Local Trips/Tours   

Join us in downtown Tryon for a walking tour of our compact village. Tryon was a product of the railroad but is notable for all the people who were enticed by a developing artist colony, a vibrant arts and crafts presence, music, theater, quality equestrian environment and an unusual climate that was perfect for viticulture (grape-growning and winemaking) enterprises and for recovering one’s health. Today, Tryon demonstrates economic development through historic preservation. A welcome bag is included. There is some opportunity for shopping, students are responsible for their own transportation to Tryon, and the price of lunch (approximately $20-$25) is not included. Students must be able to walk short distances between places of interest. 

Join the Looking Glass Creamery cheesemaker for a tour of the production area and a peek into the cheese caves and a sample of a variety of cheeses. After the tour you can walk the farm, feed the goats, or sit back on the terrace and enjoy treats from the store. Students must provide their own transportation to the Looking Glass Creamery located in Columbus, NC. A $3 fee will be added to your shopping cart to cover the cost of the tasting. 

Learn about the health benefits and uses for ultra-premium extra virgin olive oil. Explore olive oil and balsamic pairings and, of course, do lots of sampling. Included are brownies, ice cream, spritzer and your choice of olive oil or balsamic vinegar to take home. Come hungry! The Palmetto Olive Oil Company is located at 156 E. Main St., Spartanburg, and students are responsible for their own transportation. A $25 fee will be added to your shopping cart to cover the cost of food and take-home olive oil. 

Open only to Lifelong Learners who have demonstrated competence in the Summer 2026 course Flat Water Kayaking with Davis and Thurmond, or otherwise very experienced paddlers, this all-day adventure includes navigating some shoals in the Pacolet River between our launch point at Clifton Park and take-out in Pacolet Mills. Paddling this section of the Pacolet is weather and water-level dependent. We hope conditions are right on Friday, June 19, with a back-up date of June 26.

Explore the Wofford Campus library’s exhibition of beautifully crafted letterpress printed books and discover the art of traditional printing. Wofford student curator Carmen Bunch will lead a short guided tour, sharing insights into the materials, techniques, and stories behind the works on view. After the tour, visitors can try printmaking themselves with a fun hands-on activity. Join us for a creative and interactive experience that brings the history of printing to life. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the library. A $5 printmaking fee will be added to your registration.

Welcome to the Spartanburg County Courthouse, a modern facility designed to uphold justice efficiently. The tour highlights key areas, including the Special Courtroom, the largest in the courthouse, designed for high-profile cases with state-of-the-art technology and ample seating; the Jury Deliberation Room, a private, secure space for jurors to review evidence and reach a verdict; the Detention Room, a secure area for in-custody defendants, ensuring courtroom safety and order; the Jury Assembly Room, a comfortable space where jurors check in and await courtroom assignments; and the Supreme Court-Ready Courtroom, the only non-Supreme Court building courtroom in South Carolina with a bench that accommodates all five Justices. During our tour we will make every effort to attend a court hearing, where hopefully, you will get to hear criminal motions or pleas. Plan on significant walking and minimal seating during the tour. Class fees cover admin costs for LLL. 

Join us for some education and fun for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium as they approach their 75th anniversary. The auditorium showcases national talent, local entertainment, sporting events, banquets and trade shows. Steve Jones, who has 40 years of auditorium experience, will provide a guided tour including information on its history, funding, renovations, the stage, lighting, sounds and never before heard stories from behind the curtain. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the auditorium. 

We will visit Tryon, NC, just north of Spartanburg, to visit several art galleries. This is a great opportunity to see original works by artists living and working in the Upstate, and a perfect opportunity to introduce participants to the art of collecting. Please wear comfortable clothing; short walking (three to four blocks), some standing and viewing in galleries, walkers accessible. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the museums. 

The field of astronomy has been dominated by men since the dawn of time. Women, however, made significant contributions to this field of science, from discovering comets to mapping stars, and serving as the first "human computers." Journey through an exploration of women astronomers, from early Greek civilization to the 19th century and beyond to explore these forgotten women and their fascinating study of the stars and beyond. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the Spartanburg Library located at 151 S. Church Street.