Local Trips/Tours   

Step back in time and immerse yourself in Southern elegance with an enchanting tour of Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens. This perfectly curated summer experience combines history, architecture, and natural beauty in one of Spartanburg's most treasured historic properties. You'll see lush gardens where you'll discover seasonal blooms and century-old plantings that tell the story of the estate, followed by a tour of unique outbuildings including the original ice house, historic tool shed/jail, and charming greenhouse. Next, visit the stately 1913 colonial homestead. Complete your experience with a leisurly Q&A session on the veranda, where you'll savor light refreshments including handcrafted tea sandwiches, artisanal charcuterie, and refreshing beverages--the perfect conclusion to a delightful summer afternoon of history and hospitality. Students will provide their own transportation to the Inn located at 1050 Willis Road, Spartanburg. 

 

See your pennies at work! Join us as we enjoy coffee and doughnuts in the City's new Police Department which was built with funds from the 2017 penny sales tax. The $13.1 milllion facility is two stories and 42,158-square-feet. Not only will you get to enjoy a morning snack, you'll also have a chance to meet officers and staff who keep our city safe. We will get a tour of the new facility and see behind the scenes how our police department has grown into their new space as the population of our city (and the surrounding area) has grown. 

 

Learn about growing lavender in the Upstate! You will tour the lavender fields, with commentary on the various growing methods used for the different types of lavender. You'll learn the proper way to cut lavender and have the opportunity to pick bundles of lavender to take home. Afterwards, feel free to visit the onsite store that offers a wide range of lavender culinary, home and body products. Students will provide their own transportation to this event located at 141 N. Campbell Road, Landrum, SC.

 

Everything you would like to know about Gaffney and all the things you never knew! Join your experienced tour guide as you explore the Gaffney Visitors Center, including the Revolutionary War Room, historic downtown, Limestone Springs, and Limestone Quarry before heading to Gastonia for lunch at Webb Custom Kitchen which formerly was a movie theatre. We will finish the tour with ice cream before returning to Spartanburg. A comfortable, air condtioned van will leave from the Central United Methodist Church Parking lot for a fun day exploring the home of the infamous I-85 peach. The cost of the class includes the cost of the provided transportation. 

Ole Station Roastery is a historic gem. This 1940s station that once served as the heartbeat of the Reidville community is a place where neighbors converged to kickstart or wind down their days so it holds a special significance for the community. You will see how they roast green coffee beans and make the different roasts, followed by a tasting of all roasts to show how coffee is graded. Come, savor a cup of excellence in the company of kindred spirits! Afterwards, feel free to check out the gift shop or coffee shop and enjoy a muffin or scone. The roastery is located in Sweet Tea Station: 7325 Reidville Rd. Woodruff, SC 29388. You will be responsible for providing your own transportation to this event. 

 

A photo and sightseeing tour in the mountains of the Western Carolinas. This will be a one-day tour on in the Wofford van. The trip will leave at 9:00 am and return at 4:00 pm. We will monitor the road situation in the mountains to select the optimum places to visit which are accessible and will provide easy walking/hiking and good photographic opportunities. We expect to be able to include some waterfalls and wildflowers in addition to landscape vistas. Please bring your own bag lunch. The cost of the class includes the cost of the provided transportation. 

Welcome to the Spartanburg County Courthouse, a modern facility designed to uphold justice efficiently. The tour highlights key areas, including the following. Key Features Special Courtroom: the largest in the courthouse, designed for high-profile cases with state-of-the-art technology and ample seating. Jury Deliberation Room: a private, secure space for jurors to review evidence and reach a verdict. Detention Room: a secure area for in-custody defendants, ensuring courtroom safety and order. Jury Assembly Room: a comfortable space where jurors check in and await courtroom assignments. Supreme Court-Ready Courtroom: the only non-Supreme Court building courtroom in South Carolina with a bench accommodating all five Justices. 

 

Interested in travel but don't know where to go or what sites to see? Anxious about traveling alone? Lifelong Learning at Wofford has partnered with several companies to take all the guess work out for your travel plans. We've chosen companies that offer trips NEAR and FAR! Come to this fun session and hear from our travel partners that include Premier World Discovery who only works with groups like ours. Come learn about once-in-a-lifetime trips scheduled in 2026 to Ireland, the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park, and Spain/Portugal. Closer to home, we have joined with a local travel company Explore Up Close with Chumley Cope for two great adventures in the Southeast that promise to unveil the beauty and history of places you may have never noticed! And even closer, we have partnered with Jocassee Lake Tours for tailored excursions exploring Lake Jocassee through the eyes of naturalists, outdoorsmen and master gardeners. Trip costs range from $4500 to $65 per person, so there really is no excuse to stay home.

All of our presenters will be available to answer any questions about the trips, travel arrangements, payment options, etc., and will motivate your inner travel bug to start packing! 

 

The Ultimate Driving Museum curates a different exhibit each year featuring BMWs. Join us for a guided tour of the newest exhibit celebrating the 60 years of ALPINA Automobiles. In this exhibit, you will see past, present and future examples of these elite vehicles portrayed by race cars, vintage cars and new cars. You will learn the story of how the brand started with an upgraded carburetor and grew into a unique brand utilizing BMW chassis, some of which are being produced at the BMW factory here in South Carolina. This exhibit showcases cars from private owners, as well as BMW and ALPINA. Come find out what our hidden gem of a museum has to offer!