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2026 Educational Activities Guide

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...

Blue Crabbing Excursion

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$15.00 - $65.00

duration: 3.5 Hours description: Come crabbing with us! (This activity is only offered from Memorial Day to Labor Day) We will venture on our shaded excursion vessel equipped with a restroom and beaching ramp to Capers Island preserve and crab the...

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...

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...

Group Surf Lesson

Surf Dreams Surf Camp

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$75.00 - $100.00

meeting_point: the 13th Ave. South Beach Access in Surfside Beach, SC 29575 description: *Great for Friends that Want to Learn Together* ___________________________________ Rates **Surfer (All Ages welcome):** $100 ***Please Note:*** *We...

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...

Guide's Choice Half Day Outing

Beaufort Photography Tours

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$249.00 - $499.00

description: 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...

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...

Currituck Maritime Museum

Take a day trip or an afternoon off the beach to explore the heart of Historic Corolla Park, and you’ll find one of the Outer Banks’ newest and most noteworthy attractions, the Currituck Maritime Museum.

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...

Stargazing on the Ashley

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$5.00 - $40.00

duration: 2 hours min_age: 8 max_age: 99 description: Join Drayton Hall and Lowcountry Stargazers for an evening under the stars on the historic Ashley River landscape. This seasonal event invites guests to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics...

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...

Strand Feeding Tour

Cross Island Cruises

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$329.00

description: Join your Captain on a private excursion in the back waters of the salt marsh as we look for dolphins strand feeding. Duration 2 Hours Rates **Private Charter:** $329 About Get up close and personal watching these amazing...

Special Request Tour

Charleston Old Walled City Walking Tours

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$8.00 - $35.00

meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: Choose our Slavery and Freedom Tour or Ghost Walking Tour! Duration Varies! About Our Slavery and Freedom Tour and Charleston Ghost Walking Tour are offered by special request and then opened to...

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...

Lowcountry Southern Charm Tour

Charleston Photography Tours

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$249.00 - $495.00

THE ESSENCE OF CHARLESTON AND 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...

Private Charter - Delphinus

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...

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...

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...

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 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 -- 90 minutes

Revolutionary Charleston

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$22.00 - $36.00

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: 24-hour cancellation required. Tours operate rain or shine; no refund will be given for inclement weather. Tour may be rescheduled. meeting_point: 80 Broad St. Charleston, SC 29401 min_age: 1 max_age...

Twilight Tour

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$100.00

description: 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...

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...

Custom Tour Option

Holy City History Tours

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$350.00

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

Charleston's Most Beautiful Walk

Lowcountry Walking Tours

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$30.00

description: 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...

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...

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...

Beach Bum

Hilton Head Helicopter Tours

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$109.00

duration: 20 miles description: This helicopter tour follows Hilton Head’s most active stretch of beaches to Coligny Beach, the island’s popular beach park. Pilots keep the flight low along the shoreline for close-up views of surf and potential...

Semi-private Small Group History Walking Tour

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 80 Broad St (in front of City Hall-round wrought iron windows and marble stairs) group_size: max 10 description: Our Charleston History tour explores over 356 years of our city’s past. Discover 18th-century...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sip & Stroll

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$15.00 - $35.00

duration: 2 hours description: Experience the beauty of Drayton Hall in a relaxed afternoon setting with live music, historic landscapes, and on-site refreshments. Stroll beneath iconic oak trees while enjoying the atmosphere and conversation. Your...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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**...

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...

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)* ...

Sweetgrass Weaving Workshop with Henrietta Snype

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$140.00 - $150.00

description: Duration 2 Hours About Join us for this special Charleston, SC experience! Drayton Hall welcomes Charleston’s beloved Henrietta Snype for a hands-on sweetgrass weaving workshop. Our guests will learn the historical...

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) ...

A Walk Through Charleston

Pineapple Tour Group

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$27.00 - $39.50

description: Book Exclusive Charleston Tours with the Best Guides! Duration - 90 minutes About - A walk through Charleston is a comprehensive overview of Charleston history through the centuries. - Charleston was founded in 1670 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...

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...

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...

Island Explorer

Hilton Head Helicopter Tours

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$149.00

description: This breath-taking helicopter tour flies over Hilton Head Island and the surrounding beaches, offering aerial views of Harbour Town Lighthouse, South Beach Marina, Shelter Cove Marina, Coligny Beach and the Broad Creek marshlands...

Boo-Hag and Brews Tour: Ghost and Bar Walk

Charleston Historic Tours

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$35.00

meeting_point: 160 church Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: 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...

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...

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...

The Dark Side of Charleston Tour (Rated R)

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 18 Anson Street Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: • **Adults ages 18+**: $37 description: The Dark Side of Charleston Tour (Rated...

Off The Beaten Path

Peninsula Walking Tours

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$20.00 - $35.00

Take the path less traveled by the average visitor. Duration 2 hours About A tour like no other, literally. Seeing another walking tour here is a rare event. Most tours run to the eastern side of Meeting Street, but we go to the west. This...

Charleston's African American History and Heritage

description: It's been said that no other culture has contributed more to the heritage and history of the Lowcountry than that of West Africa. Join us to explore the influence and experience of African Americans in Charleston from the brutality of...

Private Walking Tour

Pineapple Tour Group

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$400.00 - $750.00

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...

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...

Ocean View

Hilton Head Helicopter Tours

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$39.00

cancellation_summary: Full refund if canceled with at least 24 hours' notice. meeting_point: 38 Gateway circle HHI,SC 29926 accessibility: Stroller and wheelchair accessible description: Get ready for an unforgettable introductory helicopter flight...

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...

Beach Cruiser

Hilton Head Helicopter Tours

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$69.00

description: The Beach Cruiser is a helicopter sightseeing trip that flies over the sandy shores of Hilton Head, offering sweeping coastal views. Guests see landmarks and natural scenery from above, including beaches, creeks, and coastal sounds. 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...

Capers Island Wildlife Exploration

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$15.00 - $60.00

duration: 3.5 Hours description: Immerse yourself in the beauty and wildlife that Capers Island has to offer! Enjoy a 3.5 hour boat excursion as we venture to Capers Island, one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands. We will cruise...

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...

A Day in the Life at Drayton Hall

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$10.00 - $29.00

description: 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...

Elizabeth City State University

Although small, the diverse and distinctive Elizabeth City has a world of opportunities that span all interests, many of which can be studied in detail at the acclaimed Elizabeth City State University. This institution, and home of the ECSU Vikings...

Oak Island Lighthouse

The Oak Island Lighthouse and Coast Guard station have a long history together, and the tall lighthouse tower stands as a welcoming beacon to visitors who head to these picturesque shores. As the newest lighthouse in North Carolina, the distinctive...

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...

Asa Biggs House

The home of one of North Carolina's best known jurists and politicians, it has an interesting blend of Federal and Greek Revival details. Its awkward symmetry and rambling plan lend credence to local legend that Biggs added a room with the birth of...

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...

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...

Museum of the Albemarle

The Museum of the Albemarle is considered the showpiece of downtown Elizabeth City, and is a must-stop for any new explorer of North Carolina's "Inner Banks." Located along the waterfront within a sprawling and stately green-roofed complex, the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...