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New Year's Bashes In the Burg
In addition to the usual sparkle and glam you've come to expect from a New Year's bash, many NYE parties are celebrating the start of the 2020's with Gatsby-esqe flair.
Looking for a Bargain
No matter what the occasion, check out Spartanburg thrift shops and resale stores for your next ugly Christmas sweater.
A Taste of the Mexican Riviera
Acapulco Bakery, tucked in the heart of Fairforest, is known for their tacos, but offers far more to its loyal customers. Find a grocery store on one side of the building, and a weekend restaurant on the other.
Yep! These Recipes Are Delicious.
In addition to delicious breakfast and lunch menu items, Blue Moon offers grab-n-go lunches, frozen meals, local gifts, and a full line-up of their seasonings and sauces. The most popular item, found in many of their market recipes, is the Yep! Shake Original seasoning.
UnderPin Lanes N'Lounge
UnderPin Lanes N'Lounge is branded as a boutique bowling alley, with eight lanes, a full bar and creative menu, lounge and party seating, and an arcade.
Big Ben's Desserts
Big Ben’s Desserts is full of cake slices, milkshakes, honey bun cake, ice cream, and cupcakes that sell out daily.
Grab-n-Go Bistro: the Wall Street Gourmet Exchange
Bond St Wines, open since October 2017 at downtown Spartanburg's 145 W Main St, recently ventured into the food business with their new grab-n-go pop-up counter around the corner at 107 Wall St.
Hub City's Own Candy Hub
Gerald's Candy & Nut Shoppe has been a Spartanburg mainstay for local sweets for three decades. While their traditional nuts, candied fruits, and baking supplies are popular for holiday baking.
Five Fall Beverages To Sip On
We set out to find a list of autumnal seasonal sippers, beyond your traditional Pumpkin Spice Latte. Here's a short pick of some of Spartanburg's newest drinks that we can't wait to try.
Mocha's Mug Comes to Landrum
Landrum is known as an antique destination, but is also gaining steady foodie traction with popular restaurants. It's newest destination is Mocha's Mug, a modern coffeeshop filling a need for locals and travelers alike.
"Say 'Tegu'"
Tucked in the top corner of Chapman Cultural Center you can find physics, fossils, and a bear (oh my!) in one of Spartanburg's greatest, public, scientific resources - The John F. Green Spartanburg Science Center.
Relax in the Burg
While there are many ways to relax and rejuvenate, we're honing in on one specific practice you can enjoy in the ‘Burg: yoga.