Quick Summary:

  • Boasting beautiful natural landscapes and rich history, Spartanburg in northern South Carolina is warm, welcoming, and offers plenty of things to see and do, from art galleries to outdoor activities.
  • The Downtown Cultural District is the beating heart of the city and features several interesting attractions, from the Spartanburg Regional History Museum, which documents the history of the region, to the lakeside Cleveland Park amphitheater, which hosts a variety of sporting events.
  • Here are some of the top spots to visit and places to eat on a visit to the charming city of Spartanburg.


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1. Hatcher Garden & Woodland Preserve ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Hatcher Garden & Woodland Preserve | Things to Do in Spartanburg, South Carolina
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2. RJ Rockers Brewing Company ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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RJ Rockers Brewing Company | Things to Do in Spartanburg, South Carolina
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3. Croft State Park

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Croft State Park | Things to Do in Spartanburg, South Carolina
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4. Glendale Shoals Preserve

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Glendale Shoals Preserve | Things to Do in Spartanburg, South Carolina
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5. Hollywild Animal Park

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Hollywild Animal Park | Things to Do in Spartanburg, South Carolina
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6. West Main Artists Co-op

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West Main Artists Co-op | Things to Do in Spartanburg, South Carolina
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7. Edwin M. Griffin Nature Preserve

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Edwin M. Griffin Nature Preserve | Things to Do in Spartanburg, South Carolina
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8. Westgate Mall

Westgate Mall | Things to Do in Spartanburg, South Carolina
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9. Anderson Mill

Anderson Mill  | Things to Do in Spartanburg, South Carolina
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10. Spartanburg Art Museum

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Spartanburg Art Museum | Things to Do in Spartanburg, South Carolina
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11. Wade’s Restaurant

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Wade’s Restaurant | Things to Do in Spartanburg, South Carolina
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12. Pi-Squared

Pi-Squared | Things to Do in Spartanburg, South Carolina
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13. Chapman Cultural Center

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Chapman Cultural Center | Things to Do in Spartanburg, South Carolina
© Chapman Cultural Center

14. TJC Gallery (The Johnson Collection)

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TJC Gallery (The Johnson Collection) | Things to Do in Spartanburg, South Carolina
© TJC Gallery

15. Hub City Railroad Museum

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Hub City Railroad Museum | Things to Do in Spartanburg, South Carolina
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16. The Children’s Museum of the Upstate - Spartanburg

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The Children’s Museum of the Upstate - Spartanburg | Things to Do in Spartanburg, South Carolina
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17. Ciclops Cyderi and Brewery

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Ciclops Cyderi and Brewery | Things to Do in Spartanburg, South Carolina
© Ciclops Cyderi and Brewery

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