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The Family Outing

Make Memories Together

The best family trips are the ones with memories that last a lifetime. Experience adventures designed for travelers of any age, so you can spend time with the people you love the most.

Adventure More

No matter if you’re a kid or a kid at heart, adventures are waiting to be explored in Spartanburg. Featuring exhibits best enjoyed by children ages 5 and under, The Children’s Museum of the Upstate is a great way to kick off your visit. For those a bit older, head downtown for Sparkle City Mini Putt, the only free, urban mini-golf course in South Carolina.

Grab Some Grub

Refueling the little ones and finding a place that meets everyone’s cravings doesn’t have to be stressful. With plenty of kid-friendly restaurants, Spartanburg has a variety of options for the whole family to enjoy.

If you need some inspiration, Flock Shop features a menu full of fried chicken options such as Nashville-style hot chicken for those with daring tastebuds. Let your kids build up an appetite and burn off some energy before the meal only a short walk away at the NFL Play:60 obstacle course and the Vic Bailey Subaru Bike Park on the Mary Black Rail Trail.

Top Spots For The Whole Family

Top Picks For Food & Fun

Spartanburg Science Center

Spartanburg Science Center

The Spartanburg Science Center inspires excitement for science through interactive exhibits, live animals and programs that excite

Sparkle City Mini Putt

Sparkle City Mini Putt

Sparkle City Mini Putt, Downtown Spartanburg’s unique nine-hole miniature golf course is free to play and fun for the whole

Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail

Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail

The Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail is a 1.9 mile rail-to-trail conversion from a former Norfolk Southern railroad corridor.

Flock Shop

Flock Shop

Hot Chicken. Cold Beer. Cool Cocktails.

Hub City Scoops

Hub City Scoops

Super-Premium Ice cream shop serving sundaes, malts, milk shakes, banana splits, coffee, and the best ice cream period!!

Spartanburg Marriott

Spartanburg Marriott

Located in Downtown Spartanburg, this hotel is an easy walk from local restaurants and activities. Plus, the hotel has ample space

Hilton Garden Inn Spartanburg

Hilton Garden Inn Spartanburg

Our Hilton Garden Inn Spartanburg, SC hotel features a modern design, onsite dining, comfortable accommodations, and complimentary

Explore Even More

We know fun. The “let’s keep the action going with some locally sourced food, outdoor activities, and live music” kind of fun. We also know that variety is everything. So we’ve pulled together some of the top itineraries to help make your visit action-packed!

Welcome to College Town
The Buzz in Spartanburg: Coffee Culture
Hidden Gems in Spartanburg
Where to Be in 2024
Discover Spartanburg’s Historic Sites
Inside Spartanburg’s Craft Beer Scene
Pet-Friendly Spots Around Spartanburg County
A Couples’ Itinerary: Spend a Romantic Weekend in Spartanburg
What to Do Inside When It’s Cold Outside
Your Guide to Spartanburg’s 2023 Holiday Events
Spartanburg’s Autumn Events Calendar Fills Up
Spartanburg County’s Must-Visit Ice Creameries
Take a Family-Friendly Trip to Spartanburg
Where to Experience Live Music in Spartanburg
Spartanburg’s Best Places to Enjoy the Outdoors
Spartanburg’s Mocktails and Nonalcoholic Options
New to the Spartanburg County Dining Scene
Up Close with Spartanburg’s Fall Foliage
A Day with Your Dog in Spartanburg
Music in Spartanburg: the Iconic Sounds of Our Past & Present
Your Evening Out in Landrum
Spartanburg’s Spring 2022 Events
Spartanburg’s Top Things to Do in 2022
Spartanburg County Gift Guide
Spartanburg: A Passion for Peaches
Spartanburg’s Baseball Past, Present and Future
What’s New: 2021 Carolina Panthers Training Camp Fan Guide
Your Day In Woodruff
10 Reasons to Meet in Spartanburg
Get a Good Look: Spartanburg’s Art Galleries
Unique Stays in Spartanburg
Feel the Need for Speed in Spartanburg
History Itinerary
Agritourism Itinerary
Welcome to College Town

There’s a reason Spartanburg is known as a College Town. With more than 15,000 college students countywide, Spartanburg County is home to seven unique colleges and universities, each equipping their respective stude...

The Buzz in Spartanburg: Coffee Culture

Whether you need a cup in the morning to get yourself moving, or you're looking for an iced version of a classic to get you through the afternoon, Spartanburg's coffee options have something for everyone. If you'r...

Hidden Gems in Spartanburg

Spartanburg’s dining culture roots run deep. From the early days of Colonials using the area for hunting and crops, to textile mill employees eating at delicatessens across the county, to that slice of Americana of enj...

Where to Be in 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...

Discover Spartanburg’s Historic Sites

By Florence Cope, special to OneSpartanburg, Inc. Spartanburg is chock full of history dating back to the country’s founding. From Revolutionary War battles and American icons to being the epicenter of the textile i...

Inside Spartanburg’s Craft Beer Scene

Beer drinkers across Spartanburg County have never had it better. Spartanburg’s first craft brewery, RJ Rockers, has been churning out locally-made brews since 1997 and put Spartanburg on the craft beer world’s map ...

Pet-Friendly Spots Around Spartanburg County

Now more than ever, pets are part of our families. We go on walks together, we play together, we take selfies together, we call them our "furbabies," and we even share our beds with them

A Couples’ Itinerary: Spend a Romantic Weekend in Spartanburg

Remind your partner of just how much you cherish them and how important your beautiful relationship is by planning a romantic getaway to Spartanburg—South Carolina’s best kept secret

What to Do Inside When It’s Cold Outside

South Carolina is known for its hot and humid summers, but winter and cold temperatures do find their way to the Palmetto state. In Spartanburg, the cold weather can be combatted with layers, heaters, dinners and drin...

Your Guide to Spartanburg’s 2023 Holiday Events

Whether you get festive right after Halloween or wait until the calendar turns to December, November means holiday events are drawing near. Check out this guide to Spartanburg County's 2023 holiday events where you can e...

Spartanburg’s Autumn Events Calendar Fills Up

September means the start of temperatures getting more comfortable as the heat and humidity of August fade away. In Spartanburg, it also means the start of a busy autumn events season, featuring a little something for...

Spartanburg County’s Must-Visit Ice Creameries

This content originally appeared on InTheBurg. We don’t need a reason to enjoy a delicious ice cream sundae, but if you’re looking for an excuse, here’s a great one: July is National Ice Cream Month, and Nation...

Take a Family-Friendly Trip to Spartanburg

While you may know that the Spartanburg area has plenty of places to grab a handcrafted drink, the BMW Performance Center, and more for adults to enjoy, we’ve also got wholesome fun for the whole family

Where to Experience Live Music in Spartanburg

Music seems to be one of the most powerful forces in our day to day lives—it can make us feel happy, sad, empowered, or even help convey difficult-to-explain emotions to another person. And when we experience music ...

Spartanburg’s Best Places to Enjoy the Outdoors

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...

Spartanburg’s Mocktails and Nonalcoholic Options

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, particula...

New to the Spartanburg County Dining Scene

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...

Up Close with Spartanburg’s Fall Foliage

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, oran...

A Day with Your Dog in Spartanburg

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 bus...

Music in Spartanburg: the Iconic Sounds of Our Past & Present

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 mu...

Your Evening Out in Landrum

Bursting with charm, Landrum is well-known for its antique shopping, but hidden treasures aren’t where this pleasant town’s offerings end. New restaurants and businesses have reenergized Landrum and best of all...

Spartanburg’s Spring 2022 Events

Springtime brings longer days, warmer air and people looking for excuses to get outside and celebrate. In Spartanburg, those factors all converge in a continually-expanding spring events calendar, featuring celebrations...

Spartanburg’s Top Things to Do in 2022

  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...

Spartanburg County Gift Guide

Spartanburg knows good food, great times and authentic experiences. Whether you're planning a visit or making your holiday season gift-giving list (and checking it twice), we've got the gifts that will help you give a...

Spartanburg: A Passion for Peaches

“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...

Spartanburg’s Baseball Past, Present and Future

Luckily, you don’t have to be a college athlete, or a college student for that matter, to get out and play sports in Spartanburg County

What’s New: 2021 Carolina Panthers Training Camp Fan Guide

Panthers fans… Spartanburg has gotten more exciting since the last time we welcomed you for the team’s training camp at Wofford College. We’ve added new restaurants, attractions and ways to adventure. And they all...

Your Day In Woodruff

If you’re in Spartanburg County, venture a bit outside the city and explore Woodruff – one of the small, surrounding towns bursting with charm. Not sure where to start planning a day in Woodruff? We’ve got you c...

10 Reasons to Meet in Spartanburg

If you’re Zoomed out, Spartanburg’s event and meeting venues have the flexibility, affordability and dependability you need to host a successful, COVID-safe event. If you have an event or meeting on the horizon, help...

Get a Good Look: Spartanburg’s Art Galleries

Spartanburg is full of art. There’s public art nearly everywhere downtown, with popular murals, the eye-catching Creative Crosswalks, sculptures and much more. There’s also a great selection of art galleries, prou...

Unique Stays in Spartanburg

Staying at a luxurious hotel with all of the amenities is great, but sometimes you want something that has a little more personality. If you want your trip to be even more memorable, then spend your nights at one of thes...

Feel the Need for Speed in Spartanburg

  Between BMW Manufacturing Co., family-friendly businesses, and the county’s deep and historical ties to stock car racing, Spartanburg is no stranger to automotive enthusiasm and racing passion. Spartanburg...

History Itinerary

Soak up local history at the Spartanburg Historical Association before heading to the Hub City Railroad Museum to see how the Hub City got its nickname. Stay downtown and take the Historic Downtown Walking Tour to get a ...

Agritourism Itinerary

Get your fill of fresh, homegrown fruits and veggies by checking out one of several farmstands across Spartanburg County

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