Here are some great things to do in Charleston, SC today:
- Visit the Charleston City Market, a historic 4-block market with vendors selling food, art, and crafts like sweetgrass baskets.
- Explore the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon for Revolutionary and Colonial history tours in a historic building.
- Spend time at Waterfront Park, enjoying the harbor views, the iconic pineapple fountain, and the porch swings by the water
- Walk through Historic Downtown Charleston and the French Quarter to see landmarks like Rainbow Row, St. Philip’s Church, and the Dock Street Theater
- Visit the Battery and White Point Garden for scenic views of Fort Sumter and historic homes, plus Civil War relics and memorials
- Check out the South Carolina Aquarium, which features interactive exhibits and hundreds of sea creatures native to the region.
- Explore Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, the birthplace of the Carolina colony, with hiking trails and interactive exhibits.
- Visit the Gibbes Museum of Art to see portraits and landscapes dating back to the 1700s in a beaux arts-style building.
- Take a stroll or bike ride across the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge for panoramic views of Charleston Harbor and the city
- If you enjoy live music, check out venues like Henry’s on the Market or Folly Beach for free or low-cost performances
- For families, the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry offers hands-on exhibits and programs for kids under 10.
These options offer a mix of history, culture, nature, and family-friendly activities suitable for a day in Charleston
