RECREATION
Take It Outside The world outside inspires active participation. Beach days and pool hangs are a given, but when you’re looking for more action-packed adventure - the opportunities are endless. From kayaking alongside flippered friends and exploring a one-of-a-kind avian conservatory, to scaling a 50-foot outdoor climbing wall, Charleston is a mecca for sports and outdoor enthusiasts.
SAILING & FISHING Reeling in the Fun
BIRDING & CLIMBING Take to the Sky
Feel the wind in your sails. Climb aboard a catamaran and learn the ropes for yourself or unwind aboard an 18th century modeled schooner. Adventure awaits in Charleston Harbor. Get acquainted by boat, kayak, or ferry – and savor fresh local fare, by the water, of course. Cast your line and learn what it takes to be a serious saltwater angler with RedFin Charters excursion - you’ll find your sea legs and a fisherman’s sense in no time.
At the Center for Birds of Prey, a one-ofa-kind avian conservatory, the owls, hawks, falcons and eagles are the stars of the show. Don’t miss the flight demonstrations, an awe-inspiring sight with precision moves and soaring wingspans. Gain your own above ground perspective as you scale Charleston County Park’s 50-ft climbing wall, soar through the tree canopy with Charleston Zipline Adventures, or test your agility and balance on the course at Wild Blue Ropes.
WALKING & BIKING Stroll Through Splendor
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS Root for the Home Team
When Charleston was settled in 1680, an urban development plan called the Grand Modell established an orderly grid of streets, which makes it easy to wander and difficult to get lost. Explore cobblestone streets, colorful mansions and fragrant gardens that punctuate the city with a walking sojourn with Tour Charleston, or give your feet the day off with a rental or tour from Affordabike. Bike your way around the historic streets and secret alleyways or take a guided ride to the top of the Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge - the longest cable stay bridge in North America.
Charleston is home to professional teams in hockey, soccer, and baseball - with the breathtaking views from Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park being the equal of any baseball stadium in the country. Enjoy “the beautiful game” at the MUSC Health Stadium, the first modern era privately funded soccer-specific stadium in the U.S., or visit the home ice at the North Charleston Coliseum.
KAYAKING & PADDLEBOARDING All Hands on Deck Pick up a paddle and weave through saltwater estuaries and blackwater rivers with kayak instruction from Coastal Expeditions. You just may come face to face with dolphins, alligators, and herons... oh my! Soak up the sun and explore the tidal marsh and waters of historic Shem Creek and Crab Bank with a Nature Adventures SUP tour.