Spartanburg is a city in northern South Carolina. Hatcher Garden features ponds, woodland paths and butterflies. Cleveland Park has a lakeside amphitheater. To the south, Croft State Park includes a fish-filled lake. Downtown’s cultural district is home to galleries, performance venues and the Spartanburg Art Museum. Spartanburg Regional History Museum explores local history through artifacts … Read more

Greensboro is a city in North Carolina. The Greensboro Science Center houses red pandas, sharks and a hands-on museum. Nearby, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park has displays on the American Revolution. Video re-enactments and interactive exhibits trace the civil rights struggle at the International Civil Rights Center & Museum. The Bog Garden is a wetlands … Read more

Charlotte is the cultural, economic, and transportation center of the Charlotte metropolitan area, which had an estimated population of 2,805,115 in 2023. Charlotte is known for its arts scene, diverse food, and strong sense of community. It’s also home to professional sports teams like the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Hornets.  Charlotte’s history includes being a railroad … Read more

Virginia Beach, a coastal city in southeastern Virginia, lies where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. A 3-mile boardwalk stretches along its beach-lined oceanfront. The bayside First Landing State Park marks the 1607 arrival of the Jamestown colonists from England. The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center exhibits ocean life including sharks, rays and … Read more

Manassas is a town in northern Virginia. It’s known for the Manassas National Battlefield Park, site of 2 major Civil War battles and a landmark stone bridge, rebuilt in 1884. The Manassas Museum has exhibits on the Civil War and local history. Classical music, opera and theater are staged at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. … Read more