I was full of anxiety leading up to Saturday night. I even had dreams! I tell people all the time that I hate haunted houses. The truth is, I don't think I've ever been through one. I've always just assumed I hated them. The thought of someone grabbing me or chasing me is terrifying! Saturday came and I kept telling myself, "you'll be fine, it's not real, they can't touch … [Read more...] about REVIEW: MADWORLD HAUNTED ATTRACTION 2023
Halloween
HALLOWEEN SERIES: GREENVILLE GRAVEYARDS (PART ONE)
Halloween Series: Greenville Graveyards (Part One) Time to dig into our favorite obsession. Our fascination with graveyards has unearthed some ghoulish ghosts! The upstate has its fair share of burial grounds. Some are more accessible than others. We ended up splitting the story into two parts - there’s just too much information to share in one post. The most depressing … [Read more...] about HALLOWEEN SERIES: GREENVILLE GRAVEYARDS (PART ONE)
HALLOWEEN SERIES: OLD CHARLESTON JAIL
Known as Charleston’s most haunted building, this creepy piece of historic real estate sits in the middle of a residential neighborhood. The jail operated from 1802-1839, housing some of South Carolina's most dangerous criminals. (Not so) Fun Fact: before the jail was built, the land was used to dump the bodies of those who couldn't afford to be placed in a church … [Read more...] about HALLOWEEN SERIES: OLD CHARLESTON JAIL
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: OCTOBER 28-30
Things to Do this Weekend: October 28-30 Weather Forecast Friday: Partly cloudy, high of 66 & low of 48 Saturday: Cloudy, high of 65 & low of 48 Sunday: Potential rain, high of 60 & low of 51 For the complete forecast click here Friday, October 28th Smashing Pumpkins at Flying Rabbits Adventures Celebrate Halloween with a fun twist this weekend! Get the … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: OCTOBER 28-30
THE GOLDEN STRIP PUMPKIN PATCH
The Golden Strip Pumpkin Patch is so much more than a pumpkin patch. Of course they have pumpkins. Big ones, little ones, orange ones, white ones, and gourds of every size and shape. Pumpkins may be the go-to this time of year, but pick up fresh flowers or special pottery to accent your pumpkin decor. We even brought home a special treat for our morning toast - homemade … [Read more...] about THE GOLDEN STRIP PUMPKIN PATCH
DISCOVER CRYBABY BRIDGE
Discover Crybaby Bridge... Fall is in the air! That's a lie. We're in the south, where October equals eighty degrees. This time of year brings to mind ghosts and goblins going door to door in search of sweet treats. That's the pleasant picture of Halloween. The flip side reminds us of the legends and extraordinary stories of haunted places and spooky faces! There are … [Read more...] about DISCOVER CRYBABY BRIDGE
THIS FALL AT TCMU
This Fall at TCMU... The Children's Museum of the Upstate is falling into autumn with a few new changes. We're excited! Popular weekly programs are now offered more frequently. Guests can enjoy Story Time and Open Art Tuesday-Saturday. steamWORKS, formerly known as Spark Lab, features hands-on learning focused on STEAM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, … [Read more...] about THIS FALL AT TCMU
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 1
Things to Do This Weekend: October 30-November 1… Weather Forecast Friday: Sunny, high of 64 & low of 42 Saturday: Mostly sunny, high of 60 & low of 46 Sunday: A few clouds, high of 67 & low of 37 For the complete forecast click here Friday, October 30th Spooktacular Mini Golf at McPherson Park 10am-2pm Start the Halloween celebrations early! … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 1
SAFETY FIRST AT SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM
Safety First at South Carolina Aquarium... “A Brave New World” is certainly a perfect description of our times. Recently, we enjoyed a trip to the South Carolina Aquarium. Everyone was SO excited! The staff has done an exceptional job of implementing safety precautions to minimize the threat of exposure to COVID-19. The underwater residents seem undisturbed by all the changes … [Read more...] about SAFETY FIRST AT SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM
THE MAN IN THE BLACK COAT
The Man in the Black Coat... There's no shortage of ghostly gossip in this town. With Halloween right around the corner, I thought it would be a good time to share a little piece of Greenville's haunted history with you. The Poinsett Hotel, built in 1925, has long played host to infamous guests - Amelia Earhart, John Barrymore, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Bobby Kennedy and … [Read more...] about THE MAN IN THE BLACK COAT