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Kidding Around WNC: things to do in Western North Carolina towns

Kidding Around® WNC: A Guide to Things to Do in Western North Carolina

Are you looking to explore Western North Carolina? From the foothills and the Smoky Mountains to the High Country, WNC is packed with family-friendly things to do. Whether you are looking for hiking recommendations, unique towns to spend the day, or waterfalls to awe over, WNC has something for everyone. Our list of places to explore, seasonal happenings, and educational adventures will help your family plan the perfect day trip, or a weekend getaway, to Western North Carolina.

Kid friendly restaurants in Greenville, South Carolina that are not fast food.

10 Kid-Friendly Restaurant Options That Aren’t Fast Food in Greenville, SC

Are you wanting to take your kids out to eat in Greenville (but would like to avoid the typical fast food fare)? Check out this list of the best restaurants for kids in Greenville, SC!

What’s Not to Love About The Pavilion?

Where in Greenville can you make a snowman, bounce with a giraffe and possibly see a Penguin? If you couldn’t answer “The Pavilion Recreation Complex” then let me fill you in on one of the Greenville area’s greatest spots to play! With ice skating rinks, a bounce house, athletic fields, and more, there are plenty of activities for every age. We’ve compiled all the details you need to know for a visit to Greenville County’s Pavilion Recreation Complex.

Blue Wall Preserve: A Colorful Fall Hike in Landrum, SC

Where to see the fall leaves in Upstate South Carolina? Blue Wall Preserve in Landrum, SC is one of the top options! You’ll find beautiful mountain views, reflective ponds, and even a waterfall depending on how far you decide to hike. Read on for everything you need to know from local mom, Sarah Burnett!

This Greenville Mom Didn’t Just Sign Her Kids Up for Tae Kwon Do—She Joined Them

Kristina has embarked on a new adventure: learning the Korean art of Tae Kwon Do – and she’s doing it with her kids. Read on to find out why and how it’s been going at Master Kim’s World Class Tae Kwon Do right here in Greenville, SC. Thank you to Master Kim’s Tae Kwon Do for allowing me to take lessons so I can share my journey with you.

The New Star of Spartanburg’s Skyline: The Planetarium Learning Center

Spartanburg, South Carolina just launched a major new educational and cultural resource in the heart of its downtown: The Spartanburg Planetarium Learning Center will be OPEN FOR VISITORS as of Friday, October 17, 2025!

Create Something Amazing at Spartanburg County Public Library’s Maker Labs

The Headquarters Library in downtown Spartanburg, SC offers some of the most incredible resources for aspiring crafters in its Maker Labs! With two different Maker Labs for kids and adults, anyone can unleash their creativity and learn a new craft these cool new spaces.

Get Outside in Inman, SC: Complete Guide to Inman Parks

Looking for a free place to enjoy the great outdoors with your family in Inman, South Carolina? This growing city offers some of Spartanburg County’s finest parks!

Bike, Walk, Run: Have Fun on The Doodle Trail in Easley, SC

If you are looking for biking, walking, and running all in one place, then you have to try out the Doodle Trail! Easley, SC decided to pave a route out of an old train track path, located in Pickens County, while also adding a park for kids to enjoy. If you love exploring Greenville’s Swamp […]

5 Haunted Waterfalls Near Greenville, SC

When it comes to ghost stories, most people picture creaky houses or misty graveyards. But in the Southeast, waterfalls have their own haunted legends. From spectral maidens to mysterious portals, these cascades are said to hold more than rushing water.