Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Historic Brattonsville® is a 775-acre living history village that includes a Revolutionary War battlefield site. Features living history programs and 29 historic structures chronicling Carolina Piedmont development from the 1750s through the 1840s. A film location for the Revolutionary War epic “The Patriot.” Includes Walt Schrader Trails, eight miles of paths for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. Award-winning Heritage Farm Program preserving rare breeds of farm animals and heirloom crops. Gift shop featuring 18th and 19th century reproduction items. Mon. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Housed in the McCelvey Center, this historical center archive provides opportunities for extensive genealogical and historical research related to the region. Research databases include 18th and 19th century occupations; Confederate veterans; Revolutionary War Battle Inventory; Blacks in the American Revolution; Bobby Moss Southern Revolutionary War Collection index; and Bratton family records and documents. Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Fort Mill is home to the Charlotte Knights Baseball Club, Triple-A Affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. The Knights play at Knights Stadium, located just off I-77. Knights Stadium’s capacity is 10,000 fans and features a covered picnic shelter, the Home Run Café and a supervised kids play area complete with carousel and other games. Tickets $6-10. Season runs April 4 - September 6. For a complete schedule, visit www.charlotteknights.com.

Award-winning Glencairn Garden displays nature’s finest colors, textures and shapes. This seven-acre garden includes a reflecting pool and fountain and is a quiet place for strolling, nature watching and quiet contemplation. Peak bloom period: last week of March - mid-April. Open free to the public daily.

Glencairn Garden is also a central focus of Rock Hill's annual spring festival called "Come-See-Me." This festival began in 1962 as a community project to invite visitors, relatives and friends to see Rock Hill during its most beautiful season. "Come-See-Me", South Carolina's largest all-volunteer festival, has been ranked in the South's Top 20 Spring Festivals for several years and was featured in Southern Living Magazine.

You can visit Rock Hill's "Come-See-Me" Festival at:
www.comeseeme.rockhill.net

This pedestrian park, located in downtown Rock Hill, is home to many historic trees. Most of the trees in this park were cultivated from trees that were witness to an historic event in the founding of our country. Open from dawn to dusk.

The battlefield at Kings Mountain National Military Park stands as the place many analysts believe was the turning point of the American Revolution. It includes a visitor information center, film and museum of period artifacts. Adjacent to Kings Mountain State Park and its Living History Farm. Access to the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail which is part of the National Trails System and follows the Revolutionary War route of Patriot militia men from Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia to the battle of Kings Mountain. While there are hiking segments, the primary public access is by car over the commemorative motor route.

Kings Mountain State Park
1277 Park Road, Blacksburg
PH: 803-222-3209
http://discoversouthcarolina.com/stateparks/parkdetail.asp?PID=945

Offering visitors 6,883 acres of woodland terrain, this park is adjacent to Kings Mountain National Park, a prominent Revolutionary War battle site. 16 miles of hiking trails, seasonal canoe rentals, fishing, swimming and even horseback riding offer plenty for outdoor enthusiasts. The Living History Farm recreates an Upcountry farmstead of the 1850s. Camping facilities and picnic areas available.

Located only 10 minutes from downtown York, SC, the Museum of Western York County sits in a rural setting on the edge of the town of Sharon and offers the visitors an insight into local history. Here the culture and heritage of western York County is presented through a wide variety of memorabilia ranging from rough plows to delicate glassware. Special Tours available. Call for appointment.

A cultural excursion into learning that includes a fabulous collection of more than 200 full mounted African animals, displays of African artifacts, a planetarium, nature trail and gift shop. Features a gallery dedicated to Vernon Grant, creator of Snap!® Crackle!® Pop!® There are also changing exhibits in science, history, natural history and the arts. Planetarium programs at scheduled times on weekends. Mon. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Celebrating their 10th season of fun, family, and entertainment, NarroWay Productions moves to a new indoor location! Hilarious comedy and chilling drama in fun-filled interactive performances are NarroWay's trademarks. With dinner theatres, tours, field trips, and spectacular holiday events, NarroWay has a host of activities you and your friends will be talking about for years to come. Conveniently located only one-half mile from I-77 Exit 90. Open Fridays and Saturdays all year, Matinees at 1:30 pm and Evening Shows at 7:30 pm.

Carowinds is the premier family entertainment destination in the southeast, featuring more than 60 world-class rides, show, and attractions. Fun is guaranteed for the youngest members of the family in Nickelodeon Central where 20 attractions are there for kids and their parents to enjoy together. Families can also get a taste of “down under’ down South at Boomerang Bay waterpark, a 16-acre, Australian-themed, Outback oasis of wet fun that features more than 25 water activities! Carowinds is open daily during the summer and weekends in the spring and fall.

Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill is the only working orchard and cider mill in South Carolina. In keeping with the traditional heritage of the Olde English District, Windy Hill produces an English style draft cider as well as our classic American sweet cider. Our Holiday wassail, apple and other fruit butters are produced seasonally. We offer educational farm tours during the fall season. Fresh pies, cider donuts, and fried pies are prepared daily in season. Open mid August thru December. Take home a taste of the Carolinas.