Spartanburg’s Mocktails and Nonalcoholic Options
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Note: this content originally appeared in InTheBurg. Beyond “Dry January” and “Sober October,” increasing amounts of people are opting for non-alcoholic brews and booze-free beverages in the Upstate, particularly with increased production and popularity of craft NA beers. From classy to casual, entertainment venues to restaurants, these local businesses across Spa
Continue Reading >Celebrate Spartanburg’s Black History & Black Owned Businesses
Friday, January 06, 2023
When you visit Spartanburg, be sure to support our Black-owned businesses, celebrate Black culture, and learn about Spartanburg’s 230 year history. Check out these Black-owned restaurants, bars and hotels, and educate yourself on the key role the Black community had in developing Spartanburg to what it is today. WHERE TO STAY [caption id="attachment_6266" align
Continue Reading >New to the Spartanburg County Dining Scene
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
The dining scene of Spartanburg County is impressive. A diverse array of down-home favorites is joined by incredible international flavors and upscale, refined options that offer modern, photo-worthy dishes. Downtown Spartanburg had its own list of restaurant openings (and you can see them here), but a host of new eateries have also opened – or are set to open soon – acr
Continue Reading >Behind the Meanings of Spartanburg’s Black Lives Matter Mural
Friday, January 21, 2022
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 art
Continue Reading >Spartanburg: A Passion for Peaches
Friday, September 10, 2021
“If I had my little way, I’d eat peaches every day.” When you visit Spartanburg, you can really bring that song lyric to life. Spartanburg County has a passion for peaches, dating back a couple hundred years to the area’s time as a railroad hub. Peach packing sheds dotted the county, allowing fresh, juicy peaches to be shipped around the U.S. The county’s app
Continue Reading >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
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