COASTAL CAROLINA FAIR 843.572.3161 coastalcarolinafair.org Giant midway rides & kiddieland; grand outdoor dining variety; cultural, commercial, agricultural exhibits; & free parking around the fair, meeting, and reception facilities. CYPRESS GARDENS 843.553.0515 cypressgardens.info Stroll miles of garden trails, paddle cypress swamp, relax in a greenhouse with butterflies & flowers, discover native & exotic reptile Beach park on Folly’s west end. Lifeguards on duty seasonally. Features the Pelican Watch Pavilion and the new Dunes House building. Visit website for amenities/fees/hours. FOLLY BEACH PIER 843.762.9516 ccprc.com/1753 Stretching over 1,000 feet into the Atlantic Ocean, the Folly Beach Pier offers fishing, spectacular views, beach access, gift shop, the Pier 101 Restaurant and much more. FRIENDS OF CHARLESTON NATIONAL PARKS friendscnp.org As the official philanthropic partner, the Friends group works to provide support for the National Parks in Charleston through education, advocacy, and preservation. HAMPTON PARK 843.724.7327 charleston-sc.gov exhibits & the freshwater aquarium. FOLLY BEACH COUNTY PARK 843.762.9960 ccprc.com/61 A historic park with camellias and azaleas in bloom in spring, roses bloom in the summer; 1-mile nature trail. HISTORIC CHARLESTON BATTERY/ WHITE POINT GARDEN 843.724.7327 charlestonparksconservancy.org This peaceful park offers unprecedented views of Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter. A look back across the street promises fantastic images of beautiful Charleston mansions.
AQUARIUM SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM 843.577.3474 scaquarium.org Encounter thousands of animals, see the Great Ocean Tank and explore the Sea Turtle Care Center™ where endangered sea turtles are rehabilitated for release back to the wild. PARKS
ANGEL OAK 843.559.3496 charleston-sc.gov/153/Angel-Oak
The Angel Oak is a Live Oak tree, estimated to be 1,400 years old. It stands 65ft. high and provides a 17,000 square foot area of shade. No admission charge. CAW CAW INTERPRETIVE CENTER 843.889.8898 ccprc.com/53 Rich in natural, cultural & historical resources; miles of trails, elevated boardwalks & former rice fields. Favored habitat for rare wildlife. Dogs & bicycles not permitted. CENTRAL CREEK PARK cityofgoosecreek.com/recreation All-incluvsive playground with pickeball courts and sand volleyball court with a farmers A plantation relic once owned by a Founding Father is a National Park Service site with grounds, historic house, exhibits, film, museum shop, and programs. Free. Open Wed-Sun. CHARLES TOWNE LANDING STATE HISTORIC SITE 843.852.4200 charlestownelanding.travel Begin your Charleston experience where English settlers established the first permanent European colony in Carolina. See a 17th-century tall ship replica, cannons and a zoo! market and walking trail. CHARLES PINCKNEY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 843.881.5516 nps.gov/chpi
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