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2026 Educational Activities Guide

Ashley River House & Garden Combination Tour with Middleton Place
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$16.00 - $50.00

description: A combination tour with Drayton Hall & Middleton Place. Duration 5 Hours About A combination plantation tour ticket to see both Drayton Hall and the gardens and grounds of Middleton Place with an exclusive Ashley River House ...

Private Event

Lowcountry Walking Tours

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$350.00 - $450.00

duration: 2 or 3 Hours description: Interested in booking a private tour with one of our talented guides? We are happy to accommodate private groups and can assist you in planning and organizing a truly memorable private experience. Private...

Ultimate Adventure

Hilton Head Helicopter Tours

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$189.00

description: Take your sightseeing experience to new heights on our Ultimate Adventure Tour. Soar above Hilton Head Island and Daufuskie Island, enjoying breathtaking views of pristine beaches, winding waterways, and iconic landmarks. Along the way...

LMMN Volunteer Dolphin Sunset to Capers Island

duration: 2.5 Hours description: Come support Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network and participate in a Dolphin Counting Exploration check_in_details: September 16th 5pm to 7:30pm what_to_bring: - You are welcome to bring your own refreshments and...

Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education

Corolla, North Carolina is a must see nautical village scented with the spray of the salty sea. It's located on NC Highway 12 along a thin strip of land bordered on the east by the tempestuous Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by the inland waterway...

A Day on the Ashley - Package Tour with Middleton Place

description: Explore the Grounds to the Fullest! **Please Note:** To make a reservation, call a Group Tour Coordinator at: 1-843-769-2627 or email at [email protected] Duration 5 Hours *(Includes lunch at Middleton Place)* ...

Women and Wine Tour (Walking)

Charleston Historic Tours

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$34.00

meeting_point: 49 S Market St, Charleston, SC 29401 " Well Hung Vineyard and Restaurant" description: Days and Times **Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 4pm start About The Women and Wine is a combined history and bar tour that will include two...

Charleston History Walk -- 120 minutes

Revolutionary Charleston

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$22.00 - $36.00

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 80 Broad St. Charleston, SC 29401 description: **A Wonderful Walking Tour to Learn About the History of Charleston!** Join us for a stroll through the French Quarter, down to Rainbow Row, down to the High Battery...

Wreath Building Workshop

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$90.00 - $95.00

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: Tickets are non-refundable. meeting_point: Drayton Hall Education Center description: Create a one-of-a-kind holiday wreath in this hands-on workshop held in the Education Pavilion at Drayton Hall. Guided...

Grom Mom Sunset Surf Session

Surf Dreams Surf Camp

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$65.00

meeting_point: the 13th Ave. South Beach Access in Surfside Beach, SC 29575 description: Join us for the world famous Grom Mom sunset surf session. We will meet at the beach access (13th Ave. S) Our team of instructors will get you started on the...

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Jockey's Ridge State Park is an unmistakable landmark for Nags Head vacationers and virtually everyone passing through along the main beach bypass, US 158. This park is marked by its towering sand dunes, which reach 80' - 100' feet tall and look...

One Bar & Tarot Cards

Holy City History Tours

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$45.00 - $280.00

meeting_point: 160 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Meet New Friends While Getting Your Tarot Cards Read! Duration 90 Minutes About Join us, and learn the game of connections and communication through tarot, and explore the...

Boneyard Beach Sunrise Adventure

Charleston Photography Tours

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$249.00 - $495.00

A SPECIAL ADVENTURE TO AN OTHERWORLDLY LOCATION!!! Options - **Semi-Private Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge) - **Private Instruction Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional...

School Group

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$249.00 - $495.00

duration: 4.5 Hours pricing: **Student:** $32 *Lunch is available for an additional charge (includes hamburger, hot dog, fruit snacks, and water).* description: Field trips and school programs for K-12! Scientific Process and Inquiry Skills are...

PB Private Stand Up Nature Walk
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$95.00 - $325.00

description: *Stand-up paddleboarding is easy to learn, a fantastic workout, and lots of fun!* _____________ _____________ About Take a naturalist guided stand up paddle tour of the coastal salt marsh. An unbelievable perspective! ...

USS YORKTOWN GHOST TOUR

Bulldog Tours

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$35.00 - $45.00

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 40 Patriots Point Rd Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 pricing: • **Adult ages 13+**: Starting at $45 • **Child ages 4 -12**: Starting...

USS Yorktown Paranormal Investigation

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 40 Patriots Point Rd Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 accessibility: This tour is not handicapped accessible. pricing: **Adult**...

The American Revolution

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$10.00 - $29.00

description: Spend a Day Living History! Duration 1.5 Hours Rates Student/Chaperone: $15 Student/Chaperone with House Tour: $23 About Students will learn about the American Revolution in the Lowcountry and the significant role Drayton...

Life on the Battery: The Edmondston-Alston House Walking Tour

description: Book Exclusive Charleston Tours with the Best Guides! Duration 1 hour and 45 minutes About Charleston's history and unique way of life can be greatly attributed to its location on a small peninsula bounded by two rivers. The...

Mini Boat Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$199.00

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations allowed up to 48 hours before the scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 5 max_age: 99 group_size: 2, 3 or 4 per mini...

Captain’s Tour: Exclusive Access and Insights to the Ship and Crew

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 40 Patriots Point Rd Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 min_age: 4 pricing: - **Yorktown Adult (Ages 12-61)**: $45 - **Yorktown Child (Ages...

Signature Experience Tour

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$25.00

description: Explore the Grounds to the Fullest! **Please Note:** To make a reservation, call a Group Tour Coordinator at: 1-843-769-2627 or email [email protected] Duration 1 Hour Rates $25/Person About Explore Drayton Hall like...

Port Royal Cypress Wetland & River Sunset

Beaufort Photography Tours

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$299.00 - $499.00

description: SURROUND YOURSELF WITH WATER, WILDLIFE AND A BEAUTIFUL SUNSET! Options - **Semi-Private Tour**: Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge - **Private Tour**: (1 -4 Guests) About BEAUFORT IS CALLED THE LOWCOUNTRY...

Kayak Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$45.00

duration: 1.5 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations allowed up to 48 hours prior; refunds available if canceled by that time. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 5 max_age: 99 pricing...

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...

Evening History Tour

Peninsula Walking Tours

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$20.00 - $25.00

See some of the most famous landmarks in the city! Duration 1.5 Hours About 80 Broad Street,, Charleston, SC 29401 During the summer it gets pretty hot on the streets of Charleston. So why not wait till the end of the day, as the sun is...

Stunning Best of Beaufort Experience

Beaufort Photography Tours

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$499.00 - $999.00

description: LOOKING FOR A FULL LOWCOUNTRY PHOTO EXPERIENCE? Options - **Semi-Private Tour**: Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge - **Private Tour**: (1 -4 Guests) About IF YOU LOVE BEAUFORT AS MUCH AS WE DO, THIS IS...

The Complete Charleston Tour

Snap Picture Perfect Tours

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$139.00

description: Get a Complete taste of Charleston's beautiful Lowcountry from downtown to the beaches to the plantations and more! Duration 6.5 hrs Itinerary - Charlotte Street (.4 mile) - Morris Lighthouse (.75 RT, road+sand dune) - Folly...

Monkey Safari

Hilton Head Helicopter Tours

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$369.00

description: Fly north from Hilton Head toward Morgan Island (Monkey Island) for scenic aerial views of the Lowcountry coastline and abundant wildlife. Keep an eye out from the helicopter for dolphins, sharks, and sea turtles as your experienced...

History, Marshlands & Live Oak Expedition

Beaufort Photography Tours

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$499.00 - $999.00

description: TURN BACK THE CLOCK AND EXPERIENCE THE PAST! Options - **Semi-Private Tour**: Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge) - **Private Tour**: (1 -4 Guests) About MUCH OF THE SOUTH WAS DESTROYED, BUT IF YOU KNOW...

Disappearing Island Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$10.00 - $49.99

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations allowed up to 48 hours prior; no refunds within 48 hours. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 1 max_age: 99 group_size: Maximum 48...

Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station

The Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station is one of Rodanthe's greatest treasures. This historical lifesaving station has been a popular attraction for Hatteras Island visitors for decades, and stands on the very edge of the small town of Rodanthe. Over...

Candlelight Tours of Drayton Hall

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$50.00 - $55.00

duration: 1 hour description: Experience Drayton Hall by candlelight and step into 18th-century Charleston after hours. This immersive evening tour highlights the architecture and the diverse lives of the people who lived and worked at the oldest...

Private Tour -- 2 Hours

Revolutionary Charleston

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$50.00 - $55.00

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: 48 hours in advance for full refund. Inside of 48 hours, maximum 50% based on operator decision. group_size: Maximum 20 people accessibility: Stroller and wheelchair accessible pricing: Call or text us to...

Family-Friendly Ghost Tour

Holy City History Tours

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$25.00 - $280.00

meeting_point: 51 South Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: It's A Ghost Story! Duration 1.5 Hours Included Admission to the Halsey Gallery of Contemporary Art at 161 Calhoun Street. Admission to the Philip Simmons House at 30-1/2...

Historic Corolla Park

Most all visitors to Corolla will spend at least a sunny afternoon or two at the Historic Corolla Park. This 39 acre site is home to three of the Northern Outer Banks' biggest attractions, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla, the Currituck Beach...

Private Charter - Caretta

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$550.00 - $2,750.00

duration: 1-5 Hours pricing: **One Hour Charter:** $550 **Two Hour Charter:** $1100 **Three Hour Charter:** $1650 **Four Hour Charter:** $2200 **Five Hour Charter:** $2750 *Low country boil or hamburger/hotdogs are available for an additional...

Secret Strolls

Walk It Charleston

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$35.00

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Church and Cumberland (on the corner) group_size: max 10 description: Secret Strolls features Charleston’s tucked away paths and seldom seen locations. One of our guides will take you through alleyways, some only...

Guide's Choice Half Day Outing

Charleston Photography Tours

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$249.00 - $495.00

YOU PICK THE DAY, WE'LL PICK THE LOCATIONS! Options - **Semi-Private Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge) - **Private Instruction Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge) ...

Dolphins & Donuts (Small Group)

Lowcountry Watersports

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$15.00 - $59.00

duration: 1.5 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations allowed up to 48 hours prior; no refunds within 48 hours meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 6 max_age: 99 group_size: 1- 6...

Small Groups - Charleston History, Alleyways & Storytelling Tour

Tour Charleston With Adam - History, Bars & Ghosts

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$17.00 - $27.00

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: Small Groups, Small Alleys & Great Stories from History! Beautiful scenes and great stories! We will walk through the same city streets and alleyways as the British, American Patriots...

Private Tour

Walks of Charleston

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$350.00 - $450.00

description: Gain a deeper understanding of the Holy City! Duration Varies - Customizable About Take a private tour of Charleston to gain a deeper understanding of the Holy City. Private tours allow you to ask in-depth questions, visit...

Lost Stories of Black Charleston
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$29.00 - $39.00

duration: 1 hour 30 minutes meeting_point: Tour Charleston Headquarters at Buxton Books description: Professor Damon Fordham's 5-Star walking tour weaves together his talents as an historian, educator, published author, and story-teller. *Ages 6...

Light to Light Tour

Snap Picture Perfect Tours

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$50.00 - $79.00

description: Travel to the edge of Folly Island to the edge of Sullivan's Island, to get an up close and personal view of Charleston's beaches and iconic landmarks. Duration 4 hrs Itinerary - Morris Island Light (.25 mile walk to light on...

Family Fun Day

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$190.00 - $3,000.00

duration: 4 Hours Offered Currently • 1-12 Hour Options pricing: **1-6 People** - $760 **7-16 People** - $760 - 1000 description: Immerse your family in the pristine beauty of our salt marshes barrier islands on a private boat excursion. Your...

Charleston Old Walled City Walking Tour

Charleston Old Walled City Walking Tours

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$11.50 - $28.00

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 108 Meeting Street, the Historic Charleston Foundation Gift Shop description: This walking tour will take you in the footsteps of patriots and pirates as your guide weaves the story of Charleston’s fascinating...

Private Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$329.00 - $479.00

duration: 1.5 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations allowed up to 48 hours prior; no refunds within 48 hours. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 9 max_age: 99 group_size: Maximum 14...

Lowcountry Surf & Turf Experience

Charleston Photography Tours

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$499.00 - $895.00

FILL YOUR PLATE WITH THE OTHERWORLDLY AND THE ICONIC!! Options - **Semi-Private Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge) - **Private Instruction Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional...

Old Town Bluffton

Hilton Head Helicopter Tours

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$229.00

max_age: 100 description: Experience an exhilarating helicopter tour over Hilton Head and Bluffton that highlights the area's natural beauty and historic sites. Fly over Pinckney Island to look for bald eagles and hawks, sweep across Bluffton’s...

VIP Ghost Package

Bulldog Tours

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$39.00 - $50.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 18 Anson Street Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: • **Adult ages 13+**: $49 • **Child ages 4 -12**: $39 • **Wee Ones ages 3 and...

Sunset & Fireworks Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$15.00 - $59.99

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations allowed up to 48 hours prior; no refunds within 48 hours. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 1 max_age: 99 group_size: Maximum 48...

Charleston Dark History & Ghost Tour

Tour Charleston With Adam - History, Bars & Ghosts

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$22.00

meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: Experience The Dark History & Ghosts of Charleston With Adam! Duration 1 Hour & 20 Minutes About I will show you some ghost photos on this tour! Charleston may have a lot of churches but it was far...

Charleston Stroll | Fort Sumter Tour Combo

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 115 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 min_age: 4 pricing: • **Adult Fort Sumter Tour/Charleston Stroll Combo (Ages 12+)**: $70 • **Child Fort Sumter/Charleston Strolls Combo (Ages 4-11)**: $48 description: Join...

African American Spirituals with Ann Caldwell and The Magnolia Singers

duration: 1.5 hours description: Join Ann Caldwell and The Magnolia Singers for a traditional Charleston holiday concert performed beneath the historic oaks at Drayton Hall. The program features ancestral hymns that evoke music once heard in local...

Wine, Tea and a Tree: The Wadmalaw Adventure
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$125.00 - $149.00

description: Take the road less traveled, into the Lowcounty of Wadmalaw Island! Duration 5 Hours About It's the Wine tastin', tea sippin' and tree huggin' tour! We will visit Angel Oak Park and admire the 500 year old Oak Tree on John's...

Bodie Island Lighthouse

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the...

Yoga Class

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$55.00 - $85.00

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: 24 Hours meeting_point: 83 Center St Folly Beach SC 29439 min_age: 10 group_size: Private, Semi Private, Small & Large Groups description: We are excited to get you out on the water to experience SUP like...

Charleston Ghost Tour

Charleston Old Walled City Walking Tours

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$11.00 - $250.00

meeting_point: 108 Meeting Street 29401 description: Join us tonight for our "Spectral Adventure" Charleston Ghost Tour! Duration 1.5 hours | 1 mile About Public Tour at 8:00 PM The Spectral Adventure Ghost Walking Tour will leave you...

Private Bus Tour

Pineapple Tour Group

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$400.00 - $975.00

description: Book Exclusive Charleston Tours with the Best Guides! About - Whether you’ve visited Charleston many times or if this is your 1st trip to the Holy City, a private tour is the best way for you and your group to experience a one...

Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$10.00 - $39.99

duration: 1.5 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations allowed up to 48 hours before the activity; no refunds within 48 hours. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina - 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 1 max_age: 99 group_size...

Student House Tour

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$10.00 - $29.00

meeting_point: Student House Tour - Education Group Tour description: Spend a Day Living History! Duration 1 Hour Rates Student/Chaperone: $15 About Students study the history of Drayton Hall and those who lived on the property through...

Historic Downtown Tour

Lowcountry Walking Tours

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$28.00

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: This approximately 2 hour walking tour winds its way through the streets of the French Quarter and ends in the area "South of Broad" Tour Times - 10am and 2pm Daily Tour...

Charleston Walking & Storytelling Tour

Holy City History Tours

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$35.00 - $280.00

meeting_point: 122 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Perfect for first-time visitors to Charleston! About The Charleston Walking & Storytelling Tour is an exploration of Charleston that highlights the women and men who helped...

Charleston History Tour

Walks of Charleston

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$20.00 - $28.00

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: City Hall at 80 Broad Street description: Discover the essentials of historic Charleston on this 2 to 2.5 hour walk. A wonderful introduction that begins in front of City Hall at 80 Broad Street, continues through...

Charleston Live Virtual Tour

Lowcountry Walking Tours

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$300.00

meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: Duration 1 Hour Tour About Explore Charleston without ever leaving your living room or classroom. Join one of our licensed and local guides for a 1-hour live tour of Charleston's historic district...

Lawton Stables

Lawton Stables is much more than just a pretty spot for a trail ride, or an elite locale for local islanders to board and train their prized horses. In addition, the stables offer a world of fun for its regular and vacationing patrons, ranging from...

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

Dive into a wealth of coastal artifacts, folklore, and legendary figures with a visit to the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort. Operating as one of three maritime museums along coastal NC, this distinctive site is known for its unique...

University of South Carolina at Beaufort

The USCB, (University of South Carolina at Beaufort), Center for the Arts is the local go-to for outstanding regional performances that include dramatic and comedy shows, concerts, independent movies, and virtually every kind of spell-binding...

Rice Museum

The Rice Museum is a fascinating treasure within the Downtown Georgetown scene which is impossible to miss, and hard to forget. Detailing one of the darkest periods in American history, with a mixture of local prominent residents and maritime...

Georgetown County Museum

The Georgetown County Museum, located in the heart of downtown close to the Rice Museum, the waterfront, and a collection of local marinas, is a must-stop destination for any history buff who wants an inside look into this town's unique and...

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher

The fascinating galleries throughout this extensive complex encourage visitors of all ages to meet and mingle with their aquatic neighbors, from interactive exhibits to "touch tanks" where patrons can have personal encounters with local bamboo...

Coastal Discovery Museum

A fascinating find off the beach, the Coastal Discovery Museum is sure to engage Hilton Head visitors of all ages, with a world of indoor and outdoor exhibits, all found on the site of a rich coastal ecosystem. With a series of exhibits that are...

Sandy Run Park

Sandy Run Park leads its visitors through the heart of Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve, one of the largest maritime forests remaining in North Carolina. Completed in two phases, the park now encompasses 1600 acres of marshland, waterways and...

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport

Downtown Southport visitors who want to learn more about this community’s essential role in North Carolina history, or who just want to enjoy a rainy day adventure that’s filled with maritime culture, can pay a visit to the engaging...

Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park

Mitchelville Freedom Park is a deeply meaningful and historically rich destination that offers both a scenic natural setting and a powerful connection to America’s past. Located on the northern end of the island near Port Royal Sound, this...

Haulover Day Use Area (Canadian Hole)

Canadian Hole may be an unfamiliar term to the typical, laid-back Hatteras Islander vacationer, but to windsurfers around the world, the phrase invokes thoughts of an exact, postcard-perfect locale on the Outer Banks, where windsurfing and water...

Fort Fisher State Historic Site

Clean and uncluttered beaches and a remarkable local history combine to make the Fort Fisher State Historic Site one of coastal North Carolina's most treasured barrier island attractions. This incredible locale, just miles away from Carolina Beach...

Eastern 4H

Grab your colleagues, classroom, wedding party or other special large group, and start planning a retreat to the stunning waterfront Eastern 4-H Center, a relatively new, (built in 2001), and hard-to-miss attraction in the heart of Eastern North...

North Carolina Estuarium

The North Carolina Estuarium is one of the highlights of Little Washington's downtown scene, and for good reason. The 12,500 square foot structure, which has served as an educational center since it was first managed by the Partnership for the...

Airlie Gardens

Arlie Gardens is home to a stunning collection of natural gardens and eye-catching artworks which continually impresses visitors to the Wilmington area. Established in 1901, and originally used as a private garden for the wealthy Pembroke family...