things to do in Awendaw, SC

Spot local dolphins while taking in Charleston Harbor’s historic sights

Learn traditional Lowcountry coiled basketry from a local artisan in this hands-on workshop.

Sit down to a three-course Southern tea at Hopsewee Plantation

Self-guided museum on rice culture and the lives of the Hopsewee enslaved

Sip wine and snack on seasonal hors d'oeuvres on the Hopsewee riverfront

See Charleston's historic harbor landmarks from the air

Aerial views of beaches, rivers, marshlands, and barrier islands

Explore Charleston's Gullah Geechee culture and roots in the slave trade

A Charleston journey through Gullah Geechee heritage and history

Explore Gullah Geechee perspectives on Charleston's slave-trade history

Explore the mansion's ornate interiors, collections, and formal gardens with a docent

Experience Charleston’s legends and waterfront streets before the daytime crowds

Ride from Folly Island to Sullivan's Island with beach walks and Charleston landmarks

Explore Wadmalaw’s tea fields, Angel Oak, and a winery beyond downtown Charleston

Explore Charleston's darker past through pirate tales, haunted streets, and chilling local history

Customize a private aerial look at Charleston’s historic downtown, beaches, and waterways

Trace Gullah Geechee history and ghost stories through Charleston after dark

Explore Charleston's past with a certified guide and Citadel history professor

Explore historic ships, military aircraft, and immersive Vietnam-era exhibits

Set your own route in a private van

Trace 350 years of Charleston stories through its historic streets and waterfront landmarks

Go beyond public access to discover the USS Yorktown's wartime and space-recovery history

See Charleston's coastal history from the sky

See the Lowcountry's coastal landscapes from a new perspective