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Things to do in Charleston area, South Carolina · FunTrotter

Staff Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo, U.S. Air Force · Public domain

Charleston area

Explore Charleston's harbor, where the USS Yorktown, Grumman F‑14 Tomcat

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★ FamousM113US armored personnel carrier
★ FamousFort Sumterfort in Charleston, South Carolina
M101 Howitzer1941 United States 105 mm field howitzer
USS Yorktown1943 Essex-class aircraft carrier
Model of the Civil War Submarine, H.L. Hunleysubmarine of the Confederate States of America (1863/1864)
M42 Duster1950s self-propelled twin 40 mm anti-aircraft gun system
Fort Moultriehistoric district in the United States
Angel OakSouthern live oak
USS Laffey1943 Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer
ACE Basin National Wildlife RefugeUnited States National Wildlife Refuge in South Carolina
Cape Romain National Wildlife RefugeUS wildlife refuge in South Carolina, first established in 1932 as Cape Romain Migratory Bird Refuge
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical ParkUnited States National Monument in Charleston, South Carolina
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Liberty SquareUnited States National Monument in Charleston, South Carolina
The Best Friend Train Museumsteam-powered railroad locomotive
The Charleston Museumhistoric museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America
Charles Pinckney National Historic SiteNational Historic Site in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
Gibbes Museum of Artart museum in Charleston, South Carolina
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeonformer custom house in Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A
South Carolina Aquariumaquarium in Charleston, South Carolina
The Old Slave Martformer slave market in Charleston, South Carolina
Cannon Parkpublic park in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston City MarketHistoric Market Hall and sheds in Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Colleton State ParkState park in South Carolina, United States
Colonial Lake Parktidal pond in Charleston, South Carolina

What’s on in Charleston

Concerts, games and shows in the next few weeks. Tickets open on Ticketmaster.

Wed, Oct 7 · 8:00 PMWillow Avalon - Pink Pocket Pistol TourMusic Farm Plan a weekend around it

Thu, Oct 8 · 8:00 PMRussian CirclesMusic Farm

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Thu, Oct 8 · 8:00 PMOn the Border - The Ultimate Eagles TributeThe Charleston Music Hall Plan a weekend around it

Fri, Oct 9 · 7:00 PMJordan KlepperThe Charleston Music Hall Plan a weekend around it

Fri, Oct 9 · 7:00 PMMercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Tim Timmons, Sam WesleyNorth Charleston Coliseum Plan a weekend around it

Fri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PMHigh June - Coming Home Soon TourMusic Farm Plan a weekend around it

Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PMThe Black Jacket Symphony Presents Def Leppard's 'Hysteria'The Charleston Music Hall Plan a weekend around it

Sat, Oct 10 · 8:00 PMBALTHVS: MANIFEST TOUR 2026Music Farm Plan a weekend around it

Sun, Oct 11 · 8:00 PMOct (On Company Time) w/ LewkyMusic Farm Plan a weekend around it