If you're new to Spartanburg, SC or just passing through, I hope these recs can be helpful to you. These are a compilation of our favorite places that we frequent often. 🙂
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Restaurants 🍴
Playgrounds ☀️
Shopping 🛍️
Plants 🪴
Boarding + Grooming 🐶
Just for Fun 🎉
Restaurants 🍴
We love to eat in this house. These are the restaurants we love! 🫶🏻
The philly cheesesteak club always hits the spot!
Fratello's
The Southern Soul Eggrolls are a must try and the Flockin tenders are super filling. Their hot and ultra flockin hot sauces aren’t for the weak!
Flock Shop
The pad thai and basil fried rice with chicken on repeat.
Thai Basil
You can’t go wrong with anything on this menu. One of my favorite spots!
Cribb's Kitchen Downtown Spartanburg
The pasta is to die for!
Sophia's
The best coffee and breakfast/lunch spot. Everything I’ve had here is delicious! It’s also right on the rail trail and has a nice outdoor area for kids to run around.
Fretwell
Great coffee and a fun hangout atmosphere. They also serve ice cream!
Knowledge Perk Coffee Company
Great tacos and outside seating area!
Burrito Hub
Hands down the best margs and quesadillas!
Senor Bird's Tacos + Tequila Bar
Food for there or food to go! They have prepped meals that make life a bit easier.
Blue Moon Bodega
So good! We have used these for ourselves when we are short on time and need food on the table and we have gifted these to friends.
Moveable Feasts
The best mom & pop deli. We’ve tried so many things off the menu and they never disappoint!
Converse Deli
I can’t believe I originally forgot this one! The absolute best of you want meat n’ three. So so good!
Wade's Restaurant
Playgrounds ☀️
Always looking for a park that checks all the boxes. Clean ✅ Safe ✅ Shaded ✅ Fun ✅
This cute little park is tucked away and has plenty to do for a variety of ages.
Happy Hollow Park
This cute little park is tucked away in a neighborhood. It’s shaded certain parts of the day and has a covered area.
Hillcrest Park
This park is great for all ages. There’s a large playground for big kiddos and a small one for the littles. There’s swings and a splash pad. It also has restrooms with a large covered area with tables.
McKinney Park
Shopping 🛍️
I love finding cute gifts for people. These shops offer so many options!
I never walk out of here empty handed. I enjoy the shopping and the atmosphere!
The Lemon Peel
Super cute and stylish!
Two Doors Down
Really unique and colorful clothing. I love the dresses here!
The Black Dog Boutique
If you’re looking for a gift, this place will have it! Super cute and very unique. So much variety.
Reinvintage Warehouse
This place is another great place if you’re looking for a gift or cute home-goods for yourself. They also have some cute clothes.I love walking through this store and looking at everything!
Market on Main Spartanburg
Great for home decor and gifts. They have some super cute things!
Inside Irwin's
The cutest little boutique. They have lots of clothes in the center of the store with a hodge-podge of surrounding booths. They have home decor and gifts as well.
Scarlett's Boutique and Home
So many cute clothes (for men & women) and gifts!
The OOPS! Co.
Plants 🪴
I’m always looking for a new plant! These places hold a special little place in my heart.
The best nursery for flowers and ferns. They have the best prices and knowlegable staff!
Drew's Greenhouse
Huge selection for shrubs, trees, and flowers. The staff is super helpful and offers their expertise.
Gunter's Gardens
Great place for shrubs, trees & mulch. Great selection and prices.
Upstate Nursery Spartanburg
Boarding + Grooming 🐶
Leaving pets behind can be hard but when they're in great hands it makes it a little bit easier. This is who we use for boarding & grooming.
The only place I truly trust with my boys when we go out of town. Becky is phenomenal! She goes above and beyond to make sure they are comfortable and safe.
Tried and True K9 - Spartanburg, SC
They do a wonderful job!
Carolina Pampered Pet Grooming & Boarding
Just for Fun 🎉
A few places we enjoy here in Spartanburg!
These ladies are the sweetest and do a wonderful job!
5 Sisters Nails & Spa
They are super quick and do a great job!
Bliss Nails & Spa
We had the best time here. A great idea or date nights, parties, or group events!
Speed Factory Indoor Karting
A great hangout spot. Live music, games, & good beer!
Rockers Brewing Co. & Restaurant
Fall Activities 🍂
Who doesn’t love fall activities?! These places will get you in the cozy, autumn spirit. While most aren’t in Spartanburg, they aren’t far and are totally worth the short drive! 🍁
If you’re looking for a fun fall day with the fam, check this place out. We go every year. They have a HUGE playground area with slides, jumping pillow, arcade style games, sand box, swings, & farm animals. There is an interactive tractor ride to...
Strawberry Hill USA- PRODUCE SHED
This place has a TON to do. It starts with a tractor ride from the parking lot up to the main area. There is a cute shop, indoor play area, food truck, and ice cream shop. They have a coffee shop and serve wine or hard cider. You can pick apples or f...
Jeter Mountain Farm Apple Orchard
Such a family friendly place! There’s a large playground area with lots of playgrounds and a sand box. There are many covered picnic tables. They have a hat ride for the whole family or a tractor train for the littles. Such a fun place!
Sky Top Orchard
Another beautiful, family friendly outing! They have a huge jumping pillow, play ground, and other fall activities. You could spend a whole day here!
