It’s amazing what a cool playground can do. Just hours after being stung (three times!) by a hornet at Middleton Place, my 5 years old forgot all about it once inside Summerville’s Gahagan Park.
Next time you’re in North Charleston spend quality family time at Gahagan Park. It’s free, fun, relaxing and good for your [...]

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My daughter and I visited Middleton Place on Easter Sunday. This marked the beginning of our super fun Spring Break adventure in and around Charleston.
Two hours, $25 (free for kids 6 and under) and 3 hornet stings later (my daughter’s accomplishment for the day!) we toured most of the grounds.

I would have lingered more [...]

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Folly Beach, the last barrier island before the Atlantic, rewards visitors with beautiful ocean vistas, soft white sand, top-notch fishing and surfing, the historic Morris Island lighthouse and few mystery tales. The beach is a short drive from downtown Charleston on scenic Hwy 171.

Tips to know before you go
• The beach is quite narrow at high [...]

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Three days and few hundreds $$$ later I asked my 5 years old which Charleston attraction did she like the most? “The Waterfront Park!” she cried out in delight…
America, there you have it. Once again the old saying comes true:
“Best things in life are free”!

The Waterfront Park is the best place in Charleston to wind [...]

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The Morris Island Lighthouse has been the Charleston Harbor most loyal sentinel for almost two centuries. If you’re a lucky Charleston vacationer do yourself a favor and go to Folly Beach to see this romantic lighthouse, a truly South Carolina legacy!
Things to know before you go
The lighthouse rests in the water about 300 feet offshore. [...]

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The Natural Science Center in Greensboro blew me away! Where else can you enjoy hundreds of fun science exhibits, a world-class small size zoo, amazing rocks, a dinosaur gallery and a thrilling 3D Theater? The center is open daily and admission is $8 adults, $7 children and seniors (Omnisphere movie tickets are $6 extra). TIP! [...]

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Saluda Shoals is a state of the art park nestled along scenic Saluda River.

I visited it last week with my daughter to see Unearth, A Celebration of Naturally Inspired Art.
Daily park admission is $4R/$5NR for cars and minivans (annual pass is $45R/$58NR, resident fees refer to Lexington-Richland 5 area).
Kids can safely burn off [...]

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Elephants, rhinos, lions, giraffes, gorillas and chimps trumpeting, roaring, growling and napping…Yes, it’s Africa! Not to be outdone by its northern cousin, Africa features incredible wildlife and entertainment in one of the most beautiful and open spaces in the country.
My favorite is the elephant exhibit, a relative pachyderm paradise. Although is not the wild African [...]

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Where can you enjoy up-close a 60 feet high waterfall, miles of paved walking trails along a scenic mountain river peppered with benches, swings and picnic areas? Downtown Greenville South Carolina!

Add a kids raving water splashing area and a whimsical garden based on classic children stories. And free outdoor entertainment…and coffee shops and restaurants…and free [...]

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Meow! You don’t have to be a cat to hunt for cute little mice in the city. All you need is the “Mice on Main” guide, a good sense of humor and a free spirit. Patience also helps.

“Mice on Main” is a fun clever way to see all downtown Greenville landmarks when you have little [...]

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