anavista tower

Sweeping views of the Smokies & Gatlinburg at the AnaVista Tower

Anakeesta in Gatlinburg is one of the area’s most popular attractions – and for very good reasons! The mountaintop village in downtown Gatlinburg, TN has so many things to do, places to eat, and places to play., including the crown jewel – the AnaVista tower – Gatlinburg’s highest point.

Kroc Center in Greenville, South Carolina

The Kroc Center is the Perfect Indoor Play Destination

Have you been to The Kroc Center in Greenville, SC?
One of its key features is the kid-friendly heated indoor waterpark. Greenville, SC residents can also enjoy a lap pool, tennis, indoor basketball courts, a gym, soccer fields, and so much more when they visit the Downtown Greenville location. We have all the information you need to enjoy a day at The Kroc Center, or maybe even become a member.

The Tennessee Aquarium

Travel the Ocean & River at the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, TN

If you’re planning a trip to Chattanooga with kids, the Tennessee Aquarium should definitely be on your radar. Sitting right along the downtown riverfront, this two-building aquarium invites families into an immersive journey literally walking from mountaintop streams to the ocean depths.

Asheville day trip

A Downtown Asheville Day Trip: Trolley Tour, Chocolate & Local Eats

Looking for a fun and easy family adventure just over an hour from Greenville? A day trip to Asheville is calling! Kidding Around team member Crystal spent a full day exploring by trolley, tasting treats, and learning how chocolate gets made with her teens, and they came home with full bellies and had a blast […]

The Ridge Outdoor Resort in Tennessee

Relaxation Awaits at The Ridge Outdoor Resort in Sevierville, TN

If you want to be close to all that the Sevierville, TN area has to offer but not be in the middle of crowds, The Ridge Outdoor Resort is the place to be. Kristina and her family spent a couple of nights here exploring what the resort in Sevierville has to offer and she’s got all the details on how to plan a great family trip here. 

chattooga river bull sluice

The Wild and Scenic Chattooga River: Bull Sluice Swimming & Hiking

Named one of South Carolina’s Seven Wonders by the South Carolina 7 Expedition the beautiful Chattooga River region is full of recreational opportunities for Upstate families, including hiking and swimming at a sandy beach! KAG contributor Liene tells us what we need to know about the area and one of the main attractions, Bull Sluice.

Twelve Mile Recreation Area at Lake Hartwell in South Carolina

Twelve Mile Recreation Area Has One of the Nicest Beaches in the Upstate

Have you visited Twelve Mile Recreation Area, a Clemson City Park on Lake Hartwell? Grab the swimsuits and those inflatable tubes because local mom Liene brought her kids for swimming and found a park full of family-friendly amenities that make it a great spot to spend a summer day. Here’s why you should visit and what to expect!

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