Downtown Charleston Scavenger Hunt: Southern Secrets Edition – Great Idea for Kids and Adults

Uncover Charleston’s Treasures, One Clue at a Time!

1. Team Formation: Divide into teams (or go solo if you’re feeling adventurous).
2. Printable Clues: Download our free printable Charleston Scavenger Hunt clues here to kick off your adventure.
3. Time Limit: Set a time limit (or not—this is Charleston time, after all).

Clues and Challenges:

1. Rainbow Row Revelry:
   1. Find the iconic Rainbow Row on East Bay Street. Take a group selfie with these pastel beauties.
   1. Bonus: Spot a cat sunbathing on a windowsill—extra points for feline flair.

• Pineapple Fountain Pursuit:

• Head to Waterfront Park and snap a picture at the Pineapple Fountain. Remember, pineapples symbolize hospitality!
  • Bonus: Strike a pose with your best pineapple impersonation.

• Historic Marker Hunt:
  • Identify a home with a historical marker that predates the Civil War. Imagine the stories those walls hold!
  • Bonus: Share a fun fact about the house with your team.

• Gullah Geechee Goodies:
  • Visit the City Market and find a stall selling sweetgrass baskets. Admire the craftsmanship.
  • Bonus: Learn a Gullah phrase from the vendor.

• Ghostly Encounter:
  • Wander down Chalmers Street and listen for ghostly whispers. Charleston is known for its haunted history.
  • Bonus: Spot a ghost tour guide in full character.

• Secret Garden Quest:
  • Explore the Unitarian Church Graveyard. Look for ancient tombstones and hidden nooks.
  • Bonus: Find a blooming camellia or a friendly squirrel.

• Waterfront Wonders:
  • Stroll along the Battery and admire the historic mansions. Imagine life during the Civil War.
  • Bonus: Spot a pelican or a sailboat gliding by.

• Sweet Tea Sip-Off:
  • Pop into a local café and order a glass of sweet tea. It’s a Charleston tradition!
  • Bonus: Use your best Southern accent when ordering.

• Palmetto State Puzzle:
  • Locate a palmetto tree (South Carolina’s state tree). Hint: They’re everywhere!
  • Bonus: Recite the state motto: “Dum Spiro Spero” (While I breathe, I hope).

1. Final Destination:
   1. Gather at White Point Garden overlooking the harbor.
   1. Raise your glasses (sweet tea or otherwise) and toast to your Charleston adventure!

Prize:

The winning team receives a miniature pineapple trophy—because in Charleston, hospitality always wins! 

Remember, explore, laugh, and soak in the Southern charm. May your Charleston Scavenger Hunt be filled with delightful discoveries and memories to treasure!