Pride in Spartanburg: Best Spots for LGBTQ Visitors
Wednesday, June 09, 2021
The City of Spartanburg is a surprisingly progressive retreat in Upstate South Carolina. Since welcoming the first Upstate Pride March at Barnet Park in 2009, Spartanburg has flourished with local businesses and community organizations embracing the LGBTQ+ community. Upstate Pride Week is celebrated each November, with additional Pride events hosted during National Pride
Continue Reading >Discover the Mills of Spartanburg
Wednesday, April 07, 2021
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 >Treat Yourself: Spartanburg’s Spas, Salons and More
Monday, December 07, 2020
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
Continue Reading >Support Local Spartanburg
Thursday, April 16, 2020
In Spartanburg, we know good food. Melt-in-your-mouth, good-for-the soul food. While you can’t visit right now, you can still get an authentic taste of Spartanburg by ordering some of our favorite staples to be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home. Little River Roasting [caption id="attachment_5601" align="alignright" width="300"] Little River Roasting is a great way t
Continue Reading >Small Town Charm Around Spartanburg County
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Whether you’re strolling past downtown Landrum storefronts in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains or taking in the fervor of new activity in Woodruff, it’s easy to see the small-town charm Spartanburg County has to offer. Towns across this upstate county are growing more and more vibrant as locals bring to life their creative visions for historic buildings
Continue Reading >Antiques Shops in Landrum, SC
Friday, July 27, 2018
Landrum, a stone’s throw from Tryon, has earned a reputation as a regional leader in things you can’t really find anywhere else. The small town with mountain views is home to several antiques shops, each housing some of the most eclectic, creative and downright beautiful pieces in the area. The Shops at Landrum Antique Mall, formerly Landrum Antiques and Furniture, featu
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