Things to Do
We've compiled a list of some highly recommended things to do in Charleston, as well as a few of our personal favorites!
Holiday Festival of Lights
www.holidayfestivaloflights.comKick of the holiday season with a three-mile driving tour through 2 million sparkling lights and hundreds of festive displays (including 50-ton holiday sand sculpture). The kids will enjoy Santa's Village and Sweet Shoppe as well as the train ride into the "Enchanted Forrest". Located within James Island County State Park.
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 5:30 PM - 10 PM
Friday & Saturday: 5:30 PM - 11 PM
Admission: $10 per vehicle
Carriage Rides
Palmetto Carriage Works(843)723-8145
www.charlestoncarriage.com
Take a one-hour carriage tour and experience 25-30 blocks of Charleston's historic downtown district.
Culinary Tours of Charleston
www.culinarytoursofcharleston.com(843)727-1100
Walk, talk and taste your way though Charleston and experience its history & culture through Lowcountry cuisine. Go behind the scenes and sample specialties from local eateries and visit with chefs, bakers, chocolatiers, specialty shops, and artisan food producers.
Architectural Tours of Charleston
http://www.architecturaltoursofcharleston.com(800)931-7761
Explore Charleston's unique architectural heritage on this guided walking tour, including visits to private homes and gardens, churches and public buildings. Tours depart daily (except Tues. & Sun.) at 10 am & 2 pm in front of the Meeting Street Inn at 173 Meeting Street. Reservations are recommended.
Blackbeard's Cove Family Fun Park
http://blackbeardscove.net(843)971-1223
3255 Highway 17 North
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
A fun family outing, this amusement park features go-carts, miniature golf, laser tag, climbing wall and jump land, Blackbeard's gemstone mining, huge indoor playground, arcade and restaurant.