When we first moved to Charleston, we wanted to see what there was to See & Do. We were overwhelmed with all the choices, but almost as overwhelmed at the cost. You could go broke doing everything. We decided to try the FREE things first. We were pleasantly surprised.
Here are some of the things we tried: The visitor center is very interesting and has a wonderful map of Charleston pennisula in the floor under glass! There is also an aquarium, bathrooms & water fountains. Don't forget to get the coupons for money off things to do. Parking there is FREE for up to 30 minutes.
While you are down town, you can walk the cobblestone streets, see the four corners of the law, on the corner of Meeting & Broad St. There is a Post Office on 1 corner, which has a nice FREE postal museum in the back. You see how it was back during the Civil War and they even have letters from then.
There are plenty of ancient grave yards to see down town.
On Queen St. there is a wonderful Mariner Museum for model ships. This ship builder built the one at the restaurant, Queen Ann's Revenge on Daniel Island, which is a great place and has a Pirate museum inside (not free of course, but still neat). He has built ships by hand for Presidents & other famous people. Be careful when you enter, you could brake something expensive, so have children in hand.
Don't forget the historic Battery! There is an open park with pigeons. If you bring crackers or bread, the pigeons will fly right over you, which can be a little scary, but well worth the experience. If you pack a lunch, you could eat in the park.
Rosey~
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