Free & Cheap Things to Do in Charleston, SC

  • 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.
  • 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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Visit the splendid gardens of a plantation founded more than 300 years ago, then see local wildlife on a self-guided swamp tour
44.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 993 Bells Highway, Walterboro, SC 29488 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view the works and paintings of local, regional, and national artists at Palmetto Frame Gallery. They gallery also offers fashion jewelry and custom picture framing, featuring over a thousand frames.
45.1 Miles
95% 42 votes
Art Gallery St. Helena Island, SC MoreLess Info
Red Piano Too Gallery is an art gallery presenting the work of over 150 artists both past and present, in the milieus of fine art, craft, and folk art.
45.4 Miles
92% 77 votes
Bike Paths Depot Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902 MoreLess Info
A rails-to-trails greenway project, Spanish Moss Trail is now a 13.6 mile paved trail. The recreational trail's purpose is for families to get outside and enjoy physical activity and healthy fun with one another.
45.8 Miles
94% 16 votes
Kayaking St. Helena Island, SC MoreLess Info
A tour of the waters and marsh around from renting kayaks is available through The Kayak Farms. Staff instructs how to properly handle and use the kayaks and provide guided tours of the environment and wildlife.
45.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
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The Kayak Farm

Kayaking St. Helena Island, St. Helena Island, SC 29920 MoreLess Info
Located on St. Helena Island, The Kayak Farm offers rentals of kayaks and rafts for boat trips and fishing trips. Guided trips are available by request, led by knowledgeable guides.
45.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 870 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island, SC 29920 MoreLess Info
Red Piano Too Art Gallery offers a collection that represents the work of over 150 artists including folk, fine and past and present craft. They also carry a number of books and other materials relating to the Gullah culture.
45.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 847 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island, SC 29920 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view a variety of artworks from 5 generation of artists of the Rhett family at the Rhett Gallery Inc. The gallery features watercolors, wood sculptures, oil paintings, and photography.
46.0 Miles
100% 8 votes
History Museums Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, St. Helena Island, SC 29920 MoreLess Info
The York W. Bailey Museum was established in 1971. It is one of the first schools in the US created for freed slaves. The museum has one permanent exhibition. Other exhibits and displays are changed every six to eight weeks.
49.2 Miles
92% 335 votes
Shopping Districts Beaufort, SC MoreLess Info
Activity in Beaufort, South Carolina is focused along Bay Street, a historic thoroughfare that is a popular staging spot for festivals, fairs and large community events. It is also lined with charming shops, boutiques and restaurants.
49.2 Miles
98% 720 votes
Parks 700 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC MoreLess Info
Beautfort's Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park is one of city's best family-friendly attractions. The park includes a large children's playground, a band shell, gorgeous views of the Beaufort River and many shady spots that are perfect for picnics.
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