Are you and your family traveling to Charleston with little ones? Traveling with children can be challenging, but there is no need to stress about finding kid-friendly activities to do during your vacation. Charleston is full of family-friendly places that your entire group will love! Whether you are spending the day Downtown, in Mt. Pleasant, or out on the Islands, there are a ton of attractions guaranteed to make sure everyone has fun.
Please check out our list of activities throughout the Charleston region below and if you have any questions feel free to contact our friendly Concierge department at (843) 242-1526.
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Downtown Kid-Friendly Activities
Battery and White Point Gardens
East Battery & Murray Blvd, Charleston, SC 29401
Enjoy the beauty and charm of historic downtown Charleston by visiting the Battery and White Point Gardens. This wide open public park offers a safe place for your children to run around while you also enjoy the scenic views. The park also is home to an impressive collection of Civil war cannons, mortars, and other relics. This offers a great opportunity to teach your children about the rich history of Charleston.
Charleston City Market
188 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
The Charleston City Market is a beloved attraction in downtown Charleston. It is an easy way to spend a few hours browsing local artisan crafts and delicious treats. This super easy to navigate historic market is full of interesting vendors including wooden puzzle boxes, toys, lowcountry crafts, fine art, and more!
Charleston Museum
360 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
Bring your children and learn about Charleston's natural history through hands on exhibits and activities. This museum features a kid sized replica of a historic Charleston home, family programs, and even a magalodon jawbone!
Charleston RiverDogs
360 Fishburne St, Charleston, SC 29403
Take me out to the ball game... Head on down to the Joe Riley Park and cheer on the local Charleston Riverdogs baseball team. The small stadium is the perfect environment for families to enjoy a baseball and some snacks. After the game every Saturday kids get to come onto the field and run the bases!
Charleston Waterfront Park
1 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401
Come relax in the shade, enjoy a picnic by the water, splash in the pineapple fountain, and more at Charleston's Waterfront Park. This scenic park boasts outstanding views of the waterfront harbor and the sailboats that pass by everyday.
Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
25 Ann St, Charleston, SC 29403
Come let your imagination run wild at the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry! Through a variety of ineractive exhibits, playgrounds, and displays children of all ages are encouraged to use their creativity as they engage in each activity.
Gibbes Museum of Art
135 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401
The Gibbes Museum of Art provides an enriching cultural experience that encourages children's participation in the arts at a young age. You and your family can browse their well curated collection of art and sculptures to inspire your young artists. The museum also regularly offers programing for children of all ages.
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401
The South Carolina Aquarium is the perfect attraction for the entire family. Come interact with Charleston's coastal wildlife by exploring the touch tanks, marine habitats, and kid friendly displays. Don't forget to make time to enjoy two-story 385,000 gallon aquarium featuring sea turtles, sharks, dive shows, and more!
Mt. Pleasant Activities
Patriots Point
40 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Patriots Point is a naval and maritime museum full of interesting activities for both children and adults. First, you can take a self guided tour the USS Yorktown and experience what it was like to be a WWI Naval Officer. Then you can take pictures inside an actual submarine and in the cockpit of fighter plane. Children over 6 can take off and experience what it was like to be a fighter pilot through an interactive Flight Simulator!
Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island Activities
Fort Sumter
360 Concord St, Charleston, SC
Located on an island in the Charleston Harbor, Fort Sumter tours will provide an exciting day for the entire family. It begins with a 30 minute boat ride out to the island where you will learn about the location where the first shots of the Civil War were fired. This is also the fort where the famous writer Edgar Allen Poe served during his time in the military. Once you dock your children can enroll in the Junior Ranger program where they will receive a badge and activity books to use during the tour.
Charleston Beaches (Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island)
Soak up the sun and make the most of Charleston's beautiful weather by spending the day out on the beach! Both Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island are great family friendly beaches with plenty of room to set up some chairs and an umbrella and enjoy the day.
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North Charleston Activities
The North Charleston Fire Museum
4975 Centre Pointe Dr, North Charleston, SC 29418
Do you have a child who loves firetrucks and dreams of becoming a fireman? If so, the North Charleston Fire Museum is a must see while you're in town! The museum is home to the largest collection of operational antique fire engines and fire fighting equipment in the country. Your entire group will have a blast participating in all the fun interactive and educational activities.
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