Free & Cheap Things to Do in Kiawah Island, SC

  • The list below includes 113 free or cheap things to do in or near Kiawah Island, South Carolina, including 60 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Islands, Parks and Tennis.
  • From Beachwalker County Park to Night Heron Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Kiawah Island and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Charleston, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston and Edisto Island.
  • The list below includes 113 free or cheap things to do in or near Kiawah Island, South Carolina, including 60 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Islands, Parks and Tennis.
  • From Beachwalker County Park to Night Heron Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Kiawah Island and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Charleston, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston and Edisto Island.
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15.4 Miles
78% 23 votes
Hiking Trails Edisto Island, SC MoreLess Info
Hikers and mountain bikers enjoy traveling along the Indian Mound Trail in Edisto Island, South Carolina. It features an interpretive center that is free and open to the public. The Indian Mound Trail and its surrounding land frequently host community events and private functions.
15.7 Miles
74% 1552 votes
Aquariums 100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401 MoreLess Info
The South Carolina Aquarium delivers a family friendly aquatic learning adventure where wonder and excitement meet to encourage the exploration of the world under the sea. Visitors enjoy the touch tank, sharks, alligators and more.
16.2 Miles
97% 2639 votes
Military Museums Bed and Breakfast, Mount Pleasant, SC MoreLess Info
Patriots Point is a naval and maritime museum that consists of an aircraft carrier with 29 aircraft on display from WWII to the present, a destroyer and submarine. Helicopter tours are available and last 5 to 20 minutes.
16.3 Miles
The most famous exhibit at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is the USS Yorktown, an American aircraft carrier used during the Second World War. The museum also contains smaller vessels, weapons, uniforms, historic maps, documents and other ephemera.
16.4 Miles
77% 92 votes
Historic Sites Mount Pleasant, SC MoreLess Info
Take a tour of the Cold War memorial, Vietnam memorial, and exhibits in the Patriots Point Cold War Submarine Memorial. Learn about the different submarines, aircrafts, and the Medal of Honor museum. Educational programs are available as well as overnight camping.
16.8 Miles
94% 3054 votes
Bridges Charleston, SC MoreLess Info
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.
16.9 Miles
88% 2525 votes
Battlefields 1214 Middle Street, North Charleston, SC MoreLess Info
One of the most important forts during the beginning of the Civil War, Fort Sumter is now a national historic landmark. The fort is only accessible by boat and ferry. It is often closed in inclement weather .
16.9 Miles
90% 4239 votes
Battlefields 1214 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482 MoreLess Info
Fort Sumter National Monument marks the site of the Civil War's first battle. Accessible only by boat, visit the Fort via a daily ferry departing from the Visitor's Centre, for a ranger-guided orientation and self-guided exploration of the site.
16.9 Miles
80% 5 votes
Fishing 3702 Docksite Road, Edisto Island, SC 29438 MoreLess Info
Led by a local captain with many years of experience, Ugly Ducklin Charters is a business offering inland fishing trips to its customers. Visitors enjoy fishing for Spottail Bass, Trout, and Flounder during their trips.
17.0 Miles
98% 429 votes
Parks Harry M. Hallman Jr. Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC MoreLess Info
One of Mount Pleasant's most popular areas is the Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park. Patrons enjoy strolling, biking, picnicking, peoplewatching and relaxing by the water. The park is open throughout the year, but has only limited shelter in case of poor weather.
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