When it comes to a winery tour, most of us think about Napa Valley or other more well-known wine country. However, there is a boom in local wineries right here in the Upstate of South Carolina and nearby.

Several of these up-and-coming wineries are gaining in popularity and expanding their facilities to accommodate more events. Wine tastings, music festivals, and more are finding their home at some of these local wineries.

Rounding up some family, friends, and neighbors for a road trip to a local winery is a great way to spend the day. Leaving the transportation up to a local ground chauffeured transportation service makes it much more enjoyable and also safer.

The Upstate Features Some Great Wineries

There are several wineries that make for a nice day trip in our area. For example, City Scape Winery provides a beautiful view of the Greenville skyline and features a variety of handmade wines for locals to enjoy.

The owners of City Scape Wintery also serve as hosts for wine tastings and tours at the winery. They are the youngest winery owners in all the southeast and hail from the Finger Lakes wine region of another upstate—New York.

The Victoria Valley Vineyards features daily wine tastings and tours, as well as a deli, gift shop, and beautiful scenery. Pack a picnic or grab takeout on your way in one of the many options from the Atchison Transportation Services fleet.

Go North for Good Wine Too

Just over the border, North Carolina also features a selection of wineries that make for great road trip destinations. Burntshirt Vineyards is a family-owned vineyard that features award winning wines and two different locations in the Blue Ridge area.

Along with live music, Burntshirt offers other fun events like a book club with the uncorked librarian. Their events often feature specials on their wines by the glass or the bottle and can be found on their website so you can register ahead of time.

Other local wineries include Overmountain Vineyards, Parker-Binns Vineyards, and more. As you can see, there are several options for making an upcoming birthday, anniversary, or just an otherwise typical weekend extra special.

To make the most of your vineyard tour and tasting, call Atchison Transportation Services at 800-346-7129 or use you can conveniently schedule your trip directly on our website using the online booking tool today.

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The rise of ridesharing is a fascinating story. Most average users are completely unaware of the soap opera origin story, which has been told on the popular podcast Business Wars. And like many stories—the reality is much more complex and less romantic than the idea on paper.

Ridesharing Has Not Proven to be the Product that was Promised

Ridesharing was originally pitched as a more convenient and all-around better option for people to get wherever they need to be in a pinch. However, ridesharing has not always proven to be a safe and reliable choice for its users.

On top of the preexisting issues and unknowns that accompany the use of ride sharing, now users have to take the threat of COVID-19 into consideration. As recently as the past November, the LA Times reported that experts are still urging passengers to avoid them.

On the other hand, chauffeured ground transportation providers like Atchison Transportation Services remain a steady and reliable option. Punctual, vetted, and well-trained drivers provide clean vehicles while protecting passengers. Although popular rideshare companies claim to require face coverings for everyone in the vehicle, there is simply no way for them to enforce this policy.

Hiring a Professional Provides the Best Protection

Professional drivers wearing gloves are the only ones who will be touching the handles and door frame as you enter and exit our vehicles. These are all spaces that are also properly cleaned and sanitized in between each passenger or group of passengers. No rideshare service can guarantee the level of cleanliness you receive from a chauffeured ground transportation provider like Atchison Transportation Services. Serving your transportation needs while following health guidelines.

The team at Atchison Transportation Services is committed to the highest standards and even goes beyond the recommendations from experts to ensure safe travel for both their drivers and all passengers. Unfortunately, rideshare companies are simply stocking their vehicles with wipes and expecting passengers to wipe down the seat belts, buckles, window buttons, or other high-touch areas themselves.

Given the time crunch under which many of us operate, it is likely that passengers are skipping the self-sanitation and seeing it as optional. This can leave you vulnerable to whatever is left lurking in the vehicle.

For the safest ride and peace of mind, call Atchison Transportation Services at 800-346-7129 or schedule a trip from any device using our online booking tool.

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At Atchison Transportation Services, we’re proud to serve our wonderful community. And having pride in our community means we have an unequivocal passion for supporting our college football teams here in South Carolina. To that end, we offer group transportation packages to and from both Clemson Tigers and Gamecocks football games. Not only can we help you make it a day to remember, we also take the stress out of ensuring safe travel for you and your group.

Ride in Style With Group Transportation

With a choice of motor coaches, shuttle busses and limousines, you can make your trip to the game a memorable experience! Groups large or small can ride in luxury with amenities like Wi-Fi, DVD players, 110v outlets and on board lavatories in our larger passenger vehicles. Or maybe you really want to live it up with one of our professionally chauffeured and well-appointed limousines. Whatever your needs, we can accommodate and exceed them to ensure your travel is as much a part of the experience as the game itself.

Get There and Back SAFE

Not only are our group travel packages a comfortable and enjoyable way to travel, but it’s a great way to ensure responsible and safe travel for every member of your group. No need to worry about appointing a designated driver, we’ll cover that for you. So while you’re enjoying the game, there’s no worry about how to get home as safely as possible. Hiring a professional sporting event transportation company for your group is a responsible choice that protects not only you, but every other driver on the road.

Contact Us Today for More Information

With turnaround trips for games at Clemson and the University of South Carolina, we offer competitive packages for group transportation of any size. Our sizable, air conditioned fleet can meet and exceed your expectations. We offer comfortable group transportation with overhead storage, lots of legroom, satellite TV and most importantly, peace of mind, with our professional and experienced drivers.

With football season here, don’t wait to book your group travel. Give us a call today at 800-346-7129 to discuss your group needs, make a reservation or book online via our website. Ask about our group transportation packages for football game transportation and know that you are making a responsible choice that not only ensures the safety of every person in your group, but makes for a truly unforgettable experience!

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