Where to Be in 2024
Friday, March 22, 2024
Spartanburg hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year, with the action really kicking up a notch as spring sweeps across the area. Keep up with the entirety of our community’s Events Calendar and keep reading to save the dates for some of Spartanburg’s most-popular happenings and festivals during 2024. This blog will be updated as event dates are finalized throug
Continue Reading >Outdoor Dining Across Spartanburg County
Friday, March 15, 2024
Spartanburg’s food scene is full of authenticity, excitement, and innovation. And at several restaurants, the views aren’t bad either. Next time you're going to lunch or dinner, consider these options for outdoor dining around Spartanburg County for a meal in the open-air. Heirloom: A Milltown Eatery Heirloom’s patio area is so large it’s actually two spaces. O
Continue Reading >Celebrate Spring in Spartanburg
Monday, March 11, 2024
Few things in life are more joyous than the first few days of Spring after a long Winter. Just imagine it with us: feeling the warm, golden rays of sun on your skin, hearing birds chirping with glee, seeing flowers blooming, and smelling fresh air after being cooped up in the house since around Thanksgiving. Yeah, that's the good stuff. Spring in Spartanburg S
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 >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 >Fall College Sports in Spartanburg
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The start of fall in Spartanburg usually isn’t accompanied, at least not immediately, by cooler weather. The morning air starts cool, but the mercury settles decidedly higher in the afternoon. Despite that off-season warmth, Spartanburg is a great place to take in fall college sports. Spartanburg’s a College Town, after all. Spartanburg sits a quick interstate trek from
Continue Reading >Family-Friendly Ways to Beat the Summer Heat
Thursday, July 20, 2023
The heat is on. It can be tough to beat the sweltering temps and high humidity Spartanburg gets during the summer, but it’s not impossible. So, if you’re looking for family-friendly ways to handle the heat, grab some sunscreen, your best bathing suit and take a look at your options around Spartanburg. Barnet Park Splash Pad At the entrance of Barnet Park just acros
Continue Reading >Must Visit Parks in Spartanburg
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Many parks have similar amenities - seating areas, picnic tables, playgrounds - but some of Spartanburg's best parks have unique features elevating them above your basic outdoor area. Whatever you're looking for in an outdoor experience, Spartanburg is sure to have it. Spartanburg's Best Parks For All Things Outdoorsy If you’re looking for the best in hiking, biking, fis
Continue Reading >Spartanburg’s Best Places to Enjoy the Outdoors
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
It's easy to hit the trails in the Hub City. Leave job stress and that pile of laundry behind and head to Spartanburg for some refreshing outdoor fun. Opportunities for adventure abound, whether you prefer to be on foot, in a kayak, on a bike, or on horseback. Here are six popular places to breathe fresh air and get your heart pumping in the Hub City, whether you plan to
Continue Reading >A Day with Your Dog in Spartanburg
Wednesday, September 07, 2022
As summer winds down and the temperatures begin to fall, it gets easier for you and your four-legged friend to leave the much-needed A/C behind and explore together. Spartanburg County is home to many pet-friendly businesses and attractions, but we wanted to make a day with your dog in Spartanburg easy so use this dog-friendly itinerary to plan your dog-day morning, afternoo
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