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Family-friendly 3-Day Itinerary in Charleston, SC

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Day 1: Historical Charleston

Charleston, SC

8:00 AM

Breakfast at Callie's Hot Little Biscuit

Start your day with delicious handmade biscuits at this local favorite spot.
Drive or walk to Callie's Hot Little Biscuit.
$10, 1 hour

10:00 AM

Explore the Charleston City Market

Wander through this historic market and shop for unique local goods.
Walk from Callie's Hot Little Biscuit to the Charleston City Market.
Free, 2 hours

12:30 PM

Lunch at Hominy Grill

Enjoy classic Southern cuisine at Hominy Grill, known for its shrimp and grits.
Drive or walk to Hominy Grill.
$15, 1.5 hours

2:30 PM

Tour Fort Sumter National Monument

Learn about the history of Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired.
Take a ferry from Patriots Point to Fort Sumter.
$25, 2 hours

5:00 PM

Dinner at Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar

Savor fresh seafood with waterfront views at this popular restaurant.
Drive or take a short walk to Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar.
$30, 1.5 hours
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Day 2: Plantations and Gardens

Charleston, SC

9:00 AM

Visit Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Explore the beautiful gardens and plantation house, and take a nature tram tour.
Drive to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.
$20, 3 hours

12:30 PM

Picnic lunch at Middleton Place

Enjoy a scenic picnic at the picturesque Middleton Place Gardens.
Drive to Middleton Place.
$10, 1 hour

2:00 PM

Explore Boone Hall Plantation

Walk through the Avenue of Oaks and tour the historic plantation home.
Drive to Boone Hall Plantation.
$25, 2 hours

5:00 PM

Dinner at Poogan's Porch

Dine in a charming Victorian house and enjoy Southern comfort food at Poogan's Porch.
Drive to Poogan's Porch.
$25, 1.5 hours
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Day 3: Beach and Outdoor Fun

Charleston, SC

10:00 AM

Relax at Folly Beach

Spend the morning relaxing on the sandy shores of Folly Beach and splash in the waves.
Drive to Folly Beach.
Free, 3 hours

1:00 PM

Lunch at Lost Dog Cafe

Enjoy a casual lunch at Lost Dog Cafe, known for its eclectic menu and pet-friendly outdoor seating.
Drive to Lost Dog Cafe.
$15, 1 hour

2:30 PM

Visit the South Carolina Aquarium

Explore marine life exhibits and interactive displays at the aquarium.
Drive to the South Carolina Aquarium.
$30, 2 hours

5:00 PM

Dinner at The Crab Shacks

Feast on fresh seafood and steamed oysters at The Crab Shacks for a quintessential Charleston experience.
Drive to The Crab Shacks.
$25, 1.5 hours
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