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Tours & Attractions in James Island
Looking for things to do in Charleston? Why not 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. Please look for those tour companies that are members of the Palmetto Guild Association to ensure you are exploring with a certified tour guide.
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McLeod Plantation Historic Site
Established in 1851. An important Gullah/Geechee heritage site, preserved in recognition of generations of enslaved people and its cultural and historical significance.
Splash Zone Waterpark at James Island County Park
Fun for all ages. 200-ft open and tube slides, 500-ft lazy river, leisure pool, Caribbean play structure, concessions. Open seasonally. Visit our website for fees/hours.
James Island County Park
643-acres, walking/biking trails, seasonal spray play fountain, off-leash dog park, picnic spots, boat rentals, playground & more. Visit our website for amenities/fees/hours.
Beau & Ro
A shop for upbeat and effortless dressing
Casual Crabbing with Tia
Rated one of the top Airbnb experiences IN THE WORLD. Try crabbing different ways with native Tia Clark, throw cast nets & fish while learning about our Lowcountry estuaries.
Charleston Raconteurs
Explore Charleston beyond the usual tourist sites. Visit rarely seen places where the great stories of our nation's founding and the antebellum South unfold.
Manta
Enjoy the Charleston harbor on the only luxury megayacht cruise in town! Available for private events or by the ticket for catered sunset cruises with 12 people or less.
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