Underground Guide to Spartanburg Highlights Local Hidden Gems

From craft beer to acupuncture and smoothie stores to Russian groceries, the newly released Volume 2 of “The Underground Guide to Spartanburg” has the lowdown on plenty of unexpected treasures and trips inside Spartanburg County.

There are more than 60 new entries in this 112-page guidebook, published this week by Spartanburg’s Hub City Press. If you’re looking for late-night music, anti-gravity yoga, oddball yard art, LGBT-friendly clubs, bike trails or Patagonia gear, this guidebook is for you.

On this episode of the City of Spartanburg podcast, the Underground Guide’s editor, Joe Mullinax, speaks about the book, and some of the surprises locals and visitors can find inside. Listen below for more, and visit Hub City Bookshop (186 W Main St.) to get a copy or hubcity.org/underground to purchase online.

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