Fishing is Another Inexpensive Fun Thing

Want to relax with the family? Try fishing! You don't have to put a whole lot of money into it. You can get a fishing license at Wal-mart. Young kids don't even need a license. It use to be 16 & under was free. Check with your local area.

There are loads of ponds and rivers, especially in Charleston! Don't forget to bring a camera.

Rosey~

FREE WATER PARK

If you can't afford the water park prices, you could always go downtown where the waterfront park is. There is a wonderful pineapple fountain the kids could dip there feet into. Also there is a big squirting fountain out front. There is no place to swim, but at least they could get wet and stay cool.

Another option you would have is NOT FREE, but would save you money. Try going to the Water Parks after 3 p.m. there is a discount given. Or they usually have a buy one get one FREE day, Tuesday, I think! Remember senior citizens get a discount, too.

We only stay at the Water Park for a few hours anyway. Who wants to get that much sun in one day? So, don't forget the sunscreen!

Rosey~

Saving With Summer Time Fun Water Park

If you need something to do with the kids this summer and don't mind spending a little, you could always try Water Parks! In the Charleston area there are several. The season passes used to be $80 a person. We did it several years ago. It was just me and my 2 sons. My husband was sick. We went a few times a week. Also, you could go to any of the area Water parks. The one we went to most was Whirling Water in N. Charleston off highway 78 near Rivers Ave. There was one over in Mt. Pleasant, but that was more for the little kiddies. The one on James Island was nice, just a little far for us to go more than once. The one we went to most was mainly for older kids. Wave pool, lazy river, water flumes and they did have a small kids area and a play house. What fun!

Rosey~

Free Carriage rides for Charleston Residents

Don't you just love the carriage rides in downtown Charleston? They are one of my favorite attraction downtown. We've been on them a few times over the years. Prices have just gone out of this world!

They currently want $20 a person. That would be $80 for a family of 4. Too rich for my blood! Even with the $3 discount tickets you can get down at the visitor's center, it would still be $68. A little better, but why pay that when you can go for free!!

Saw in a commercial on TV a few weeks ago that on a specific Sunday from 9-4, you could do a carriage ride for free if you were a Charleston resident. FREE, I like that!

Of course, it is off season. But, the weather here is usually nice, so it is worth the wait!

Rosey~

Best time to Go is Off SEASON!

Some of the best savings are when tourist traffic is down. So check out things in the WINTER. Not that Charleston really has much of a winter. It is usually nice all year around. Sightseeing is cheaper and usually less crowded.

November- Febuary are the best times to check. You can wait for the savings to roll around again next year if you miss it!

Rosey~

Try the Local Parks!

Before venturing out of your area, try the local parks! They are usually right off the beated path. Ask local people at the grocery store, post office or gas station. In North Charleston there was a place we use to take the kids to play tennis off Dorchester Rd. There was also a Landing where you could put a boat in or fish or walk a trail. Also off Dorchester RD. There is a wonderful park off Gahagan St. in Summerville, talk about off the beaten trail. We call it Lincoln Log park. It looks like it is made out of logs with fairy princess towers and all! Fun for all ages and ALL FREE! There is even a bathroom at this park and ball fields.

Of course, who could not mention Azelia Park in Summerville. Gazebos & ponds & statues & don't forget the beautiful flowers! They have tennis courts as well. You can go back again and again!

Rosey~

Free Things to Do in the Charleston Area

To me the best things in life are FREE! You may as well start there. One year we found a local magazine that had about 20 things you could do for FREE. There is a small park in MT. Pleasant off of Rifle Range Rd. can't remember the name of it, but it was nice. Had swings for the little kids. It was right on the water! There is also the beach at Isle of Palms. The bridge over to the beach is beautiful! Packing a picnic lunch is always nice.

Rosey~