Upstate Region, SC Land for Sale

Upstate Region of South Carolina is the westernmost part of the state, and is sometimes referred to as the "Upcountry." The region is situated between the large cities of Atlanta and Charlotte, and is one of the fastest growing areas of the state. Greenville is the largest city in the region and the base of commercial activity, with several large corporations headquartered there.

Spartanburg County is the fourth most populous county in South Carolina. Spartanburg is the largest city in this county, and the count seat. Attractions in this county include Walnut Grove Plantation, Greer Heritage Museum, Hub City Railroad Museum, Spartanburg Art Museum, Croft State Natural Area Park and Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve.

Oconee County is the westernmost county in South Carolina. This county's landscape is somewhat hilly, and contains several man-made lakes, which provide sport fishing, water skiing, sailing and hydroelectric power. Lake Hartwell is the largest, followed by Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee, which is a large source of hydroelectric energy, but also boasts beautiful scenery including waterfalls. The county is located in the Savannah River Basin. The largest city in the county is Seneca, and Walhalla is the county seat, and is situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is near Clemson University. Walhalla is known for its annual Oktoberfest in the fall, in recognition of its German heritage.

Greenville County is the most populous county in South Carolina, as it is home to Greenville, which is also one of the largest cities in the state, and the county seat. Other large cities are Greer (partially in Spartanburg County), Mauldin and Simpsonville. Greenville is in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and includes many small hills. Paris Mountain is in this county, the second most prominent peak in the area, approximately seven miles from the city of Greenville. Attractions in the area include many large concert venues and four independent theaters presenting several plays a year, Falls Park on the Reedy River, Liberty Bridge and the Roper Mountain Science Center. The city of Greenville is also known for its arts, with a number of local artists' studios and galleries, and public events that focus on the arts. The Greenville County Museum of Art includes from famous artists such as Jackson Pollock and Georgia O'Keefe, and Bob Jones University Museum and Gallery houses a collection of European works. The music scene features live performances of many music genres, as well as being the home of the Carolina Ballet Theatre.