Part of our South Carolina guide.
This page gathers three guides from our Spartanburg coverage: five road trips, nine outdoor markets, and nine local art scenes to explore.
Related travel guides: Greenville Travel Guide, Pueblo Travel Guide, and Secrets Hidden In Maine.
5 Breathtaking Road Trips In Spartanburg, South Carolina
Each route weaves through rolling hills, past historic landmarks, and into pockets of authentic Southern hospitality. One drive traces the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway, where you can stop at Cowpens National Battlefield for a dose of forgotten War history in South Carolina. Another loop heads toward the Blue Ridge Escarpment, offering vistas that shift from farmland to forest. A third route explores the peach orchards and farm stands of the surrounding countryside, while a fourth follows the Broad River past old mill towns. The fifth road trip dips into the nearby mountains for waterfall hikes and small-town diners.
9 Outdoor Markets To Shop In Spartanburg, South Carolina
The city’s markets range from the year-round Spartanburg Farmers Market on East Main Street—where you’ll find fresh produce, local honey, and artisan bread—to seasonal pop-ups like the Hub City Farmers Market at the Rail Yard. The Spartanburg Antique and Artisan Market appears monthly, offering vintage furniture and handmade crafts. The downtown Market on Main runs Saturday mornings from May through October, featuring live music and prepared foods. Other markets include the Landrum Farmers Market, the Tryon Tailgate Market just over the border, and the Greer Farmers Market. Two more worth noting: the Woodruff Farmers Market and the Inman Mill Village Market, both focused on locally grown produce and baked goods.
9 Local Art Scenes To Immerse In Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg’s art scenes center on venues like the Chapman Cultural Center, which houses galleries, a theater, and the Spartanburg Art Museum. The West Main Artists Cooperative fills a former textile mill with working studios and monthly openings. The Showroom at Hub-Bub hosts live music and visual art exhibits, while the Spartanburg Little Theatre stages community productions. The Art on the Square festival brings outdoor installations downtown each spring. For public art, walk the city’s mural trail, which includes a 100-foot-long piece on the side of the Herald-Journal building. The Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg offers classes and rotating exhibits. Finally, the Music on Main concert series runs Thursday evenings in summer, and the Spartanburg Philharmonic performs at Twichell Auditorium.
