This holiday season, our local boutiques, arts collectives, resident makers, and craft markets are the perfect places to find unique gifts for your loved ones.

Experience global cuisine across over 10 countries in just two square blocks in Downtown Spartanburg, with these nine local restaurants

25+ Creative dates to explore Spartanburg, perfect for both romantic outings and friend dates! Are you a sporty couple that loves a competition? Culinary connoisseurs? History buffs? Choose your adventure style, or mix & match these ideas for your perfect date:

From homebrewing to enhancing their new hometown, Arnie and Brenda Hoye hope to craft a warm sense of community alongside the craft beer at their downtown Chesnee brewery: Outside Influence Brewing (213 South Alabama Ave.)

Blue Moon Specialty Foods' second location, the Blue Moon Bodega, opened in January 2023. The "not your average grocer" features Blue Moon's signature prepared meals and spices, kitchen necessities, walk-in beer and wine caves, specialty gifts, a heated patio taproom, and a customizable food menu.

The arts and culture scene is non-stop in Spartanburg, especially in the Downtown Cultural District.

Landrum's Bodega Noir offers wines by the glass or bottle, floral arrangements and custom designs, and a curated selection of craft retail and home goods.

Open mic nights are a great way for musicians to both practice new music material and flex their skills in front a crowd. We're bringing you a line-up of all the hottest open mic events and karaoke venues in Spartanburg.

Dr. Drayton Art Decor and Oddities may be small, but its vintage-lined shelves, art-filled walls, and colorful collectibles pack a playful, streetwear punch in the small space.

Mardi Gras, French for "Fat Tuesday," is a traditional New Orleans' celebration of the culmination of Carnival season, and traditional Mardi Gras indulgences can be found in Spartanburg.

Located at 1410 Skylyn Dr. in Spartanburg, The Art Lounge’s new space has nearly twice the gallery and workshop space as its previous building.

Mayfair Mill No. 1 is the latest former-textile mill to be revitalized in Spartanburg County. Now known as Mayfair Art Studios, the industrial space was converted into two floors of studios and creative workspaces-- for both resident artists and shared spaces for rent.