28 Best Things to Do in Charleston, SC

Charleston, SC, boasts museums, restaurants, beaches, and boating. This vibrant port city offers both fun and educational experiences.

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$18 for adults; $10 for kids 6-12
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H.L. Hunley Submarine

#28 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

1250 Supply St.
Less than 1 hour
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Prices vary by event
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See a performance during Spoleto Festival USA

#27 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

14 George St.
More than Full Day
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$15 for adults; $5 for kids 6-13
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Edmondston-Alston House

#26 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

21 East Battery
Less than 1 hour
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$16 for adults; $7 for kids ages 6-16
the-nathaniel-russell-house-museum

The Nathaniel Russell House Museum

#25 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

51 Meeting St.
1 to 2 hours
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$28 for adults; $23 for kids 6-12; free for kids 5 and younger
patriots-point-naval-maritime-museum

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

#24 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

40 Patriots Point Rd.
2 hours to Half Day
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$15 for adults; $12 for teens 13-17; $6 for kids 3-12
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The Charleston Museum

#23 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

360 Meeting St.
1 to 2 hours
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Prices vary by day
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Take the kids to the South Carolina Aquarium

#22 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

100 Aquarium Wharf
1 to 2 hours
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Free; ferry prices vary
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Learn about Civil War history at Fort Sumter National Monument

#21 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

1214 Middle St.
2 hours to Half Day
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$15 for adults; $12 for teens 13-17; $6 for kids 3-12
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Admire 18th-century antiques at Heyward-Washington House

#20 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

87 Church St.
Less than 1 hour
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$20 for adults; $6 for kids 3-12
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McLeod Plantation Historic Site: Explore Gullah and Geechee heritage

#19 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

325 Country Club Dr.
2 hours to Half Day
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$29 for adults; $15 for kids ages 8-14
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Drayton Hall

#18 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

3380 Ashley River Rd.
2 hours to Half Day
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$16 for adults; $7 for kids ages 6-16; free for kids 5 and younger
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The Aiken-Rhett House Museum

#17 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

48 Elizabeth St.
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
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Shop and dine on King Street

#16 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

King Street
1 to 2 hours
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Free
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Meander through White Point Garden

#15 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

2 Murray Blvd.
Less than 1 hour
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$29-$32 for adults; $10 for kids 6-13
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Admire azaleas at Middleton Place

#14 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

4300 Ashley River Rd.
Half Day to Full Day
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$30 for adults; $12 for kids age 6-12; free for children 5 and younger
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Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens

#13 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

1235 Long Point Rd.
2 hours to Half Day
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Free; parking prices vary
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Enjoy fun in the sun at Folly Beach

#12 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

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Half Day to Full Day
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Sample Lowcountry cuisine on a food tour

#11 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

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2 hours to Half Day
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$32 for adults; $18 for youths 12-17; $14 for kids 5-11; free for kids 4 and younger
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Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

#10 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

3550 Ashley River Rd.
Half Day to Full Day
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Free; parking prices vary
swim-and-sunbathe-at-isle-of-palms-county-park

Swim and sunbathe at Isle of Palms County Park

#9 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

First Street and 14th Avenue
Half Day to Full Day
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Free
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Hit the beach on Sullivan's Island

#8 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

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Half Day to Full Day
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Free
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Marvel at the Angel Oak tree

#7 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

3688 Angel Oak Rd.
Less than 1 hour
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Free
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Shop at Charleston City Market

#6 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

188 Meeting St.
Less than 1 hour
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Get out on the water with a boat tour

#5 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

10 Wharfside St.
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
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Snap pictures of Rainbow Row

#4 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

83-107 E Bay St.
Less than 1 hour
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Free
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Relax at Waterfront Park

#3 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

Vendue Range, Concord Street
1 to 2 hours
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Take a Charleston walking tour

#2 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

108 Meeting St.
1 to 2 hours
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Free
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Stroll along The Battery

#1 in Best Things To Do in Charleston, SC

East Battery Street and Murray Boulevard
2 hours to Half Day
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