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July/August 2009
Out & About: Escapes and Getaways from Near and Far
Summer Drive
Travel
With only two lanes of traffic, and abundant scenery and history all along the way, Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway 11 follows the former footpaths and cart trails of Cherokee Indians and colonial fur traders. Today, it gives views of a landscape that natives aptly described as “the Great Blue Hills of God.”
Far & Away
Travel
From as close by as the North Carolina mountains to the distant shores of Costa Rica, these last-minute summer getaways promise affordable, accessible adventures for Upstate residents in search of a relaxing hiatus this travel season.
The Last Resort
History
In that other time, before battery-run gadgets ruled the world, children ran around outside in the mountain cool, racing against the gathering night and the bedtime call.
The Art Room
Arts Feature
Greenville’s poorest flock to Triune Mercy Center at the corner of Rutherford Street and Stone Avenue. They come for food, clothing, jobs, and help with addiction. But about a year ago, the patrons of this place got a surprise.
Get Curried Away
Restaurant Review
At first glance, the name Thaicoon seems like clever wordplay that couldn’t possibly live up to the stereotypical image of a sharkskin-suited, cigar-chomping spender with deep pockets.
Our guide to eating and drinking in the Upstate
