You can explore Lake Glenville, the highest lake in Eastern US, in Jackson County, NC by boat with Lake Glenville Scenic Boat Tours. We did the beautiful boat tour and will tell you all you need to know to enjoy the scenic lake.
If you’re looking for something fun to do with your family this fall in the Greenville-Spartanburg area, Strawberry Hill Cooley Farms needs to be on your list. In fact, it should probably be on your bucket list every year. Strawberry Hill and Cooley Farms have been family owned and operated since 1947, and they truly understand and value families. With a cafe, ice cream shop, and produce stand of fresh pumpkins, jellies, jams, corn, and more, you’ll find plenty to satisfy your cravings. Plus, the hay ride and corn maze provide more than enough entertainment and memory-making for a couple of hours.
Charlotte Kids Fest is back! Join Charlotte families at a free festival in University City on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Interactive zones, live performances, giant trucks, food trucks, and more — and admission is free!
Wondering what to do for Halloween this year? Here’s a list of destinations near the Upstate with Halloween events that are worth the drive. These make a stellar day trip and an even better weekend getaway. Don’t forget to let us know how you’re celebrating Halloween in 2020 in the comments.
If you’re looking for a fun park day with a unique playground and additional natural play structures, Rosedale Nature Park in Huntersville, NC checks all the boxes! From a fully fenced treehouse-themed playground to hillside slides and walking trails, there’s something for every age to enjoy.
We got to visit the NEW Prairie Castle playground at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, and WOW! It was fabulous. Plus, we discovered there are so many fun things for kids to do at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. So, naturally, we had to share! (That’s kind of what we do here!)
Sky Top Orchard has been welcoming the public since 1980 and helping families make core memories for generations. Here’s why we love them and what to expect when you visit this beautiful and fun orchard!
Camping during Halloween can be really fun – trick-or-treating from campsite to campsite, carving pumpkins by the fire, and making those lasting memories with your family. There are several great spots in and near the Upstate, SC that do special events for Halloween, and we’ve got the list right here!
If your family loves parks with lots to do — this one’s going to be a new favorite. Liberty Park in Morrisville has everything you need for a full day of outdoor fun, plus one seriously cool feature that had our jaws on the ground (hint: it’s got a roof and a basketball hoop!).
Are you trying to figure out how you can transform your vacation into an educational travel adventure? We have dozens of ideas for educational travel near Charlotte, NC, including day trips, road trips, and information about some awesome destinations full of learning fun! Most of these educational day trip ideas are in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and throughout the Southeast, so you will not have to travel far.