Top 5 Outdoor Activities You Can Do In Charleston

Ricky Schmidt • September 27, 2021

Whether you're relaxing in Charleston on a vacation, visiting to buy a new home, or a local of many years, Charleston has fun activities for everyone. Today we're highlighting five activities to get you out of the house and exploring the beautiful Charleston area.

1. Walking Food Tours

First up on the list is taking advantage of one of the many walking food tours Charleston has to offer. World-class barbecue, shrimp & grits and fried green tomatoes are just some of the local favorites you'll encounter in the day. Charleston offers fine dining that can compete with any city while still offering Southern comfort foods that will give your grandmother's recipe a run for her money.

2. Patriot's Point

Sailing to number two on the list is strolling around Mount Pleasant's Patriot's Point. Patriot's Point is a naval and maritime museum most famous for having the 10th aircraft carrier ever to serve in the United States Navy, the USS Yorktown. You can get lost for hours climbing through the decks of the ship and viewing a number of other exhibits, which include the United States Medal of Honor Museum, the USS Clamagore submarine, and many more.

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3. Ghost Tours

Floating in at number three is experiencing one of the many ghost tours around the Charleston area. Despite having our very own local Ghostbuster, Charleston remains one of the top haunted cities in the nation. Tiptoeing through the Holy City's darkest dungeons and cemeteries to stumbling through a haunted pub crawl, there are endless options for a frightfully good time.

4. Cypress Gardens

Next is my personal favorite and number four on the list, Cypress Gardens. After a short drive out of the city you can arrive at this beautiful garden, which has featured many Hollywood blockbusters such as the Notebook and The Patriot. Canoeing within feet of alligators in the swamp garden, enjoying the vibrant colors of the butterfly house, and strolling through the aquarium are just some of the many ways visitors can find themselves lost in the beauty of this destination.

5. Carriage Ride

After gaining a few pounds on a food tour, losing it all walking up and down the USS Yorktown, and testing your courage in the dungeons of the Holy City, it's finally time to relax after a long day with number five on our list: enjoying a relaxing carriage ride through the beautiful streets of downtown Charleston. Even as a local, experiencing a carriage ride reminds you how unique and charming Chucktown truly is. Kick your feet up, relax, and maybe even learn a thing or two.

I hope you learned a new way to get out of the house and experience our beautiful city. Comment below what's your favorite activity to do in the Charleston area!

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