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Isle of Palms (IOP)
Isle Of Palms Recreation Center
24th 28th Ave
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
(843) 886-8294
https://www.isleofpalms.gov/recreation
Salt & Palm Tip: Go to this link and check out the seasonal guide for everything from street festivals to farmers markets to beach runs and family movie nights.
Coastal Expeditions
50 41st Ave
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
(843) 884-7684
coastalexpeditions.com
Salt & Palm Tip: Coastal Expeditions has a location at the Isle Of Palms Marina and Shem Creek. Both are great places to jump in a kayak.
Barrier Island Ecotours
50 41st Ave C-6
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
(843) 886-5000
nature-tours.com
Sullivans Island
Charleston
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium Wharf
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 577-3474
scaquarium.org
Salt & Palm Tip: This aquarium is worth the trip. The Aglow holiday exhibit with Scuba Santa is fun and festive.
Magnolia Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston
3550 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 571-1266
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Salt & Palm Tip: A famous scene from The Notebook was filmed here.
Charleston Riverdogs
360 Fishburne Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 723-7241
https://www.mlb.com/milb/news/featured/joseph-p-riley-jr-ballpark-home-of-the-charleston-riverdogs?msockid=3d9b6e20a0a363b717287f31a1436213
Theatre 99
280 Meeting St B
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 853-6687
theatre99.com
Salt & Palm Tip: This is a great comedy show. Not for young children. Cash only
Old South Carriage Company
14 Anson St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-9712
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Salt & Palm Tip: All the main carriage tour companies are the same. Many of the drivers can work for either company and they all run the same routes. The routes are given out to drivers randomly just before the ride from the same person. The experience is the same from one company to the next.
Children's Museum
25 Ann St
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 853-8962
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Topgolf
5000 Topgolf Wy
North Charleston, SC 29418
(854) 895-4034
topgolf.com/us/charleston
Fort Sumter
340 Concord St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 577-0242
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Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise
Aquarium Wharf, 360 Concord St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-1112
Park Circle Playground
4800 Park Circle
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 740-5809
https://recreation.northcharleston.org/parks_facilities/park_circle_playground.php
Mount Pleasant
The Avian Conservation Center and Center for Birds of Prey
4719 N Hwy 17
Awendaw, SC 29429
(843) 971-7474
thecenterforbirdsofprey.org
Salt & Palm Tip: Don’t miss the daily Flight Demonstration.
Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center
5821 US-17 N
Awendaw, SC 29429
(843) 9283264
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/cape-romain/sewee-visitor-and-environmental-education-center
Salt & Palm Tip: Open Wednesday - Saturday from 9:00 am-5:00 pm as staff are available so call before your visit. If the facility is closed, Center grounds are open for hiking and fishing.
Pitt Street Bridge
972 Pitt St
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-8517
experiencemountpleasant.com
Salt & Palm Tip: Free parking
Boone Hall Plantation & Garden
1235 Long Point Rd
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4371
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Salt & Palm Tip: The main house on this plantation is not a big deal but you do get to see the original slave quarters as part of the tour. As you walk through each house, you will get an audio tour of life when the homes were occupied. There is also a carriage ride through the grounds, which was interesting and at certain times of year they have a presentation.
Charleston Water Taxi
24 Patriots Point Rd
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 330-2989
charlestonwatertaxi.com
Salt & Palm Tip: This used to be an inexpensive way to see Charleston from the water but it has gotten a bit expensive so check prices before you go.
Charleston Fun Park
3255 N Hwy 17
Mt Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 971-1223
charlestonfunpark.com
Salt & Palm Tip: Close to the house and good place to spend a few hours if you have kids bouncing off the walls.
Splash Island Water Park
444 Needlerush Pkwy
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 795-4386
ccprc.com
Elite Escape Games
966 Houston Northcutt Blvd. Ste G
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 609—5677
https://mountpescapegames.com
Awendaw Green
4853 N Hwy 17
Awendaw, SC 29429
(843) 452-1642
awendawgreen.com
Salt & Palm Tip: Parking is free and so is the fire wood. This is a great activity for the entire family.
Palmetto Breeze
1 Shrimp Boat Ln
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 338-2930
palmettobreeze.com
Salt & Palm Tip: This is great for a group activity. You will start and end at Shem Creek so plan on grabbing dinner and drinks before or after.
Crush Yard - Pickleball Bar & Lounge
3365 S Morgans Point Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
crushyard.com
Salt & Palm Tip: Great rainy day activity.
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
40 Patriots Point Rd
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-2727
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Cypress Gardens
3030 Cypress Gardens Rd
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 553-0515
cypressgardens.info
Salt & Palm Tip: A famous scene from The Notebook was filmed here.
Folly Beach
James Island County Park
871 Riverland Dr
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 406-6990
https://www.ccprc.com/listing/james-island-county-park/10/
Splash Zone Waterpark
871 Riverland Dr.
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 4066990
ccprc.com
Angel Oak
3688 Angel Oak Road
Charleston, SC 29402
(843) 559-3496
https://www.charleston-sc.gov/153/Angel-Oak