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Charleston recs w/ Kids
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items A list of my favorite places to go with my kids. Everything on the list are places we frequent regularly & kid approved!
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Parks
Indoor activities
Food
Outdoor Activities
Parks
Love that it is close by. So many walking trails, park, splash pad & waterpark all in one. If you have a dog there’s a great dog park.
James Island County Park
Awesome shaded park right by the water! Brand new section just added across the street with a splash pad, basketball courts & outdoor workout/ninja course. Grab food and/or ice cream at their little pier shop. Also the same location to park if yo...
Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
History + animals + trails = full family day! The little zoo is a favorite!
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
Charleston’s largest park, full of trees, walking paths, and open areas for biking or scootering.
Hampton Park
Boardwalks, climbing structures, and a spray play fountain. Cutest little water park in the summer for little kids! Park is awesome with big climbing structures and great little kid size. My two little love their low money bars so they can easily pra...
Palmetto Islands County Park
A peaceful James Island park tucked along Wappoo Creek—perfect for playground fun, boat-watching, and shady picnics. A true neighborhood gem with fresh upgrades making it even better. Bathrooms coming soon!
Plymouth Park
Make sure you visit the world’s largest inclusive playground located in North Charleston! This park is huge and totally worth the visit!
Park Circle Playground - Welcome to City of North Charleston
Our favorite beach! State park is great for parking, showers & snacks. If you’re visiting the live locally, the state park Gold Pass is worth getting!
Folly Beach
Indoor activities
Perfect mix of ocean life, touch tanks, and turtle hospital visits. The aquarium is set up to take you through the 6 regions of SC and all animals are native to SC!
South Carolina Aquarium
Need an indoor activity? This place is the BEST! My kids are obsessed and they are sweaty messes when we leave 💪🏼
Adrenaline Monkey Indoor Adventure Park in Charleston, SC
Go for hands-on exhibits, STEM play, and art areas! Best for kids ages 1-6.
Childrens Museum of the Lowcountry
This place is SO much fun! Huge arcade selection, VR, go-carts, bumper cars, axe throwing & mini golf. Definitely worth checking out with kids & even for a fun date night!
Charleston Fun Park
Food
The BEST place for ice cream in CHS. Multiple locations & tons of flavors. Java chunk 👌
Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream
Our favorite brewery and totally kid + dog friendly! Our kids are obsessed with going too. Must get: 🍺 Captain Tang (sour), 🍕Get your fig on, & giant 🍪 for the kids! The pizza truck is legit!
Estuary Beans & Barley - Johns Island, SC
OBSESSED with their chicken salad sandwich 🤤 Grop Father is my next fav! If you’re visiting the Children’s Museum, skip packing lunch and just walk right next door for a fun lunch with your kids!
Bodega CHS
Perfect stop for 🍦 after playing at Plymouth Park! Ice cream sandwiches are massive & custard 👌🏼
Whit's Frozen Custard of Charleston : James Island
Outdoor Activities
Love this company so much! Tours, camps, after school programs, and homeschool programs! I did their field trip when I taught 3rd grade and my son is obsessed with their homeschool program. They are wonderful!
Coastal Expeditions on Shem Creek