22 Things for Your Charleston, South Carolina Summer Bucket List

Here’s a bucket list of 21 things to do in Charleston, SC this summer:

1. Explore the historic downtown district and admire the beautiful architecture.

2. Visit Fort Sumter National Monument.

3. Shop and dine on King Street. If the timing is right, Second Sunday on King is an event all its own.

4. Take a carriage ride through the city.

5. Relax on Folly Beach and enjoy the ocean.

6. Watch Fourth of July fireworks at Patriots Point.

7. Tour a historic plantation like Magnolia Plantation.

8. Enjoy a Charleston RiverDogs baseball game.

9. Explore the Charleston City Market.

10. Visit the South Carolina Aquarium.

11. Take a sunset sail in Charleston Harbor.

12. Stroll through the Battery and White Point Garden.

13. Cool off at the Pineapple Fountain in Waterfront Park.

14. Visit the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry.

15. Take a kayak tour through the marshes.

16. Visit the Charleston Museum.

17. Enjoy the Summer Wine Festival (August 24).

18. Explore Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site and zoo.

19. Take a ghost tour of Charleston’s haunted spots.

20. Attend the Charleston Caribbean Jerk Festival (July 20).

21. Book a photo shoot with The Pink Figgy.

22. Take an emotional journey at the International African American Museum.

This list offers a mix of cultural events, outdoor activities, historical sites, and local experiences to make the most of your summer in Charleston.

Want more ideas? These articles will help expand you options:

• The Ultimate Charleston Bucket List: 25 Things to Do – CHS Thrive 
• 27 Best Things to Do in Charleston, SC | U.S. News Travel 
• Charleston Summer Bucket List (50+ Ideas for Fun with Kids) – Charleston Moms 
• 101 Things to Do in Charleston SC Bucket List – Local Adventurer