Greenville district, South Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Welcome

Welcome is a town in Greenville district, South Carolina, United States, home to about 6,668 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 58 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Sigal Music Museum (6 km), Upcountry History Museum (6 km) and The Greenville County Museum of Art (6 km).

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Welcome, South Carolina
Welcome, Greenville district, South Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Welcome at a glance

Location
Greenville district, South Carolina, United States
Population
about 6,668
Coordinates
34.8265° N, 82.4390° W
Places within 50 km
186 (26 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Welcome

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Churches near Welcome

60 churches within 100 km of Welcome. The closest is Washington Avenue Church of God (1 km); the best-known is Christ Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Welcome

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Welcome. The closest is Shoeless Joe Jackson Memorial Park (2 km); the best-known is Conferate Monument (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Welcome

34 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Welcome. The closest is Saluda Dam (6 km); the best-known is Saluda Lake (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Welcome

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Welcome. The closest is Paul B. Ellis, III Overlook (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Welcome

16 museums within 100 km of Welcome. The closest is Gcca (3 km); the best-known is Sigal Music Museum (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Welcome

16 parks within 100 km of Welcome. The closest is Westside Park (5 km); the best-known is Furman University Bell Tower (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Welcome

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Welcome
  2. 6 km Sigal Music Museum · museum, Greenville
  3. 1 km Upcountry History Museum · museum, Greenville
  4. 1 km The Greenville County Museum of Art · museum, Greenville
  5. 1 km Conferate Monument · monument, Greenville
  6. 1 km Christ Church · church, Greenville
  7. 6 km Back to Welcome

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How to reach Welcome

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    Within 15 km of Welcome

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Welcome by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5860Washington Avenue Church of God (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4247Shoeless Joe Jackson Memorial Park (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2134Saluda Dam (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1029Paul B. Ellis, III Overlook (5 km)
    Museums1616Gcca (3 km)
    Parks1316Westside Park (5 km)
    Waterfalls1114Arboretum Falls (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens613Greenville Zoo (6 km)
    Other attractions912Kilgore-Lewis House (7 km)

    Welcome: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Welcome?

    Sigal Music Museum (museum, about 6 km), Upcountry History Museum (museum, about 6 km), The Greenville County Museum of Art (museum, about 6 km), Christ Church (church, about 6 km), Conferate Monument (monument, about 6 km), Greenville Zoo (nature spot, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Welcome?

    186 places on Spotwander: 58 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Welcome?

    Washington Avenue Church of God, about 1 km by road; Word of Faith (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Welcome?

    Shoeless Joe Jackson Memorial Park, about 2 km by road; Scout Hut (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Welcome?

    Saluda Dam, about 6 km by road; Saluda Lake (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Welcome?

    Start in Welcome, visit Sigal Music Museum, then Upcountry History Museum, then The Greenville County Museum of Art, then Conferate Monument, then Christ Church, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Welcome?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Welcome

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Welcome’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Welcome on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.