Posts in Category: South Carolina

5 Must-Do’s in Charleston, South Carolina

While living in Greenville (a charming city in the Blue Ridge foothills), I had the opportunity to enjoy a number of easy weekend roadtrips to cities I might otherwise never have explored. One easy ...

10 Things to do in Downtown Greenville for Under 10 Bucks

Greenville’s vibrant, tree-lined Main Street is becoming a popular tourist destination, moreso with each passing year. The small, but jam packed downtown includes: a gorgeous waterfall, over ...

7 Must-Try Breakfast Spots in Greenville, SC

Greenville, the hub of the Upstate, features a bustling Main Street, lined with over 100 unique restaurants. The city is now considered an top ranked foodie destination despite its’ small ...

5 Local Coffeeshops to Check out in Greenville, SC

The indie coffee scene continues to explode in cities across the US, and Greenville is no exception. Vibrant, independent coffee shops are now a popular alternative to common chains. I am not ...

12 Free Things to do in Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville is located in the heart of the region of South Carolina known as “The Upstate,” I knew little about this city before moving here, but quickly learned that it is an emerging ...

Top 5 Christmas Events in Greenville, SC

Winter in Upstate South Carolina is a more relaxed, enjoyable time of the year with cooler, drier weather, fewer crowds, and a diverse lineup of festive events. The most action is found in ...

Attraction of the Week: Winterfest at Carowinds

After living in the region for a few years, I can say that Winterfest at Carowinds is one of my favorite holiday traditions in the Carolinas. I took a weekend roadtrip here while living in Asheville ...

10 things to do this winter in Upstate South Carolina

While the Upstate South Carolina region generally sees a much milder winter than much of the country, the temps are usually still cold enough to limit most outdoor activity. During my time living ...

Hiking Hotspot: Raven Cliff Falls at Caesars Head State Park

Since moving to the beautiful Upstate region, I have explored many of the state parks and waterfalls within an easy drive of Greenville. This city is a great base because you can basically take a ...

10 Things to do this Autumn in Upstate South Carolina

Colorful leaves, cozy sweaters, football, brisk weather, pumpkin everything….there really is no better season than the fall. South Carolina does not typically come to mind first when planning ...