- TripBuzz found 154 things to do with kids in or near Charleston, South Carolina, including 131 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Folly Beach and Johns Island.
- From Charleston Pirate Tours to South Carolina Aquarium, the Charleston area offers 64 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Theaters, Colleges & Universities and Gardens.
- Charleston is the oldest settlement in South Carolina and the second-largest city in the state. The location of the city marks the midpoint of the state's coastline near the confluence of the Cooper River and the Ashley River. In addition to its well-preserved historical sites, Charleston features live theater, music venues, restaurants, and multiple festivals throughout the year.
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From the merchant: You ( + 4 guests) will have a one-year pass to The Powder Magazine Museum and receive 10% off each gift shop purchase.
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Visitors and Charleston Residents enjoy spending the day with Adventure Harbor Tours, a charter company that offers a variety of tours for all budgets and schedules. Its most popular offerings include the ecological conservation tour, lighthouse tour and the sunset dolphin cruise.
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The College of Charleston is the thirteenth-oldest academic institution in the United States. While the university was previously a liberal arts college, it now operates as a full university that offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of fields.
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Charleston's Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge is the sole land passage between the city and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. It is 1,546 feet long and has eight lanes. At its highest point, the bridge soars 575 feet above the water.
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The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is one of the six senior military academic institutions in the United States and offers nineteen majors and thirty-five minors for its students to pursue. The location's athletic programs play in the Southern Conference of Division I.
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East Battery & Murray Blvd., Charleston, SC 29401
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Charleston's Battery & White Point Gardens has been open to the public since shortly before the start of the Civil War. Visitors enjoy brilliant views of the Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter. This attraction is best visited during warm, dry weather.
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Situated in a historic 18th century building, Dock Street Theater offers visitors a venue to watch plays, musicals, and other performing arts events. Visitors are welcome to explore the theater on a self-guided tour.
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The Charleston Music Hall offers concerts for guests to attend, including performances from The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia and Steven Canyon. The location also serves a variety of alcoholic beverages at the bar.
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Charleston, South Carolina's Drayton Hall is a historic landmark and former palatial residence. One of the oldest buildings in Charleston, Drayton Hall was erected before the Revolutionary War. It has undergone repairs when necessary, but retains its original Colonial appearance.
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The magnolia-scented atmosphere at Charleston's Middleton Place invites visitors to linger and enjoy the view of the oldest sculptured gardens in the United States. Middleton Place is also home to the historic Rice Mill Pond.
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The Old Exchange & Provost began as a public building during the colonial era and it remains publicly owned as a historic building and museum. The history of the site and the stories of both patriots and pirates are portrayed to visitors.