South Carolina & Beyond: Family-friendly Trip Ideas

If you have kids and are looking for some fun places to visit in the Upstate and beyond, here's a list of tried and true locations that you should definitely consider. Some of these places are within a short drive of Greenville, while others may require a bit more planning and a road trip. However, each of these places is worth a visit.

 

South Carolina

The Upstate

Greenville County

1. Falls Park on the Reedy River, Greenville
2. Mice on Main Scavenger Hunt: Free Family Fun in Greenville
3. Best Stops Along The Swamp Rabbit Trail
4. Table Rock State Park, Pickens County
5. Roper Mountain Science Center: Best Hands-On Science Museum in The Upstate
6. The Children's Museum of the Upstate: A Treasure Trove of Hands-on Fun
7. Greenville County Museum of Art: The Upstate’s Premier Art Museum
8. A Day at Greenville Zoo: Uncovering The Top Attractions
9. The Upcountry History Museum
10. Unity Park, Greenville 
11. Runway Park at GMU, Greenville
12. Paris Mountain State Park
13. Caesars Head State Park, Cleveland
14. Fred W. Symmes Chapel aka "Pretty Place"
15. North Main Rotary Park, Greenville
16. Kids Planet, Greer 
17. Model Trains Station, Taylors
18. Discover the Beauty of the Swan Lake Trail and Rose Garden at Furman University
19. Summer Getaways: 5 Mini Adventure Trips from Greenville for a Weekend of Fun
20. Discover 10+ Splash Pads in and around Greenville, SC for Refreshing Fun
21. The Perfect Blend of Nature and Adventure: The Conestee Nature Preserve, SC
22.  Station Cove Falls: A Family-Friendly Hiking Adventure in Oconee County, SC

 

Anderson County

1. Introducing a New Inclusive Playground at Mineral Spring Park in Williamston, SC

 

Spartanburg County

1. Va-Du-Mar McMillan Park, Boiling Springs
2. The Rail Yard: Multi-Use Urban Green Park in Spartanburg, SC
3. Hatcher Garden: Can't-Miss Nature Escape in Spartanburg, SC
4. Spartanburg Science Center: Hands-On Fun and Wildlife Encounters
5. Shell-ebrate Summer 2024: Turtle Travels at Spartanburg Headquarters Library

 

Cherokee County

1. Hyleman's Humble Playground: A Fun and Inclusive Destination for Kids in Gaffney, SC

 

North Carolina

1. The North Carolina Arboretum
2. Road Trips from GVL, SC: Cherokee
3. Road Trips from GVL, SC: Mountain Waters Scenic Byway, Highlands
4. Lake Junaluska: A Hidden Gem in the Blue Ridge Mountains
5. Talking Trees: A Unique Experience in Holmes Forest, NC
6. Explore Top 10+ Apple Orchards near Greenville, SC
7. Fall Road Trip: Chimney Rock Rd in Hendersonville, NC
8. 2024 Charlotte International Arts Festival (CIAF)
 

And since Greenville is constantly changing and expanding, this list will be updated periodically. Make sure to check back when you need more family-friendly trip ideas. 

 

 

 

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