Drinks at these hotel bars are served with unforgettable views, food and music.
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Posts from May 2023
In the two states to our south, you'll find beaches, cities and mountain towns that make for idyllic vacation spots. Before you pack the car and head down I-95 this summer, get the lowdown on some new-to-you locations in North and South Carolina—and find out what's new this year at your old favorites.
Greenville lands as one of the best places to travel in September in the United States and around the world.
First Presbyterian Church in downtown Greenville is part of the fabric of the city, and just opened up a new addition a few weeks ago and a new Fine Arts Ministry.
The leisure and hospitality industry employs nearly 48,000 people in the Upstate. That’s almost one in every nine jobs. Wages are 29% higher than pre-COVID levels, and Greenville saw a record-breaking 7 million visitors in 2022 — that’s enough people to fill the Bon Secours Wellness Arena more than 438 times.
Approximately 48,000 employees provided customer experiences and accommodated 7 million Greenville visitors last year.
Temperatures are heating up around the country, meaning summer is around the corner. Something else signaling the start of the season? Memorial Day, a national day of remembrance and the unofficial start of summer—a time of year filled with adventures and travel plans. It also means a day off from work for many Americans—and who doesn't love a three-day weekend? If you haven't made plans for Memorial Day weekend yet, there's still time to plan a quick getaway (though be wary of potential delays). Whether you're looking to spend this Memorial Day somewhere quaint bursting with small-town charm, laying on the beach basking in the sun, or honoring fallen soldiers somewhere patriotic, here are 10 U.S. destinations ideal for a Memorial Day weekend getaway.
The new President and CEO Of VisitGreenvilleSC may be tasked with attracting tourists and events to the region, but along the way, he also intends to attract new businesses and residents and to help improve the quality of life for those who already live and work here.
Some folks are music festival people, camping out to see their favorite artist at Bonnaroo, or braving Atlanta traffic to go to Music Midtown. Others of us travel mostly for food. Each year, from Texas to Florida, the South hosts countless food festivals. Some are dedicated to one specific food, like Beignet Fest in New Orleans, and others bring celebrity chefs from across the nation to the South to celebrate all things food and culture, like the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. Whether you want something small or you want to explore an entire city through its food scene, there's a festival for all food lovers. Here, are a few of our favorites.
Some folks are music festival people, camping out to see their favorite artist at Bonnaroo, or braving Atlanta traffic to go to Music Midtown. Others of us travel mostly for food. Each year, from Texas to Florida, the South hosts countless food festivals. Some are dedicated to one specific food, like Beignet Fest in New Orleans, and others bring celebrity chefs from across the nation to the South to celebrate all things food and culture, like the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. Whether you want something small or you want to explore an entire city through its food scene, there's a festival for all food lovers. Here, are a few of our favorites.