Tours, parks, gardens, plantations, water — what to do with a free afternoon.
Passenger ferry connecting Daniel Island's Waterfront to downtown Charleston, running daily with free parking at the River Landing dock.
Guided kayak tours through the tidal creeks and marshes off the Ashley River, with free parking on site.
Free natural history museum inside College of Charleston's science building, with fossil collections, minerals, and regional specimens.
Ornate, circa-1808 home known for its "free-flying" 3-story spiral staircase, with guided tours.
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.
Free public swings overlooking the Cooper River at Waterfront Park, a reliable stop for kids and anyone who wants a harbor view.
Dolphin-spotting boat tours departing from the Charleston waterfront at Immigration Street, with free parking on-site.