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4300 Ashley River Rd, CharlestonTrending
Middleton Place
Sprawling Ashley River rice plantation dating to the 1730s, with gardens and refined lodging.
4.73.3k ratingssource:cvb · wedding-venues
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Charleston · Things To Do
Best things to do in Charleston
Tours, parks, gardens, plantations, water — what to do with a free afternoon.
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Clear all- 2871 Riverland Dr, CharlestonTrending
Campground at James Island County Park
Campground with a store, bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, grills & activity center in a 643-acre natural park.
4.71.3k ratingsOpen - 31235 Long Point Rd, Mt PleasantTrending
Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens
1681 working plantation known for its moss-draped Avenue of Oaks & original slave cabins.
4.67.1k ratingsOpen - 41950 Rutledge Rd, McClellanville
Hampton Plantation State Historic Site
Established in 1735, this historic plantation is an interpretive site about slavery & offers tours.
4.6685 ratingsOpen - 51705 Pierce St, Charleston
Pirate Park
Small neighborhood park on Pierce Street with a pirate-themed playground, free parking, and room for dogs.
4.6174 ratingsOpen - 61500 Old Towne Rd, Charleston
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
Tours & interactive exhibits at the birthplace of the Carolina colony, first settled in 1670.
4.5854 ratingsOpen - 7Sullivan's Island
Station 25 - Public Beach Access
Free public beach access point on Sullivan's Island with parking, a reliable entry for families skipping the Isle of Palms crowds.
4.699 ratingsOpen - 83380 Ashley River Rd, Charleston
Drayton Hall
Storied, well-preserved antebellum plantation with tranquil grounds & an African-American cemetery.
4.51.1k ratingssource:vbunao · wedding-venuesOpen - 9Charleston
Magnolia Plantation Gardens
Romantic-style gardens dating to 1680. Azaleas peak in March; camellias bloom all winter.
4.410k ratingsgardens · history · springOpen - 10176 Concord St, Charleston
Waterfront Swings
Free public swings overlooking the Cooper River at Waterfront Park, a reliable stop for kids and anyone who wants a harbor view.
4.577 ratingsOpen - 1155 Cleveland St, Charleston
McMahon Playground
Neighborhood park on Cleveland Street with standard playground equipment, open lawn, and free parking in the upper peninsula.
4.375 ratingsOpen
