- 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
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500 Hampton St., Walterboro, SC 29488
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The Forde Doll & Doll House Collection features a collection of dolls that include miniatures from the United States, Germany, Japan, and Korea. The doll houses can be inspected in the Hampton House, a building that dates back to 1912.
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South Carolina's Slave Relic Museum is committed to preserving and celebrating the rich culture of people from an African descent. The museum displays artifacts that were created by and used by enslaved Africans in the 1700's and 1800's.
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318 Wichman Street, Walterboro, SC 29488
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South Carolina Artisans Center features a juried selection of artworks from over 300 artists working in a variety of mediums, with a focus on promoting crafts and folk art produced in the state.
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Once a working plantation, the Hopsewee Plantation in Georgetown, South Carolina is now a museum, restaurant and historical interpretive center. The property also contains the River Oak Tea Room, an elegant salon that serves tea and small meals.
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At the Colleton Museum & Farmers Market, visitors can view a variety of historical artifacts, including photographs and models of the B-25 bomber. The location also has a gift shop which sells items that are related to the history and culture of the area.
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The Penn Center is located on the campus of the historic Penn School campus – one of the first schools in the American South to provide formal education for freed slaves. The site now houses a museum detailing the history of the Gullah Geechee people.
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Specializing in a natural training, PaperShell Stables provides personalized lessons for developing a bond between the visitor and their horse. The lessons consist of the horse and visitor working together to overcome obstacles.
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Outfitted with campgrounds, ballfields and picnic areas, Colleton State Park is known as a canoe destination, with access to the Edisto River via the Edisto River canoe and kayak trail.
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Lands End Tours is a sightseeing company that also offers year round rentals on kayaks and bicycles. The company offers specialty tours including bird watching tours, fishing tours, and shark teeth tours.
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1152 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island, SC 29920
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Beaufort Lands End Tours & Kayak Rentals is a tour company that offers excursions to local residents and visitors. The company has kayaks that can be picked up at the headquarters or delivered directly to a boat or house.