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Charleston Outdoor Adventures
Kayak, paddleboard, and fishing charter operation launching from Bowens Island Road into the ACE Basin and surrounding Lowcountry waterways.
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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- 4.9 · 1632101 River Landing Dr Dock, CharlestonTrending
Daniel Island Ferry | Daniel Island (The Waterfront on DI)
Passenger ferry connecting Daniel Island's Waterfront to downtown Charleston, running daily with free parking at the River Landing dock.
4.91.2k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 2503Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt PleasantTrending
Shem Creek Park
Boardwalks, trails & fishing boats highlight this tranquil town park with creek & wetlands views.
4.82.5k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 25043030 Cypress Gardens Rd, Moncks CornerTrending
Cypress Gardens
Swamp garden with giant cypress trees offering boat tours plus a butterfly house attraction.
4.83.8k ratingssource:cwg · wedding-venuesOpen - 4.7 · 250599 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd, Mt PleasantTrending
Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
A nautical-themed playground, 1,250-ft pier with bench swings, cafe/gift shop & scenic harbor views.
4.84.2k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 25064300 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-venuesOpen - 4.7 · 1997444 Needlerush Pkwy, Mt PleasantTrending
Palmetto Islands County Park
A 943-acre nature setting with paved trails, picnic sites & access for fishing, crabbing & kayaking.
4.71.5k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 2508Vendue Range, Concord St, CharlestonTrending
Waterfront Park
Well-known park with Charleston Harbor views, plus a large lawn, walkways & fountains.
4.712k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 759Shem Creek Boardwalk, Mt Pleasant
Shem Creek Boardwalk
Tidal boardwalk along a working shrimp boat dock in Mount Pleasant, where pelicans outnumber tourists on slow weekday mornings.
4.7576 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 250101214 Middle St, Sullivan's IslandTrending
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
A pair of historic military sites with roots dating from 1776 & featuring Charleston Harbor views.
4.72.7k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 3011Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge, Mt Pleasant
Mt Pleasant Waterfront Park Playground
Waterfront playground beneath the Ravenel Bridge with harbor views, climbing structures, and wheelchair-accessible paths along the Mount Pleasant shoreline.
4.7230 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 40123580 McLeod Mill Rd, Johns Island
Stono River County Park
Tidal park on Johns Island with boat access, walking trails, and marsh views along the Stono River.
4.7306 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 27134279 Ashley River Rd, Charleston
Charleston Kayak
Guided kayak tours through the tidal creeks and marshes off the Ashley River, with free parking on site.
4.7208 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 82143550 Magnolia Plantation Rd, Charleston
Audubon Swamp Garden
Serene wetlands home to alligators, turtles & peacocks, explored via a boardwalk & bridges.
4.6628 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 4215746 County Rd S-18-30, Ridgeville
Edisto River Adventures
Canoe and kayak outfitter on the Edisto River, running guided tours and rentals through one of the longest free-flowing blackwater rivers in the country.
4.6325 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 142163380 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 - 4.7 · 1517998 Pitt St, Mt Pleasant
Pickett Park
Park offering a jogging & biking trail with harbor & sunset views, plus fishing areas & boat launch.
4.5116 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 25018Charleston
Magnolia Plantation Gardens
Romantic-style gardens dating to 1680. Azaleas peak in March; camellias bloom all winter.
4.410k ratingsgardens · history · springOpen - 4.8 · 1019176 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 - 5.0 · 52050 Immigration St, Charleston
Flipper Finders Party Boat Tours
Dolphin-spotting boat tours departing from the Charleston waterfront at Immigration Street, with free parking on-site.
4.538 ratingsOpen - 3.9 · 132170 E Bay St, Charleston
Hazel Parker Playground
Accessible waterfront playground on East Bay, set between the harbor and the French Quarter.
4.2101 ratingsOpen
