Pride in Spartanburg: Best Spots for LGBTQ Visitors
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
The chill of the typically-cool early-November air is eased by the vibrancy of the rainbow flags that take over Barnet Park each year during the Upstate Pride SC March and Festival in Downtown Spartanburg. In the 11 years since the first Upstate Pride March at Barnet Park, Spartanburg has grown with new businesses and community organizations supporting and welcoming the loca
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
Continue Reading >5 Unique Boutiques in Downtown Spartanburg
Thursday, July 05, 2018
Downtown Spartanburg’s unique boutiques can help you look your Sunday best as easily as they can get you geared up for your next outdoor adventure. When you’re in Downtown Spartanburg, don’t miss these spots sure to take care of your shopping needs.Two Doors Down offers fashion-forward women’s clothing, jewelry and accessories. The store’s staff hand selects ever
Continue Reading >Walkable Downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Written by Hope S. PhilbrickThe Hub City steps up as a hot destination that’s easy to explore on foot.There's a boom happening in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Construction is underway on multiple downtown properties, from new buildings to renovations, to expand retail, office and residential spaces. But don’t wait to visit: There’s already much to see and do in th
Continue Reading >Farmers Market
Monday, May 04, 2015
By Susan A. Sistare, produced in cooperation with the HubCity Writers Project. Updated for accuracy in July 2019.On Saturday mornings, I am in Heaven.The memory of being dragged to the farmers' market to buy turnips (yuck) and Brussels sprouts (double yuck!) as a child makes me realize that I must have indeed become an adult. Now I love the Farmers' Market!Spartanbu
Continue Reading >Strawberry Hill USA
Thursday, June 05, 2014
Strawberry Hill USA, a great place to buy strawberries and peaches and enjoy family fun, sits on over 1,000 acres of rolling farmland in Chesnee, SC, in the northwestern part of Spartanburg County.The farm is only an hour from Charlotte: take Exit 92 off Highway 85 and then proceed west along the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway (Highway 11), till you see the meticulous fi
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