The Annual Running of the Steeplechase attracts serious equestrians, horse lovers and the just plain curious to nearby Tryon, North Carolina - home to numerous impressive horse farms and estates. When you want a quick weekend getaway, you will find South Carolina's famous beaches, the resort areas of the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains, Atlanta, and Charleston all just a few hours away. Hot air balloons take to the skies in a blaze of color during the Freedom Weekend Aloft festivities in Anderson. In addition to the balloon races, the festival includes top entertainers, specialty foods and activities for the whole family. Thousands migrate to Spartanburg each year in search of the area's beautiful weather and scenery, friendly citizens, economic opportunities and high quality of life.
Housing is readily available at prices far below the national average.
Hundreds of dedicated cyclists from across the country put the pedal to the medal each year in downtown Spartanburg as they begin the Annual Assault on Mt. Mitchell bike race. The center offers residents exciting entertainment from concerts to hockey, basketball and family shows. The city's revitalized downtown features an inviting main street lined with cafes, restaurants, boutiques and nightspots for the college crowd. The vistas just outside our classroom building feature splendid sights of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Pearsons Falls is just one of the many spectacular waterfalls to be enjoyed during a hike through some of our nearby mountains and parks.