As cool, crisp autumn air descends across the region, there isn’t a better time to explore Spartanburg County’s outdoor amenities. Vibrant green has started its slow, annual transition to fiery shades of red, orange and yellow. And several spots in our area have truly marvelous views of the foliage, including some that can put you up close and personal with the changing of the seasons. Just south of Dow
The Carolina Panthers return to the gridiron this summer at Wofford College, and fans in Spartanburg have the chance to see the action up-close. Starting July 26th, join in the fun as the team participates in 11 practices that are free and open to the public, so be sure to plan your visit to see why longtime NFL expert Peter King named this one of the Top-5 training camps for fan-friendliness. Please
When we say Spartanburg is an arts town, we don't just mean that we have lots of public art scattered about and studios for you to peruse. Sure, we have those, but when we say we're an arts town, we mean that creative muses seem to grace the greater-Spartanburg area with a never ending supply of exceptional painters, dancers, actors, sculptors, writers, and—seemingly in particular—musicians. Allow us to introd
Get the most of out of your time in Spartanburg. Explore our restaurants, outdoor amenities and more after your meeting, event or conference, and use this guide to some hidden gems around Spartanburg from Patricia Byrd, OneSpartanburg, Inc. Director of Destination Services. Of the conferences/meetings you’ve hosted in Spartanburg, which are you most proud of, and why? A: All are important, but the So
If you’ve passed Spartanburg City Hall on West Main Street over the past couple of years, you’ve seen a statement made in large, colorfully-designed letters on the street – Black Lives Matter in Spartanburg. After the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Mn. and the nationwide calls for racial justice and equity that followed, a group of 16 incredibly talented artists came together with the support of t
Get Your Steps (or Pedaling) in on The Dan As 2022 gets underway, work is ongoing around Spartanburg to bring together 50-plus miles of new and existing trails as The Daniel Morgan Trail System, or The Dan. The initiative, led by Play. Advocate. Live Well! aims to connect people more closely to the outdoors and connect the outdoors to Spartanburg County. We’ve covered the popular Mary Black Rail Tra
