Spartanburg, South Carolina

Spartanburg is a city located in Spartanburg County in South Carolina, a state of the United States of America, and 98 miles (158 km) northwest of Columbia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 39,673. It is the county seat of Spartanburg County{{GR|6}}. Spartanburg is second largest city of the three primary cities in the Upstate region.

Attractions

Spartanburg is home to many of the Upstate's attractions and arts/cultural venues as well as Greenville. Spartanburg is home to Ballet Spartanburg which has hosted over 22 national and international ballet companies.

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Spartanburg also has several golf courses, including two private 18-hole courses at the Country Club of Spartanburg and the Carolina Country Club.

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Spring Fling, a weekend festival typically held in early May, has many live artists, rides, and other assorted attractions.

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The Beacon Drive-In is a landmark of regional proportions; is has stood since 1946 and has become a famous restauant for old-fashioned service and good Southern cooking.

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