City: Charleston, SC
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 1610 Middle St. (Station 21 and Middle S
107. Waterfront Park
City: Charleston, SC
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (843) 724-7327
Address: 1 Vendue
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Description: Just off East Bay Street in downtown Charleston, the lovely Waterfront Park is another nice picnic and cool-your-heels spot. Sea breezes keep the tables under the covered pier area perfect for just these pursuits. Children have fun splashing around in the pineapple-shaped fountain or getting soaked in the circular spray fountain. We’ve seen pictures of half a kindergarten class in one of the large swings that line the pier, a 400-foot extension into Charleston Harbor. No admission is charged.
108. White Point Gardens at the Battery
City: Charleston, SC
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (843) 724-7327
Address: 2 Murray Dr.
Description: Frisbee throwers and cannon climbers love White Point Gardens. Children can run free beneath the canopy of trees and pretend to lift the immensely heavy and immovable cannonballs. Lots of photo ops here! There is usually a pleasant breeze off the water (the harbor circles around the point), and this open space is a much-loved haven of respite in the city. We used to search through the oyster-shell fill along the walks to find ancient shark teeth or other treasures. Don’t expect any more luck than we had decades ago, but do plan to enjoy the leisurely pace of an old-fashioned park. Of course, no admission is charged.
City: Charleston, SC
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 477 King St.
City: Charleston, SC
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 360 Meeting St.
City: Charleston, SC
Category: Tours & Attractions
City: Charleston, SC
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 25 Ann St.
City: Charleston, SC
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 135 Meeting St.
114. Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
City: Charleston, SC
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (843) 727-2165, (888) 763-0448
Address: 122 East Bay St. (at Broad Street)
Description: Make history really come to life for your child. The period-costumed docents at the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon tell the stories of the extraordinary events of Old Charles Towne at this site, including the imprisonment of the notorious pirate, Stede Bonnet, seizure and storage of British tea, ratification of the US Constitution, and George Washington’s visit. Animatronic storytellers in the Provost Dungeon entertain all ages with wonderful tales of pirates and patriots held captive within these eerie confines. Remnants of the 1698 fortification wall surrounding Charles Towne are here too. The Old Exchange is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children 6 and under are admitted free.
City: Charleston, SC
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 7665 Northwoods Blvd.
116. Charleston County Library Storytimes
City: Charleston, SC
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (843) 805-6930
Address: 68 Calhoun St.
Description: “Tell me a story, please.” Charleston County Libraries have the answer. They offer a series of storytimes for young children ages 12 months to 5 years old. “Wee Reads” is a 20 minute weekly morning program for ages 12 to 24 months. “Time for Twos” is another weekly morning program lasting 30 minutes for ages 24 to 36 months. All toddlers must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. There is a preschool storytime for ages 3 to 5 that includes 30 minutes of interactive storytelling, sometimes with videos and crafts. Family Storytime welcomes all ages. Call the number above or your branch library to register.
City: Charleston, SC
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 5000 Ashley Phosphate Rd.
City: Charleston, SC
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 100 Aquarium Wharf (near Calhoun and Con
City: Charleston, SC
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 75 Calhoun St.
120. The Citadel Basketball Camp
City: Charleston, SC
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (843) 953-5070, (843) 953-5904
Description: Citadel head basketball coach Chuck Driesell serves as camp director of this popular basketball program for boys and girls ages 5 to 15. The staff includes Citadel basketball coaches, area high school coaches, and collegiate players. The younger Bulldog campers (ages 5 to 8) play on scaled-down facilities, and instruction takes place in McAlister Field House, where the big Bulldogs play their college games, and also at the Park West Gym in Mount Pleasant. The 1-week sessions run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mon through Fri. Fees are $200 for the week. The Citadel also offers baseball, soccer, football, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling camps. Contact the school’s athletic department for more information.