I grew up in Spartanburg during the 60's and 70's, attended one of the local high schools,and graduated from a local college. Upon graduation I moved away, seeking places that were bigger and more exciting than dull old Spartanburg.

Fate brought me back to "The Sparkle City". What I found upon returning was a town that not ...

Spartanburg is a fantastic area in which to live and work. Having been reared in Spartanburg, leaving town for college, and then returning, I am very excited about the city's finally paying attention to its roots and rebuilding the downtown area. We have also, at long last, started trying to preserve our historic areas, such as Hampton ...

I liked the atmosphere of the heart of the city -- Main Street, Daniel Morgan Square. I love the restfulness of Hatcher Gardens and of course the Beacon Restaurant iced tea. It is a great base to visit other places for day excursions -- the mountains, out-of-the-way historical places like Price House, Cowpens National Battlefield, King's ...

what i like is the town in itself very nice.
it does need more things for younger pepole to do. not much night life. the parks are great for the kids and the traffic needs work. i heard about the 25.00 car fee what a shame. all the stores that are right down from each other building new ones around the corner could help pay for roads instead of that being done.