The commercial build up for this exhibit was more exciting than the actual exhibit. I don't mind…read morepaying the entry fees to help keep them stay open , but I expected a better display of the special exhibit . One room and hardly any items to support the display. We went to see the Warner brothers display. Disappointed.

Manageable and serviceable museum at best. While small things are able to pack a punch. This one…read morefalls a bit short. We travelled 7 hours to see the special Nightmare Before Christmas exhibit which was mis-marketed and was very sad. We're it not for the Looney Tunes special exhibition, we would have to have given one-star. That was the highlight of the trip. It was so neat to see the original artwork and this was well-dosplayed and well-light. In comparison... The NBC display was in the back of a corridor and the artwork, which is dark to begin with was not well-lit and unable to be seen fully...

Beautiful place and amazing staff! The cabins on site will take you back in time. Great place for a…read morefamily outing or picnic.

I found out about an event going on at The Haywood Mill threw the Meetup app. A group of retirees…read morewere going to "meet up" there. My hubby and I decided to give the event a try...boy, am I glad we did! Wonderful entertainment with banjo's playing, singing and the mill was open! Wow! How cool to see them making grits powered from a water mill! Explored the other structures to. Small tents were set up with artisan's selling their merchandise. Loved the museum where a rock is that was discovered to have Cherokee Indian writings on them. Wow! What a treasure! My hubby and I enjoyed it so much! Would have never known this place existed without the Meetup Group! Can't wait to go back for more events!

Their collection of vintage pianos is quite impressive. A lot of the pianos are extremely ornate…read moreand beautiful pieces of art. Of the three museums in the immediate vicinity, this one was my favorite and the most unique. It's not an overly big museum so it can be seen within an hour.

I really enjoyed my stop at the Sigal Music Museum. The museum is a 1930s Coca Cola Bottling…read moreCompany too. The museum came about when Marlowe A. Sigal's estate gave his collection away and the Carolina Music Museum was able to take the whole collection of over 700 instruments. Only about a quarter of the instruments are displayed because of lack of space. The museum focuses on the music and technology from 1775 to present day. Some of the museum is interactive but you cannot touch most of the antiques. The oldest Steinway is in the museum; harpsichords and so many pianos. The museum is on two levels and you can take the stairs or an elevator. At the moment, a special exhibit, Sound of America is taking up space on the first floor. I enjoyed learning some history through music. I liked that the museum did not focus on any specific type of musical genre but embraced them all from Blues to Jazz to Musicals to Rock to Rap to Classical to Gospel to Swing to Exotica. It was like going back in time seeing the eight track player that I used to listen to at my grandmother's place. It brought back great memories. Then seeing the walkman. I enjoyed seeing the radios and the cassette tapes I used to record music on from the radio. How things have changed. This museum is a gem and I've not seen anything like it before. I will be back to spend more time exploring.

Surprisingly intriguing museum with a wide variety of art which is presented in a gorgeous,…read morewell-lit space and organized well. Excellent staff who were cordial and knowledgeable. Highly recommend! It would be nice to provide a bit more info about each painting beyond the donor info.

The Art Museum was easy to find and is one of several museums all near each other, The Children's…read moremuseum, The Music Museum and The History museum as well as a Library and Theatre. We were greeted at the entrance and they explained about standing 3 feet back from the art on the wall. I was given a sheet of paper explaining what exhibits were on each level. The works of art were displayed nicely with cards listening Artist, title and mediums used. Also on the walls were interesting facts about the featured artist and their works. The Andrew Wyeth pictures were a beautiful representation of his work spanning several decades of his life. There was also a wonderful exhibit of American artist Bob Ray's work. I was not familiar with his work but it was lovely and intriguing. There are elevators and stairs and ramps making transitions to each floor very easy for all. We went to the top floor and a wonderful gentleman who works there, John , told us quite a bit about the mixed media bird sculptures that were made by Grainger McKoy and and featured at the museum. Gravity defying and extremely detailed we were in awe. John was enthusiastic and knowledgeable and we had a wonderful time. There was a delightful group of young children on a school trip, that were at the museum and were incredibly well behaved. They were listening to their guide and I was smiling as they were told to discuss with their partners different aspects of the works..... their sweet voices sounded like music as I was behind a wall. The gift shop was small but lovely and I bought some cards and beautiful paper masks. There is no admission fee, so we took an envelope to send in well deserved donation.

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.

Take a picture on the count of TREE! The 39th annual St. Francis Festival of Trees, which benefits…read morethe Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, is back in downtown Greenville. The free event runs through Christmas Day and spotlights 88 decorated Christmas trees at two downtown locations: Courtyard by Marriott at 50 W Broad St. Hyatt Regency at 220 N Main St. The trees are decorated by volunteers and sponsored by Upstate schools, companies and organizations. I stopped by the Hyatt Regency, and the multi level lobby with sunshine pouring through the windows was the perfect backdrop for these festive creations. I imagine it is magical at night and can see why the festival is a longstanding tradition for many Upstate families. Event proceeds will support the creation of a new graduate medical-education program at Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown Hospital to help address the growing need for practicing medical professionals. The trees can be viewed at any time during the hotel lobby's open hours.

Review: A Must-Visit for Families and Enthusiasts Rating:…read more If you are looking for a fantastic way to spend an afternoon, the Model Train Museum is a true gem. It is an absolutely great place to take kids; the sheer scale and detail of the layouts are enough to keep little ones (and adults) wide-eyed with wonder for hours. There is something magical about watching the tiny locomotives wind through intricate landscapes that captures the imagination of every generation. Beyond being a top-tier attraction, they provide a vital service for the hobbyist community. If you have an old model train tucked away in the attic or a favorite engine that has seen better days, this is the place to bring it. They offer expert maintenance and repair services, handled by people who clearly treat every piece with the care it deserves. This is a five-star group of passionate individuals who are dedicated to preserving the history and joy of model railroading. Whether you're a serious collector or just looking for a fun family outing, the Model Train Museum is well worth the visit.

Really cool spot. It is a little hard to find but it is worth it. The area is bigger than I…read morethought. There is staff all around the area in the station so if you have any questions, feel free to ask them everyone is very friendly and the prices were good for what it was. Lots of trains lots of learning and lots of things for kids to play with of all ages. We were here for about an hour and a half and we probably could stay longer if we weren't on a schedule.

Loved the berries. Too hot to pick so bought from the owner who is a delightful, kind and helpful…read moreman. Don't know how he keeps up with the maintenance.

Family friendly fun place that allows you to gather your own fresh fruit from the vine. Has a great…read morewebsite showing what is in season. Great place to teach your children about nature.