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Educational Vacations for Families: Day Trips + Travel Ideas

Thinking about turning a vacation into an educational adventure? Here are a few educational vacation ideas for families in Upstate SC.

$1 Tickets: Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express (2026) & Real Mom Tips

Take the kids to the movies this summer for just $2 with Regal Summer Movie Express! If you’re looking for low-cost summer fun and a break from the heat, look no further than the summer movie deals at Regal Theaters. Here’s everything you need to know to take advantage of these special summer movie deals.

(2026) Cheap Summer Movies to Enjoy Near Greenville, SC

Looking for cheap movies this summer? Many theaters are offering low-cost movie deals to keep the entire family entertained throughout the summer. So, grab some delicious popcorn and escape the humid summer heat at one of these upstate movie theaters offering showings of popular movies at an affordable price. These promotions are so cheap that even your kids might break open their piggy bank and treat you to a movie date!

Anderson, SC Jockey Lot: Where Shopping is an Adventure

Under 30 minutes from Greenville, SC is the Anderson Jockey Lot where one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Shopping is an adventure here and we went to take on that adventure and tell you about it.

Guide to Unity Park in Downtown Greenville, South Carolina

Huge Playground and Splash Pad at Unity Park in Greenville, SC

The huge Unity Park will open to the public on May 19, 2022 and it is gorgeous. Families will love the wide-open spaces, playgrounds, shelters, paved trails, and of course, the splash pad.

Camping at Mount Pisgah Campground with Kids: A Family Review

One of my favorite places to celebrate the outdoors with my kiddos is high atop the Blue Ridge Mountains at Mt Pisgah Campground. The campground is right off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway (near Canton, NC), and while individual sites are mostly wooded and tucked away, the entire area boasts breathtaking panoramic views of rolling green-blue mountains from horizon to horizon. Picturesque sunrises, sunsets, hikes, picnics, drives, you name it, it all comes with an incredible view.

Where to go gem mining near Greenville, SC outdoors.

Go Gem Mining! Greenville, SC and WNC Outdoor Mining Adventures

Here are a few places in the Upstate and Western North Carolina where you can hunt for gorgeous quartz, rubies, emeralds, and maybe even a sapphire!

The Southern Growl in Greer, South Carolina

Enjoy Craft Beer and Beautiful Food at The Southern Growl in Greer, SC

Have you been to Southern Growl in Greer and tried their beautiful food? It’s weird to see food described as beautiful, we know. Don’t worry, it’s delicious, too. However, not mentioning the way the food looks at this locally owned brewery, would be a crime. The Southern Growl has grown from a little craft brew shop tucked away in a strip mall, to a stand alone force to be reckoned with in the Upstate. Not just for their craft brews, but with their weekly menu specials.

Best Beaches in the Southeast: Don’t Miss These Family-Friendly Beaches

Are you looking for the perfect beach to escape to this summer? We’ve got a list including three of the top beaches in the country, plus day trip locations, and ones a bit further away.

The Ultimate Summer in Greenville, SC Guide

Things to Do This Summer in Greenville, SC

Planning your summer in Greenville? As the weather heats up our thoughts turn to summer. Summer time in Greenville, SC is full of swimming holes to discover, day trips to enjoy, ice cream cones, waterslides and outdoor events.