Things to do in James Island

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

Charleston: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry

P2,688
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

P3,126
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

P3,376
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise
Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport

Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport

P4,939
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport
Picture 7 for Activity Charleston: 1-Hour Carriage Tour of the Historic District

Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour

P3,126
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
Downtown Charleston Food Tour

Downtown Charleston Food Tour

P6,877
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown Charleston Food Tour
Folly Beach: Sunset Dolphin Boat Tour to Morris Island

Folly Beach: Sunset Dolphin Boat Tour to Morris Island

P3,689
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Folly Beach: Sunset Dolphin Boat Tour to Morris Island
Folly Beach: Morning Dolphin Boat Trip to Morris Island

Folly Beach: Morning Dolphin Boat Trip to Morris Island

P4,064
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Folly Beach: Morning Dolphin Boat Trip to Morris Island
Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse

Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse

P3,501
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse
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McLeod Plantation Historic Site

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at McLeod Plantation Historic Site during your travels in Charleston.
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Charleston Historic District

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Charleston Historic District. Make a stop by Charleston City Market or Shops at Charleston Place while you're exploring the area.

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Downtown Charleston

Travelers to Downtown Charleston praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm.

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Cannonborough Elliotborough

While visiting Cannonborough Elliotborough, you might make a stop by sights like Upper King Design District and Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum.

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King Street

While visiting King Street, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall.

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Harleston Village

If you're spending some time in Harleston Village, Marion Square and The Riviera Theater are top sights worth seeing.

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