Things To Do In Spartanburg With Family This Summer
June 18, 2019 | The Ott Group at Ponce Realty Group
Things To Do In Spartanburg With Family This Summer
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Spartanburg has always been known as the Hub City–a place for connecting people from all over the world in one place before they move to their next destination. With it’s rich history of connection, Spartanburg is a place where many find the connection of a family town with modern feel on it’s way! One can almost think of Spartanburg as a drive through city…but to do that one would miss out all Spartanburg has to offer! Most don’t know that Spartanburg has many attractions for all different tastes from bike trials & parks for the outdoors enthusiast, historic homes like the Seay House and Walnut Grove Plantation for the lover of history to museums and musical events for the lovers of art. And that’s just to name a few! You can’t really go wrong!
Now that the kids are out of school, you are looking for things to do in Spartanburg with family this Summer! We’ve gathered together some of Spartanburg’s best Family Destinations for the whole family to enjoy! With Lakes, Mountains and Rivers throughout you are sure to find the right spot to cool of from the heat with the entire family! Check out our list below!
What Are the Best Things To Do This Summer?
- Outdoor Fun
- Hatcher Garden
- Edwin M. Griffin Nature Preserve
- Croft State Park
- Tyger River Park
- Clevaland Park
- Indoor Fun
- Speed Factory Indoor Karting
- Big Air Trampoline Park
- Pump It Up of Spartanburg
- Museums and Art
- The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
- Spartanburg Regional History Museum
- Hub City Railroad Museum
- Spartanburg Science Center
Outdoor Fun
Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve
Hatcher Garden has a variety of spring surprises and treasures for you to discover as you meander along the woodland preserve paths. The Garden is open daily from dawn to dusk. Admission free and the public is welcome. With so much to explore it’s a place the outdoor enthusiasts will love.
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Edwin M. Griffin Nature Preserve
Edwin Griffin Nature Preserve is a 115 acre urban preserve and trail system. The Preserve is located near downtown Spartanburg and protects a 1.5 mile stretch of Lawson’s Fork Creek & offers over 5 miles of trails. The preserve boasts several wetlands, open spaces, geological formations, and offers habitat various wildlife, wildflowers, and trees. There are over 50 species of trees and a 550 foot boardwalk and observation deck allows users to access this part of the preserve with wetlands. The park is open daily dawn to dusk.
Once an army training base, Croft State Parts has over 7,000 acres of rolling wooded terrain. The Park is minutes from Downtown Spartanburg and offers 12 miles of biking and hiking trails, a playground, picnicking and camping, as well as fishing and boating in one of two lakes. Croft is known around the region for its equestrian facilities. The park regularly hosts shows in its arena and boasts more than 20 miles of equestrian trails. Admission for Adults starts at $2, Kids under 15 get in free. Park is open 7am to 9pm through the Summer. Check Out Their Map Here
Tyger River Park has 13 baseball/softball fields, batting cages, a clubhouse, a playground, picnic shelters, a 1.25 mile walking trail with outdoor fitness equipment, an 18 hole disc golf course, and a splash pad. This park is used for tournaments, local youth league play, and special events. The Park is Open from 7am to 9pm Daily
Cleveland Park is located in the historic center of Spartanburg, adjacent to the Northside Redevelopment project. Used for community meetings, special events, and weddings, a lakeside park also provides a much needed shelter from the hustle and bustle of everyday life with walking trails, lakeside swings, benches, playgrounds and picnic pavilions. The Park is open daily from 7am to 9pm
Indoor Fun
Looking to let off a little steam with some speed? Speed Factory is your place to be…and best of all it’s legal to race there! Track times open to the public vary by day due to league activity. For Times and Pricing Information Go Here
If you are looking for a good time inside with tons of ways to work off that extra energy…then Big Air Spartaburg has got you covered! With every all about the jump you are sure to have a blast. Don’t miss out on their Summer Rates and Hours! To Find Out More Go Here
If Inflatables are your party of choice…then Pump It Up Of Spartanburg is a MUST SEE! With everything inflatable, you and your family will have tons of fun…and guess what??? It doesn’t matter if it’s raining because it’s all inside! Get Hours and Pricing Here
Museums and Art
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
NEW IN 2018! One mother had a wish to create a place in Upstate South Carolina where children would be inspired and learn in a hands on environment. In December 2003, local benefactors donated the former Greenville County Library building and plans for The Children’s Museum of the Upstate began to take shape. On July 31, 2009 this one of a kind educational attraction opened on the cultural campus of Heritage Green in downtown Greenville. TCMU remains committed to serving the needs and interests of all children by providing experiences that stimulate curiosity, stir the imagination and develop a lifelong love of learning. For Hours and Information Go Here
Spartanburg Regional History Museum
In the Beautiful Chapman Cultural Center, the Museum’s permanent exhibit offers a walk-through of Spartanburg history from the early days of Spanish explorers like Juan Pardo to the military training camps of the 20th century’s two World Wars and beyond. The decorative arts gallery showcases the Museum’s outstanding collection of Spartanburg and Piedmont area furniture including locally made pottery, hand-crafted quilts and samplers, and other artwork. A rotating exhibit changes every two to three months to explore a variety of engaging historical topics related to the region.
This is how the “Hub City” got it’s name! Spartanburg built it’s name as a hub for Trains as they would stop here to get their next destination. The Hub City Railroad Museum is located on the Southern Railway Spartanburg Union Depot! This spot used to employ over a thousand workers to maintain train cars for the Southern Railway Fleet! If you, or someone you know, is a lover of trains you have to go and see this! It even has a Caboose from the 1940s! For Hours and Information Go Here
So you’ve got a Scientist in the family…Spartanburg has you covered there too! The Spartanburg Science Center is a place that minds of all ages can expand and learn more about the world around them! With Special Programs, Exhibits and Events the Science Center will have plenty for the entire family! For Hours and Pricing Go Here
Thank You for allowing us at The Ott Group at Keller Williams Realty Share our list of Things to do in with Family in Spartanburg this Summer!
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