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Stand on the site of the first shot in the Civil War. Come face to face with a giant sea turtle. Take a tour of an antebellum mansion. Climb aboard a WWII aircraft carrier. There are so many blossoming gardens, so many photo opportunities and so many reasons to come back to see us again.Featured Offers
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South Carolina Aquarium With more to explore every day, share in the wonders of South Carolina’s backyard. Marvel at turtles, stingrays, sharks, otters, jellyfish, alligators and more. Daily dive shows and interactive programs. Coming Spring 2012, travel through the new Madagascar Journey exhibit featuring ring-tailed lemurs.
Angel Oak
Open daily 9am - 5pm. Owned and operated by the City of Charleston Department of Parks. The Angel Oak is a Live Oak tree, estimated to be 1,400 years old. Live oaks are not particularly tall, but have wide spreading canopies. Only in the very oldest of specimens do you find massive limbs resting on the ground, as do the limbs of the Angel Oak. It stands 65ft. high and provides a 17,000 square foot area of shade. No admission charge.
Open daily 9am - 5pm. Owned and operated by the City of Charleston Department of Parks. The Angel Oak is a Live Oak tree, estimated to be 1,400 years old. Live oaks are not particularly tall, but have wide spreading canopies. Only in the very oldest of specimens do you find massive limbs resting on the ground, as do the limbs of the Angel Oak. It stands 65ft. high and provides a 17,000 square foot area of shade. No admission charge.
Audubon Center at Francis Beidler Forest
The 15,000-acre sanctuary for plant and animal life is located in Four Holes Swamp and contains the largest remaining virgin stand of bald cypress and tupelo trees in the world. A mile-and-3 quarters boardwalk begins at the Visitor's Center and sweeps past portions of majestic swamp, where ancient trees, migrating birds, and colorful wildflowers can be quietly oberserved. 35 miles NW of Charleston, Exit 187-SC 187 off I-26. Open 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Tues.-Sun. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. Adults/$8.00, 6-18 years/$4.00, Children under 6/free. Audubon members/$7.
The 15,000-acre sanctuary for plant and animal life is located in Four Holes Swamp and contains the largest remaining virgin stand of bald cypress and tupelo trees in the world. A mile-and-3 quarters boardwalk begins at the Visitor's Center and sweeps past portions of majestic swamp, where ancient trees, migrating birds, and colorful wildflowers can be quietly oberserved. 35 miles NW of Charleston, Exit 187-SC 187 off I-26. Open 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Tues.-Sun. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. Adults/$8.00, 6-18 years/$4.00, Children under 6/free. Audubon members/$7.
Battery Park/Whitepoint Gardens
The Battery, which includes a park known as White Point Gardens, is a landmark promenade in Charleston. Stretching along the shores of the Charleston peninsula and bordered by the Ashley and Cooper Rivers. Fort Sumter is visible from the Cooper River side and the point, as is Castle Pinckney, the World War II aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, Fort Moultrie, and Sullivan's Island.
The Battery, which includes a park known as White Point Gardens, is a landmark promenade in Charleston. Stretching along the shores of the Charleston peninsula and bordered by the Ashley and Cooper Rivers. Fort Sumter is visible from the Cooper River side and the point, as is Castle Pinckney, the World War II aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, Fort Moultrie, and Sullivan's Island.
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
Daily 9:00am to 5:00pm, closed New Year’s, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Free admission. The National Park Service preserves a remnant of Founding Father Charles Pinckney’s plantation, Snee Farm. An 1828 Lowcountry cottage serves as museum and visitor center. 20-minute film & ˝ mile trail.
Daily 9:00am to 5:00pm, closed New Year’s, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Free admission. The National Park Service preserves a remnant of Founding Father Charles Pinckney’s plantation, Snee Farm. An 1828 Lowcountry cottage serves as museum and visitor center. 20-minute film & ˝ mile trail.
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
Begin your Charleston experience where English settlers established the first permanent European colony in Carolina. This 664-acre historic treasure boasts a replica 17th-century tall ship, functional cannons, a zoo, and an award-winning museum! An exceptional experience at an affordable price.
Begin your Charleston experience where English settlers established the first permanent European colony in Carolina. This 664-acre historic treasure boasts a replica 17th-century tall ship, functional cannons, a zoo, and an award-winning museum! An exceptional experience at an affordable price.
Folly Beach Fishing Pier
The Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier stretches 1,045 feet into the Atlantic Ocean. The second longest on the east coast, the pier offers not only great saltwater fishing and spectacular views, but also tournaments, special events, and dining.
The Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier stretches 1,045 feet into the Atlantic Ocean. The second longest on the east coast, the pier offers not only great saltwater fishing and spectacular views, but also tournaments, special events, and dining.
Francis Marion National Forest
A 250-thousand-acre forest located in the Coastal Plains north of Charleston. The forest offers wide variety of recreation activities including picnicking & camping sites, boat ramps, fishing ponds, rifle ranges, hiking, horse & motorcycle trails. For more information write: District Ranger, Witherbee Ranger District, HCR 69, Box 1532, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 or write: District Ranger, Wambaw Ranger District, PO Box 106, McClellanville, SC 29458.
A 250-thousand-acre forest located in the Coastal Plains north of Charleston. The forest offers wide variety of recreation activities including picnicking & camping sites, boat ramps, fishing ponds, rifle ranges, hiking, horse & motorcycle trails. For more information write: District Ranger, Witherbee Ranger District, HCR 69, Box 1532, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 or write: District Ranger, Wambaw Ranger District, PO Box 106, McClellanville, SC 29458.
Hampton Park
A historic park with camellias and azaleas in bloom in spring, roses bloom in the summer; 1-mile nature trail; Charleston's mounted horse patrol stables nearby.
A historic park with camellias and azaleas in bloom in spring, roses bloom in the summer; 1-mile nature trail; Charleston's mounted horse patrol stables nearby.
Historic Charleston Battery
No trip to Charleston is complete without a stop at White Point Gardens, known popularly as Battery Park. This peaceful park offers unprecedented views of Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter, while a look back across the street promises fantastic images of beautiful Charleston mansions. Enormous oak trees provide serene shade to the park, and a display of weapons and cannons used in the Civil War make for a unique play area for children. You'll see a Columbiad used to shell Fort Sumter in 1861, two seacoast mortars, and more - be sure to bring a camera to snap photos of your family clamoring and playing on the cannons! During the early 18th century, the park was used as the home of the gallows, where Stede Bonnet - the "gentleman pirate" - and dozens of others were hanged. By 1837, the land was in use as a public garden. Weddings and other special events are frequently held at the beautiful, massive white gazebo in the center of the park, but on off-days it makes for a beautiful place to sit and take in the beauty and charm of Charleston!
No trip to Charleston is complete without a stop at White Point Gardens, known popularly as Battery Park. This peaceful park offers unprecedented views of Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter, while a look back across the street promises fantastic images of beautiful Charleston mansions. Enormous oak trees provide serene shade to the park, and a display of weapons and cannons used in the Civil War make for a unique play area for children. You'll see a Columbiad used to shell Fort Sumter in 1861, two seacoast mortars, and more - be sure to bring a camera to snap photos of your family clamoring and playing on the cannons! During the early 18th century, the park was used as the home of the gallows, where Stede Bonnet - the "gentleman pirate" - and dozens of others were hanged. By 1837, the land was in use as a public garden. Weddings and other special events are frequently held at the beautiful, massive white gazebo in the center of the park, but on off-days it makes for a beautiful place to sit and take in the beauty and charm of Charleston!
Isle of Palms County Park
Isle of Palms County Park offers beautiful ocean frontage with lifeguards on duty seasonally along a beachfront designated swimming area. Enjoy other amenities including restrooms, showers, picnic area, and chair and umbrella rentals. Dogs must be leashed at all times.
Isle of Palms County Park offers beautiful ocean frontage with lifeguards on duty seasonally along a beachfront designated swimming area. Enjoy other amenities including restrooms, showers, picnic area, and chair and umbrella rentals. Dogs must be leashed at all times.
James Island County Park
A short drive from downtown Charleston, this 643-acre park offers exceptional recreation and natural beauty. Features: open meadows, saltwater fishing/crabbing, seasonal fountain play area, miles of trails, picnic spots with and grills, dog park, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits.
A short drive from downtown Charleston, this 643-acre park offers exceptional recreation and natural beauty. Features: open meadows, saltwater fishing/crabbing, seasonal fountain play area, miles of trails, picnic spots with and grills, dog park, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits.
Kiawah Beachwalker Park
Located on beautiful Kiawah Island, Beachwalker Park offers the island’s only public beach access, including ocean frontage and a river view. Lifeguards on duty seasonally. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Operating hours vary seasonally; visit www.ccprc.com.
Located on beautiful Kiawah Island, Beachwalker Park offers the island’s only public beach access, including ocean frontage and a river view. Lifeguards on duty seasonally. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Operating hours vary seasonally; visit www.ccprc.com.
Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
Located at the foot of the Ravenel bridge, featuring a new visitor center/reception facility, Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Pavilion, a war memorial and state-of-the-art playground. Adjacent to the Mount Pleasant Pier.
Located at the foot of the Ravenel bridge, featuring a new visitor center/reception facility, Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Pavilion, a war memorial and state-of-the-art playground. Adjacent to the Mount Pleasant Pier.
Mount Pleasant Pier
Part of the Memorial Waterfront Park complex, the Mount Pleasant Pier stretches into scenic Charleston Harbor under the Ravenel Bridge. Features: covered pavilion for special events, swings, picnic tables, fishing tackle sales, rod rentals, River Watch Cafe & Gift Shop.
Part of the Memorial Waterfront Park complex, the Mount Pleasant Pier stretches into scenic Charleston Harbor under the Ravenel Bridge. Features: covered pavilion for special events, swings, picnic tables, fishing tackle sales, rod rentals, River Watch Cafe & Gift Shop.
North Charleston Riverfront Park
Set on the banks of the Cooper River, the park boasts a performance pavilion, expansive lawn, and picnic shelter, as well as 10 acres of walking paths, playground, fishing pier, boardwalk, dog park, and play fountain. Hosts Greater Charleston Naval Base Memorial and annual National Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. Free parking/admission.
Set on the banks of the Cooper River, the park boasts a performance pavilion, expansive lawn, and picnic shelter, as well as 10 acres of walking paths, playground, fishing pier, boardwalk, dog park, and play fountain. Hosts Greater Charleston Naval Base Memorial and annual National Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. Free parking/admission.
North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
Wannamaker County Park features over 1,015 acres of beautiful woodlands and wetlands. Other features: paved trails, picnic sites with grills, two playgrounds, open meadows, dog park, play hill, seasonal sprinkler play area, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, special events, concerts.
Wannamaker County Park features over 1,015 acres of beautiful woodlands and wetlands. Other features: paved trails, picnic sites with grills, two playgrounds, open meadows, dog park, play hill, seasonal sprinkler play area, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, special events, concerts.
Old Santee Canal Park
Old Santee Canal is a 195 acre park located on the first true canal in America. The park's boardwalks and trails wander through Biggin Creek leading to the last one mile section of the old canal. Visitors can canoe or hike through the park and see an abundance of nature.
Old Santee Canal is a 195 acre park located on the first true canal in America. The park's boardwalks and trails wander through Biggin Creek leading to the last one mile section of the old canal. Visitors can canoe or hike through the park and see an abundance of nature.
Palmetto Islands County Park
This tropical 943-acre park features bicycle paths, boardwalks, and picnic sites with grills. Other features: Nature Island, 50-foot observation tower, open meadow, tidal creek fishing and crabbing dock, state-of-the-art playground, kayak launch, dog park, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits.
This tropical 943-acre park features bicycle paths, boardwalks, and picnic sites with grills. Other features: Nature Island, 50-foot observation tower, open meadow, tidal creek fishing and crabbing dock, state-of-the-art playground, kayak launch, dog park, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits.
Ravenel Caw Caw Interpretive Center
Rich in natural and historical resources, Caw Caw features: 6+ miles of trails, elevated wetland boardwalks, educational programs, 18th - 19th century rice fields, naturalized tea plants, Stono Rebellion site, wildlife including waterfowl, songbirds, otters, deer. Dogs, bicycles not permitted.
Rich in natural and historical resources, Caw Caw features: 6+ miles of trails, elevated wetland boardwalks, educational programs, 18th - 19th century rice fields, naturalized tea plants, Stono Rebellion site, wildlife including waterfowl, songbirds, otters, deer. Dogs, bicycles not permitted.
Shem Creek Park
Shem Creek Park in Mount Pleasant is located off Coleman Boulevard in close proximity to the Charleston Harbor. A float dock is available for mooring day trippers, or board a water taxi. Take a leisurely stroll or welcome the shrimp Trawlers along the long boardwalk.
Shem Creek Park in Mount Pleasant is located off Coleman Boulevard in close proximity to the Charleston Harbor. A float dock is available for mooring day trippers, or board a water taxi. Take a leisurely stroll or welcome the shrimp Trawlers along the long boardwalk.
The Center for Birds of Prey
Power. Beauty. Elegance in Flight. Encounter raptors from around the world during guided walking tours, awe-inspiring flight demonstrations, and natural history discussions. Experience owls, hawks, eagles, falcons. One of the most unique and natural places to visit in Charleston.
Power. Beauty. Elegance in Flight. Encounter raptors from around the world during guided walking tours, awe-inspiring flight demonstrations, and natural history discussions. Experience owls, hawks, eagles, falcons. One of the most unique and natural places to visit in Charleston.
Waterfront Park
This park is an eight-acre linear park and pier along the Charleston Harbor entry. The park masterfully combines spectacular fountains, spacious lawns, intimate garden "rooms," walking and jogging path and a long pier with picnic tables and wooden swings.
This park is an eight-acre linear park and pier along the Charleston Harbor entry. The park masterfully combines spectacular fountains, spacious lawns, intimate garden "rooms," walking and jogging path and a long pier with picnic tables and wooden swings.
