Charleston South Carolina things to do

The resort islands of Charleston, SC are fast gaining a reputation as a mecca for family-oriented fun. Kiawah has been voted the No.2 island to visit in the United States by Conde Nast Traveler and a Top 10 Winter Island Getaway by LIFE Magazine. Seabrook Island features one of the few Equestrian Beach Rides on the east coast and boasts one of the top 25 ranked tennis clubs worldwide, according to Tennis Resorts Online.

Isle of Palms and Wild Dunes are continually cited as a top destination by Travel + Leisure, Tennis Magazine and Golf Digest. There are plenty of things to do, and a spectacularly preserved natural environment in which to enjoy them. Here are just a few:

1. Enjoy miles of sun swept Atlantic beachfront.
2. Rent bikes and ride the many miles of paved trails.
3. Play on one of 16 top resort and area golf courses.
4. Try a tennis clinic or round robin on soft composition courts.
5. Head to a marina and rent an outboard runabout or take a sail.
6. Take a kayak tour with a local nature outfitter.
7. Try an open air Lowcountry oyster roast or catch of the day.
8. Take a carriage or walking tour of Charleston’s historic district.
9. Tour the plantations’ beautiful gardens and preserved houses.
10. Take a harbor cruise or sunset nature cruise to watch the dolphin.

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