Charleston for spring break

[Anonymous]

Everything blew up in the last few weeks - DH is deploying, our oldest is at college, our teen is on a different trip. It'll just be me and our 12-year-old trying to salvage our trip. No, we cannot change locations since everything is paid for. Tween DD is fairly sad about things and I want to make this awesome. Problem is, we've been to Charleston a few times. What are some lesser known fun things?

[Anonymous]

Where are you staying?

You could always rent a condo in Kiawah and just pop into the city one day, but make the trip more resorty. It won't be "beach warm" (probably) but if you rent through the resort you'll have access to the Night Heron pool, which is heated.

Also I think exploring the suburbs of Charleston can be fun. Mt Pleasant is super cute (eat at Post House Inn) with some great shopping, there's a trampoline park around there somewhere, and I love a day trip to Sullivan's Island -- eat at Obstinate Daughter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Where are you staying?

You could always rent a condo in Kiawah and just pop into the city one day, but make the trip more resorty. It won't be "beach warm" (probably) but if you rent through the resort you'll have access to the Night Heron pool, which is heated.

Also I think exploring the suburbs of Charleston can be fun. Mt Pleasant is super cute (eat at Post House Inn) with some great shopping, there's a trampoline park around there somewhere, and I love a day trip to Sullivan's Island -- eat at Obstinate Daughter.

We have an (too large now) Airbnb downtown. Thank you for the recommendations!

[Anonymous]

Love Obstinate Daughter. Also try Mex One.

We did a kayak outing on IOP - might be good if it's too chilly for the beach.

[Anonymous]

Can you invite another mom and kid if you have spare rooms? That seems like the most fun option to me.

[Anonymous]

We did a ghost tour that was surprisingly interesting. Food tour is also always a hit.

[Anonymous]

If the Stingrays are still playing, minor league hockey is a blast. The Stingrays are the ECHL affiliate of the Capitals and play in North Charleston.

Have you done the tea garden? https://charlestonteagarden.com/

[Anonymous]

An eco tour to one of the local barrier islands is fun. The minor league baseball team may be at home depending on your dates.

[Anonymous]

https://annieshighteas.com/high-tea-in-charleston-sc/

Go for tea?

[Anonymous]

go on a fishing charter....use Explore More Inshore Charters...you will not regret it!

Surf lessons one morning on Folly Beach and then lunch at Taco Boy

bike the Ravenell Bridge

Sunrise kayak tour

[Anonymous]

Not sure when your break is, but through beginning of April there is the Charleston Open on Daniel Island and the Ravanel bridge run on the 5th

Mt Pleasant blessing of the fleet festival is April 27 (huge tradition, boat parade, live music)

Fishing charter or one that lets you hunt for fossilized shark teeth, kayaking, surfing

Tea at Camellia’s (all pink bar at Hotel Bennett) is a favorite for my daughter, the room is gorgeous

In addition to hockey, there’s Charleston Battery soccer games at Patriots Point or baseball (Riverdogs)

Make your own candle classes at Candlefish

Depending on when you arrive, Boone Hall has a strawberry festival in April (pick and eat berries, games, pig races, arts and crafts plus you could book a tour of the plantation itself)