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Beaufort
Bee City
Bluffton
Botany Bay Heritage Preserve-Wildlife Management Area
Brookgreen Gardens
Columbia Museum of Art
Edisto Island
Elloree
Francis Beidler Audubon Forest
Georgetown
Givhans Ferry State Park
Great Swamp Sanctuary
Hampton Plantation State Historic Site
Hilton Head Island
Huntington Beach State Park
Kiawah Island
McClellanville
Mepkin Abbey
Edisto Island National Scenic Byway
Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden
Port Royal
Serpentarium
St. Helena Island
Wadmalaw Island
Walterboro
- Charleston is widely regarded as one of the best cities in South Carolina, but if you're planning to be here for more than a couple of days, you might want to consider taking a day trip or two.
- The city is surrounded by incredible destinations for visitors of all ages, including peaceful barrier islands, beaches, historic homes, and little-known towns and villages overflowing with antebellum mansions and Southern hospitality.
- Whether you're looking to escape into nature, learn about the area's history, or simply trade one city for another, here are the best day trips to take from Charleston.
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