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Free things to do with toddlers in Greenville, SC

8 FREE Toddler Activities in Greenville, SC You’re Going to Love

Working with a tight budget? You and your toddler can have a blast all around Greenville…and you can do it all for FREE!

Escape rooms in the Upstate of South Carolina

These Escape Rooms in Upstate, SC Will Have You Racing to Beat the Clock!

Are you looking for a fun, yet challenging escape room to master in Upstate, SC? With unique storylines and challenging puzzles, escape rooms have steadily been growing in popularity over the last decade. We gathered a list of escape rooms throughout the Upstate that are perfect for date nights, birthday parties, teambuilding exercises, and other group events. Time to pause that mystery podcast you’ve been listening to for hours and unlock your inner Sherlock Holmes to solve all the clues before time runs out!

Everyone Can Find An Adventure At SouthTown Wake Park in Rock Hill, SC

Have you been to SouthTown Wake Park? Summer adventures are calling us, and new and exciting things become harder to find towards the end of the season. We made a discovery in Rock Hill, SC, that will have you hopping in the car and making the trip to York County! SouthTown Wake Park has something to keep everyone entertained, no matter how adventurous you are!

What You Need to Know for a Day at Carolina Panthers Training Camp

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.

Enjoy a Perfect Day in Beautiful Flat Rock, 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 […]

ancient lore village knoxville tennessee

Discover Fantasy-Filled Ancient Lore Village, Knoxville, TN

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.

Free and cheap things to do in summer near Spartanburg, South Carolina

30+ Free (or Cheap) Things to Do This Summer Near Spartanburg

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.

Saving Money on Vacation Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Have Fun

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

Outer Banks, North Carolina. A Guide to family vacations in OBX.

For a Beach Vacation With Smaller Crowds Visit the Outer Banks, NC

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.

Kidding Around review of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Rides, Shows, and Fun at Dollywood: Parent Review & Tips You Want

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 […]