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Things to Do in Charleston

Two centuries of history, a working harbor, and water in every direction. Here is how we would spend the week.

16 local picks4 categoriesInteractive mapUpdated October 2026
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Tours & History

5 picks
1Bulldog Tours, Charleston
Walk from our homes

Bulldog Tours

18 Anson St

History, ghost, and food walks led by the city's best storytellers.

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2Charleston Culinary Tours, Charleston
Walk from our homes

Charleston Culinary Tours

46 State St Unit B

Eat your way through the peninsula with a guide.

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3Charleston Brews Cruise, Charleston
Walk from our homes

Charleston Brews Cruise

46 State St Unit B

A rolling tour of the city's breweries. Leave the driving to them.

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4Ghost City Tours, Charleston
Walk from our homes

Ghost City Tours

170 Meeting St

After-dark walks through America's most haunted city.

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5Old City Market, Charleston
Walk from our homes

Old City Market

188 Meeting St

Four blocks of sweetgrass baskets, local makers, and benne wafers.

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On the Water

4 picks
6Seabreeze Rentals, Charleston

Seabreeze Rentals

50 Immigration St

Kayaks, paddleboards, and captained charters from the marina.

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7Tidal Wave Water Sports, Charleston

Tidal Wave Water Sports

2 Shrimp Boat Lane, Mt Pleasant

Jet skis, tubing, and parasailing over the harbor.

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8Carolina Kayak Fishing Adventures, Charleston
Walk from our homes

Carolina Kayak Fishing Adventures

Charleston

Guided kayak fishing in the creeks and flats.

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9Holy City Sailing, Charleston

Holy City Sailing

Bohicket Marina, Johns Island

Private sailing charters near Kiawah and Seabrook.

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Games & Rainy Days

2 picks
10Frankie's Fun Park, Charleston
Family friendly

Frankie's Fun Park

5000 Ashley Phosphate Rd

Go-karts and mini golf for a family day out.

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11Topgolf Charleston, Charleston

Topgolf Charleston

5000 Topgolf Way

Climate-controlled bays for a rainy-day round.

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Wellness & Fitness

5 picks
12Ethos Athletic Club, Charleston
Walk from our homes

Ethos Athletic Club

311 Huger St

A full wellness club: serious gym floor, sauna, steam room, and an on-site cafe. Day passes available.

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13Charleston Power Yoga, Charleston
Walk from our homes

Charleston Power Yoga

557 King St

Hot power yoga downtown and in Mount Pleasant. Drop-ins welcome.

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14Pure Barre, Charleston
Walk from our homes

Pure Barre

164 Market St

Barre classes steps from the market.

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15The Works Cycle, Charleston
Walk from our homes

The Works Cycle

465 Meeting St #150

Spin, strength, and sweat on Meeting Street.

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16Longevity Fitness, Charleston
Walk from our homes

Longevity Fitness

163 Rutledge Ave

Cross-training gym with day passes for visitors.

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