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Gaffney, SC

Gaffney is a city in and the seat of Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States, in the Upstate region of South Carolina. Gaffney is known as the "Peach Capital of South Carolina".

Type CityPopulation 12,764

Why go

  • City in South Carolina, United States.
  • Served by Boomerang Airport.

History

Gaffney is a city in and the seat of Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States, in the Upstate region of South Carolina. Gaffney is known as the "Peach Capital of South Carolina". The population was 12,764 at the 2020 census. The city had an estimated population of 12,609 in 2019. It is the principal city of the Gaffney, South Carolina, Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Cherokee County and which is further included in the greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Combined Statistical Area. Gaffney was the home of Limestone University, which operated from 1845 until 2025.

Airports

Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (SPA) 20 mi to the centre
500 Ammons Road, Spartanburg, SC 29306 β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Shelby-Cleveland County Regional Airport 13 mi to the centre
Shelby, NC, US
Outdoor
La Dolce Terra Airport 9.2 mi to the centre
Gaffney, SC, US
Outdoor
Turner Field 9.7 mi to the centre
Chesnee, SC, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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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 β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Boomerang Airport; 6 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 Gaffney, SC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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