From awe-inspiring Revolutionary War sites to the latest in retail development, there are plenty of reasons to adhere to the tourism slogan and "Get into Gaffney." Stores such as Pottery Barn Furniture Outlet, Banana Republic and Bose Factory Store are drawing people off the Golden Corridor of I-85 to Prime Outlets, and visitors will not want to stop before seeing more of the historic and progressive town that lies halfway between Charlotte, NC, and Greenville, SC.

Gaffney's history of proactive leadership has allowed the city to improve both services and aesthetics while maintaining a healthy fund balance and avoiding tax increases. They are proud to have a Police Department with a response time of just over three minutes, a Fire Department with a Class Four Insurance Rating and a Board of Public Works that transfers assets to the city each year as a return on investment for citizens. The area also boasts a quality health care facility in the Upstate Carolina Medical Center.

Gaffney has traditionally been recognized for two things: An iconic 1,000,000-gallon water tank known as the Peachoid; and two nearby Revolutionary War landmarks, Cowpens National Battlefield and Kings Mountain National Military Park. There are plenty of new attractions, but Gaffney's history is not to be denied. This Bicentennial city (as of 2004), boasts three nationally certified historic districts. Each contains beautiful architecture, picturesque scenery and reminders of the significant role the Upstate city played in our nation's history.