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1. Settlemyre Planetarium ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Children's Museum of the Lowcountry ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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3. South Carolina State Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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4. The Museum Greenwood

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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5. Alligator Adventure

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6. Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon

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7. The Children’s Museum of the Upstate

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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8. The Center for Birds of Prey

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Ghost City Tours of Charleston

Tours in the Area
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10. GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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11. Barrier Island Ecotours

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12. South Carolina Aquarium

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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13. Paris Mountain State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. Sadlers Creek State Recreation Area

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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15. Coastal Discovery Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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16. Edisto Island Serpentarium

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17. EdVenture Children's Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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18. Greenville Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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19. Hollywild Animal Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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20. Fort Sumter National Monument

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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21. Old South Carriage Company

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22. Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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23. Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Rich in both culture and history, South Carolina holds onto its deep-rooted Southern charm. Some of the more popular towns such as Georgetown and Charleston, offer visitors a plethora of attractions and entertainment options. Museums, zoos, aquariums, wildlife parks, military sites, historic districts, and beautiful architecture are enough to keep visitors busy throughout their stay. Lovers of the outdoors will appreciate South Carolina’s blue water bays, beaches, salt marshes and estuaries. In a state bustling with family-fun activities, here are the top things to do with kids in South Carolina.

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