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20 Best Things to See in Charleston, SC on a Trip With the Family

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20 Best Things to See in Charleston, SC on a Trip With the Family

Introduction - Charleston is a perfect destination for a family vacation with its multitude of iconic attractions. Check out these 20 things...

 

Shop or dine at the historic Charleston City Market

Thing To See 1 - For made-in-Charleston goods, there's no better place in town than the Historic Charleston City Market. This market has been around...

 

See the bobcats on Kiawah Island

Thing To See 2 - Just over twenty miles from Charleston, Kiawah Island offers visitors a surprisingly pristine getaway from the city. The island is...

 

Peruse seaside mansions along the Battery

Thing To See 3 - This area gets its name from the artillery once placed along its seafront, but the Battery is far from the...

 
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Spend the night at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Thing To See 4 - This military museum gives visitors the full naval experience, with virtual reality flight simulators and the chance to board both...

 

Visit the South Carolina Aquarium

Thing To See 5 - It's tough to beat a family visit to the Aquarium, and the South Carolina Aquarium will not disappoint. The state's...

 

Learn about plantation life at Middleton Place

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

 

Relax at Folly Beach County Park

Thing To See 7 - Another short scamper from Downtown Charleston will find your family at Folly Beach County Park. Just a thirty-minute drive away...

 

Stroll through Joe Riley Waterfront Park

Thing To See 8 - Joe Riley Waterfront Park is perfect for a relaxing stroll along Charleston's historic harbor. Two large fountains offer a break...

 

See the famous Angel Oak Tree

Thing To See 9 - The gnarly, sprawling Angel Oak Tree on St. John's Island is about forty minutes from Downtown Charleston and makes a...

 

Charter a boat at Charleston Harbor Marina

Thing To See 10 - Just across the Cooper River from the city's downtown area, Charleston Harbor Marina is a launching point to the open...

 

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