Why go
- City in South Carolina, United States.
- Served by Union County, Troy Shelton Field (USC).
History
Spartanburg, also known as "Sparkle City", is a city in and the county seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. The city had a population of 38,732 as of the 2020 census, making it the state's 11th-most populous city. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) groups Spartanburg and Union counties together as the Spartanburg, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Where to stay
895 Spartan Blvd, Spartanburg, SC 29301 · ihg.com
161 Sha Ln, Spartanburg, SC 29307 · ihg.com
490 W Blackstock Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29301 · wyndhamhotels.com
160 Simuel Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29303 · ihg.com
225 W Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29306 · marriott.com
805 Spartan Blvd, Spartanburg, SC 29301 · hilton.com
130 Mobile Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29303 · redroof.com
299 N Church St, Spartanburg, SC 29306 · marriott.com
103 Franklin Ave, Spartanburg, SC 29301 · hilton.com
9027 Fairforest Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29301 · marriott.com
801 Spartan Blvd, Spartanburg, SC 29301 · hilton.com
125 Sloane Garden Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29316 · bestwestern.com
110 Mobile Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29303 · bestwestern.com
491 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29302 · collegeinnspartanburgspartanburgsouthcarolina.us
458 W Blackstock Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29301 · choicehotels.com
1993 Reidville Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29301 · spartanburgschotel.com
501 S Blackstock Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29301 · choicehotels.com
1350 Boiling Springs Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29303
7136 Asheville Hwy, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Restaurants & places to go
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1731 John B White Sr Boulevard, Spartanburg,… · arbys.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 2100 Winchester Place, Spartanburg, 29301 · bk.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery · 1979 East Main Street, Spartanburg, 29307 · chick-fil-a.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:45-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1490 Wo Ezell Boulevard, Spartanburg, 29301 · locations.chipotle.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00 Features: takeaway · 2199 Southport Road, Spartanburg, 29302 · pizza.dominos.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-21:00; Su 06:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1451 W O Ezell Boulevard, Spartanburg, 29301 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1021 Fernwood Glendale Road, Spartanburg, 29307 · pandaexpress.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-02:00; Su 09:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 1783 Asheville Highway, Spartanburg, 29303 · locations.tacobell.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 102 Garner Road, Spartanburg, 29303 · locations.wafflehouse.com
Japanese, Sushi, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:30-14:30,17:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan options, step-free access, air… · wasabispartanburg.wixsite.com
Wings, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 1564 Asheville Highway, Spartanburg, 29303-2079 · wing-crave-103297.square.site
Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · auntieannes.com
Cookies, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · greatamericancookies.com
Smoothie, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 435 East Main Street, Spartanburg, 29302 · planetsmoothie.com
Poke, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1450 W O Ezell Boulevard, Spartanburg, 29301 · eatpokebros.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 156 West Main Street, Spartanburg, 29306 · starbucks.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-15:00,17:00-21:30; Fr 11:30-15:00,17:00-22:30; Sa 17:00-22:30; Su 17:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 101 East Main… · limeleafsc.com
Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa-Su 07:00-15:00 · 121 West Main Street, Spartanburg, 29306 · flyingbiscuit.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream · brusters.com
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 08:00-14:00 · 2601 East Main Street · monamiemorningcafe.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 226B West Main Street, Spartanburg, 29306
Asian, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-15:00,09:00-18:00,17:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-15:00,17:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-15:00,17:00-21:00…
Sushi, Japanese, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 118 Magnolia Street, Spartanburg, 29306 · miyakosushigroup.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 155 West Main Street, Spartanburg, 29306 · sophiasrestaurantsc.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 774 Spartan Boulevard, Spartanburg, 29301 · cityrange.com
Hot Dog, Burger, Southern, Restaurant · Hot Dog/Burger restaurant · 1011 Union Street, Spartanburg, 29302 · andrewsatomicdogs.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · 827 Union Street, Spartanburg, 29302 · beardedbrosbbq.com
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 478 Union Street, Spartanburg, 29306 · deflavorsofindia.com
German, Restaurant · German restaurant · 1200 East Main Street, Spartanburg, 29307 · gerhardscafe.net
Southern, American, Restaurant · Southern/American restaurant · 805 Spartan Boulevard, Spartanburg, 29301 · heirloomsc.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 113 North Church Street, Spartanburg, 29306 · islasonthesquare.com
Caribbean, Restaurant · Caribbean restaurant · 749 John B White Sr Boulevard, Spartanburg, 29306 · jamaicaspice.webstarts.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · 2660 Reidville Road, Spartanburg, 29301 · phoyourchoicetogo.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 2601 East Main Street, Spartanburg, 29307
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 2440 Reidville Road, Spartanburg, 29301 · eattg.com
Juice, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating · 158 East Main Street, Spartanburg, 29306 · kavaculture.com
Coffee, Cafe · Coffee cafe · 187 North Church Street, Spartanburg, 29306 · facebook.com
Middle Eastern, Greek, Restaurant · Middle Eastern/Greek restaurant · 201 Wall Street, Spartanburg, 29306
Jamaican, Restaurant · Jamaican restaurant · 256 North Church Street, Spartanburg, 29306
Steak, Restaurant · Steak restaurant · 149 West Main Street, Spartanburg, 29306
Cafe · cafe · 101 Fretwell Street, Spartanburg, 29306 · littleriverroasting.com
Tea, Cafe · Tea cafe · 187 North Church Street, Spartanburg, 29306
Biergarten · Features: outdoor seating · 125 East Main Street, Spartanburg, 29306
Fast Food · fast food
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Airports
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) 17 mi to the centre
Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg, SC, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 11 airlines (United Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines…) · direct flights to 20 destinations incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 20 direct destinations
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, ERJ-145, CRJ) · 5 routes: Chicago*, Cleveland*, Houston*, Newark*, Washington*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A320) · 4 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, Dash 8-300, DH8, ERJ-145) · 4 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth*, Philadelphia*, Washington*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C) · 4 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Houston, Nashville
- US Airways US (CRJ, CRJ-700, ERJ-145) · 4 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia*, Washington
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ, A319, 717, MD-88) · 3 routes: Atlanta, Detroit*, New York*
- Air France AF (A319, 717, MD-88, CRJ-700, CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 1 route: Chicago*
- Alitalia AZ (A319, 717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A319, 717, CRJ-700, MD-88, CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Pinnacle Airlines 9E (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) 25 mi to the centre
Greenville, SC, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (SPA) 2.5 mi to the centre
500 Ammons Road, Spartanburg, SC 29306 — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Union County, Troy Shelton Field (USC) 24 mi to the centre
Union, SC, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Laurens County Airport 30 mi to the centre
Laurens, SC, US
Pearson's Farm Airport 7.8 mi to the centre
Spartanburg, SC, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Union County, Troy Shelton Field (USC); 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Spartanburg, SC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
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