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Places where you kids can play while you eat near Greenville, South Carolina

Eat and Play at These Kid Friendly Restaurants: Greenville, SC

So you want something more than fast food but really need a place for the kids to run around? The Upstate is full of restaurants where families can eat and play! Eating out with kids can be fun, and mom and dad might even be able to enjoy the food on their plates! Contributors Lindy Wilson and Kristina Hernandez are sharing a list of restaurants in the Upstate where you can get a great meal while your kids enjoy some play time. Sound like a deal?

Foothills Equestrian Nature Center in North Carolina

Foothills Equestrian Nature Center Provides the Love of Horses Through Equine Therapy

Do you know a special needs child or adult who could benefit from a unique friendship? Did you know that the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center offers an Equine Therapy program only 40 minutes from the Upstate? The program works with children and adults who have autism and other physical, cognitive, and emotional disorders, giving them a beneficial activity to engage in. We have information about their therapeutic riding program and the cost of lessons, so you can get your little one into their program as quickly as possible.

7 Weeknight Outings for Teens to Try This School Year

Have a few hours after school but unsure how to spend them? Local teen Brylan put together this list of school night outings that are perfect for teens. Whether you have one night without homework or many free evenings, you’ll find an idea or two that just might be exactly what you need this school year!

Visit Farms and Win Prizes with the SC Agritourism Passport Program

Looking for a fun way to explore our state’s different sources of plant and animal-based products? The South Carolina Agritourism Passport Program is an incentive program where people can earn free goodies for visiting places that are probably already on your to-do list! The good news is there are nearly two dozen farms not far from Greenville and Spartanburg. Visiting farms is more than a fun, family activity, it’s also a field trip worthy educational opportunity.

Move Over, Apple Cider Donuts, New Treats From NC Orchards Are In Town

Apple orchards are stepping up their game when it comes to attracting guests with delicious baked goods – it’s not all about apple cider donuts anymore! Here are some of the very best treats we’ve found at apple orchards that are totally worth the short day trip.

10 Fabulous Things to Do in Gastonia, North Carolina

Looking for a day trip from Greenville? Just an hour from the Upstate is Gastonia, NC. We discovered this town is full of things to do, like a museum, parks and some of the best milkshakes in the country, according to USA today. Since its so close to the Upstate it makes a great day trip!

Guide to Hiking Near Greenville, SC: Trails for Little Kids, Big Kids, and Adventurous Families

Looking for a great hike to enjoy with your family? Check out our Guide to Hiking in the Upstate! You’re sure to find a new hike to try or waterfall to explore as this is your new go-to for hiking in the Upstate!

10 Perfect Fall Family Day or Weekend Trips from Greenville, SC

Are you planning a fall trip? Fall is my absolute favorite time of year to take day trips or weekend adventures with my kids because of all the incredible beauty in the mountains and the cooler temps. It’s just ideal. So we compiled this list of pretty amazing (if we do say so ourselves) day trips that you could make into an overnight if that’s something you and your family or significant other are looking for.

Two Plantations, Two Stories: Exploring Upstate SC’s Complicated Past

Looking for a powerful, educational day trip with your family? We visited two very different historical plantations in the Upstate—and we came away reflecting on how much American history can change depending on where you stand. These two sites tell very different stories, but both invite deep conversations, honest reflection, and a greater appreciation of the people whose lives shaped South Carolina.

Fall at the Farm in Spartanburg, South Carolina

It’s Upick Season at Thompson Family Farms Near Campobello, SC!

Thompson Family Farms in Campobello, SC offers pick your own Upick pumpkins and sunflowers in the fall. Count us in! Thompson Family Farms has a huge pumpkin patch, sunflowers, zinnias, and unique sunflower maze each fall. We adore this farm because it is well-maintained, it is run efficiently, the view of Hogback Mountain is perfect for photos with my kids, and everything we have picked has been high quality. Fall at the Farm begins August 28th, 2024