Carolina Panthers Training Camp
The Carolina Panthers train every summer at Wofford College, and host a variety of camps, competitions, and programs. Football fans are welcome to watch practices; it is strongly suggested that fans bring blankets, towels, folding chairs, or golf-type stools to make the hillside a more comfortable spot, and also sunscreen and hats.

Cowpens Depot, Museum, and Civic Center
Housed in a 100-year-old freight depot, this historical museum features town artifacts and relics belonging to the crew of the USS Cowpens, a famous World War II aircraft carrier. The depot also holds family reunions, meetings, and church functions. Visit the website of historic Cowpens, SC for information on attractions and events.

Cowpens National Battlefield
Cowpens National Battlefield in Cowpens, SC commemorates a decisive battle that helped turn the tide of war in the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. The battle at the "Cow Pens," one of only a few successful double envelopments in history, is recognized by historians as one of the most important of the American Revolution.

Hampton Heights Historic District
Hampton Heights was founded in the 1880's and '90's. The first residents were upper middle-class professionals who built large Victorian homes, including a number in the style that became known as Queen Anne. In the early decades of the twentieth century, these Victorian houses gave way to an explosion of Arts and Crafts bungalows. Hampton Heights is now a wonderfull diverse inner-city neighborhood.

Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve
The mission of Hatcher Garden & Woodland Preserve is to be a place for the public to come for inspiration, enjoyment and education through the study of nature. The Garden is home to over 10,000 trees, shrubs and flowers. Admission is free.

Hollywild Animal Park
Hollywild Animal Park is located near Inman in Spartanburg County, one of the most scenic and culturally diverse areas of South Carolina's Upcountry. Nestled on over 100 acres, Hollywild is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to providing an interactive and enlightening experience for our visitors as we continually improve the lives of our animals in an enriching and respectful environment.

Kings Mountain National Military Park
2005 Marks the 225th Anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain. Kings Mountain National Military Park, in Youkr and Cherokee Counties, SC, commemorates a pivotal and significant victory by American Patriots over American Loyalists during the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War, which destroyed the left wing of Cornwallis' army and effectively ended Loyalist ascendance in the Carolinas.

Lawson's Fork Creek
Lawson's Fork is now accessible to paddlers who want to put in at Whitney and float to the Cottonwood Trail, a distance of 4.5 river miles. A crew from V. Palmetto Builders has completed work on the "put-in" just below the dam, along U.S. Highway 221.

Magnolia Street Station
Built in 1904, the station is currently home to Amtrak and to the Spartanburg Convention and Vistors Bureau. A 1996 fire gutted the interior of the station; much of the credit for its survival goes to then-16 year old Trey Davis, a Spartanburg native who initiated a campaign to save station in the week after the fire.
For additional information on Spartanburg's historic depot and the successful restoration campaign, visit Reconnecting America.

Milliken & Company Campus is the perfect place for a picnic. Open during daylight hours, the park-like campus has green fields, ponds and fountains, and a jogging trail. Take the California Avenue exit on Pine Street/585, cross the bridge and turn left on the frontage road.

The Music Foundation of Spartanburg Concert Series
The Music Foundation of Spartanburg's mission is to educate, entertain and enrich people's lives through music. The Music Foundation of Spartanburg Concert Series presents world-class artists and the Greater Spartanburg Philharmonic. The concert series runs from September to April and consists of classical, jazz, pop, folk, and holiday programs. Most performances are held at Twitchell Auditorium. 864-948-9029

Peachoid Water Tower is the 1-million-gallon water tank built by the Gaffney Commission of Public Works to honor the state's (and particularly Cherokee County's) fresh peach industry. The giant peach is easily seen from I-85, but you can take the exit for S.C. Highway 11, Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway, for a closer look.

The Price House
Thomas Price built this house on 144 acres in Woodruff, SC around 1795. The farm grew to be over 2000 acres. Come see this beautiful, old-timey house in the Upstate.

The Regional Museum of History of Spartanburg County
The Regional Museum was established in 1961 with a grant from the Spartanburg County Foundation. In 1999, the Museum moved to the "old Belk" building on Main Street in Spartanburg.

Sparklenet.com
Sparklenet.com is a search engine for local arts, culture, and education.

The Spartanburg Arts Center & The Gallery
Includes exhibits by local, regional and international artists. All work on display in the Gallery section is available for purchase. Open 9am-5pm Monday thru Friday; 10am-5pm Saturday; 2pm-5pm Sunday. Located at 385 S. Spring Street 864-583-2776

The Spartanburg County Museum of Art
The Spartanburg County Museum of Art is a regional museum supporting the arts by: supporting educational programming; sponsoring diverse exhibitions; acquiring, displaying and conserving a permanent collection; and providing appropriate places for achieving its mission. Located at The Arts Center, 385 South Spring Street,Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306 864- 582-7616 , Fax 864-948-5353.

The Spartanburg Little Theatre
The mission of the Spartanburg Little Theatre is to activate, cultivate, and educate our community by providing quality theatrical experiences. They stage at least four productions a year including comedies, dramas, and musical theatre. Performances are at the David Reid Playhouse. 864-585-8278

Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
Spartanburg's grand old lady, the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, reopened after an extensive $10.5 million renovation, and is a great venue for entertainment. The new renovations include a new lobby, complete with custom carpeting, a specialty coffee bar, copper chandeliers, and arched skylights. The concession stand has rich oak cabinets behind the counter, and just around the corner is a new souvenir booth.
Main Phone number: 864-582-8107, Fax: 864-278-2003, Ticketmaster: 864-576-1550, address, 385 North Church Street, P.O. Box 1410, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29304
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The Spartanburg Repertory Company
The Spartanburg Reperatory Company provides accessible cultural community enrichment and educational opportunities through professional quality experiences in the various aspects of opera, operettas and musicals, thereby developing area talent and promoting community appreciation in the Upstate.

The Spartanburg Youth Theatre
The group features young actors in productions designed for viewing by the entire family. Performances are staged at the David Reid Playhouse and has administrative and ticket offices with its sponsor, the Spartanburg Little Theatre, on the second floor of the Arts Center. 864-583-4891

The Spartanburg Science Center
Offers programs in natural history and science to schools, scout troupes, summer camps, parks and recreations centers, and other interested groups. Has a portable Star lab planetarium available for programs. 864-583-2777

Walnut Grove Plantation
Walnut Grove Plantation is on land granted in 1763 by King George III to Charles Moore when the area was known as the backcountry. The documented collection of antique furnishings and accessories vividly portrays living conditions in Spartanburg County prior to 1805.

Other Upstate Attractions

Bob Jones University Museum and Gallery
Greenville, SC
The Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery, recognized as the “largest collection of religious art in the Western Hemisphere,” features works by major artists such as Rubens, van Dyck, Reni, Tintoretto, Le Brun, Cranach, Ribera, and Murillo, aesthetically exhibited with period furniture, sculpture, tapestries, and porcelains.

Flying Tigers Sport Parachute Center
Seneca, SC
Experienced instructors will take you through the skydiving experience and can even video your freefall.