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.
Sprawling Ashley River rice plantation dating to the 1730s, with gardens and refined lodging.
1681 working plantation known for its moss-draped Avenue of Oaks & original slave cabins.
Established in 1735, this historic plantation is an interpretive site about slavery & offers tours.
Guided kayak tours through the tidal creeks and marshes off the Ashley River, with free parking on site.
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.
Two Civil War forts bookending Charleston Harbor, reachable by ferry, where the first shots of the war were fired.
Storied, well-preserved antebellum plantation with tranquil grounds & an African-American cemetery.
Romantic-style gardens dating to 1680. Azaleas peak in March; camellias bloom all winter.
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.