Are you looking for day trip ideas near the Upstate South Carolina area? You have found our official Kidding Around Day Trip Headquarters! We have compiled our ever-expansive list of day trip offerings to one page, where you can easily find your desired trip, fuel your wanderlust and still have the kiddos back by bedtime! Happy adventuring!
This article includes:
South Carolina Day Trips
Upstate, SC Day Trip Destinations
Day Trip to Columbia, SC
Charleston, SC Day Trips
North Carolina Day Trips
Day Trips in Western North Carolina
Charlotte, NC Day Trip Ideas
Georgia Day Trips Ideas
Tennessee Day Trips
Educational Day Trips
Day Trips by Season
Holiday Day Trips
South Carolina Day Trips
Looking for a day trip in South Carolina? Start with our South Carolina Day Trips list or view all our SC day trip content by city below!
Day Trip Towns Near the SC Upstate
To get you started, try this list of Easy Day Trip Towns. If you just want to explore a town, grab some coffee, maybe visit a park or do some light hiking, this is the list for you. Check out these day trip-worthy towns near South Carolina’s Upstate area.
Upstate, SC Day Trips
These Upstate, SC day trip destinations are all very close Greenville, SC. Getting your day trip feet wet with getting out and about with the kids? Or even scarier…first time AWAY from the kids! Baby steps are where it’s at. Stay close to home with these great nearby options that are easy to get to, and you can be back by nap time!
- Greer, SC: The Ultimate Visitors and Locals Guide To Greer, SC
- Landrum, SC: Discover Fabulous Food and Things to Do When You Spend the Day in Landrum, SC
- Pickens, SC: Spend A Fabulous Day In Pickens, SC
- Simpsonville, SC: Spend The Day In Simpsonville, SC
- Travelers Rest, SC: Day Trip to Travelers Rest, SC: Things to Do, Where to Eat and Everything Fabulous About TR
- Newberry, SC: Historic Newberry, SC: “Most Charming Small Town”
- Rock Hill, SC: Sunshine On A Cloudy Day! Sunflower Fields At Daper Wildlife Area Just South Of Rock Hill
- York County: Visit York County
- York County: SouthTown Wake Park in York
- York County: Spending The Day At Anne Springs Close Greenway in York County
Columbia, SC Day Trips
Home of the Riverbanks Zoo, State Capitol Building, Edventure (and all of the other great spring break day trips you’ve ever wanted to try, but didn’t have the time)! A quick hour and a half drive down the interstate, Columbia has it all within your reach!
Charleston, SC Day Trips
Make a visit to Charleson a long day trip or a weekend near home. The lovely low country…home to beautiful historic downtown Charleston for the grown-ups, and so many awesome options for the kids! The South Carolina Aquarium, Children’s Museum, and the beaches make this dreamy destination a hit any time of year. Here’s our Travel Guide to Charleston: Where To Stay, Eat, And Play! so you don’t miss any of the fun. Or, check out some of these favorite places in Charleston, SC to spend the day.
North Carolina Day Trips
Western North Carolina Day Trips
Venturing a little further? You need to check out our Western North Carolina Day Trip Guide! The mountain views are SO stunning…especially if you plan a trip in the fall! Peep those leaves while you’re at it!
This trip is one of our reader favorites! You do not want to miss this Driving Tour: Stunning Waterfalls in NC That Involve No Hiking
But WNC is a great place for a day trip any time of year. Don’t miss the “Secret Season” in Western North Carolina for Budget-Friendly Family Adventures
Here are some destinations that make great day trips in the Western North Carolina area:
Day Trips in Asheville, NC:
Day Trips in Brevard, NC:
Day Trips in Cashiers, NC:
Flat Rock, NC Day Trips:
Things to Do in Hendersonville, NC:
Visit Linville, NC:
Rutherfordton, NC:
Waynesville, NC:
Charlotte, NC Area Day Trips
A little over an hour and a half from the Upstate, Charlotte is the perfect day trip destination. The charming city is lively, with a fun downtown area equipped with great restaurants and shopping! Added bonus: there is no shortage of activities in the Queen City for both adults and kiddos alike! Check out our list below:
Georgia Day Trips
World of Coca Cola, The Atlanta Zoo, The Georgia Aquarium, Stone Mountain, Fernbank, the World Series Champs, the list goes on! Is there anything Atlanta doesn’t have? We have even included surrounding suburban and North Georgia areas that are jam-packed with options to make your day trip just peachy!
Tennessee Day Trips
Chattanooga, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, the Queen of Country’s Dollywood, and The Great Smokies…let’s just say that Tennessee is a must-see!
Chattanooga, TN
Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge & Sevierville, TN
Educational Day Trips
Learn On The Road Any Day, Any Time!
Check out these awesome educational day trip ideas near Upstate, SC that are great for kiddos who are not yet in school, and perfect for our homeschooling families! We’ve compiled great options throughout Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee!
Day Trips By The Seasons
Winter Day Trips
Brrr! Baby, it’s cold outside! Enjoy the great outdoors and discover the magic in the mountains!
Spring Day Trips
Spring has sprung, and what better time to get outside?! Check out these 26+ Fun Spring Day Trips full of all the best picnic, hiking, and gardens throughout the Carolinas!
Summer Day Trips
Summer, Summer, Summertime! Summer is a state of mind, so when all else fails…take a little vacay! Here’s our HUGE list of Awesome Summer Day Trips from Greenville, SC to get you started. Or, check out some of these favorites:
Fall Day Trips
Happy Fall, Y’all! For so many of us, this begins our favorite time of the year! Between apple picking, pumpkin patches, farm trips and the cooler temps, we’re big fans of fall because it is a truly happy time of year to venture out and about! Our Fall Day Trip Guide is full of great ideas. Or, just pick one of these fall favorites.
Holiday Day Trips
‘Tis the Season for holiday day trip guides! From the start of Spooky Season all the way to Christmas, it truly is the most wonderful time of the year!
Boo! Our spooky day trips will put a spell on you! Click below to see why we’re so glad we live in a world where there are Octobers, because this post includes all of the happy hauntings that the Carolinas have to offer!
Christmas in the Carolinas and Beyond! Click below for all of the merriment you can muster while you make memories in Western North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and the Upstate of South Carolina.