Historic Charleston Foundation. Circa 1818. Virtually unaltered since the 1850s. Former home of Gov. & Mrs. William Aiken, Jr. Documents antebellum life. Adults $10, 6-16 $5, 5 & under free.

What will you do first? With over six acres of fun and attractions, we have something for everyone!

From the miniature golf course, go-karts, climbing wall and water-wars to the indoor playground and arcade – we can entertain the whole family, rain or shine. And come hungry! Our Galley serves Sergio’s homemade pizza and other yummy grub plus beer and wine. Parents, take a seat at the outdoor Tiki Bar while the kids go crazy in the park. Keep an eye on our website for nature camps and special events happening throughout the year. Have a birthday or corporate event coming up? Let us help you make sure it’s one to remember! Located in Mount Pleasant just north of the Isle of Palms Connector on Highway 17N, we are your hidden get-away perfect for letting loose!

Discover why Bulldog Tours is Charleston’s premier walking tour company. As featured on The Travel Channel, The Food Network, NY Times, Southern Living, PBS, and USA Today, we offer a wide variety of history, ghost, and culinary tours. With exclusive access to Charleston’s most haunted historical buildings, our Ghost & Dungeon, Haunted Jail Tour, and Ghost & Graveyard are sure to entertain even the most skeptical of visitors! Our Charleston Stroll Walk with History Tour is absolutely the best overview of Charleston’s rich history, antebellum homes, architecture, people, gardens, and culture. And for those that would like to walk, talk, and taste their way through Charleston, our Culinary Tours are a must.

The largest privately owned home in Charleston. Built in 1876. As featured on A&E’s America’s Castles, this remarkable 24,000 sq ft private residence and its formal gardens are open daily. Tours every 30 minutes between 11am and 4:30pm. $15 per person.

Easy to use, inexpensive way to get around Charleston. Downtown Area Shuttles (DASH)are beautiful trolleys that run throughout downtown. $1.50 per ride; all day passes/$5 (available on board). 3 day passes/$11 (available at Visitor Center & online). CARTA also has regular routes that run all over the Charleston area.

The Beach Music and Shag Preservation Society of S.C., a non profit 501-C charitable organization brings to the Lowcountry the Fifth Annual Charleston Beach Music and Shag Festival.

The Festival this year will be held August 28 & 29 and sponsored by Pivots Beach Club and 95.9 FM. It will kick off with a Charleston Harbor Cruise on Friday night Aug 27. The festival is held at the Charleston National Guard Armory concourse, 68 Hagood Street, across from the Citadel Alumni House.

Shag Instruction and Shag Workshops will be held both days with Jerry and Barbara Wade along with Six Beach Music bands and five of the Best Carolina Beach, Boogie, and Blues DJs in the business. Shaggers and Beach Music lovers from 10 or more states will light on Charleston this August to Shag and listen to Beach Music. Bands this year include Sea Cruz, The Fabulous Shades, The East Coast Party Band, on Saturday and the Melody Makers, Jim Quick and Coastline Band and the Mighty Tams on Sunday.

Go to www.pivotsbeachclub.com for ticket information and the festival website. Listen to www.fm959online.com the official festival radio station to win tickets. Tickets are $30 a day or $50 for two days. The Harbor Cruise is reasonably priced.

Charleston’s first Civil War tour. Relive the past with true stories and actual photos taken in 1865. Personalized tours match the interests of participants. Departs daily 9am. Special tours available. Reservations requested.

Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park

Location B

Main 843-884-0832

444 Needlerush Parkway Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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North Charleston Wannamaker County Park

Location C

Main 843-572-7275

8888 University Blvd. (Hwy. 78) North Charleston, SC 29406

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Folly Beach County Park

Location D

Main 843-588-2426

1100 West Ashley Avenue Folly Beach, SC 29439

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Kiawah Beachwalker Park

Location E

Main 843-768-2395

Beachwalker Drive Kiawah Island, SC 29455

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Isle of Palms County Park

Location F

Main 843-886-3863

1-14th Avenue Isle of Palms, SC 29451

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Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier

Location G

Main 843-588-FISH

101 East Arctic Avenue Folly Beach, SC 29439

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Mount Pleasant Pier

Location H

Main 843-762-9946

71 Harry Hallman Boulevard Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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Mullet Hall Equestrian Center at James Island County Park

Location I

Main 843-768-5867

2662 Mullet Hall Road Johns Island, SC 29455

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Cooper River Marina

Location J

Main 843-554-0790

1010 Juneau Avenue Charleston, SC 29405

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Ravenel Caw Caw Interpretive Center

Location K

Main 843-889-8898

5200 Savannah Hwy. (Hwy. 17 S) Ravenel, SC 29470

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The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Charleston County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs, and services. The county park system presently includes over 5000 acres of land with ample facilities and activities to ensure that we have something for everyone. Our list of facilities includes: three day parks; James Island, Mt. Pleasant Palmetto Islands, and North Charleston Wannamaker; three beach parks; Folly Beach, Kiawah Island Beachwalker, and Isle of Palms; two fishing piers; Folly Beach Edwin S. Taylor and the new Mt. Pleasant pier; 19 public boat landings; Mullet Hall Equestrian Center; the Cooper River Marina; and a unique natural and cultural history preserve at Ravenel Caw Caw Interpretive Center. We are currently in the process of developing five more sites to reach people from a broader geographical area. For more information about Charleston County Park and Recreation Facilities, Programs, or Events, call (843)-795-4FUN (4386) or visit www.ccprc.com.

Charleston Harbor Tours is the oldest continually operating harbor sightseeing tour company in Charleston, tracing our roots to 1908. Hop aboard the Carolina Belle and cruise by the Civil War’s historic Fort Sumter, Patriots Point, the Battery, and Saint Michael’s Episcopal Church Steeple. You’ll also cruise under the Author Ravenel Bridge. Locals and guests agree our guided, fully narrated boat tours and harbor cruises are among the best things to do in Charleston, SC. See the Holy City the way it was meant to be seen, from the shimmering water on a Charleston Harbor cruise.

Our PUBLIC “Harbor of History” cruises sail February through November with a few special cruises in the off season. Adults $16.25, Seniors/AAA $15.00, Children 4-11 $11.50, Children under 4 free. Ask about our combination tours with Palmetto Carriage and Boone Hall Plantation! Book online www.charlestonharbortours.com or call Zerve ticketing at 800-979-3370.