The best family-friendly activities in South Carolina for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

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2 of Charleston's finest plantations in one tour

Visiting both Middleton Place Plantation and Drayton Hall on the same tour offers travelers a richer and more complete perspective of Charleston’s history and heritage. …More

Visiting both Middleton Place Plantation and Drayton Hall on the same tour offers travelers a richer and more complete perspective of Charleston’s history and heritage....

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Charleston's ONLY True Crimes Tour

You’ll retrace the final movements of a man who ended up at the bottom of a well—an ax buried in his skull and a question …More

You’ll retrace the final movements of a man who ended up at the bottom of a well—an ax buried in his skull and a question...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$40
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Kiawah Island

⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing …More

⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$147
Indians Negroes Gullah Black History Hebrew Slave Trade Tour

We are the only experience in Charleston led by a full-blooded Gullah Geechee Indian historian, Chief Godfrey Gullah JacK BlacK. While others stick to a …More

We are the only experience in Charleston led by a full-blooded Gullah Geechee Indian historian, Chief Godfrey Gullah JacK BlacK. While others stick to a...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$75
Intimate 2 Hour Sunset Public Sail on the newest sailboat

Looking for an intimate sunset sailing experience without booking an entire private charter? Your 2-Hour Sunset Public Sail offers the perfect balance. With a maximum …More

Looking for an intimate sunset sailing experience without booking an entire private charter? Your 2-Hour Sunset Public Sail offers the perfect balance. With a maximum...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$167
Diamond Nights Neil Diamond Tribute

Diamond Nights brings the iconic music of Neil Diamond to life with an electrifying tribute performance at GTS Theatre. Featuring Gil Downer, this show celebrates …More

Diamond Nights brings the iconic music of Neil Diamond to life with an electrifying tribute performance at GTS Theatre. Featuring Gil Downer, this show celebrates...

1 hour 40 minutes Free Cancellation
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Private Walking and House Tour of Downtown Historic Charleston

Explore Charleston's rich history during a private walking tour that brings the city's past to life. Starting from its founding in 1670, this 3 hour …More

Explore Charleston's rich history during a private walking tour that brings the city's past to life. Starting from its founding in 1670, this 3 hour...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$145
Exciting Public Afternoon Sail in Hilton Head

Looking for a more personal sailing experience without booking an entire private charter? The Afternoon Public Sail is the perfect balance. With a maximum of …More

Looking for a more personal sailing experience without booking an entire private charter? The Afternoon Public Sail is the perfect balance. With a maximum of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$119
Historic Charleston: 2-hour Private Highlights Walking Tour

With nearly four centuries of history, Charleston is jam-packed with stories waiting to be heard. Enjoy a walk through the pages of the country's history …More

With nearly four centuries of history, Charleston is jam-packed with stories waiting to be heard. Enjoy a walk through the pages of the country's history...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Private Surf Lessons in North Myrtle Beach

One on one, group lessons, and coaching. Lifelong native, local surfer. With a Personalized touch. We make sure every student gets personal instruction and guarantee …More

One on one, group lessons, and coaching. Lifelong native, local surfer. With a Personalized touch. We make sure every student gets personal instruction and guarantee...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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The Spectral Adventure Charleston Ghost Tour

Experience the best ghost tours in Charleston as skilled storytellers recount the stories and fables of an ancient city whispered from generation to generation! John …More

Experience the best ghost tours in Charleston as skilled storytellers recount the stories and fables of an ancient city whispered from generation to generation! John...

1 hour 10 minutes Free Cancellation
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Historic Highlight Tour of Charleston

The Historic Highlight Tour of Charleston will show guests the most beautiful, historic and cultural places in Charleston. This includes the French Quarter neighborhood and …More

The Historic Highlight Tour of Charleston will show guests the most beautiful, historic and cultural places in Charleston. This includes the French Quarter neighborhood and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Magnolia Plantation Tour with transportation PLUS City Bus Tour

Enjoy a full day of touring with this plantation and see it all bus tour combo! Start your day with a 4.5-hour tour of Magnolia Plantation …More

Enjoy a full day of touring with this plantation and see it all bus tour combo! Start your day with a 4.5-hour tour of Magnolia Plantation...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$125
Barrier Island Drop-Off Fossil Hunting Adventure!

Let a true local guide you to one of the best fossil hunting sites in the Lowcountry! Before you set off on your hunt, I'll …More

Let a true local guide you to one of the best fossil hunting sites in the Lowcountry! Before you set off on your hunt, I'll...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$115
Whale of a Tale a Family Friendly Charleston Walking Tour

'Whale of a Tale' is a playful, interactive walking tour of Charleston designed especially for young children and families. The adventure begins at The Loutrel …More

'Whale of a Tale' is a playful, interactive walking tour of Charleston designed especially for young children and families. The adventure begins at The Loutrel...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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2 Hour Sunset Waterway Excursion in Calabash

Set sail with Calabash Fishing Fleet on a peaceful 2‑hour Sunset Waterway Excursion, the perfect way to experience the natural beauty of the Calabash River …More

Set sail with Calabash Fishing Fleet on a peaceful 2‑hour Sunset Waterway Excursion, the perfect way to experience the natural beauty of the Calabash River...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
The 3 Hour Upstate Relocation and More Driving Tour

No one knows more about modern Greenville than we do. We constantly read business magazines, website, and newspapers to here about the latest development. If …More

No one knows more about modern Greenville than we do. We constantly read business magazines, website, and newspapers to here about the latest development. If...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$100
Family Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding

This family-friendly SUP intro in Hilton Head is the perfect way to get started on the water together. You'll learn the basics—equipment, safety, and paddling …More

This family-friendly SUP intro in Hilton Head is the perfect way to get started on the water together. You'll learn the basics—equipment, safety, and paddling...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Play Fair Paddleboarding Sessions, Camps & Tours | Lake Hartwell

Explore Lake Hartwell with Play Fair Paddleboarding, offering a variety of rentals and lessons for all ages. Choose from paddle board rentals and windsurfing lessons, …More

Explore Lake Hartwell with Play Fair Paddleboarding, offering a variety of rentals and lessons for all ages. Choose from paddle board rentals and windsurfing lessons,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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7 Speed 48v E-bike Rental

Electric bikes give you the best of both worlds—exercise with a little extra assistance when you need it. They’re a great option for crossing the …More

Electric bikes give you the best of both worlds—exercise with a little extra assistance when you need it. They’re a great option for crossing the...

1 to 31 days Free Cancellation
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Dolphins & Daufuskie Island Stop Tour (Small Group)

Embark on an unforgettable private boat tour for up to six people, departing from Hilton Head Island and taking you on a journey through the …More

Embark on an unforgettable private boat tour for up to six people, departing from Hilton Head Island and taking you on a journey through the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
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