How to have the best tubing experience: Looking for an easy group water activity? Tube the Catawba River with your own tube on your own time! We recently had friends in town and instead of hitting the breweries, we hit the water. We bought our tubes from Academy Sports (don't forget one for your…
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One of our all-time favorite things to do during summer is to grab a beverage and sit back and enjoy some live music. Discover some of the top places to catch live music in York County! Concert Series Clover The Town of Clover is excited to bring back its Summer Concert Series! Live music will be…
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Coming soon to downtown Fort Mill, Illumination Wines is an urban winery and tasting room offering an intimate gathering place, both for locals and visitors who want to slow the pace of their everyday lives.Co-owners and mother-daughter duo, Linda Calloway and Amanda Tellier have big plans for the women-owned business scheduled to open later this month at 201 Springs Street. Over the years, Linda and Amanda enjoyed frequently traveling to wineries around the country and, as with any good idea, the Illumination Wines concept came about over a bottle of wine. "We were enjoying the views at one of our favorite vineyards when Amanda looked at me and said, 'We could do this, mom.' Not long after, I put my house on the market and it sold in one day," Calloway said. "Talk about a kairos moment." Why Fort Mill? Having lived in the Carolinas for the better part of their lives, Linda and Amanda originally liked the concept of a destination winery that was more off the beaten path in South Carolina. The pair's plans quickly changed when they fell in love with Fort Mill's Main Street and opted for a more urban setting to begin their venture. "We stumbled upon Fort Mill and immediately fell in love with the small-town feel that you don't find in most cities," Calloway said. "The town's support of small businesses was a major draw for us and the Whiteville neighborhood, in particular, has been incredibly welcoming." To start, Illumination Wines will offer retail wines with 50-60 domestic and international rotating varieties. An assortment of beer, wine flights, and in-house charcuterie shareables from Brie's Boards' will also be available. Charcuterie sliders, brie bites, and a chocolate ganache torte are among the food menu options that will leave patrons wondering how to choose. The Chemistry of Winemaking Having previously worked in the scientific community, the name, Illumination Wines is a nod to Linda and Amanda's backgrounds and the gifted inventors before them. The lightbulb associated with their logo references Thomas Edison's invention and, to further the science-based theme, the pair will offer wine-based cocktails, called Elixirs. As a women-owned business, the front hallway of Illumination Wine's space features photos and educational content to preserve the legacy of many female inventors throughout history…
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Imagine floating in your kayak among thousands of natural blooming flowers along the Catawba River. This can't miss experience only appears once a year and now is your chance to plan for this natural phenomenon. Landsford Canal State Park is located just over the York County line in Chester…
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Looking for a way to soak up the warmer weather? We've put together a list of all the best ways to get outside this spring! Anne Springs Close Greenway The Anne Springs Close Greenway offers 2100 acres of beautiful scenery and activities including horseback riding, hiking trails, and live music…
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York County offers many kayaking options on Lake Wylie, the Catawba River, and more. Here is a list of places you can go kayaking in York County! Rentals Destination Watersports Carolinas on Lake Wylie Located in Lake Wylie, Destination Watersports offers not only kayak rentals, but paddleboards…
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Located just 17 miles south of Charlotte, The Anne Springs Greenway is exactly the place you need to be to reconnect with nature. Boasting 2100 acres of pristine land, the Greenway contains 36 miles of hiking trails, a 28-acre Lake, biking, and horseback riding trails. We've rounded up the top 10…
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Kings Mountain National Military Park is the only National Park in York County. The site represents the Battle of Kings Mountain, fought on October 7, 1780. The National Park is a great site for a family day trip or easy adventure for those who are curious about our Nation’s history. Here’s 10…
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Looking for a place to pick your own strawberries while having fun with the whole family? Here are the York County farms offering U-pick strawberries this season! Bush-N-Vine Saturdays only 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM $20/gallon $11/half gallon 📍 1650 Filbert Hwy York, SC 29745 Cherry Place Farm…
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Looking for some affordable family fun near Rock Hill? From family-friendly farms serving up vine-to-cone ice cream to the ultimate park-hopping adventure, there are so many budget-friendly activities in York County!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. Opt Outside and Get Closer to Nature Take a walk along the…
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