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$5 Admission to Drayton Hall – EXTENDED

Drayton Hall

Great news for Drayton Hall. If you missed the $5 gate admission special for local resident and active duty military personal, it has been extended until the end of February! Have you ever found yourself wondering why you haven't taken advantage of more of the local Charleston attractions. For … [Read more...] about $5 Admission to Drayton Hall – EXTENDED

Posted by Charleston on the Cheap Staff on February 5, 2021 | Updated February 5, 2021 Filed Under: Attractions · Family Fun · Museums

13th Annual Captain’s Comic Expo

Charleston Comic Expo

Captain's Comics and Toys, Charleston, South Carolina's premier comic and toy store located in Mount pleasant is pleased to present the 13th Annual Captain's Comic Expo. This popular annual event will feature over 100 tables of classic and modern comic books, amazing artwork, unique artisans, … [Read more...] about 13th Annual Captain’s Comic Expo

Posted by Charleston on the Cheap Staff on February 5, 2021 | Updated February 5, 2021 Filed Under: Attractions · Family Fun

Best of Charleston 2021

Best of Charleston

It's that time of the year again — time to show some love to all your favorite people, places and activities in and around our fine city. This is the chance to shout from the steeple top for everyone from your friendly neighborhood bartender to your trusted hair stylist for a job well done. We … [Read more...] about Best of Charleston 2021

Posted by Charleston on the Cheap Staff on January 14, 2021 | Updated January 14, 2021 Filed Under: Attractions · Entertainment · Family Fun

2021 Annual Charleston Boat Show

Boat Show

The weather outside might be a little chilly but on the weekend beginning January 29th thoughts will turn to getting out and enjoying all the great spots Charleston offers along the water and there is no better way to do it than in a boat. You might just want to look at all the new toys or you … [Read more...] about 2021 Annual Charleston Boat Show

Posted by Charleston on the Cheap Staff on January 10, 2021 | Updated January 12, 2021 Filed Under: Attractions · Family Fun · Sports · Watersports

Summerville Third Thursday

Summerville

Take a short drive up the road to Summerville, SC on January 21st as the historic downtown area transforms into a special marketplace featuring local entertainment, craft vendors and artisans, to complement the extended hours of of the wonderful mix of eclectic shops, boutiques and restaurants. the … [Read more...] about Summerville Third Thursday

Posted by Charleston on the Cheap Staff on January 7, 2021 | Updated January 21, 2021 Filed Under: Attractions · Entertainment · Family Fun · Festival

Top 10 Instagrammable Locations in Charleston

Instgrammable Charleston

Charleston features the perfect blend of modern convenience, historical charm and natural beauty making it easy to see why it is a popular destination and has been voted the number one small town in America multiple years.  With all its southern charm there many insta worthy locations to … [Read more...] about Top 10 Instagrammable Locations in Charleston

Posted by Charleston on the Cheap Staff on January 3, 2021 | Updated January 12, 2021 Filed Under: Attractions

24 Charleston Area Restaurants Open on New Year’s Day

Happy New Year Charleston

2020 will soon be over and we will all be celebrating the beginning of a new and hopefully better 2021. With all the parties that come with that celebration you might not be in the "mood" to cook on New Year's Day so we have complied and verified a list of Charleston area restaurants that will be … [Read more...] about 24 Charleston Area Restaurants Open on New Year’s Day

Posted by Charleston on the Cheap Staff on December 29, 2020 | Updated December 30, 2020 Filed Under: Attractions · Dining · Holiday

40% Off Escapology Escape Rooms

If you are a Charleston area parent, you and I both know you are looking for cost effective (and safe) ways to keep everyone busy during the holiday break. I mean there is only so much Among Us you can play. Well Escapology Escape Rooms in Summerville, South Carolina has a 40% off special now … [Read more...] about 40% Off Escapology Escape Rooms

Posted by Charleston on the Cheap Staff on December 28, 2020 | Updated December 28, 2020 Filed Under: Attractions · Family Fun

The Best Free and Cheap Things to do in Charleston

Charleston SC

As Charleston is a popular tourist attraction we all know things can get out of control price wise dealing a blow to keeping on a budget. And with the holidays upon us, friends and family that might be headed to town for a visit might be asking about budget friendly things to do around the … [Read more...] about The Best Free and Cheap Things to do in Charleston

Posted by Charleston on the Cheap Staff on December 15, 2020 | Updated January 8, 2021 Filed Under: Attractions · Family Fun · Free · Museums Tagged With: Charleston· Charleston City Market· Citadel· College of Charleston· Fort Moultrie· Holy City· King Street Charleston· Mt. Pleasant· Pineapple Fountain· Rainbow Row· Shem Creek· South Carolina

Holiday Parade at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens BOGO Admission – EVENT CANCELLED

Christmas List

On Saturday December 5th, 2020 beginning at 11:00AM, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will be hosting their first ever Holiday Parade. Beginning at the Children's Garden the parade will wind its way through the majestic Oak Alley ending with a socially distance meet and greet with none other than … [Read more...] about Holiday Parade at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens BOGO Admission – EVENT CANCELLED

Posted by Ed Reckdenwald on November 28, 2020 | Updated December 5, 2020 Filed Under: Attractions · BOGO · Family Fun · Festival · Holiday Tagged With: Charleston· Charleston City Market· Charleston Parks· Christmas· Citadel· College of Charleston· Goose Creek· Hanahan· Historic Charleston· Holiday· Holy City· King Street Charleston· Mt. Pleasant· Museums· Pineapple Fountain· South Carolina· Summerville

College of Charleston Cougar Night Lights Returns

College of Charleston Holiday Lights

A popular Charleston area holiday tradition returns this evening when The College of Charleston presents its annual Cougar Night Lights. While the shows on the 23rd and 24th are only open to students with a valid ID,  beginning on November 25th, the show is open to all. The over 43,000 light … [Read more...] about College of Charleston Cougar Night Lights Returns

Posted by Charleston on the Cheap Staff on November 23, 2020 | Updated November 24, 2020 Filed Under: Attractions · Family Fun · Festival · Holiday Tagged With: Charleston· Charleston City Market· Christmas· Citadel· College of Charleston· Goose Creek· Hanahan· Historic Charleston· Holiday· Holy City· King Street Charleston· Ladson· Mt. Pleasant· Pineapple Fountain· Shem Creek· South Carolina· Summerville

US Military Veterans & Gold Star Families Granted Lifetime Passes To Our National Parks

National Parks

On Monday of this week the Department of Veterans Affairs announced U.S. military veterans and gold star families will be granted FREE lifetime access to this countries incredible national parks, wildlife refuges and other federal lands managed by the Department of the Interior.  To get your … [Read more...] about US Military Veterans & Gold Star Families Granted Lifetime Passes To Our National Parks

Posted by Charleston on the Cheap Staff on November 11, 2020 | Updated November 11, 2020 Filed Under: Attractions · Family Fun Tagged With: Charleston· Charleston Hiking· Charleston Parks· Charlotte· Holy City· National Parks· North Carolina· Patriots Point· South Carolina

Save 37% on Admission to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Patriots Point

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is located just over the Arthur J. Ravenel Bridge in Mt. Pleasant on Charleston Harbor, and is one of South Carolina’s most popular tourist destinations attracting several hundred thousand visitors every year. Plan to spend the day exploring the home of … [Read more...] about Save 37% on Admission to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Posted by Charleston on the Cheap Staff on November 9, 2020 | Updated November 10, 2020 Filed Under: Attractions · Family Fun · Museums Tagged With: Charleston· Charleston County· Charleston County Parks· College of Charleston· Holy City· Mt. Pleasant· Patriots Point· Patriots Point Museum· South Carolina· USS Yorktown

Save Big with a Charleston County Parks Annual Gold Pass

If you are a frequent visitor to Charleston or if you are here for a short time but want to visit multiple attractions, parks or events in Charleston County then you can save a bundle with a Gold Pass. The Charleston County Parks Gold Pass allows unlimited access for up to 15 people per vehicle, … [Read more...] about Save Big with a Charleston County Parks Annual Gold Pass

Posted by Charleston on the Cheap Staff on November 5, 2020 | Updated November 10, 2020 Filed Under: Attractions · Family Fun · Festival · Fishing · Golf · Health and Fitness · Sports · Watersports Tagged With: Biking· Charleston· Charleston Biking· Charleston County· Charleston County Parks· Charleston Hiking· Charleston Parks· Charleston Picnics· Hiking· Picnics· South Carolina· Tour· Walking Tour

Save $5 on the Charleston Death and Depravity Tour

Looking to explore the seedier side of Historic Charleston while in town for a visit? Well then you have to check out the highly rated Death and Depravity Tour offered by Ghost City Tours. This tour is adults only (16+) as you will explore and learn about the Charleston that was not taught in the … [Read more...] about Save $5 on the Charleston Death and Depravity Tour

Posted by Charleston on the Cheap Staff on November 4, 2020 | Updated November 5, 2020 Filed Under: Attractions Tagged With: Charleston· Charleston City Market· College of Charleston· Ghost Tour· Holy City· King Street Charleston· Rainbow Row· South Carolina· Tour· Walking Tour

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