Who doesn’t like popcorn? A favorite starting in childhood and the perfect pair for a good movie but a store is Greenville, South Carolina is taking popcorn to a whole new level. Poppington’s Gourmet Popcorn is made fresh at their downtown location. When Poppington’s opened, they had only six flavors but now over 70 different… Read more »
Furman University’s Lakeside Concert Series!
Summer is officially here and what better way to enjoy that summer time than with some music by the lake. Although the residents of The Reserve at Lake Keowee and The Cliffs Communities have stunning Lake Keowee, there is a (smaller) lake in Greenville that comes with free music on Thursday evenings…the Furman University Lake!… Read more »
Joel Roberts Poinsett of South Carolina
For any of the residents or guest of The Cliffs Communities or The Reserve at Lake Keowee, you may notice a name that appears many times in many ways. Poinsett Bridge, Poinsett Highway, the Poinsett Club of Greenville and even the once grand Poinsett Hotel. So who was this Poinsett? Joel Roberts Poinsett was an… Read more »
The Happy Cow Creamery
Pelzer, South Carolina may not yet be on your list of places to visit but it has many gems to find! One is the Happy Cow Creamery. This creamery will enlighten visitors regarding milking and the entire process with their tour of the farm. Keep in mind that this is a working farm so any… Read more »
Clemson Blue Cheese
Clemson, South Carolina is renowned for many things but cheese may not be the first thing to come to mind. Produced on the campus of famed Clemson University is a tasty artisanal cheese sure to delight! To know the history of this cheese, one must go back to Stumphouse Mountain in Oconee County. Within this… Read more »
Ready for a Hunt? A Mouse Hunt?
Most of the residents at The Reserve at Lake Keowee or The Cliffs Communities have visited Greenville, South Carolina’s top-rated downtown area! Known for the Reedy River Park and a foodie’s paradise, this is a popular destination for residents and visitors alike. One of the lesser-known secrets about this downtown area involves little bronze mice… Read more »
Take me Out to The Ball Game – In Greenville That Is!
Who is ready for a great afternoon or evening at the ball park? How about the Greenville Drive, located in wonderful Downtown Greenville, South Carolina? Residents of The Cliffs Communities and The Reserve at Lake Keowee have right at their back door a great, local minor-league baseball team to cheer on! Plus, the field is… Read more »
Campbell’s Covered Bridge
The next time you are traveling through Greenville, it is worth the slight detour to see the only remaining covered bridge in South Carolina. Campbell’s Covered Bridge is a wonderfully preserved piece of history for Upcountry South Carolina. The bridge was built in 1909 and named for the owner of a nearby grist mill, Lafayette… Read more »
The Burgess General Store of Pickens, SC
There are many things that we greatly appreciate with the advancements of our time and yet, sometimes you want to enjoy a little slice of the days gone by. Well, the Burgess General Store at 710 West Main Street in the city of Pickens does just that and to quote their slogan, they are “bringing… Read more »
Things To Do in Forest City, NC
Spring is in the air and if you are looking for a good road trip, think about adding Forest City, North Carolina to your list! This town in Rutherford County has southern charm but also modern touches while preserving history. One of the favorite attractions include the Bennett Classics Antique Auto Museum, located at 241… Read more »
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