At the Old Exchange and Dungeon museum in Charleston, history buffs will be delighted to admire a bounty of artifacts and photos from the colonial to the Civi War.
“The town struck me very agreeable; but the new Exchange which fronted the place of my landing made a most noticeable appearance” John Quincy Jr., 1773
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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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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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We love spending our summer vacation in Hilton Head. For the last 3 years, my little daughter and I, traveled all over the island “looking for adventures”. We discovered a place rich in history, fascinating life stories, world-changing inventions, Civil War battles, people struggles, and of course, the perennial Sea Islands ghost legends!
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The Holidays are here! So are Columbia’s most popular family attractions the Lights Before Christmas at Riverbanks Zoo and Snowville at Edventure Children museum.

The spectacular Lights Before Christmas event is open November 21 through January 3 (except November 26, December 24, 25 and 31) from 6 to 9PM. Admission is $8 adults and [...]

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The spanking new Children’s Museum downtown Greenville will make all “Days of Thunder” fans proud!
Guys and gals of all sizes literally line up to test their auto racing and building skills.
Buckle up!
At the exciting “Start Your Engines” exhibit you can to change tires in a hurry, build your own Formula One car, or [...]

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The wait is over. The Greenville Children Museum is the new kid on the Southeast block where every one can be a pop, rock or Formula One star!
The museum is open daily 9AM to 5PM (1 to 5PM on Sunday). Admission is $12 (go November 19 and December 17 enjoy $2 for two admission [...]

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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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