Kerri's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a beautiful garden that provides picnic tables, paths for walking, and photo opportunities. There is a relaxing waterfall, bridge, and countless flowers and plants. This is a sweet place to visit anytime of day and is free!
20 locals recommend
Hatcher Garden-Woodland Preserve
832 John B White Sr BlvdThis is a beautiful garden that provides picnic tables, paths for walking, and photo opportunities. There is a relaxing waterfall, bridge, and countless flowers and plants. This is a sweet place to visit anytime of day and is free!
This is a great family friendly trip! The walking paths are very user friendly and the house and grounds tour very interesting and informative.
10 locals recommend
Walnut Grove Plantation
1200 Otts Shoals RdThis is a great family friendly trip! The walking paths are very user friendly and the house and grounds tour very interesting and informative.
Go to one of the following locations in downtown Spartanburg to get a putter a golf ball to take advantage of this free fun 9 hole putt putt golf course!
The Local Hiker, Paisley Paw, Growler Haus, and Little River Coffee Bar.
Sparkle City Mini Putt
145 W Broad StGo to one of the following locations in downtown Spartanburg to get a putter a golf ball to take advantage of this free fun 9 hole putt putt golf course!
The Local Hiker, Paisley Paw, Growler Haus, and Little River Coffee Bar.
This is a great intentional drive by. To my knowledge, house tours are paused at the present moment.
Seay House
106 Darby RdThis is a great intentional drive by. To my knowledge, house tours are paused at the present moment.
Fred W. Symmes Chapel
100 Ymca Camp RoadAbsolutely breathtaking views and photos opportunities
A unique, beautiful photo opportunity and nostalgic walk under the covered bridge
39 locals recommend
Campbells Covered Bridge
171 Campbell Covered Bridge RdA unique, beautiful photo opportunity and nostalgic walk under the covered bridge
Beautiful photo opportunities and worth the drive to visit!
8 locals recommend
Glendale Shoals Preserve & Waterfalls
Emma Cudd RoadBeautiful photo opportunities and worth the drive to visit!
Hub City Railroad Museum
298 Magnolia StVery interesting and interactive museum
Plan a day to the Biltmore House to mark this trip off your bucket list. The gardens are breathtaking and the house tour is astonishing. The grounds have many restaurants and shops you may enjoy.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StPlan a day to the Biltmore House to mark this trip off your bucket list. The gardens are breathtaking and the house tour is astonishing. The grounds have many restaurants and shops you may enjoy.
Old Canaan Road Park
Fun for Kids
This is a small water park close by that is reasonably priced!
Shipwreck Cove
119 S Spencer StThe Children's Museum of the Upstate - Spartanburg
130 Magnolia StBig Air Trampoline Park - Spartanburg
660 Spartan BlvdProven fun for kids of all ages!
An amazing playground, picnic shelters, fields, and paved walking trails. So many awesome photo spot opportunities at this park!
9 locals recommend
Cleveland Park
141 N Cleveland Park DrAn amazing playground, picnic shelters, fields, and paved walking trails. So many awesome photo spot opportunities at this park!
A unique drive through animal park! They have a fantastic Christmas light show!
15 locals recommend
Hollywild Animal Park
2325 Hampton RdA unique drive through animal park! They have a fantastic Christmas light show!
Great fun for kids of all ages! Laser tag, bowling, indoor playground, arcade, movie theater, and pizza
7 locals recommend
The Big E Gaffney
1100 Factory Shops BlvdGreat fun for kids of all ages! Laser tag, bowling, indoor playground, arcade, movie theater, and pizza
Dr. T. K. Gregg Community Center
650 Howard StreetSwimming available at this new pool
For Active Guests
This park has great running trails, fantastic ultimate frisbee golf course, multiple fields, and an awesome playground.
Va-Du-Mar McMillan Park
591 McMillin BlvdSpeed Factory Indoor Karting
130 E Daniel Morgan AveFor those that enjoy the fast lane!
Walk, bike, or run the Spartanburg Rail Trail. Enjoy an Carolina Panthers fun training area on the way! Bikes are available for rent.
Spartanburg BCycle: Rail Trail
295 East Henry StreetWalk, bike, or run the Spartanburg Rail Trail. Enjoy an Carolina Panthers fun training area on the way! Bikes are available for rent.
Ride the blue ducks or take a walk around downtown Spartanburg!
7 locals recommend
Spartanburg Downtown
105 N Pine StRide the blue ducks or take a walk around downtown Spartanburg!
Hot Spot Skate Park
339 Union StreetFor our skateboarders and scooter riders!
Skating On The Square
101-119 Dunbar StDuring winter months, have fun ice skating in downtown Spartanburg!
Food scene
Famous for their Bar B Que and hash. Wonderful prices and large plates. Brian’s favorite is their sweet potato soufflé! Worth the drive to Buffalo!
Midway BBQ
811 Main StreetFamous for their Bar B Que and hash. Wonderful prices and large plates. Brian’s favorite is their sweet potato soufflé! Worth the drive to Buffalo!
Famous local hamburger joint, I suggest you get an “a-plenty” plate and share with a friend! The onion rings are fantastic! The walls are lined with photos of famous people enjoying this restaurant!
15 locals recommend
The Beacon Drive-in
255 John B White Sr BlvdFamous local hamburger joint, I suggest you get an “a-plenty” plate and share with a friend! The onion rings are fantastic! The walls are lined with photos of famous people enjoying this restaurant!
Wade's Restaurant
1000 N Pine StThis is a meat and three local favorite. Great restaurant!
Sugar-n-Spice
212 S Pine StGreat local favorite!
Papa's Breakfast Nook
191 East Saint John StreetGreat local restaurant that has a Waffle House feel.
Awesome date night for a wonderful local night on the town! Known for their delicious steaks!
19 locals recommend
Peddler Steak House
2000 Poinsett HwyAwesome date night for a wonderful local night on the town! Known for their delicious steaks!
FR8yard
125 E Main StCool outdoor dining experience!
The cafe is a unique experience with delicious food! Has a fresh produce stand with a variety of fruits and veggies!
14 locals recommend
Strawberry Hill USA
3097 SC-11The cafe is a unique experience with delicious food! Has a fresh produce stand with a variety of fruits and veggies!
Venus Pie Pizzeria
400 E Main StAwesome local pizza shop!
A local French inspired delicious cafe! This is a wonderful experience and food.
9 locals recommend
Mon Amie Morning Cafe
2601 E Main StA local French inspired delicious cafe! This is a wonderful experience and food.
Dudley's
1055 Fernwood Glendale RdWonderful restaurant!
Hickory Tavern
143 Fernwood DrHighly recommended
Sub Station II
1516 John B White Sr BoulevardFor the best local subs!
Local State Parks
A beautiful state park with many walking and bike trails, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. There are many picnic spots. Check out their website for equestrian shows dates! There is a beautiful creek where you can walk on the rocks, wade and splash!
25 locals recommend
Croft State Park
450 Croft State Park RdA beautiful state park with many walking and bike trails, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. There are many picnic spots. Check out their website for equestrian shows dates! There is a beautiful creek where you can walk on the rocks, wade and splash!
Beautiful grounds to walk around and visit. Check out their website for house tours times and dates.
Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site
2677 Sardis RdBeautiful grounds to walk around and visit. Check out their website for house tours times and dates.
Wonderful walking trails, great swimming lake, absolutely gorgeous views
197 locals recommend
Paris Mountain State Park
2401 State Park RoadWonderful walking trails, great swimming lake, absolutely gorgeous views
Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main St Breath taking views and a must for those outdoor lovers
Many activities including fishing, hiking trails, playgrounds, etc. Near King’s Mountain National Park
27 locals recommend
Kings Mountain State Park
1277 Park RoadMany activities including fishing, hiking trails, playgrounds, etc. Near King’s Mountain National Park
Jones Gap State Park
303 Jones Gap RdStrenuous hiking trails that lead to beautiful Rainbow Falls
This state park has a beautiful waterfall with a paved walkway that is easily accessible. Wear your swimsuits for a fun time playing in the water after walking the path of the historic battle field.
6 locals recommend
Musgrove Mill State Historic Site
398 State Park RdThis state park has a beautiful waterfall with a paved walkway that is easily accessible. Wear your swimsuits for a fun time playing in the water after walking the path of the historic battle field.
Neighborhoods
Named for the historic home at its entrance, this neighborhood started as an equestrian neighborhood with large, beautiful lots.
Smiths Tavern
Named for the historic home at its entrance, this neighborhood started as an equestrian neighborhood with large, beautiful lots.
Local Churches
First Baptist Spartanburg
250 E Main StWonderful congregation, services are at 9am and 10:30am on Sunday mornings
First Presbyterian Church
393 E Main St