Looking for someplace friendly? A top-5 friendliest city in the US is right here in the Upstate

When searching for a destination to explore, most people take the potential adventures, sights, and food scene into careful consideration.

And while these are all important factors to think over while deciding, you might want to add another bullet to your list: Where are cities where I can make new friends?

In a recent Condé Nast Traveler ranking, three nearby cities were highlighted among America’s friendliest, with Greenville taking spot No. 4.

If you live in Greenville, don’t worry ― the two other cities mentioned here will be well within driving distance, so pack up your bags and get ready to embark on your next three-day adventure.

No. 4: Greenville

In Greenville, travelers feel right at home, and most residents who live there don’t dream of ever leaving. Conde Nast Traveler even went as far as describing the area as a “South Carolina city on the brink of stardom.” The natural resources are not only lovely, but exciting, like the 32-acre Falls Park and Swamp Rabbit Trail ― both beloved by locals. A bubbling arts and farm-to-table-restaurant scene also does well to spark the interest of visitors, with Jianna and Vault & Valor recommended for a good time.

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