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20 Family-Friendly Places to Visit in Charleston, SC, Not to Miss

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20 Family-Friendly Places to Visit in Charleston, SC, Not to Miss

Introduction - Charleston, with its rich history and Southern charm, is an ideal destination for families. Enjoy a fun-filled vacation in this...

 
 

Visit the South Carolina Aquarium

Place To Visit 1 - It's tough to beat a family visit to the Aquarium, and the South Carolina Aquarium will not disappoint. The state's...

 
 

Peruse seaside mansions along the Battery

Place To Visit 2 - This area gets its name from the artillery once placed along its seafront, but the Battery is far from the...

 
 

See the bobcats on Kiawah Island

Place To Visit 3 - Just over twenty miles from Charleston, Kiawah Island offers visitors a surprisingly pristine getaway from the city. The island is...

 
 

Stroll through Joe Riley Waterfront Park

Place To Visit 4 - Joe Riley Waterfront Park is perfect for a relaxing stroll along Charleston's historic harbor. Two large fountains offer a break...

 
 

Charter a boat at Charleston Harbor Marina

Place To Visit 5 - Just across the Cooper River from the city's downtown area, Charleston Harbor Marina is a launching point to the open...

 
 

Learn about plantation life at Middleton Place

Place To Visit 6 - This 110-acre estate has been beautifully maintained as a time capsule for both high-society plantation life and America's roots in...

 
 

Learn about the Civil War at Fort Sumter National Monument

Place To Visit 7 - Charleston is steeped not only in America's colonial history but also in the events of its bloody civil war. Fort...

 
 

See the famous Angel Oak Tree

Place To Visit 8 - The gnarly, sprawling Angel Oak Tree on St. John's Island is about forty minutes from Downtown Charleston and makes a...

 
 

Relax at Folly Beach County Park

Place To Visit 9 - Another short scamper from Downtown Charleston will find your family at Folly Beach County Park. Just a thirty-minute drive away...

 
 

Shop or dine at the historic Charleston City Market

Place To Visit 10 - For made-in-Charleston goods, there's no better place in town than the Historic Charleston City Market. This market has been around...

 
 

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