Family-Friendly Attractions In Charleston
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Charleston City Market
★4.5 (25575)4-block city market over 200 years old, with vendors of food, art & crafts like sweetgrass baskets.
188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Fort Sumter National Monument
★4.7 (10345)Accessed by boat, this fort with ruins, gun emplacements & a museum saw the Civil War’s first shots.
South Carolina 29412, United States
Waterfront Park
★4.7 (10312)Well-known park with Charleston Harbor views, plus a large lawn, walkways & fountains. · Dogs allowed
Vendue Range, Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Angel Oak Tree
★4.7 (9887)Visitors snap photos of the legendary Angel Oak Tree, which is over 60 ft. tall with a wide canopy.
3688 Angel Oak Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455, United States
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
★4.5 (8444)₹Lush garden dating to pre-Revolutionary War times, with train & boat tours, plus a petting zoo. · Dogs allowed
Charleston, SC 29414, United States
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
★4.8 (7273)Visitors can explore a retired Naval aircraft carrier, destroyer & submarine docked here year-round.
40 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, United States
South Carolina Aquarium
★4.5 (6756)Massive aquarium with interactive exhibits & hundreds of creatures, including many native species.
100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Rainbow Row
★4.6 (6323)Historic District cluster of 13 pastel-painted Georgian-style rowhouses dating from 1748 to 1845.
79-107 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Pineapple Fountain
★4.8 (5360)Multi-layered, pineapple-shaped fountain facing the waterfront, popular for photos.
1 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
James Island County Park
★4.8 (3370)This serene park with tidal creeks & trails is a popular spot for biking, crabbing & camping. · Dogs allowed
871 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412, United States
White Point Garden
★4.7 (2935)This public garden beside the water offers paved paths, military statues, canons & picnic areas. · Dogs allowed
2 Murray Blvd, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Riverfront Park
★4.7 (2911)This popular green space along the Cooper River features a large meadow & performance pavilion. · Dogs allowed
1061 Everglades Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405, United States
Charleston Visitor Center
★4.6 (2881)375 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, United States
Middleton Place
★4.7 (2650)Sprawling Ashley River rice plantation dating to the 1730s, with gardens and refined lodging.
4300 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, United States
Frankies Fun Park
★4.3 (2478)Lively outpost of a family-friendly chain with sprawling go-kart tracks, arcades & other amusements.
5000 Ashley Phosphate Rd, North Charleston, SC 29418, United States
Marion Square
★4.6 (2261)Urban green space with historic significance, hosting regular events including a farmer's market. · Dogs allowed
329 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, United States
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
★4.7 (2193)A pair of historic military sites with roots dating from 1776 & featuring Charleston Harbor views.
1214 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482, United States
Shem Creek Park
★4.8 (2113)₹₹Boardwalks, trails & fishing boats highlight this tranquil town park with creek & wetlands views. · Dogs allowed
Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, United States
The Charleston Museum
★4.6 (1977)America's first museum, founded in 1773, exhibits relics from South Carolina & Confederate history.
360 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, United States
McLeod Plantation Historic Site
★4.5 (1781)Preserved historical plantation with a Georgian-style mansion, slave cabins & interpretive tours.
325 Country Club Dr, Charleston, SC 29412, United States
Hampton Park
★4.8 (1580)Featuring extensive floral displays, this park also offers a baseball diamond, playground & trail. · Dogs allowed
30 Mary Murray Dr, Charleston, SC 29403, United States
Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
★4.6 (1398)Self-guided tours offered in a historic building, formerly a Revolutionary prison & City Hall.
122 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Palmetto Islands County Park
★4.8 (1182)A 943-acre nature setting with paved trails, picnic sites & access for fishing, crabbing & kayaking. · Dogs allowed
444 Needlerush Pkwy, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, United States
Nathaniel Russell House
★4.6 (1130)Ornate, circa-1808 home known for its "free-flying" 3-story spiral staircase, with guided tours.
51 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
International African American Museum
★4.8 (1060)14 Wharfside St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Liberty Square
★4.6 (1036)Grassy national park on Cooper River featuring a small museum, aquarium & ferry to Fort Sumter.
340 Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Colonial Lake Park
★4.8 (990)Historic tidal pond & dog-friendly park with paved pathways, benches, fishing & open green space. · Dogs allowed
46-54 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center
★4.7 (965)340 Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Childrens Museum of the Lowcountry
★4.4 (954)Hands-on exhibits for under-10 kids plus parties, programs, camps & classes such as yoga & dance.
25 Ann St, Charleston, SC 29403, United States
Brittlebank Park
★4.5 (952)Scenic riverfront recreational area featuring a playground, walking paths & a fishing pier. · Dogs allowed
185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29403, United States
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
★4.8 (924)Sleek car bridge (with a bike/walking lane) whose triangular arches are illuminated at night.
Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge, Charleston, SC 29403, United States
Sullivan's Island Lighthouse
★4.5 (907)This towering lighthouse is part of the Fort Moultrie unit of Fort Sumter National Monument.
1815 Ion Ave, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482, United States
Aiken-Rhett House Museum
★4.6 (870)Tours of this historic home of an influential 1800s family include a back lot where slaves lived.
48 Elizabeth St, Charleston, SC 29403, United States
Washington Square
★4.7 (842)Urban park with oak trees & flower displays centered on a 42-ft. model of the Washington Monument. · Dogs allowed
80 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
North Charleston Fire Museum
★4.7 (738)Museum on fire history featuring interactive exhibits & over 20 antique firefighting vehicles.
4975 Centre Pointe Dr, North Charleston, SC 29418, United States
Wescott Park
★4.6 (735)Baseball/softball complex with batting cages, play structures, off-leash dog areas & picnic sites. · Dogs allowed
9006 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29420, United States
Gibbes Museum of Art
★4.7 (733)Portraits & landscapes dating back to the 1700s, housed in a century-old beaux arts-style building.
135 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Drayton Hall
★4.5 (705)Storied, well-preserved antebellum plantation with tranquil grounds & an African-American cemetery.
3380 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, United States
West Ashley Park
★4.5 (688)Expansive landscaped park with soccer & softball fields, a disc golf course, fishing & playgrounds. · Dogs allowed
3601 Mary Ader Ave, Charleston, SC 29414, United States
Melton Peter Demetre Park
★4.7 (636)· Dogs allowed
640 Wampler Dr, Charleston, SC 29412, United States
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
★4.6 (620)Tours & interactive exhibits at the birthplace of the Carolina colony, first settled in 1670. · Dogs allowed
1500 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, SC 29407, United States
Quarterman Park
★4.5 (576)Cozy public park known for its tended green spaces & central pond with a charming fountain. · Dogs allowed
1126 Buist Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405, United States
Audubon Swamp Garden
★4.6 (477)Serene wetlands home to alligators, turtles & peacocks, explored via a boardwalk & bridges.
3550 Magnolia Plantation Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, United States
Pirates of Charleston
★5.0 (390)56 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407, United States
Summit Adventure Park Charleston
★4.1 (347)1964 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407, United States
Powder Magazine
★4.7 (296)Colonial military history museum & gift shop in a 1713 gunpowder storage building.
79 Cumberland St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Mace Brown Museum of Natural History - College of Charleston
★4.7 (246)202 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Gadsdenboro Park
★4.7 (240)· Dogs allowed
303 Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Smythe Park
★4.7 (163)· Dogs allowed
2364 Daniel Island Dr, Charleston, SC 29492, United States
Childrens Park Daniel Island
★4.6 (154)· Dogs allowed
101 River Landing Dr, Charleston, SC 29492, United States