Free & Cheap Things to Do in Charleston, SC

  • The list below includes 118 free or cheap things to do in or near Charleston, South Carolina, including 54 different types of inexpensive activities like Walking Tours, History Museums, Colleges & Universities and Gardens.
  • From College of Charleston to Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Charleston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Johns Island and Summerville.
  • The list below includes 118 free or cheap things to do in or near Charleston, South Carolina, including 54 different types of inexpensive activities like Walking Tours, History Museums, Colleges & Universities and Gardens.
  • From College of Charleston to Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Charleston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Johns Island and Summerville.
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Visit the splendid gardens of a plantation founded more than 300 years ago, then see local wildlife on a self-guided swamp tour
29.0 Miles
87% 336 votes
National & State Parks 8377 State Cabin Road, Edisto Island, SC 29438 MoreLess Info
Lying along the Atlantic Coast, Edisto Beach State Park is located on Edisto Island, South Carolina. Visitors must pay a nominal entry fee. Tent camping is allowed, and the park also offers rental cabins.
29.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
National & State Parks 900 Stoney Landing Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 MoreLess Info
Old Santee Canal Park is a 195 acre park that commemorates the history of the Santee Canal and the surrounding areas. The park features historical sites like the Stony Landing House and is also suitable for hiking and paddling.
29.1 Miles
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Bowling Rembert C Dennis Blvd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 MoreLess Info
At Swamp Fox Lanes, guests can go bowling and enjoy a special 'glow bowl' experience during Saturday nights. The bowling alley also hosts parties, bowling leagues, and other special events.
30.9 Miles
80% 5 votes
Fishing 3702 Docksite Road, Edisto Island, SC 29438 MoreLess Info
Led by a local captain with many years of experience, Ugly Ducklin Charters is a business offering inland fishing trips to its customers. Visitors enjoy fishing for Spottail Bass, Trout, and Flounder during their trips.
32.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Beaches 923 Broughton Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 MoreLess Info
Located along Lake Moultrie, YMCA at Lion's Beach offers access to a sandy beach that can be used for swimming along with summer camps for children. Also available are tent and RV campsites with showers, water and electricity.
39.6 Miles
95% 589 votes
Lighthouses Beaufort, SC MoreLess Info
South Carolina's Hunting Island Lighthouse is open throughout the year. It is free to visit, but those who wish to climb its interior staircase must pay a nominal fee. In case of inclement weather, the lighthouse is often temporarily closed.
39.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
National & State Parks 2809 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island, SC 29920 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy hiking trails, fishing, and a natural beach at Hunting Island Nature Center & Fishing Pier. Hunting Island also features a lighthouse and variety of local wildlife and marine life.
40.1 Miles
77% 13 votes
Horseback Riding 101 Tom and Mike Lane, St. Helena Island, SC 29920 MoreLess Info
A place to train horse or learn to ride and train a horse is at the Camelot Farms Equestrian Center. Trails rides, boarding, and even horse sales services can also provided.
41.2 Miles
96% 1546 votes
National & State Parks 1775 Sea Island Pkwy., Beaufort, SC 29920 MoreLess Info
Nestled in Beaufort, South Carolina, Hunting Island State Park is one of the most popular parks along the South Carolina coast. Its lighthouse is open for tours, although the hours are irregular in the winter and early spring months.
42.6 Miles
91% 122 votes
Historic Sites 1950 Rutledge Road, Off U.S. 17, Georgetown, SC 29458 MoreLess Info
A repurposed rice plantation, the Hampton Plantation State Historic Site is nestled in Georgetown, South Carolina. It offers a glimpse into the realities of plantation life before, during and immediately after the Civil War.
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