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34 Best and Fun Things To Do In Spartanburg, South Carolina


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This is a peaceful, friendly community that is perfect for exploring on foot. Spartanburg has a lot to offer visitors and is known for its pleasant climate and wide range of recreational activities.

If you’re a lover of nature and the outdoors, why not stop by Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve? This is the perfect place to spend an afternoon on a relaxed stroll and offers visitors a close-up view of Spartanburg’s natural beauty.

There is also the Hollywild Animal Park, ideal for visitors who are fond of animals. The Park features a petting zoo, and a wide variety of animals, from cattle and camels, to lions, bears, and zebras!

Keep reading for more great things to do in Spartanburg, South Carolina, listed below

The 34 Most Popular Things To Do In Spartanburg, South Carolina

34. Spartanburg Historic District

4.3 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

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Location: 190 Ezell Street Spartanburg SC

33. Spartanburg County Parks Department

2.0 ★★☆☆☆ (4 reviews)

Location: 9039 Fairforest Road Spartanburg SC

Tel:  864 595 5356

Web Address:   http://spartanburgparks.org/

32. Lake Craig

4.9 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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31. Daniel Morgan Monument

4.9 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

Location: Spartanburg SC

30. Lake Edwin Johnson

3.5 ★★★★☆ (11 reviews)

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29. River Birch Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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Location: Sydnor Road Spartanburg SC

28. The Palmetto Trail: USC Upstate Passage

3.9 ★★★★☆ (14 reviews)

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Location: Palmetto Trail Spartanburg SC

Web Address:   https://palmettoconservation.org/passage/usc-upstate-passage/

27. Seay House

4.1 ★★★★☆ (16 reviews)

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Location: 106 Darby Road Spartanburg SC

Tel:  864 596 3501

26. Hampton Heights Historic District

4.7 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

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Location: Spartanburg SC

Web Address:   http://hamptonheights.net/

25. Lake Johnson

4.2 ★★★★☆ (30 reviews)

24. Pacolet River Heritage Preserve

4.3 ★★★★☆ (30 reviews)

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Location: 445 Lucky Ln Spartanburg SC

Tel:  803 734 3886

Web Address:   http://spartanburgconservation.org/properties/pacolet-river-heritage-trust-preserve/

23. Irwin Park

3.8 ★★★★☆ (32 reviews)

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Location: 685 S Irwin Ave Spartanburg SC

22. Anderson Mill

4.1 ★★★★☆ (33 reviews)

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Location: 5255 Anderson Mill Road Moore SC

Tel:  864 978 6528

Web Address:   https://tygerriver.org/anderson-mill

21. Peter’s Creek Heritage Preserve

4.0 ★★★★☆ (41 reviews)

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Location: State Road S 42 9856 Spartanburg SC

20. Spartanburg Regional Museum of History

4.7 ★★★★★ (49 reviews)

Location: 200 E Street John Street Spartanburg SC

Tel:  864 596 3501

Web Address:   http://spartanburghistory.org/

19. Hub City Art Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (54 reviews)

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Location: Hub City Art Park S Daniel Morgan Ave Spartanburg SC

Tel:  864 562 4150

Web Address:   http://cityofspartanburg.org/parks

18. Spartanburg Science Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (82 reviews)

Location: 200 E Street John Street Spartanburg SC

Tel:  864 583 2777

Web Address:   http://spartanburgsciencecenter.org/

17. Artists Collective | Spartanburg

4.7 ★★★★★ (83 reviews)

Location: 578 W Main Street Spartanburg SC

Tel:  864 804 6501

Web Address:   https://artistscollectivespartanburg.org/

16. Hot Spot Skate Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (159 reviews)

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Location: 339 Union Street Spartanburg SC

Tel:  864 562 4463

Web Address:   http://hotspotskatepark.com/

15. Happy Hollow Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (166 reviews)

Location: 640 Glendalyn Ave Spartanburg SC

Tel:  864 596 3105

14. The Children’s Museum of the Upstate – Spartanburg

4.7 ★★★★★ (230 reviews)

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Location: 130 Magnolia Street Spartanburg SC

Tel:  864 233 7755

Web Address:   http://tcmupstate.org/

13. Edwin M. Griffin Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ (294 reviews)

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Location: Beechwood Dr Spartanburg SC

Tel:  864 948 0000

Web Address:   http://spartanburgconservation.org/properties/cottonwood-trail/

12. Cottonwood Trail in South Carolina

4.7 ★★★★★ (310 reviews)

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Location: Cottonwood Trail Spartanburg SC

Web Address:   http://spartanburgconservation.org/properties/cottonwood-trail/

11. Airport Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (445 reviews)

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Location: 500 Ammons Road Spartanburg SC

Tel:  864 596 3105

Web Address:   http://cityofspartanburg.org/parks-and-recreation

10. Big Air Trampoline Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,327 reviews)

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Location: 660 Spartan Blvd #200 Spartanburg SC

Tel:  864 580 6462

Web Address:   http://bigairusa.com/spartanburg

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9. TJC Gallery (The Johnson Collection)

4.9 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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Location: 154 W Main Street Spartanburg SC

Tel:  864 594 5834

Web Address:   http://thejohnsoncollection.org/

8. Hub City Railroad Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (81 reviews)

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Location: 298 Magnolia Street Spartanburg SC

Tel:  864 963 4739

Web Address:   https://hubcityrrmuseum.org/

7. Spartanburg Art Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (86 reviews)

Location: 200 E Street John Street Spartanburg SC

Tel:  864 582 7616

Web Address:   http://spartanburgartmuseum.org/

6. Chapman Cultural Center

4.8 ★★★★★ (380 reviews)

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Location: 200 E Street John Street Spartanburg SC

Tel:  864 583 2776

Web Address:   http://chapmanculturalcenter.org/

5. Barnet Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (628 reviews)

Location: 248 E Street John Street Spartanburg SC

Tel:  864 596 3613

Web Address:   http://cityofspartanburg.org/parks-and-recreation/neighborhood-parks

4. Glendale Shoals Preserve & Waterfalls

4.7 ★★★★★ (911 reviews)

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Location: Emma Cudd Road Spartanburg SC

Tel:  864 948 0000

Web Address:   https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Local-Business/Glendale-Shoals-189778812295/

3. Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,113 reviews)

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Location: 832 John B White Sr Blvd Spartanburg SC

Tel:  864 574 7724

Web Address:   http://hatchergarden.org/

2. Croft State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,385 reviews)

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Location: 450 Croft Streetate Park Road Spartanburg SC

Tel:  864 585 1283

Web Address:   https://southcarolinaparks.com/croft

1. Cleveland Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,801 reviews)

Location: 141 N Cleveland Park Dr Spartanburg SC

Tel:  864 562 4150

Web Address:   https://sc-spartanburgcountyparksandrec.civicplus.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Cleveland-Park-169

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Spartanburg, South Carolina! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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