I said rock What's the matter with you, rock?…read moreDon't you see I need you, rock? -Nina Simone, Sinnerman (1965) This small plaza in Nina Simone's home town is a tribute to the singer, songwriter, pianist and civil rights activist. Who hasn't heard of Nina Simone? Surely you're aware of the music she released to support civil rights, including the song "Mississippi Goddam" that was in response to the murder of Medgar Evers. Three stars because this great and troubled woman deserves more. There is a statue of her that's quite nice but the "local attractions" kiosk? Tacky! She deserves better. [Review 20007 overall - 3448 in North Carolina - 982 of 2023.]

This is a newer building that houses the Cherokee Recreational Office in Gaffney,S.C. Their main…read moreresponsibilities include: financial management, personnel management, registration and reservations, strategic planning, and information flow. In a nutshell this is the nerve center for all recreation in Cherokee County, S.C.

amazing so fun big jumps and love the horses and the people are very nice loved it here thank you…read morefor having me

We went here for the Saturday Night Lights Oktoberfest night. The event was free and wonderful. The…read moregrounds are absolutely stunning and the backdrop of the mountains is amazing! There was live music, German food and pints, carousel rides, and a jumping competition for riders from all over. There are shops and restaurants on the property as well. A lady was painting in what I think was her studio, and all I have to say is WOW!!! We had a lovely time!

Wow! Came here for Winterfest and it did not disappoint. Parking lot was easy and simple. Lots of…read morestaff around if you have questions. The place here was great and lots of bathrooms all around. Lots of options for food. I will definitely come back here again!

I guess it's obvious that this tiny park is a tribute to someone dear to the city and not for…read morerecreational use. Its address is listed as College Drive. it's actually located at the juncture of E. Rutledge and College Drive. Aesthetically, this is a beautifully maintained park. When I visited today I noticed that parking is allowed on E. Rutledge Street. Because of the very limited amenities one could consider this to be more of a public tribute to a former mayor than a public park. Nevertheless, it's beautifully designed and maintained. Aesthetically, this is a wonderful addition to the local area.

Shame on me for not knowing that Spartanburg has a nature preserve! Similar, yet different from…read moreConestee Nature Preserve in Greenville. I used to live in Spartanburg County back from 2009 - 2011 and never knew this place existed. Edwin M. Griffin NP has a couple of entry points from Snydor Rd./Beechwood Dr. As per Google: [It is a] 115-acre urban preserve featuring over 5 mi[les] of wooded trails, wetlands & a variety of wildlife. We chose it as our 5th family hike. There is no significant elevation change, just some ups and downs; my parents handled the 4.2 mile walk (minus the boardwalk part) fine. Google will also state that the hours are from 7 am - 9 pm, however, it is more accurately from sunrise-sunset or according to the website from dawn to dusk. There is wheelchair accessibility on some parts of the trail, but there are no restroom facilities, so make sure you go before you visit (at least not from our entry point). We mainly traversed the Cottonwood trail. On the western part of the trail you pass underneath the bridge where Fernwood Drive passes overhead and there's evidence from graffiti artists left behind; at one picnic area we saw that someone had somehow managed to draw an owl into a dead tree that has fallen over; that was pretty cool. Cottonwood Trail does loop back to the east via the Loblolly Trail where there is another entry and parking area from what I read for water access (kayaks, etc.). I'm not sure how navigable Lawson's Fork Creek is though, because we saw a lot of tree debris in the creek, which I think would make it difficult to go the water route. My favorite part was definitely having the creek to one side where birds were flitting to and fro; we even saw a crane or heron type bird, which reminded me of birds in Florida. That was neat! My parents decided to take a break on a bench as we checked out the boardwalk, which I read was renovated and looks very nice. It leads to Highlands Trail, which is definitely the more elevated part of the preserve and is NOT stroller-friendly (the rest of the trails weren't so bad). Other highlights from the "hike" were that we ate mulberries straight from the trees and saw elderberry bushes growing (they were not fruiting yet, but their flowers are so pretty). We did not check out the Powerline Trail (yes, there are powerlines), which leads to another entry point with parking on Woodburn Rd. - have to save something for another time, right. There are a few other, shorter trails as well. We definitely enjoyed this hike even though it was longer than the other ones we have done before. The boys did really well and our toddler had it easiest being chauffeured in a stroller (can I be young again, please?). Be aware that the parking area leading to the middle of Cottonwood Trail is not an actual parking lot, but just a gravely few spots where cars park across from residential homes. We saw a lawn care company taking advantage of a spot as they serviced one of those homes. We did take pictures at the butterfly/flower sculpture to memorialize our newest adventure (it could do with some retouches of bright and vibrant paint). I'm really glad to have checked it out and would like to return in the foreseeable future. I'm sure the scenery changes based on the seasons and brings something different every 3 - 4 months. By the way, dogs are allowed to join humans, but must be leashed; we also saw a couple of cyclists (not quite mountain biking, but a good intro for it). Again, love these types of nature preserves in urban cities and wish there were more of them. Happy yelping!

Park Place is another place for families to enjoy a great day. This park is located directly across…read morethe street from Thompson Park ! This is a smaller outdoor facility but it offers more playground equipment than its larger neighbor.Children can literally play here until closing time and burn off all that pent up energy that they have. Very large play area for older children! A really nice play area for younger kids! There are age appropriate swings here. I most definitely recommend this well maintained playground to the public.

Two things: 1. The…read moreview is definitely worth the climb! 2. When they say strenuous, they mean STRENUOUS. I walk 2-4 miles a day but generally without elevation, however I somehow idiotically thought "strenuous" just meant a good workout. I was so wrong! The short climb may be under a mile, but it's the steepest incline I've been on in years. I thought I might either pass put of quit every 20 feet or so.... And that was BEFORE the 300+ steps at the end.. But as I said in #1, it's 100% worth it!

What a beautiful trail! We parked and within 40 minutes we found a nice big boulder to climb up…read more None of us were here to boulder so it was nice to find the boulders that we could climb up with just normal active wear. There is a parking lot with a bathroom area when you first enter which is really nice. The paths are clear and well marked. Not too rocky either which is really nice on your feet. We saw people of all ages walking the trail so very family friendly! Will be back for the beautiful nature and views.