Board Room
Free copies, faxes and printing at 24/7 self-serve business center
Meeting space:
Boardroom
High Speed Internet access available in all meeting rooms
Meeting Room
On site.
40-person capacity.
Audio-visual equipment, catering services and high-speed data connection available.
Area Overview
The Wingate Inn - Greenville is located on Greenville's Eastside Business District, convenient to Greer, Downtown Greenville, Duncan and Spartanburg, South Carolina. Located between Atlanta and Charlotte, Greenville's diverse business climate has the highest per capita International investment in the United States. Forbes Magazine recently rated Greenville, SC as one of the top 100 business friendly cities in the nation.
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our city is a benchmark for natural beauty as well as recreational opportunities. The moderate, yet varied climate offers a season for everyone.
The Wingate Inn - Greenville offers a wide assortment of complimentary amenities that you rarely see at a luxury hotel, all at a fraction of the cost. Whether staying on business or pleasure, the Wingate Inn - Greenville is the perfect place to be.
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BMW Zentrum Museum
1400 Highway 101
Greer, South Carolina 29651
864-989-5297
888-TOURBMW
www.bmwzentrum.com
Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday until 9:00 PM
**Factory tours are by appointment only and admission is charged.**
The BMW Zentrum is a state-of-the-art visitors center and automotive museum that highlights the company's engineering accomplishments. Of particular interest is the Virtual Factory Tour.
Fitness Center/ Whirlpool
3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, South Carolina 29613
863-294-2185
www.furman.edu
Furman has a host of activities including a regional art museum, outdoor concerts and a variety of athletic events. Please call Furman University for a schedule of events.
Willow Creek Golf Course
205 Sandy Run
Greer, South Carolina 29651
www.willow-creekgolf.com or www.linkscorp.com
Greenville's premiere, semi-private golf course offers plush bluegrass greens, driving range, putting green, full-service clubhouse and pro shop. This Tom Jackson designed course is great for golfers of all levels.
Greenville County Museum of Art
420 College Street
Greenville, SC 29601
864-271-7570
Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The museum houses the world's finest collection of Andrew Wyeth watercolors, and the museum's highly acclaimed Southern Collection features works from the 1700's to the present.
Hiking
If you're looking for majestic waterfalls, pristine waters, beautiful forests or rare flora and fauna, you're sure to find it here. Caesars Head, Paris Mountain and Table Rock State Parks, the Foothills Trail and Sumter National Forest are just a few places representative of the abundant natural attractions found in the Upcountry of South Carolina. For more information please call:
* South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
803-734-1700
* South Carolina State Parks
803-734-0156
* Sumter National Forest
864-638-9568
www.sctrails.com
Hunting and Fishing
The Upcountry is a Mecca for hunting and fishing enthusiasts because of the many outstanding lakes, streams, and rivers in the region and because of the large populations of game, both large and small. For more information, please call:
* South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
864-654-6346 (For fisheries)
864-654-1671 (For game)
For an up to date fishing report & regulations call:
800-ASK-FISH (275-3474)
www.southcarolinaparks.com
Furman University
300 South Main Street
Greenville, South Carolina
864-467-3000 or 800-888-7768
www.peacecenter.org
The progressive arts community in the Upstate is home to three symphony orchestras, several professional ballet companies, a dozen community theaters and numerous art galleries and museums. The most notable of all is the Peace Center for Performing Arts where you'll find contemporary and classical music, Broadway shows, ballet, and opera.
Roper Mountain Science Center
402 Roper Mountain Road
Greenville, South Carolina 29615
864-288-6470
Hours of Operation: Programs & hours vary, please call for information
This science center, which is part of the School District of Greenville, contains the largest planetarium in South Carolina and the seventh-largest telescope in the nation.
Shopping
* Haywood Mall
700 Haywood Road
Greenville, South Carolina 29607
864-288-4979
Greenville's largest mall with 5 anchor stores and 150 specialty shops.
* Greenville Mall
1025 Woodruff Road
Greenville, SC 29607
864-297-8800
www.shopgreenvillemall.com
Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Enjoy a soothing garden atmosphere and experience the area's most unique collection of specialty shops including Williams-Sonoma, Crabtree & Evelyn, Eddie Bauer, Sharon Luggage, The Audubon Shop, and more.
Many more specialty shops and outlet centers are nearby!
Bi-Lo Center Arena
409 East North Street
Greenville, SC 29601
864-241-3800
www.bilocenter.com
The Bi-Lo Center is the Upstate's premier sports and entertainment arena. The Bi-Lo Center is host to many concerts, sports venues and special events. The arena seats from 2,500 to 16,000 people.
Points of Interest
* CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CONVENTION BUREAU:
The Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce
24 Cleveland Street
Greenville, SC 29601
864-242-1050
www.greatergreenville.com
The Greenville Convention and Visitors Bureau
206 South Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
864-421-0000
864-233-0461 (Visitor Information)
* LOCAL MEDIA:
-The Greenville News
305 South Main Street
P.O. Box 1688
Greenville, SC 29602
864-298-4464
www.greenvilleonline.com
-The Greenville Journal
531 South Main Street, Suite RL-1
Greenville, SC 29601
864-467-9070
-GSA Business Journal
1204 B East Washington Street
Greenville, SC 29601
864-235-5677
www.gsabusiness.com
* AIRPORT:
-Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
(3 miles north on I-85)
2000 GSP Drive
Greer, SC 29651-9202
864-877-7426
-Greenville Downtown Airport for Corporate Jets & Charters
100 Tower Drive
Greenville, SC
864-242-4777
* TRAIN STATION:
Amtrak
1120 West Washington Street
Greenville, SC 29601
800-872-7245
* BUS STATION:
Greyhound
108 West McBee Avenue
Greenville, SC 29601
* CAB/LIMOUSINE SERVICES:
-Eastside Limousine & Corporate Service: 864-609-LIMO
-Yellow Cab: 864-233-6666
* CAR RENTALS:
-Avis Rent A Car
2000 GSP Drive, Suite 11
Greer, SC 29651
800-831-2847
www.avis.com
-Triangle Rent-A-Car
380 North Pleasantburg
Greenville, SC 29607
864-271-7080
Most major automobile rental companies are located at the GSP Airport.
* HOSPITALS:
-St. Francis Women's & Family Hospital
125 Commonwealth Drive
Greenville, SC 29615
864-675-4000
24 Hour Emergency Care offered on the Eastside of Greenville, 3 miles from the Wingate Inn.
-Greenville Hospital System, Urgent Treatment Center
255 Enterprise Boulevard, Suite 100
Greenville, SC 29615
864-454-1050
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 10:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 9:00am to 9:00pm
-Greenville Hospital System, Main Campus
700 Grove Road
Greenville, SC 29605
864-455-7000
Level 1 Emergency Trauma Center
* MOVIE THEATER:
Regal Cinemas 10-Screen Theater
3558 Pelham Road
Greenville, SC 29615
864-458-8565
* CONVENTION CENTER:
-Palmetto Exposition Center
1 Exposition Avenue
P.O. Box 5823
Greenville, SC 29606
864-233-2562
www.palmettoexpo.com
* LOCAL CORPORATIONS:
-Anhold (Parent Company of Bi-Lo)
1200 Brookfield Way
Greenville, SC 29607
864-987-5600
-Bi-Lo Corporation
P.O. Box 89
Mauldin, SC 29662
864-234-1600
BMW Manufacturing Corporation
(I-85 & Highway 101)
1400 Highway 101 South
Greer, SC
(P.O. Box 11000, Spartanburg, SC 29304-4100)
864-989-5535
-Michelin North America Headquarters
(I-85 & Pelham Road)
One Parkway South
Greenville, SC 29615
864-458-5000
-Rockwell Automation Power Systems
6040 Ponders Court
P.O. Box 499
Greenville, SC 29602
864-297-4800
-Sealed Air/Cryovac
Highway 290
Duncan, SC 29334
864-433-2000
Within walking distance:
Chop House 47
Logans Roadhouse
Macaroni Grill
Tony Romas
Happy China
Within driving distance:
Sobys New South Cuisine
Johanns West end
Augusta Grill
Sushi Masa
Johann's Westend
1 Augusta Street, Suite 202
Greenville, South Carolina 29601
864-235-2774
Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Friday 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM LUNCH
Thurs. - Sat. 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM DINNER
Sunday 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM BRUNCH
CLOSED MONDAY
Johann brings a taste of Europe to fine dining and offers some of the best dessert choices in all of Greenville.
Augusta Grill
1818 Augusta Street, Suite 116
Greenville, South Carolina 29605
864-242-0316
Hours of Operation: Weekdays 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM LUNCH
Mon. - Thurs. 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM DINNER
Friday & Saturday 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM DINNER
The menu changes daily to offer a variety of fresh entree's including seafood, pasta, steak, veal and lamb.
Sushi Masa
8590 Pelham Road
Greenville, South Carolina 29615
864-288-2227
Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Saturday 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM LUNCH
Monday - Thursday 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM DINNER
Friday & Saturday Open until 10:30 PM
Highly recommended by many Wingate Inn guests, Sushi Masa offers authentic Japanese sushi in a casual atmosphere.