{"id":361,"date":"2013-01-08T04:28:00","date_gmt":"2013-01-08T04:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/?p=361"},"modified":"2017-10-03T13:22:59","modified_gmt":"2017-10-03T17:22:59","slug":"50-free-things-to-see-do-in-charleston-sc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/50-free-things-to-see-do-in-charleston-sc\/","title":{"rendered":"50+ Free Things to See &#038; Do in Charleston, SC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the things I love most about Charleston, SC is how many incredible things there are to see and do in town that are completely free.<br \/>\nHere is our list of 50+ free activities in Charleston. We hope you will add your favorites to the list!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hit the surf or walk the pier at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.follybeach.com\/\" target=\"_new\">Folly Beach<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Learn about African American history at the <a href=\"http:\/\/avery.cofc.edu\/\" target=\"_new\">Avery Research Center for African American History &amp; Culture<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Take a <a href=\"http:\/\/admissions.cofc.edu\/explorethecollege\" target=\"_new\">free tour at the College of Charleston<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Cool off in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scgreatoutdoors.com\/park-waterfront.html\" target=\"_new\">the fountain at Waterfront Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ponder history while walking <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scgreatoutdoors.com\/park-whitepointgardens.html\" target=\"_new\">the Battery &amp; White Point Gardens<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Browse fine <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frenchquarterarts.com\/\" target=\"_new\">art galleries in the French Quarter<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Stroll the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.charlestonarts.sc\/about-cultural-affairs-charleston\/festivals-and-special-events\/charleston-farmers-market\/\" target=\"_new\">Farmer&#8217;s Market at Marion Square<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Experience the majesty of our giant <a href=\"http:\/\/www.angeloaktree.org\/history.htm\" target=\"_new\">Angel Oak Tree<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Catch <a href=\"http:\/\/www.riverdogs.com\/\" target=\"_new\">Friday Night* Fireworks<\/a> at Brittle Bank Park (*after home games)<\/li>\n<li>Check out contemporary art at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.citygalleryatwaterfrontpark.com\/\" target=\"_new\">City Gallery at Waterfront Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Feed the Ducks at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scgreatoutdoors.com\/park-charlestonhampton.html\" target=\"_new\">Hampton Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Relax with a book at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ccpl.org\/\" target=\"_new\">Charleston County Public Library<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Soak up the pageantry at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/main\/about\/campusguide\/parade-schedule.html\" target=\"_new\">Citadel Dress Parades<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Appreciate the historic beauty of unique iron work at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.philipsimmons.us\/index2.html\" target=\"_new\">Philip Simmons Gardens<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Commune with nature at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fws.gov\/acebasin\" target=\"_new\">ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Read History first hand at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rain.org\/~karpeles\/chasfrm.html\" target=\"_new\">Karpeles Manuscript Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Walk, run or bicycle across the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cooperriverbridge.org\/bike.shtml\" target=\"_new\">Cooper River Bridge<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Investigate Charleston&#8217;s oldest surviving public building: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.powdermag.org\/\" target=\"_new\">The Powder magazine<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Delve into Civi War history at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/fosu\" target=\"_new\">Fort Sumter National Monument Exhibit Hall<\/a> at Liberty Square<\/li>\n<li>Take a peak inside historic <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/John_Rutledge_House\" target=\"_new\">John Rutledge House<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Find 30 minutes of peace at the <a href=\"http:\/\/music.cofc.edu\/in-concert\/stlukes-recitalseries.php\" target=\"_new\">St. Lukes Chapel Recital Series<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Search for ghosts at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.batterycarriagehouse.com\/ghosts.htm\" target=\"_new\">Battery Carriage House Inn gardens<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Look back on technology at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cofc.edu\/~jrmuseum\" target=\"_new\">John Rivers Communications Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Run around or kick back at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.charleston-sc.gov\/shared\/docs\/0\/subdistict02a.pdf\" target=\"_new\">Charleston city parks and playgrounds<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Marvel at the renovations at <a href=\"http:\/\/charlestonstage.com\/dock-street-theatre.html\" target=\"_new\">The Dock Street Theatre<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Enjoy the free tour at <a href=\"http:\/\/charlestonwine.com\/\" target=\"_new\">Irvin-House Vineyards<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Brush up on your military history at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/museum\" target=\"_new\">the Citadel Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Mingle with the chickens, goats, and other animals at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.palmettocarriage.com\/big-red-barn.html\" target=\"_new\">the Red Barn<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Enter our own secret garden at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.postandcourier.com\/news\/2008\/apr\/10\/solace_city36606\/\" target=\"_new\">the Gateway Garden Walk<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Connect with the ghosts of the Civil War at <a href=\"http:\/\/southerngraves.i-found-it.net\/cemeteries\/magnoliacemetery.html\" target=\"_new\">Magnolia Cemetery<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Take advantage of outdoor education at The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/chpi\" target=\"_new\">Charles Pinckney National Historic Site<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Chill out in centrally-located <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/mar.htm\" target=\"_new\">Marion Square<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Wander through <a href=\"http:\/\/www.northcharleston.org\/\" target=\"_new\"> National Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition<\/a> at Riverfront Park<\/li>\n<li>Sit in on some music with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chambermusiccharleston.org\/\" target=\"_new\">Chamber Music of Charleston<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Frolic under the bridge at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mountpleasantwaterfrontpark.com\/\" target=\"_new\">Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Scout out history and science at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.postandcourier.com\/news\/2007\/jun\/18\/story_fort_johnson_hard_tell_as_shore_history_er\/?print\" target=\"_new\">Fort Johnson<\/a> &amp; the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.sc.gov\/marine\/mrri\/mrc.html\" target=\"_new\">Marine Resources Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hop on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ridecarta.com\/\" target=\"_new\">DASH (Downtown Area Shuttle)<\/a> for a free ride through historic Charleston<\/li>\n<li>Find your inner peace in the beautiful gardens at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mepkinabbey.org\/\" target=\"_new\">Mepkin Abbey<\/a>\n<p><b>Explore Charleston&#8217;s many historic, religious and cultural buildings:<\/b><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/cch.htm\" target=\"_new\">Charleston City Hall<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/ccc.htm\" target=\"_new\">Charleston County Court House<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._Custom_House_(Charleston,_South_Carolina)\" target=\"_new\">The Customs House<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/old.htm\" target=\"_new\">The Old Jail<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/fre.htm\" target=\"_new\">French Huguenot Church<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/cls.htm\" target=\"_new\">Charleston Library Society<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/fir.htm\" target=\"_new\">The Fireproof Building<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/ssa.htm\" target=\"_new\">South Carolina State Arsenal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/usp.htm\" target=\"_new\">US Post Office &amp; Courthouse<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/smi.htm\" target=\"_new\">St. Michael&#8217;s Episcopal Church<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/sct.htm\" target=\"_new\">First Scots Presbyterian Church<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/sbc.htm\" target=\"_new\">South Carolina Bank of Charleston<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/bap.htm\" target=\"_new\">First Baptist Church<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/por.htm\" target=\"_new\">Porter Military Academy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/cen.htm\" target=\"_new\">Central Baptist Church<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/obm.htm\" target=\"_new\">Old Bethel UM Church<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/bet.htm\" target=\"_new\">Bethel Methodist Church<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/smt.htm\" target=\"_new\">St. Matthew&#8217;s German Lutheran Church<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/ema.htm\" target=\"_new\">Emanuel A.M.E. Church<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/kah.htm\" target=\"_new\">Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Synagogue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/sma.htm\" target=\"_new\">St. Mary&#8217;s Roman Catholic Church<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/cir.htm\" target=\"_new\">Circular Congregational Church<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/uni.htm\" target=\"_new\">Unitarian Church<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/nr\/travel\/charleston\/stp.htm\" target=\"_new\">St. Philip&#8217;s Episcopal Church<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">IF YOU KNOW OF MORE FREE ACTIVITIES IN CHARLESTON,<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">ADD YOUR COMMENTS BELOW!<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the things I love most about Charleston, SC is how many incredible things there are to see and do in<\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a class=\"myButt \" href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/50-free-things-to-see-do-in-charleston-sc\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1600,"featured_media":1000,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1600"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=361"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5617,"href":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361\/revisions\/5617"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1000"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=361"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=361"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=361"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}