The Carolina Panthers Training Camp is a unique opportunity to watch a professional football team up close, and it should be on every Charlotte-area family’s bucket list! The Panthers hold camp at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
Ready for a day trip? Local mom Lacey Keigley and her family visited Flat Rock, NC. In this review, she is sharing insight on what not to miss if you visit Flat Rock with your family! It’s smaller than an amusement park, but it’s loads more fun. Just over the mountain, a short drive north […]
If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind fantasy-themed place to stay and explore, Ancient Lore Village in Knoxville, Tennessee is the place! The village is only 15 minutes from downtown Knoxville! Kidding Around’s local mom, Jordan, spent an entire day at Ancient Lore Village and got to see what the hype was all about.
Looking for free summer things to do in Spartanburg? Or cheap summer activities? Thank goodness we live in Sparkle City! There are tons of free or super cheap things to do during the summer when kids are out of school. Bookmark this list of 30+ free things to do this summer in Spartanburg to have the best summer ever.
Whether it’s the beach or the mountains, the city or the country, many families take their vacation time during the summer. School is out and it’s the perfect time to get away together for a week (or more!). But someone’s gotta pay for it and planning for the costs ahead of the time can help to reduce the stress and increase the relaxation. But even if you didn’t think ahead, there is still time to enjoy a break. ~Kristina Hernandez
Have you visited the beaches on North Carolina’s Outer Banks? Many of the Upstate’s favorite beaches are just a few hours away on the South Carolina coast, but many of those beaches have large hotels and a big entertainment scene making those beaches more crowded. The Outer Banks of North Carolina have a very different feel with mainly vacation rental homes for lodging plus long skinny islands with huge lengths of beautiful beaches. Here are some of our favorite things to do and places to eat in the Outer Banks.
Dollywood is such a perfect destination from Greenville! At just about three hours from the Upstate, it’s a favorite with Kidding Around readers and their families. See what advice Kidding Around’s Bethany had to offer after visiting the park several times in Pigeon Forge in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Trust us, she […]
Visit Midnight Hole in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, and you’ll find a perfect swimming hole that looks like an emerald lagoon.
Ready for blueberries? Mixon Farm just outside Greenville, SC is perfect for a family blueberry picking summer adventure in the Upstate.
Editor’s Update (July 2026): Lost Valley Ranch will be closed for renovations from September 1, 2026 through early 2028, with plans to reopen in early 2028. The ranch is still open for its Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 seasons, and existing bookings are not affected. If you hope to visit in 2028, the ranch suggests […]
