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Showing posts with label Travel. Show all posts

Exploring Paula's Garden: A Nature Playscape at UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens

Monday, January 6, 2025

Nature Playscape at UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens

 

Hidden at the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, this children's play area is a little-known gem. Every corner of this space offers something exciting for kids, including a tree stump path, a boulder scramble, a musical wall, a water pump station, a small stream, and a giant spider web.

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

Thursday, January 2, 2025

New Inclusive Playground in Downtown Williamston, SC

 

Just 30 minutes from Greenville, SC, this brand-new all-abilities park is a great destination for an outing with kids. The park features a central 3-story tower structure with an overlook at the top, accessible swings, inclusive climbing structures, adaptive slides, ramps, sensory play panels, a wheelchair-accessible glider, and a merry-go-round. It’s completed with a secure gate and turf safety surfacing.

10+ Magical Things to Do in Downtown Greenville During The Holidays

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Christmas Tree at Grand Bohemian Lodge

 

The holiday season is in full swing. If you’re looking for a big dose of holiday cheer, visit Downtown Greenville. It's lit and packed with festive activities and holiday backdrops at every turn. The best part? Most activities are free and perfect for the whole family to enjoy. 

Discovering the hidden gems of Hart County Botanical Garden: a children's playscape and whimsical art

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Children's Garden at Hart County Botanical Garden

 

Our summer adventures led us to the most delightful hidden gem near Lake Hartwell. The Hart County Botanical Garden is a dreamy place with multiple lush gardens, a fun children's playscape complete with hammocks, a charming fairy garden, climbing walls, slides, a sensory walk, and whimsical tree art around every corner. With a nearby lake providing additional recreational options, it's the perfect spot for an amazing family road trip from Greenville, SC.

Road Trips From Greenville, SC: Postcards From Cherokee, NC

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Cherokee, NC


 

Looking for a gem to get away from the constant buzz of the city? Cherokee, NC, is the place to set you off on a little adventure. As the home to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, it's easily the most unique town on the North Carolina side of the Smokies.  

South Carolina & Beyond: Family-friendly Trip Ideas

Monday, May 6, 2024

SC and Beyond 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.

Greenville Playgrounds: Gower Park

Saturday, October 7, 2023

 

Gower Park

Gower Park is a tucked-away neighborhood park with sports fields, a disk golf course, covered picnic tables, trails, and a nice shaded playground with a kid-friendly zip line. On top of this, the playground is conveniently nestled in the shade of towering trees, making it ideal place to visit on a sunny afternoon in Greenville.

Greenville Playgrounds: Holmes Park

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Holmes Park in Greenville, SC

 

Holmes Park is a compact obstacle course full of some cool features, such as a swinging bridge, a rope tunnel, and a stand-n-spin you could rarely see in neighborhood settings. Designed for older kids with an element of risk at every turn, this playground could be so much fun for little daredevils. 

 

Miracle Park of Rock Hill, SC

Friday, September 22, 2023

 

Miracle Park of Rock Hill, SC


 

Miracle Park is an inclusive playground in Rock Hill, SC, that features adaptive play equipment, a rubber-like surface, zip lines, a musical garden, merry-go-rounds, swings, sensory boards, and so much more. This is truly a place where everyone can join in on the fun and feel included. 

Road Trips From Greenville, SC: Toccoa Falls, GA

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Toccoa Falls, GA

 

If you are looking for an easy waterfall hike within a short drive of Greenville with the view of a lifetime, this is Toccoa Falls. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia, the 186-ft waterfall is one of the tallest falls east of the Mississippi River.

Unity Park: One-Of-A-Kind Playground in Greenville, SC

Monday, August 21, 2023


 

There's no place like Unity Park to get you started on your playground adventure in Greenville, SC. Rest assured, your kids won't get enough of this place. With so many unique play structures that you are unlikely to find anywhere else in the Upstate, this playground is the epitome of fun and endless play. It's got all the magic you need to make some unforgettable memories with your family!

Greenville Playgrounds: Juanita Butler Community Center

Thursday, August 17, 2023

 

Juanita Butler Community Center

 

Greenville has many pretty cool playgrounds all across its city limits and we've clocked in endless hours visiting those fun-filled spots. Juanita Butler playground is one of the smaller playgrounds in the downtown area that packs a big punch. Adjacent to the community center, it's fenced in and has different structures for different ages.

Bucket List Destinations in NC: The North Carolina Arboretum

Monday, July 24, 2023

The North Carolina Arboretum

 

The North Carolina Arboretum is a magical place. Summer blooms and lush greenery, chirping birds and cloud-wrapped mountain peaks in the background set a perfect scene to escape into nature. 

Must-See Waterfalls in SC: Kings Creek Falls in Long Creek

Thursday, July 13, 2023

 

Kings Creek Falls, SC

Located in Oconee County near the border with Georgia, Kings Creek Falls is a 70-foot stunning waterfall that should be on your bucket list for family-friendly hikes.

Best Themed Playgrounds in South Carolina: Kids Planet at Century Park in Greer

Friday, May 26, 2023

 

Kids Planet Playground in Greer, SC

This is an awesome park of 1000 and 1 adventures in Greer, SC. With a copious number of play structures for all ages and the amazing magical castle that towers above it all, this park is a dream come true for young hearts and their imagination. 

Leroy Mathis Park: Great Little Park in Inman, SC

Sunday, May 7, 2023

 

Leroy Mathis Park in Inman, SC

 

Great little hidden park in Inman! There are two umbrella-shaded, separate play areas for bigger and smaller kids! It is completely fenced in with a walking trail around the perimeter. Renovated in 2020, this park is an inviting place to stop and let the kids burn off that energy.

The Rail Yard: Multi-Use Urban Green Park in Spartanburg, SC

Monday, May 1, 2023

The Rail Yard: Obstacle Course Playground

 

The Rail Yard is a community multi-use green space that includes 7 acres of fun with walking and biking trails, the Panthers Play 60 obstacle playground, an outdoor shelter, a mountain bike park, and an outdoor gym. And guess what? There's even more to explore!

Best Themed Playgrounds in South Carolina: Runway Park in Greenville

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Runway Park in Downtown Greenville, SC

 

Located at the Greenville Downtown Airport, the busiest general aviation airport in South Carolina, it has one of the best themed playgrounds in the entire state.  This place makes you catch your breath when you first enter through a tunnel made from a Boeing body to an aviation-themed play area. 

Top 20+ Things to Do Near Space Center Houston

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Apollo in Nassau Bay, TX

 

You can get more from a trip to the Space Center with these additional cool places to visit. They deserve to be on your radar for an unforgettable fun trip. 

Nalley Brown Nature Park in Easley, SC

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Nalley Brown Nature Park in Easley

 

Today we hiked through the beautiful grounds of Nalley Brown Nature Park in Easley, SC. It’s always fun to discover new places within a short driving distance from Greenville.

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