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The Upcountry
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Spartanburg
Mountains
All suite property featuring fully furnished kitchens and living areas. Free hot breakfast buffet daily and evening social Monday through Thursday. Minutes away from USC Upstate, Wofford College, Converse College, Sherman College, Spartanburg Methodist... Read More
Spartanburg
Mountains
Enjoy Southern hospitality with a smile at our Howard Johnson Inn – Spartanburg – Expo Center hotel. Our hotel in Spartanburg, SC, is conveniently located off Interstate 26 with easy access to Interstate 85 and downtown Greenville. Start your morning... Read More
Spartanburg
Mountains
The annual Spartanburg International Festival celebrates Spartanburg’s diverse multicultural community. The event not only brings the cultural spirit of Spartanburg to light, but also provides an opportunity to share and be a part of such a vast cultural... Read More
Cowpens
Mountains
From vine to glass, it is all done in Spartanburg County. Palmetto Pickup Wines specializes in French hybrids and American varieties of grapes to produce wines that can't be found in local wine shops and grocery stores. The vineyard also features... Read More
Spartanburg
Mountains
The Hub City Hog Fest will take place in the Morgan Square in downtown Spartanburg. The festival will include a barbecue competition, an awards ceremony for the winning barbecue (Saturday afternoon), delicious food and drink from local vendors (Friday... Read More
Landrum
Mountains
Join us each Saturday on this gastronomic excursion entwined with educational stories about southern traditions and the history of Our Carolina Foothills. Meet the chefs and owners who create twists on favorite southern dishes especially prepared for... Read More