Greenville averages 220 plus days of sunshine each year.
Temperatures reach their height in July, averaging 90°F, and dip to an average of 53°F in January. Winter months are generally mild and snowfall is rare. July is the rainiest month, seeing about 4.8 inches of precipitation. Greenville averages 220 plus days of sunshine each year.
| Month | High/Low °F | Seasonality |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53°/32° | - |
| February | 57°/35° | - |
| March | 65°/41° | - |
| April | 73°/48° | - |
| May | 80°/57° | - |
| June | 88°/66° | - |
| July | 90°/70° | - |
| August | 89°/69° | - |
| September | 82°/62° | - |
| October | 73°/50° | - |
| November | 64°/41° | - |
| December | 54°/34° | - |
