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GREENWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY GUIDE
Lifestyles
Working together is what Greenwood civic and business leaders do best! We are committed to improving business and lifestyle opportunities for our residents, so outdoor and arts and culture enthusiasts alike can enjoy our community’s many venues!
Our residents enjoy endless opportunities with the many festivals and events, and our thousands of tourists and visitors are discovering what a great place Greenwood is. Many are making Greenwood their new home. With the vast efforts made by our leaders and businesses,
our quality of life is growing and receiving national recognition. Greenwood County has everything one would need to live life to the fullest.
With our mild climate, outdoor activities, and year- round events, the community is thriving and vibrant. Greenwood County offers a variety of trails, parks,
and greenways for walking, running, and biking. Lake Greenwood offers endless water sports and activities. Thousands of visitors from near and far are impressed at the sheer quality and volume of things to do.
There’s nothing like having a pontoon boat to yourself for an afternoon of cruising, swimming, tubing, or paddling. Several marinas on Lake Greenwood rent all types of boards, boats, and gear. Rent a pontoon boat and kick back on the water. Stop in at the Jungle Float, get a treat from the ice cream boat, or catch some fish. When it’s time for a dinner break, there are plenty of restaurants along the water, from Break on the Lake
to Harris Landing, where you might enjoy some great burgers and live music.
Discover Greenwood is the community’s primary destination marketing organization. Formed by
a partnership between the City and County of Greenwood, Discover Greenwood’s primary mission is to recruit and service visitors. In recent years, Greenwood has become a strong sports destination playing host to countless volleyball, basketball, fishing, baseball, and golf tournaments. Home to Lander University, Greenwood has hosted regional and conference tournaments for the Peach Belt Conference and the NCAA tournaments. For the leisure traveler, Greenwood is home to numerous award-winning events and festivals including the SC Festival of Flowers, SC Festival of Discovery, SC Festival of Stars, Hodges Community Festivals, and Catfish Feastival.
Additionally, Discover Greenwood markets and promotes signature attractions across Greenwood, including the Ninety-Six National Historic Site, the Benjamin E. Mays Historic Preservation Site,
The Greenwood Arts Center is located at 120 Main Street in Uptown Greenwood.
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