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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.
- 4.8 · 2502Shrimp 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 · 25033030 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 · 250499 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 - 4.7 · 1995444 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 · 2506Vendue Range, Concord St, CharlestonTrending
Waterfront Park
Well-known park with Charleston Harbor views, plus a large lawn, walkways & fountains.
4.712k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 757Shem 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 · 25081214 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 · 309Arthur 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 · 40103580 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 · 2311340 Concord St, Charleston
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
Two Civil War forts bookending Charleston Harbor, reachable by ferry, where the first shots of the war were fired.
4.6174 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 1512998 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 · 25013Charleston
Magnolia Plantation Gardens
Romantic-style gardens dating to 1680. Azaleas peak in March; camellias bloom all winter.
4.410k ratingsgardens · history · springOpen - 4.8 · 1014176 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 - 3.9 · 131570 E Bay St, Charleston
Hazel Parker Playground
Accessible waterfront playground on East Bay, set between the harbor and the French Quarter.
4.2101 ratingsOpen
