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Greenville is located centrally among Atlanta, Charlotte and Columbia in the upstate of South Carolina. This convenient location facilitated Greenville's selection as a railroad and Federal Express airfreight hub.

Greenville contains many hills and knolls as it is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The highest point in South Carolina is Sassafras Mountain, which is located nearby in the northern part of Pickens County. The second most prominent peak in the area, Paris Mountain, is home to many of the area's television and radio stations' towers.

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Greenville is located halfway between Atlanta and Charlotte on the Interstate 85 corridor. The northern terminus of Interstate 385 is located downtown, and the region is also served by Interstate 185 and US Highway 123, also known as Calhoun Memorial Highway. Other major highways include US 25, US 29 and US 276.

Transportation
There are several airports serving the Greenville area including the region’s largest, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). It is also the busiest in the state and is served by most major airlines. The Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) is the third-busiest in the state and is capable of landing private jets, helicopters and other aircraft. Greenville serves as a freight hub for Federal Express, Air Canada, Lufthansa and British Airways.

Amtrak’s Crescent train connects Greenville with the cities of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Charlotte, Atlanta, Birmingham and New Orleans. Greenville is also part of the proposed Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor which will run from Washington, DC to Birmingham, AL.

The Greenville Transit Authority (GTA) runs a bus system that serves the Greenville area and much of Greenville County. Still in the early planning stages, a comprehensive transit system will help ease the high traffic volume on interstates and roadways. Considerations for the expansion of the current GTA bus routes, creation of a tram-trail running from Travelers Rest to Downtown Greeville, and discussions on the future potential for commuter rail and light rail transit systems will connect suburban commuter stations with urban destinations, office parks, and retail centers.

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Landmarks
Falls Park on the Reedy is a large regional park in the West End with beautiful gardens and several waterfalls. The park is home to the Liberty Bridge, a pedestrian suspension bridge that overlooks the Reedy River.

Greenville County Museum of Art specializes in American art and specifically that with a Southern perspective that dates back to the 1700s. It is noted for its collections of work by Andrew Wyeth and jasper Johns, as well as a contemporary collection that works of Andy Warhol, Georgia O’Keeffe and others.

The Bob Jones University Museum and Gallery is located on the campus of Bob Jones University and features an impressive collection of religious art.

The Greenville Zoo is located in Cleveland Park.

The Roper Mountain Science Center is a resource for area students and home to the largest planetarium in South Carolina.

The campus of Furman University features an authentic Japanese Garden and a prominent Bell Tower housing a 61 Bell Carillon (one of the largest in the southeast).

The former Duke Power building and Greenville Waterworks is located at Highway 123 and Washington Street in downtown Greeville.