Pretty awesome historic home In Spartanburg, SC. Unclear why someone would give it less than 5…read morestars. It's a private residence, no tours. The people who own it keep it up and pay taxes on it. It's beautiful and marvelous. Make sure to drive around its very expansive lot to soak it all up.

It was the historic marker that caught my eye and then I took a look at the beautiful house…read more Unfortunately, the house is closed to tours but it is still work checking out. The marker reads, "According to family tradition, this house was built in 1854 by the Bivings family, local textile pioneers. In 1869, the house was purchased by John H. Evins (1830-1884), Confederate Lieutenant-Colonel, state legislator, mayor of Spartanburg, and US Congressman (1877-1884). The house was placed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1970." The house is a two-story white clapboard structure in the Greek Revival style. double piazzas with massive Doric order columns and notable balustrades. Also on the property are the original kitchen, slave quarters, smokehouse, and well. It is not far from downtown Spartanburg. [Review 13643 overall, 962 of 2020, number 601 in South Carolina.]

The day was perfect. Calm waters and warm temps. The guide explained the history of the development…read moreof the lake, and took us to the waterfalls that would never be found without his knowledge. The price is right because renting a boat was more than we needed for a 3 hour tour. I booked online ahead but several couple paid that day, I assume by calling and knowing there was an opening for them.

Awesome Lake Jocasse tour! Booking was efficient with good follow-up prior to our day. Kevin…read moretailored our tour to the group's vibe. He provided a thorough history of the development of the lake as well as the eco and wildlife. We had kids (Andes 8 and 11) as well as adults on our morning adventure. The boat was very clean and safe for all. Highly recommend Southern Outlaw Adventures for your group!!!

We took a tour of the Moore Plantation today and loved it. Our guide, Kevin, was very informative…read more The house isn't big and some parts you can't go into due to safety issues, but it was well worth the time and money to see it. Not all out buildings are original, but they are reproductions to what the originals were. This is a pleasant hidden gem and a part of American history. We would go back and bring friends and family with us so they can see what people went through back in the late 1700's.

A National Treasure and a South Carolina gem, this 1765 plantation is set in an idyllic location…read moreminutes from Spartanburg. I planned my visit there, but most of the visitors seemed to have stopped in spur-of-the-moment while traveling through the area. Most plantations available for tours are mid-1800s and grand, but this modest home dates back to 1765, its inhabitants playing key roles in the Revolutionary War. The guided tour takes close to an hour, and the guide went in depth and detail describing the implements used on a daily basis during colonial times on the plantation. Most of the outbuildings on the property are replicas, but at least two of them are vintage. The furniture and decor in the house is made up of a combination of period pieces and very well-made replicas. The up-close detail you can view on the home reveals just how amazing it is that the structure is still there! A nice trail takes you to the family cemetery about a quarter mile from the house. The grounds are picturesque and the outbuildings are in close proximity to the house.

I will never ride with this bus service again. A professional service would arrive early to get…read morethings organized. Jean's bus service was 30 minutes late which put our 3.5 hour bus trip (1 way) 45 minutes late in leaving. The driver of one of the busses, the one I happened to be on, was ALL over the road. He spent most of the trip driving over the grooved part of the lanes (outside the lanes). He was writing in his notebook while driving. Other drivers routinely blew their horns at us because we were swerving in their lane. I did not feel safe at all. There were approx 38 students and 14 adults on each bus. I also would categorize the driver as elderly and not a wise choice for a charter bus. Our students and chaperones paid a lot of money for this bus service for a nerve-racking and unprofessional trip.

From the owner: Established in 1980 in Greenville, SC. Jean's is family owned and operated bus company that…read moreprovides Charter Services & Tour Packages.

5$ admission if you're over 5 years old…read more Helpful and educated staff Free parking a stones throw from the location 50 years of science collections and 99% of if you can touch

I have been to the Spartanburg Science Center a half dozen or so times over several years. If you…read morelike reptiles, you might like it. Otherwise: 1. Every time I've been, a number of the limited interactive displays are broken...meaning, I went, they were broken, I went back months later and the same ones were still broken. I returned several more times (just out of curiosity) a few more times after that....still broken! 2. The last two times I went (which has been some time ago) the facility smelled like garbage. I didn't notice this in the rest of the building, so I am not sure what the issue was. 3. It is a very small space...3-4 rooms. If you get more than a handful of people in there, it is a very close space. 4. There was an article in the local paper about how excited the science center was excited about getting used displays from Discovery place in Charlotte. I went to see them, hoping that finally there would be an upgrade...instead, the displays were limited in scope and very old looking. So disappointing.

Back in 2004 my wife and I had an interest in purchasing a home here. We toured a couple and they…read morewere amazingly affordable at the time. These houses have been home to former governors and all kinds of political and educational folks. They congregate here for some reason. All the housing facades are in immaculate condition as are the yards. Ultimately we decided against moving here and decided to purchase a house in our hometown. This is a historically relevant section of Spartanburg, S.C. I included a couple of pictures of what the typical houses look like today.

The Spartanburg Art Museum is located in Downtown Spartanburg on the Chapman Cultural Center…read morecampus. There is free parking it the large lot. Admission is also free but donations are accepted. I didn't realize until I visited that the museum is located on land that was once the home to Cherokee Indians who were forced to leave in 1830 by the Indian Removal Act. Many ended up in Cherokee NC as they escaped by the Trail of Tears. I like that the museum is trying to reserve history. The museum wasn't large although I think I missed the permanent collection and just saw the current exhibition which was great. I enjoyed seeing the work differently looking at it from different angles. I wish I was given more guidance if more work was on the second floor. But I can check it out next time. The work presented does focus on the big issues like climate change; social justice; women's rights; and immigration. So if these types of issues are important to you, I think you will enjoy the art created by these artists.

Worth stopping by to check out some free exhibits. We happened to swing by when a new exhibit…read moreopened up. They provided snacks and beer & wine to celebrate the opening. It's not a huge museum so you can get in & get out pretty fast. We really liked the collection of Andy Warhols.

This was the location of the Lego competition. My oldest grandson and his group won a first place…read moreaward for their exhibit. Every entry that I saw was exemplary and showed a lot of developing talent. This center is a remarkable example of the pride that the city of Spartanburg has. Beautiful buildings and a beautiful auditorium. This is a must visit place for sure.

The Chapman Cultural Center is located in Downtown Spartanburg. There is free parking on both sides…read moreof the center. On the campus are the Artists' Guild of Spartanburg County; Ballet Spartanburg; Spartanburg Art Museum; USU Upstate Art Gallery; the Spartanburg Science Museum; and the Chapman Theatre. These all have their own operating hours. The center is very easy to navigate and figure out where you want to be with the signs. I only visited the the art galleries as I arrived late in the afternoon. I would have loved to see a show at the theatre so now that I learned about the center I can follow the events as they happen frequently.

I remember Mr. John B. White vividly. He was the owner of the world famous Beacon Drive-In located…read morein Spartanburg, S.C. I started eating there when I was fifteen years old. Mr. White was there every time that I was. He ran the cash register. He was a gentleman and a great entrepreneur and was obviously loved by the local citizens. The Beacon was serving their version of fast food many years before the onset of large chains. Not only did his business survive the fast food onslaught, it continued to excel.

Our group from our development signed up for a tour with this company in Dec 2016. Everything…read moreseemed ok. We were going to Asheville to see the Gingerbread House Exhibit at the Grove Park Inn. We were told our group would be picked up and make on stop to pick up the other group ( this was on the way) when we were on the bus that morning we were told we would be making 5 stops before we got there, so our 2-3 hr trip to the Grove Park Inn became a 51.2 hour bus trip, it was the same on the return. It is not right to tell people (a group of 24 people) that the trip would make on stop not 5. We would never of book this trip. I have since checked with other groups and this is not the way they do business. We would not recommend this group to be used. Our disappointment was never addressed except to say they were sorry for the misunderstanding that was not the case we were just not told....