Charleston Listing of Activities & Attractions

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Things to do in Charleston

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Known for its expansive and beautifully maintained gardens, historic plantation house, and nature tours, entry is about $30 for adult admission, with discounts available for seniors, students, and children; additional fees may apply for certain tours and activities.

Middleton Place
Known for its beautifully maintained 18th-century gardens and well-preserved historic plantation buildings, entry is around $34 for adults, with discounts available for seniors, students, and children aged 6-17, and children under 6 are free.

Charleston City Market
Known for its historic open-air market sheds and a wide range of local crafts, food, and souvenirs, entry is free.

Waterfront Park
Known for its beautiful waterfront views, the iconic Pineapple Fountain, and relaxing public spaces, entry is free.

Angel Oak Tree
Known for its enormous size, age, and sprawling branches that create a spectacular natural sight, entry is free.

The Battery
Known for its scenic waterfront views, historic Civil War fortifications, and grand antebellum homes along the promenade, entry is free.

White Point Garden
Known for its scenic waterfront views, historic military monuments, and peaceful green spaces, entry is free.

Boone Hall Plantation
Known for its historic plantation house, live oak tree avenue, and preserved slave cabins that provide insight into American Southern history, entry is $26 for adults, $13 for children aged 6-12, and children under 6 are free; prices may vary for special events and guided tours.

Fort Sumter National Monument
Known for being the site of the first battle of the American Civil War and its preserved fort structure in Charleston Harbor, entry is $20 for adults, $10 for children aged 6-11, and is free for children under 6; prices include ferry transportation and entrance fees.

Nathaniel Russell House
Known for its exceptional Federal-style architecture and the famous spiral staircase inside, entry is around $20 for adults, with discounts available for seniors and students; children under a certain age may have free entry.

Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
Known for its impressive cable-stayed design and panoramic views of Charleston and the Cooper River, entry is free.

Rainbow Row
Known for its brightly painted colonial historic houses that form one of Charleston’s most charming and photographed streets, entry is free.

St. Michael’s Church
Known for its colonial architecture, historic significance, and beautiful stained glass windows, entry is free.

Hampton Park
Known for its large azalea gardens, walking trails, and serene natural setting in Charleston, entry is free.

Charleston Museum
Known for showcasing the history and culture of Charleston and the Lowcountry through diverse exhibits and artifacts, entry is approximately $12 for adults, with discounted rates for seniors, students, and children under 12.

Gibbes Museum of Art
Known for its collection of American art focused on the South and Charleston's artistic heritage, entry is adult admission is $12, seniors and students receive a discounted rate of $10, and children under 6 are admitted free.

Circular Congregational Church
Known for its unique circular design and historic significance as one of Charleston’s oldest religious buildings, entry is free.

Dock Street Theatre
Known for its historic architecture and diverse live theatrical performances, entry is prices typically range around $25 for adult tickets, with discounts for children and seniors depending on the performance.

Old Slave Mart Museum
Known for its detailed exhibits on the history of the domestic slave trade and the building's role as a former slave auction gallery, entry is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, and children under 12 are usually free entry.

Activities & Things To Do in Charleston