Recognized as one of the top ten parks in the US, water flows through the Reedy River Falls Park in Greenville, SC. It is overseen by the popular Liberty Bridge.
Greenville is cited as one of the best vacation towns to live in year-round by an article published in Money Crashers, a financial guide website. Among the cities that made it to the list are Fort Collins, Colorado; Flagstaff, Arizona; Roanoke, Virginia; Concord, New Hampshire; Traverse City, Michigan; Logan, Utah; Galveston, Texas; Duluth, Minnesota; and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
This is not the first time Greenville was recognized as a great place for vacation. This community was also recognized for other things as well, every year we’ve seen publications, organizations, and websites cite Greenville for its business opportunities, economic growth, low cost of living, and beautiful sights, food, and places. It is one of the reasons why Greenville is attracting people from across the country.
What’s to love in Greenville?
Nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, halfway between Atlanta and Charlotte, and near the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway, Greenville enjoys the mildest weather in the state. The city is enveloped by parkland and forests giving it a small-town feel. This small city with big city amenities is well known for its festivities, great dining scene, shopping, the popular Falls Park at the Reedy River, Swamp Rabbit Trail, music and entertainment venues, and beautiful sights.
Of course, it is worth mentioning that the city enjoys low cost of living compared to other states. Compared to the rest of the country, Greenville’s cost of living is 6.80% lower than the U.S. average.
Greenville real estate is also flourishing. It is a town with a good mix of residential and business establishments. Brought about by the economic growth over the years, the demand for real estate in downtown as well as the suburban areas increased.
Truly Greenville has captured the hearts of many.
Greenville’s Notable Recognition
Featured in NBC’s Today Show as a great simmer getaway – July 2014
Included in AARP’s Best Places to Retire – 2013
Chosen as one of the Top 10 Transformed Neighborhood by Forbes – 2013
Featured in Travel Girl as a great getaway – 2013
Featured as Favorite Unexpected Vacation Destination by Oprah Magazine – 2012
Listed as one of top 10 Great Places in America by American Planning Assoc. – 2009
Listed as America’s Top Places for Boomers to Retire by CNBC.COM – 2010
Listed as “Top 10 Best Cities to Live” by Relcoate America – 2011
Listed as 5 Great Places to Retire by Fortune Magazine – 2010
Listed as A Great Place for a Getaway by Times of the Islands – 2010
Listed as one of the Best Places to Live by AARP – 2009
