- The list below includes 118 free or cheap things to do in or near Charleston, South Carolina, including 54 different types of inexpensive activities like Walking Tours, History Museums, Colleges & Universities and Gardens.
- From College of Charleston to Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Charleston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Johns Island and Summerville.
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The College of Charleston is the thirteenth-oldest academic institution in the United States. While the university was previously a liberal arts college, it now operates as a full university that offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of fields.
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Charleston's Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge is the sole land passage between the city and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. It is 1,546 feet long and has eight lanes. At its highest point, the bridge soars 575 feet above the water.
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Beautiful Charleston Waterfront Park is a municipal park in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Located near The Docks, a popular dolphin-watching spot, Charleston Waterfront Park features huge fountains, comfortable benches and shady trees.
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The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is one of the six senior military academic institutions in the United States and offers nineteen majors and thirty-five minors for its students to pursue. The location's athletic programs play in the Southern Conference of Division I.
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East Battery & Murray Blvd., Charleston, SC 29401
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Charleston's Battery & White Point Gardens has been open to the public since shortly before the start of the Civil War. Visitors enjoy brilliant views of the Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter. This attraction is best visited during warm, dry weather.
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3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
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Charleston, South Carolina is home to the Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. The huge plantation features the city's largest formal garden. The house is also available for docent-guided tours. It is a particularly important attraction for Civil War buffs.
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Charleston, South Carolina's Drayton Hall is a historic landmark and former palatial residence. One of the oldest buildings in Charleston, Drayton Hall was erected before the Revolutionary War. It has undergone repairs when necessary, but retains its original Colonial appearance.
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The magnolia-scented atmosphere at Charleston's Middleton Place invites visitors to linger and enjoy the view of the oldest sculptured gardens in the United States. Middleton Place is also home to the historic Rice Mill Pond.
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Market Square is a street market that features vendors selling souvenir art works and jewelry items. Guests of this site, which offers horse-drawn ride opportunities to its guests, can also dine at on of the location's restaurants.
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Home to one of the finest furniture craftsman of the 18th century, the Thomas Elfe House is filled with beautiful furniture and decorations. The house remains almost entirely in its original state and is equipped with authentic tools and accents.