Arts & Culture Itinerary
Saturday, January 19, 2019
Start your trip at Little River Roasting and enjoy local art with your locally-roasted caffeine boost. Venture to art galleries in Downtown Spartanburg like the Johnson Collection and the locally-crafted pieces at Kindred Spirits. While you’re walking, get a taste of Spartanburg’s music history on the Music Trail. Stop for lunch at one of Downtown Spartanburg’s ple
Continue Reading >Your 2019 Spartanburg To Do List
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Happy New Year! Are you brimming with excitement over all the adventure, changes, and accomplishments 2019 has in store for you? We’ve all heard the cliche that a new year is like a blank book waiting to be filled, but trying to make the most of your year can be difficult—taking it day-by-day can lead to missed opportunities, but planning too far ahead and trying
Continue Reading >History Itinerary
Monday, January 14, 2019
Soak up local history at the Spartanburg Historical Association before heading to the Hub City Railroad Museum to see how the Hub City got its nickname. Stay downtown and take the Historic Downtown Walking Tour to get a glimpse of the sites and buildings that have shaped the city’s history. Grab an overstuffed chili cheeseburger for lunch at Ike’s Korner Grill
Continue Reading >Agritourism Itinerary
Tuesday, January 08, 2019
Get your fill of fresh, homegrown fruits and veggies by checking out one of several farmstands across Spartanburg County. These shops bring the best of the best from local farms straight to you. Explore the Hub City Farmers Market on a Saturday morning and get up-close and personal with some of the area’s coolest creations. You don't even have to love vegetables to enj
Continue Reading >FAMILY ITINERARY
Tuesday, January 08, 2019
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate has new digs in Downtown Spartanburg, and it’s the perfect place to kickoff your visit. The new space features programs for children ages birth-5 with exhibits specific to Spartanburg’s landmarks and culture. Just outside the Museum, you can stroll by Lighten Up Spartanburg, an outdoor art exhibit with brightly-colored lightbulbs t
Continue Reading >Spartanburg’s Best Holiday Happenings in 2018
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
It’s no secret that the holidays can be the most stressful time of the year. Between finding the perfect gifts for everyone on your list (then keeping them a secret), prepping feasts for different events, and decorating your home and yard, it’s kind of amazing that we all still somehow agree that this is the most wonderful time of the year. Before stress has a chance to
Continue Reading >Celebrate the Holidays in Victorian Style
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Walking past Victorian characters, performing artists, ice skaters and a live Nativity scene accompanied by the smell of holiday treats and the sounds of carolers is the perfect way to get in the Christmas spirit. Luckily, we know where you can find all of that in one night: Spartanburg’s Dickens of a Christmas celebration. The 25th annual event is scheduled for 6-9 p.m
Continue Reading >Spartan Race Stories: Crystal Pace
Thursday, November 01, 2018
Spartan Racers often use the host city’s name as shorthand for a reoccurring race. That helps them remember more about the host city, with many racers deciding to visit again after conquering the obstacle course race. Crystal Pace – who visited West Virginia after racing there last year – knows this could be a big deal for Spartanburg. “If we can hold on to the ra
Continue Reading >A Guide to Spartanburg’s Distillery and Moonshine History
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Across Spartanburg County, entrepreneurs and connoisseurs alike have taken distilling into their own hands. Some have been inspired by family recipes and the historical significance distilleries have had in the area, while others have sought to create drinks they can enjoy with family and friends. Visitors can experience traditional and modern distilling, not to mention some
Continue Reading >Exercise Your Mind in Spartanburg
Monday, October 15, 2018
Sure, taking time off work is great for unplugging and resting your overstimulated brain, but not everyone is content to sit on the couch for hours on end watching TV. So while binge-watching all the episodes you’ve been waiting to see does sound pretty fantastic, we know that learning something, keeping your mind engaged, and exercising parts of your brain that you may not o
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