Two great cities to explore resting amidst the beautifully scenic Blue Ridge mountains represent the best of South Carolina’s upstate region. Fishing; boating; horseback riding; hiking; this area has all of these and so much more to enjoy the outdoor landscape. Major local entertainment and sporting events attract visitors year-round whether it is for football in the fall, baseball in the spring and summer, or the Artisphere festival each May comprising many artists and musical talents.