Day Trips in Charleston SC

Adventure Hunt

Charleston, South Carolina 29401
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Birds of Prey

Dedicated to the study and welfare of birds and their habitats and to engaging the public in important environmental issues that affect birds and humans alike.

4719 Highway 17North
Awendaw, South Carolina 29429

Boone Hall Plantation

1235 Long Point Road
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464
843.884.4371
boonehallplantation.com

Bull Island

498 Bulls Island Road
Awendaw, South Carolina 29429
843.881.4582
www.bullsislandferry.com

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

1240 Long Point Road
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464
843.881.5516
www.nps.gov/chpi/index.htm

Charles Towne Landing

1500 Old Towne Road
Charleston, South Carolina 29407
843.852.4200
www.southcarolinaparks.com/ctl/introduction.aspx

Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau

Charleston, South Carolina 29407

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission

Charleston, South Carolina 29401
www.ccprc.com

Charleston Fun Park

Previously Blackbeard's Cove

3255 Highway 17 North
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29466
843.971.1223
charlestonfunpark.com

Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

20 Patriots Point Road
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464
843.856.0028
charlestonharborresort.com

Charleston Harbor Tours

Charleston, South Carolina 29401
843.979.3370
www.charlestonharbortours.com

Charleston Old Walled City Walking Tours

151 Meeting Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29401
843.343.4851
www.walledcitytours.com

Charleston Zip Line Adventures

1152 State Road S-10-98
Awendaw, South Carolina 29429
843.928.3947
www.charlestonziplineadventures.com/

Hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Age: Ages 5+

Children's Museum of the Lowcountry

25 Ann Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29403
843.853.8962
explorecml.org

Prices: Children and Adults: $12.00, SC Residents: $10.00, Children Under 12 Months: FREE

Hours: Tue - Sat 9am - 5pm, Sun 12pm - 5pm, Closed Monday

Coastal Expeditions

514 Mill St.
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464
843.884.7684
coastalexpeditions.com/

Cypress Gardens

3030 Cypress Gardens Road
Moncks Cornter, South Carolina 29461
843.553.0515
www.cypressgardens.info

Drayton Hall

3380 Ashley River Road
Charleston, South Carolina 29414
843.277.8797
www.draytonhall.org

North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum

4975 Centre Pointe Drive
North Charleston, South Carolina 29418
843.740.5550
www.northcharlestonfiremuseum.org

Prices: $6/adult; Children 12 and Under - Free* (*with accompanying Adult)

Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10:00 - 5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Last Admission 4:00 p.m. each day

Age: All Ages

Fort Moultrie

1214 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, South Carolina 29482
843.883.3123
www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/historyculture/fort_moultrie.htm

Fort Sumter

Fort Sumter is only accessible by a concession-operated ferry or by private boat. Depart from Downtown Charleston or Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant.

340 Concord Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29401
843.883.3123
www.nps.gov/fosu

Prices: Fee for boat, Free admission to Fort Sumter

Hours: Times Vary by Season and by Departing Location

Age: All Ages

Frankie's Fun Park

Arcade, Bumper Boats, Go-Karts, Golf Range, Rock Wall, Drop Zone, Batting Cage

5000 Ashley Phosphate Road
North Charleston, South Carolina 29420
843.767.1376
www.frankiesfunpark.com/charleston

Prices: Pay per activity

The Gibbes Museum

135 Meeting Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29401
843.722.2706
www.gibbesmuseum.org/programs-events/children-pastel-portraits-in-person/105

Magnolia Plantation

Field Trips; Youth Education Program; Boy Scout Merit Badge Programs; Camping Outreach Programs; Birthday Parties; Zoo & Nature Center

3550 Ashley River Road
Charleston, South Carolina 29414
843.571.1266
www.magnoliaplantation.com

McLeod Plantation

325 Country Club Drive
Charleston, South Carolina 29412
843.762.9514
www.ccprc.com/1447/McLeod-Plantation-Historic-Site

Prices: $6-$15 per ticket

Hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Age: All Ages

Palmetto Islands County Park

Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park is a nature-oriented, 943-acre park designed for family and group use. The park is built in a tropical setting, with bicycle paths, boardwalks, and picnic sites with grills located throughout the park.

444 Needlerush Parkway
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464
843.884.0832
www.ccprc.com/69/Palmetto-Islands-County-Park

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Tour the USS Yorktown, USS Clamagore, USS Laffey, Medal of Honor Museum, Cold War Submarine Memorial and the only Vietnam Support Base Camp in the U.S. It's history you can touch.

40 Patriots Point Road
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464
843.884.2727
www.patriotspoint.org/explore_museum

Pegasus Charters

The Charleston Explorer is a covered vessel with restrooms available on board. Coolers are allowed on board if you wish to bring along additional drinks. Alcohol is allowed. No glass bottles please. We reserve the right to switch to a smaller vessel, The I

1 Ashley Point Drive
Charleston, South Carolina 29407
856.276.4203
Purchase via indexic.net/Event/pegasus-charters/Charleston-Sleigh-Ride or 843-276-4203.

The Powder Magazine

Various programs and birthday options for children at South Carolina's oldest public building.

79 Cumberland Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29401
843.772.9350
www.powdermag.org

RV Sea Lab

Charleston, South Carolina 29401
843.367.1691
www.rvsealab.com/

Age: Ages 10+

The Schooner Pride

360 Concord Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29401
843.722.1112
www.schoonerpride.com

South Carolina Aquarium

100 Aquarium Wharf
Charleston, South Carolina 29401
843.577.FISH x3474
scaquarium.org

Prices: $29.95 Adult (13+), $22.95 Child (3-12)

Hours: Open daily 9 am – 5 pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day and December 25.

Splash Island Waterpark

Visitors will find Splash Island Waterpark tucked deep within the tropical vegetation of Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park. This seasonal family water attraction provides hours of fun and recreation for toddlers to preteen children.

444 Needlerush Parkway
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464
843.795.4386
www.ccprc.com/1660/Splash-Island

Prices: General Admission: $7.99 per person, Charleston County Resident: $6.99, Under 4: $5.99 per person, Seniors 60: $3.99 per person, Children 2 and under: Free

Hours: Open Seasonally; Summer Hours Open Daily 10 am-6 ppm

Age: All ages

Tall Ships Charleston

1120 Brumby Street
North Charleston, South Carolina 29405
tallshipscharleston.com/

Wannamaker County Park

8888 University Boulevard
North Charleston, South Carolina 29406
843.572.7275

Water Taxi

4 different pickup locations-Aquarium, Charleston Harbor Resort, Patriots Point, Waterfront Park

10 Wharfside Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29403
843.330.2989
www.charlestonwatertaxi.com

Prices: $10/all day pass; $6/one way; ages 3 and younger Free

Age: All Ages

Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark

Kiddie pool; toddler play area; mat racer; big wave pool; multi-slide complex; lazy river; interactive play elements including pinwheels, troughs, body slides, jets, waterwheels, etc.

8888 University Boulevard
North Charleston, South Carolina 29406
843.795.4386
www.ccprc.com/1658/Whirlin-Waters

Age: All Ages