What are the best things to do in Charleston, SC?

According to Charleston locals, the top three things to do in Charleston are Daniel Island Ferry | Daniel Island (The Waterfront on DI), Folly Beach Pier, Campground at James Island County Park. The full ranked list is at https://www.charlestonranked.com/charleston/things-to-do, updated daily as votes come in.

How does Charleston Ranked rank things to do?

Each activity carries a community rating from Charleston locals, blended with Google, Yelp, and Resy diner scores into one Bayesian display rating. The list re-sorts daily as new votes land — no pay-to-play.

How many things to do are ranked in Charleston?

Charleston Ranked currently lists 11 things to do in the Charleston, SC metro — every entry has at least one local-voter rating or an editorial review.

Best Things To Do in Charleston (2026) — Ranked by Locals · Updated Daily

Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, 99 Harry M Hallman Jr Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge

The iconic 2.5-mile cable-stayed bridge over the Cooper River with a dedicated pedestrian + bike lane on the north side, connecting downtown Charleston to Mount Pleasant.

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Best things to do in Charleston

Daniel Island Ferry | Daniel Island (The Waterfront on DI)

Folly Beach Pier

Campground at James Island County Park

Charleston Kayak

Edisto River Adventures

Pirate Park

Station 25 - Public Beach Access

Waterfront Swings

Flipper Finders Party Boat Tours

McMahon Playground

Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge