Spartanburg Travel Guide

Situated on the foothills of the iconic Blue Mountains, Spartanburg is both beautiful and peaceful. The city offers its residents a high quality of life, plenty of exciting things to do, and safe neighborhoods to live in, making it the perfect place for an upstate South Carolina vacation.

Things to Do in Spartanburg

Located in such a scenic location and surrounded by wilderness, Spartanburg offers a plethora of outdoor activities and just as many city activities. Visitors can take an afternoon walk or practice shooting targets at Croft State Park, have a picnic at Milliken Arboretum, or embark on a horseback riding adventure with Sunshine Farms.

Spartanburg is also home to great fishing spots, open water for kayaking and canoeing, campgrounds, and outdoor golf courses. Rich in history, the city provides guests with a number of great museums including Hub City Railroad Museum, Spartanburg County Regional Museum of History, and BMW Zentrum -- an automotive museum catering to car lovers and their friends. Art enthusiasts can spend the day touring art galleries such as the West Main Artists Co-op and Spartanburg Art Museum, or design their own works of art at Hearts of Clay.

Best Places to Stay in Spartanburg

Finding the right vacation rental is a critical part of any good holiday. Luckily, Spartanburg SC has listings all over the city. Each rental home is unique, offering modern amenities and its own sense of style. The rentals allow for guests to have abundant space a great amount of privacy while still being comfortable.

Best Time to Visit Spartanburg

The best time to visit is from early May to the middle of June.

Best Events in Spartanburg

Celebrating Spartanburg’s cultural diversity, the annual International Festival is one of the most important festivals offered. The festival features live cultural dancing and performances, music, international foods, beer tasting, and the iconic Parade of Nations. The Spartanburg Kite Festival, on the other hand, promotes outdoor activity and happiness with its food trucks, live music, makers market, and kite-making for children.

Things to Do for Families in Spartanburg

With a store to please every member of the family, Westgate Mall is a fantastic place to spend the day. The mall offers over 100 stores including JCPenney, Bed Bath & Beyond, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Old Navy, and has a small play area for children. For families who have ever wanted to pet an alpaca, On Again Off again Farm is the perfect place to be, as the farm offers alpaca petting and has a general store that sells a variety of alpaca products ranging from wool dry balls to fuzzy socks.