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Choose from several tours with free pickup in the downtown area. Ninety-minute, two-hour or a combination historic city bus tour and go to Fort Sumter by boat and explore the site. Enjoy all of Charleston. Tours begin at 9 and depart every 30 minutes all day, seven days a week. Call for times.
The Aiken Rhett House stands alone as one of the most intact buildings showcasing urban life in antebellum Charleston. Original outbuildings include the kitchen, stable, coach house and living quarters once occupied by enslaved African-Americans. Audio tour, $10, children under six, free. M-Sa. 10:00 am -5:00 pm, Su 2-5:00 pm; last tour, 4:30 pm.
The Museum honors all branches of our military: the American soldier, sailor, airman, Marine and Coast guardsman. Noted preservationist George Meagher’s collection of rare military artifacts, uniforms, and war miniatures is fascinating. Adult admission is $7 and children $2. Hours are Monday-Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 1-5. www.americanmilitarymuseum.org.
This ancient oak tree is estimated to be more than 1,400 years old. It is 65 ft. tall and has a circumference of 25.5 ft. Perfect for a romantic picnic or family gathering. M-Sa 9 am-5 pm, Su 1-5pm. Free.
The Lowcountry’s largest and best selection of inshore and offshore fishing charters. Aqua Safaris specializes in public sails, sunset sails, and eco tours, as well as, boat and breakfast charters, wedding charters and weekend packages. Tours leave from various area locations. www.aquasafaris.com.
Take an easy ride across North America’s longest cable-stayed bridge. Then take time to tour historic downtown Charleston.
This Mount Pleasant amusement park is fun for the whole family, complete with go-carts, mini golf, laser tag, a climbing wall, arcade and more. www.blackbeardscove.net.
Dolphin-watching river tours and sunset cruises, ACE basin adventures, shuttles to remote barrier islands. Sailing and fishing charters, kayak tours and rentals, power and sailboat rentals. M-Su, 8 am-8 pm, children $16; adults $24.
”Unlike any other.” The sun glistens through Spanish Moss which drapes a 3/4 mile corridor of 265 year old Oak trees. Stroll down the Avenue, explore the Gullah culture, visit one of the only still existing Slave Streets in America, let a tram ride take you through the plantation, tour the mansion, and more. “An absolute must see stop on any trip to Charleston.” - NBC Daytime. Tickets: $17.50 -Adults $15.00 - Seniors-Military-AAA Children 6-12 - $7.50 Under 6 – FREE with accompanying adult.
Charleston’s Premiere Walking Tour Company. Charleston Ghost and Dungeon Tour, The Dark Side of Charleston, The Haunted Jail Tour, Ghost & Graveyard Tour, & The Battery Walking Tour. Tours offered daily. Discounts honored. Reservations required. Open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Call for details.