Do you love pumpkin? Its the season of pumpkin treats and the Upstate has some superb options for the pumpkin enthusiast. Here’s a list of some of our favorite places near Greenville to pick up pumpkin coffee, cookies, muffins and other treats. Do you have something to add to this list? If so then please do so in the comments. After all, can there ever be enough Pumpkin goodies to enjoy?!?
Statesville, NC is a hidden gem just two hours from the Upstate, SC that has something for all interests! If you’re looking for a new place to explore, Statesville could be your next destination.
Looking for some safe Halloween fun? Kidding Around’s Kristina put together this awesome driving tour of local homes with fabulously spooky Halloween displays. So load up the kids and go for a spooky drive. Which is your favorite stop?
Want to make sure your family trip to the farm is amazing? Farms in the fall are perfect places for family fun and lots of memory-making. But, bringing your whole crew anywhere can sometimes be a little stressful, right? So, we have some tips to help you make your fall farm trip easy with nothing but fun and happy faces.
Fall Break for Greenville County School District students is here! Several organizations in the Upstate offer camps, events, farm festivals, and drop-in childcare during these student breaks- all the things Greenville parents need for these days the kids are off from school.
Did you know that Spartanburg County Public Libraries offers special storytimes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers several days of the week? Local mom Sarah Burnett has visited these sessions with her kids at different branch locations and has the inside scoop on what to expect!
Emerald Hollow Mine near Statesville, NC is the real deal when it comes to gem mining – you get tools, buckets, and all the things you need to search for gems in the creek and dirt. And it’s really fun!
International Ballet Academy, a world-class Vaganova-based ballet academy right here in Greenville, SC, trains students to not only excel in ballet but also develop life skills to help them flourish. Every class at the academy is a stepping stone, crafted so students learn the essential building blocks of ballet, from first movement to graceful mastery. […]
Does an indoor pumpkin farm maze and play space sound like fun for the kids? Bring the little ones to Linda’s Plants & Shrubs in Hendersonville for their super cool hay bale, indoor, Pumpkin Maze. They also have free hot chocolate and coffee, and pick your own pumpkins and sunflowers. And, while you’re there you can pick up some super gorgeous pumpkins, mums, and fall plants.
Just a 50-mile drive from Greenville is the little town of Brevard, North Carolina. With unique little shops, great restaurant options, and a scenic drive, this destination just might find itself penciled onto your day trip adventure list. Spend the day in Brevard exploring this mountain town with small-town vibes, and maybe even catch a glimpse of one of Brevard’s most prized residences, a white squirrel!
