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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...

Sunset Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$10.00 - $49.99

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: We allow cancellations up to 48 hours prior to scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 group_size: Maximum 48 people description: Hop on a...

Charleston's Most Beautiful Walk

Lowcountry Walking Tours

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$30.00

Come join us and enjoy this narrated tour of Charleston's most beautiful walk! Tour Times and Duration • 2 Hours • Daily at 10am Tour Summary This approximately 2 hour walk has been curated to incorporate some of the most visually...

Private Disappearing Island Dolphin Tour
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$379.00

duration: 2 Hours • All Ages cancellation_summary: We allow cancellations up to 48 hours prior to scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 group_size: Maximum 6...

Twilight Tour

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$100.00

Explore the Grounds to the Fullest! Duration 1 Hour Rates Private Tours: $100 per person About This private one-of-a-kind experience invites your group to gather at twilight in the magnificent Lenhardt Garden at Drayton Hall, where you...

Private Charter - Kenner

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$200.00 - $800.00

duration: 1-6 Hours pricing: **One Hour Charter:** $200 **Two Hour Charter:** $400 **Three Hour Charter:** $600 **Four Hour Charter:** $800 **Five Hour Charter:** $1000 **Six Hour Charter:** $1200 *Low country boil or hamburger/hotdogs are...

Port Royal Cypress Wetland & River Sunset

Beaufort Photography Tours

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$299.00 - $499.00

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 FOR A REASON...

History, Marshlands & Live Oak Expedition

Beaufort Photography Tours

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$499.00 - $999.00

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 WHERE TO...

Small Group History Walking Tour
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$35.00

duration: 2 Hours description: Our Charleston History tour explores over 350 years of our city’s past. Discover 18th-century churches, historically significant landmarks, architecturally beautiful homes, and gardens that make Charleston the...

Charleston Dark History & Ghost Tour

Tour Charleston With Adam - History, Bars & Ghosts

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$22.00

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 from a Holy City. This tour is all about...

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...

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

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 & Garden Tour. A...

African American Spirituals with Ann Caldwell and The Magnolia Singers

Join us on December 15, 2024, from 3:30pm – 5:30pm, for our most requested event of the Holiday Season! Duration 2 Hours About Ann Caldwell and The Magnolia Singers will usher in the Holidays with their ancestral hymns. Enjoy a beverage...

Women and Wine Tour (Walking)

Charleston Historic Tours

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$34.00

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 bar stops and historic sites in between. Led and designed by two locals Gia and Capt. Bryan the focus of...

A Day on the Ashley - Package Tour with Middleton Place

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 ehendrix@draytonhall.org Duration 5 Hours *(Includes lunch at Middleton Place)* Rates $100/Person ...

Mini Boat Disappearing Island Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$249.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: We allow cancellations up to 48 hours prior to scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 5 group_size: 2, 3 or 4 per mini...

Curator Led Walking Tours

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$40.00 - $75.00

Duration 1.5 Hours

Boneyard Beach Sunrise Adventure

Beaufort Photography Tours

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$249.00 - $499.00

A SPECIAL ADVENTURE TO AN OTHERWORLDLY LOCATION! Options - **Semi-Private Tour**: Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge - **Private Tour**: (1 -4 Guests) About COME EXPLORE SOME OF THE MOST MYSTERIOUS AND BEAUTIFUL...

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...

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...

Vanishing Mile Isle Tour

Cross Island Cruises

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$399.00

duration: 2 hours 30 minutes meeting_point: 68 Helmsman Way group_size: Maximum 6 people pricing: $399, for up to 6 passengers per boat. description: On the Vanishing Mile Isle Beachcombers Tour, guests can expect a unique and adventurous experience...

USS YORKTOWN GHOST TOUR

Bulldog Tours

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$29.00 - $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...

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

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 southern tip of...

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...

Eco Tour

Hilton Head Helicopter Tours

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$269.00

This amazing flight follows some the most beautiful and remote beaches on the east coast Duration - **30 minutes** About - Along the way you will see shipwrecks, a deserted lighthouse, and old fishing cabins. - This tour also provides a...

A Walk Through Charleston History

Peninsula Walking Tours

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$15.00 - $23.00

The Story of Charleston Duration 2 hours About Anthony Bourdain said, “The south is not a monolith, there are pockets of weirdness, awesomeness, and then there is Charleston.” We have a rich culture, amazing history, classic...

Backroads & Live Oaks Excursion

Charleston Photography Tours

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$249.00 - $495.00

LET'S WANDER THE BACKROADS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY!! 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) ...

Ultimate Adventure

Hilton Head Helicopter Tours

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$189.00

description: The Ultimate Adventure is an aerial flight that travels the full stretch of Hilton Head Island and the eastern shores of Daufuskie Island, offering expansive coastal views and memorable family moments. Passengers will fly over iconic...

Lighthouse Tour

Hilton Head Helicopter Tours

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$369.00

duration: 40 Minutes cancellation_summary: Cancellations are accepted up to 24 hours before the scheduled tour. description: Come see this magnificent fort, beaches and property from the air! - Along the way you will see old lighthouses...

Fireworks for Freedom Show on the Charleston Harbor

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 1407 Shrimp Boat Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC. 29464 group_size: Up to 6 Passengers description: Watch the 4th of July fireworks show from your own privately guided Cruisin Tiki! what_is_included: Enjoy your beverages...

School Group

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$500.00

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...

Private Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$329.00

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: We allow cancellations up to 48 hours prior to scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 group_size: Maximum 6 people description: Embark on...

Stunning Best of Beaufort Experience

Beaufort Photography Tours

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$499.00 - $999.00

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 TRIP FOR...

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...

Charleston Ghost Tour

Charleston Old Walled City Walking Tours

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$11.00 - $250.00

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 haunted by some of Charleston’s most ghastly legends...

Grom Mom Sunset Surf Session

Surf Dreams Surf Camp

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$65.00

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 beach with some basic instructions and then you will head out to the water and SURF! You...

A Day at Drayton Hall

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$85.00

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 ehendrix@draytonhall.org Duration 4 Hours *(Includes a catered lunch)* Rates $85/Person ...

Private Sunset & Fireworks Dolphin Tour
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$475.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: We allow cancellations up to 48 hours prior to scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 group_size: Maximum 6 people description: Experience a...

Private Charter - Skiff

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$275.00 - $1,375.00

duration: 1-6 Hours pricing: **One Hour Charter:** $275 **Two Hour Charter:** $550 **Three Hour Charter:** $825 **Four Hour Charter:** $1100 **Five Hour Charter:** $1375 **Six Hour Charter:** $1650 *Low country boil or hamburger/hotdogs are...

Disappearing Island Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$10.00 - $49.99

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations are allowed 48 hours prior to the scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 group_size: Maximum 48 people accessibility: There...

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: description: This walking tour will take you in the footsteps of patriots and pirates as your guide weaves the story of Charleston’s fascinating history. This Charleston Tour accommodates the interests of the...

Private Dolphin Tour

Cross Island Cruises

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$269.00

duration: 90-105 minutes meeting_point: 68 Helmsman Way group_size: Maximum 6 people pricing: $269 total, for up to 6 passengers per boat. No hidden fees! description: On a private dolphin tour, guests can expect a personalized and up-close...

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...

Strong Women of the South History Tour

Holy City History Tours

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$35.00 - $280.00

Charleston's Premier Women's History Tour! Duration 2 Hours Included Admission to the Halsey Gallery of Contemporary Art at 161 Calhoun Street. Admission to the Philip Simmons House at 30-1/2 Blake Street. About The Strong Women of the...

Light to Light Tour

Snap Picture Perfect Tours

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$50.00 - $79.00

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 paved road...

PB Private Stand Up Nature Walk
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$95.00 - $325.00

*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! ____________ ...

The Charleston Stroll - A Walk with History Tour

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 115 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: • **Adults ages 13+**: $37 • **Child ages 4 - 12**: $27 • **Wee Ones under...

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...

One Bar & Tarot Cards

Holy City History Tours

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$45.00 - $280.00

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 higher bonds between our spirits, our souls, and the...

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+**: $47 • **Child ages 4 -12**: $37 • **Wee Ones ages 3 and...

Sip & Stroll

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$30.00 - $35.00

Duration 2 Hours About Join us for an afternoon of live music under the Drayton Hall oaks. Guests will have the opportunity to to enjoy a glass of wine or beer while while they stroll the grounds. Included in your ticket is the first drink. ...

Currituck Beach Lighthouse

The Currituck Beach Lighthouse, located in the heart of Corolla, borders the historic Whalehead in Historic Corolla and still functions as a guide for passing mariners. At 162' feet tall, the lighthouse's First Order Fresnel light, (the largest size...

Student House Tour

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$10.00 - $29.00

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 several focused tour options (including African American history, the...

Sunset & Fireworks Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$15.00 - $59.99

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: We allow cancellations up to 48 hours prior to scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 group_size: Maximum 48 people description: Experience...

Monkey Safari

Hilton Head Helicopter Tours

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$369.00

Come see this magnificent fort, beaches and property from the air! Duration - **45 minutes** About - Along the way you will see old lighthouses, breath-taking coastal views of the Low Country, and small remote islands only few have ever...

Guide's Choice Half Day Outing

Beaufort Photography Tours

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$249.00 - $499.00

YOU PICK THE DAY, WE'LL PICK THE LOCATIONS! Options - **Semi-Private Tour**: Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge) - **Private Tour**: (1 -4 Guests) About READY FOR AN ADVENUTRE? THROW DOWN THE WILD CARD! If you’re...

Dolphin Discovery Sunset Cruise

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$40.00 - $55.00

duration: 2.5 hours description: Come with us and locate bottlenose dolphins and loggerhead sea turtles! Join our naturalist on a search and discovery mission on this 2.5 hour boat excursion to encounter the fascinating bottlenose dolphin and...

A Day in the Life at Drayton Hall

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$10.00 - $29.00

Spend a Day Living History! Duration 1.5 Hours *(2.5 Hours w/House Tour)* Rates Student/Chaperone: $15 Student/Chaperone with House Tour: $23 About The objective of this program is for students to better understand the life of the Drayton...

Boo-Hag and Brews Tour: Ghost and Bar Walk

Charleston Historic Tours

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$35.00

Duration: 2 Hours About This is not an average "sit there and shut up " tour, but rather an opportunity to engage back and forth with a local Charlestonian. As a combined bar and ghost walking tour, guests will not only visit two different bars...

Custom Tour Option

Holy City History Tours

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$350.00

This is a customized tour personally suited for you and your group. All details are worked out via email or phone.

Lost Stories of Black Charleston
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$29.00 - $39.00

duration: 2 hours 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 & under...

Private Walking Tour

Pineapple Tour Group

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$400.00 - $900.00

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 to one...

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 only...

Old Town Bluffton

Hilton Head Helicopter Tours

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$229.00

duration: 40 minutes max_age: 100 description: Experience an exciting aerial tour of Hilton Head and Bluffton, showcasing the area's top landmarks and natural beauty from above. Fly over Pinckney Island in search of Bald Eagles and hawks, then...

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...

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...

Group Surf Lesson

Surf Dreams Surf Camp

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$75.00 - $100.00

*Great for Friends that Want to Learn Together* ___________________________________ Rates **Surfer (All Ages welcome):** $100 ***Please Note:*** *We require a 4-person minimum for group lessons.* ___________________________________ ...

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...

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...

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher *CLOSED DUE TO EXPANSION PROJECT*

*THE AQUARIUM IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE FOR MAJOR EXPANSION PROJECT* 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...

Belhaven Memorial Museum

The Belhaven Memorial Museum clearly holds the title as one of the most distinctive and unique museums in Eastern North Carolina, with a collection that includes historical artifacts, scientific oddities, and everything in between.

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...

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...

The Citadel

Like many of Charleston's institutions, The Citadel is an impressive nationally recognized landmark that both serves an instrumental community function, while boasting a long and fascinating history. This South Carolina military college, one of the...

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...

Charleston Museum

It's almost ironic that The Charleston Museum, which paints a complete portrait of Charleston's centuries of history, has a unique history all its own. Well known as "America's First Museum" and recently named one of the top five museums in...

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...

Encore Theatre Company

There's no question that the small southern Elizabeth City is growing in population, prestige, and overall culture, and the Encore Theatre Company is doing a fine and longstanding job of making this transition come to fruition. The company, which...

Old Brunswick County Jail Museum

Take a trip back in time without ever leaving the heart of Southport for a fascinating and educational visit to the stoic Old Brunswick County Jail Museum. Found within a multi-story brick building on the corner of Nash and Rhett Streets, this...

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...