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Discover free & cheap things to do with kids in Charleston.

Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park

Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park

Pedestrian pier with panoramic views. A nautical-themed playground, 1,250-ft pier with bench swings, cafe/gift shop & scenic harbor views.

99 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, United States

The Charleston Museum

The Charleston Museum

Vast collection of regional artifacts. America's first museum, founded in 1773, exhibits relics from South Carolina & Confederate history.

360 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, United States

White Point Garden

White Point Garden

Waterside park with wartime monuments. This public garden beside the water offers paved paths, military statues, canons & picnic areas.

2 Murray Blvd, Charleston, SC 29401, United States

Rainbow Row

Rainbow Row

Iconic, pastel-hued Georgian rowhouses. Historic District cluster of 13 pastel-painted Georgian-style rowhouses dating from 1748 to 1845.

79-107 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States

Gadsdenboro Park

Gadsdenboro Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

303 Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition

Visit this great place for kids and families!

211 Meeting St 2nd Floor, Charleston, SC 29401, United States

Fountain at north entrance of Waterfront Park

Fountain at north entrance of Waterfront Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Charleston, SC 29401, United States

Sullivan's Island Lighthouse

Sullivan's Island Lighthouse

Towering lighthouse at Fort Moultrie. This towering lighthouse is part of the Fort Moultrie unit of Fort Sumter National Monument.

1815 Ion Ave, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482, United States

Animal Forest

Animal Forest

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1500 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, SC 29407

Wescott Park

Wescott Park

Baseball fields, playground & dog parks. Baseball/softball complex with batting cages, play structures, off-leash dog areas & picnic sites.

9006 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29420, United States

Brittlebank Park

Brittlebank Park

Riverside park with a play area & trails. Scenic riverfront recreational area featuring a playground, walking paths & a fishing pier.

185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29403, United States

Childrens Museum of the Lowcountry

Childrens Museum of the Lowcountry

Interactive exhibits & programs for kids. Hands-on exhibits for under-10 kids plus parties, programs, camps & classes such as yoga & dance.

25 Ann St, Charleston, SC 29403, United States

Pirate Park

Pirate Park

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1705 Pierce St, Charleston, SC 29492, United States

Waterfront Park

Waterfront Park

Popular park with walkways & fountains. Well-known park with Charleston Harbor views, plus a large lawn, walkways & fountains.

Vendue Range, Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States

Mace Brown Museum of Natural History - College of Charleston

Mace Brown Museum of Natural History - College of Charleston

Visit this great place for kids and families!

202 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401

Washington Square

Washington Square

Green space with oaks & an obelisk. Urban park with oak trees & flower displays centered on a 42-ft. model of the Washington Monument.

80 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States

Fort Sumter National Monument

Fort Sumter National Monument

Sea fort with a pivotal Civil War role. Accessed by boat, this fort with ruins, gun emplacements & a museum saw the Civil War’s first shots.

South Carolina 29412, United States

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

340 Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States

Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site

Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site

Scenic remains of a colonial-era town. Colonial-era settlement with many original buildings & ruins, archaeological digs & guided tours.

300 State Park Rd, Summerville, SC 29485

South Carolina Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium

Expansive display of living sea animals. Massive aquarium with interactive exhibits & hundreds of creatures, including many native species.

100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401, United States

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