Are you looking for a quiet beach where nature abounds and people don’t? Just a little above 4 hours from Greenville near Beaufort and Hilton Head, we discovered Fripp Island, a barrier island with miles of private beach and plentiful wildlife. Fripp is the perfect South Carolina island retreat and we have all the information you need to travel there from where to dine, what to do, and where to stay.
Have you tried a corn maze yet this fall? The Upstate has lots of family-friendly options, but our contributor Lacey took her crew up to Asheville to explore the Eliada Corn Maze—and they had an absolute blast! Here’s everything you need to know for 2025.
Planning some mom time but not sure what Dad can do with the kids in Greenville? We’re here to help! Local mom Lindy Wilson has a list of places in Greenville that would be perfect for Dad to enjoy with the kids. She has lots of free ideas and some low-cost options, too!
Need some place to study outside the house? Maybe you know a teen who does, or maybe you’re family homeschools and you could use a littel change of scenery. There are some great options for study and homework spaces around Greenville. KAG Contributor Melanie Coblentz has a list of ideas for you!
Zipping across valleys and creeks with incredible mountain views is the name of the game at Hawksnest Adventures near Boone, NC. With over four miles of ziplines, there is no shortage of fun to be had at this amazing spot and we have all the details on what to expect and booking your own trip!
Tweetsie Railroad in Boone, NC goes all out for spooky season in the fall with their Ghost Train ride through the park and we got to check it out, along with all the fun of carnival rides and trick or treating at the park.
We’ve got everything you need to know to plan your family’s trip here!
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Mystery Hill in Blowing Rock, NC is where weird meets fun and where you’ll probably be wondering what is going on most of the time. We can’t recommend Mystery Hill enough!
Whether you like great food, high adventure, incredible views, or just weird roadside attractions, Boone, North Carolina in the state’s High Country, should absolutely be on your list to visit. We spent a weekend there and tell you all about where to eat, where to stay, and how to have fun in this charming mountain town.
Think racing sounds like a fun way to spend the day? The Speed Factory, Spartanburg, SC’s indoor karting facility invited Kidding Around out to see what they have to offer. We had a spectacular time pretending we were “fast and furious” during our visit, and you will be thrilled when you go yourself!
