Discover Spartanburg’s Historic Sites
Tuesday, March 05, 2024
By Florence Cope, special to OneSpartanburg, Inc. Spartanburg is chock full of history dating back to the country’s founding. From Revolutionary War battles and American icons to being the epicenter of the textile industry at the turn of the century and a training site for U.S. soldiers during World War II, use this as your excuse to explore all of Spartanburg County’s h
Continue Reading >Discover the Mills of Spartanburg
Tuesday, March 05, 2024
Spartanburg’s storied past as a textile town is on display with many mills still standing today. While it’s been decades since some of these mills have produced any textiles, they are finding a new purpose as places to discover during your visit. From Drayton to Arcadia and Glendale, discover the renovated mills throughout Spartanburg. Drayton Mills [caption id="attachm
Continue Reading >Guys Weekend in Spartanburg
Tuesday, March 05, 2024
In need of a solid man-cation with your friends? Spartanburg has some great options for spending that quality time hanging out and catching up with your guys. Where to Stay [caption id="attachment_5436" align="alignright" width="300"] Spend your nights under the stars at Croft State Park[/caption] Full of natural beauty and history, setting up camp at Croft State Park gi
Continue Reading >Inside Spartanburg’s Craft Beer Scene
Tuesday, March 05, 2024
(note: this post was updated on Jan. 8, 2021) *sets down pint glass* *wipes away beer-foam mustache* Beer drinkers across Spartanburg County have never had it better. Spartanburg’s first craft brewery, RJ Rockers, has been churning out locally-made brews since 1997 and put Spartanburg on the craft beer world’s map with its signature Son of a Peach. Just a few minu
Continue Reading >The Curious Explorer
Monday, March 04, 2024
Let’s face it, sometimes you get the itch to discover something new. Whether you’ve been to Spartanburg before or are visiting for the first time, this itinerary (and our county) is full of hidden gems. Go off-the-grid and into Spartanburg’s quaint Southern towns. Urban Excursions Be sure to pack your comfy shoes so you can take full advantage of the quaint downtowns bu
Continue Reading >The Couple’s Getaway
Monday, March 04, 2024
Sometimes all you need is a nice, relaxing vacation somewhere new with your significant other. Discover the adventures, delectable dining, and cozy places to cuddle-up waiting for you with a trip to Spartanburg. Dig Into Fresh Flavors With a rich agricultural history, finding fresh flavors and restaurants using local ingredients is not a tall task during your getaway. Spartan
Continue Reading >Pet-Friendly Spots Around Spartanburg County
Monday, March 04, 2024
Now more than ever, pets are part of our families. We go on walks together, we play together, we take selfies together, we call them our "furbabies," and we even share our beds with them. So when it comes time to plan a getaway, you want to be sure you're not going to have to leave your little fuzzy, four-pawed, tail-wagging family member behind. If you're planning a trip a
Continue Reading >If You’ve Never Been to Croft State Park…
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
By Susan A. Sistare, produced in cooperation with the HubCity Writers Project. When I told my brother, an avid mountain biker, that I was going to visit Croft State Park, he responded casually, "Cool. It's two bucks to get in. But I guess you knew that." Actually, I didn't know that. "What can you do there?” I asked him. He looked at me like I had three heads. "YO
Continue Reading >Exploring Spartanburg’s West Side
Monday, February 26, 2024
If you haven’t explored Spartanburg’s west side, you’re missing out on modern twists on the tastes of Spartanburg’s history, authentic and creative international flavors, outdoor adventures and adventurous arts showcasing the work of some of the most creative artists the area has to offer. [caption id="attachment_5658" align="aligncenter" width="525"] New signage at
Continue Reading >Treat Yourself: Spartanburg’s Spas, Salons and More
Monday, January 15, 2024
Treat yourself! It’s everyone’s favorite self-indulgent permission, inspired by NBC’s “Parks and Recreation.” Nice clothes, delectable wine and food, spa treatments; it’s all fair game if you plan on treating yourself. Spartanburg is home to a number of spas that will whisk you away on a cloud of relaxation. (You can’t spell Spartanburg without ‘spa,’ af
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