(ThyBlackMan.com) Charleston is one of America’s most popular tourist destinations for a reason. Not only is it home to some of the country’s most beautiful architecture and history, but it’s also full of fun family attractions that are sure to keep everyone entertained. Here are just a few of the best things to do Charleston style. That is in respect of the place Charleston in South Carolina and not the dance which originated in Arica and Europe and became popular in Harlem in the 1920s.
The Market
The Charleston City Market is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Charleston. It’s a great place to find souvenirs, local art, and delicious food. The market is the perfect place to spend an afternoon exploring. Everyone loves a market to explore. This may well be because, when we have the weather, we love shopping outdoors in the open air.
There are other places to shop but it is the market that everyone tends to enjoy the most. There might be markets all around the world but the Charleston one is particularly special.
The Parks
If your family enjoys the outdoors, Charleston is home to some of the most beautiful parks in the country. Charleston’s Waterfront Park is a great place to take a stroll, have a picnic, or just enjoy the view. The park is also home to the Charleston Maritime Center, which offers educational programs and tours of Charleston’s harbor.
Charleston Maritime Center:
The Charleston Maritime Center is a great place to take the family for a day of fun and entertainment. The center has a variety of exhibits that teach kids about Charleston’s rich maritime history. Several interactive exhibits allow kids to experience what it’s like to be a sailor or ship captain. In addition to the exhibits, the Charleston Maritime Center also has a playground and a movie theater. So whether you’re interested in learning about Charleston’s maritime history or just want to have some fun, the Charleston Maritime Center is a great place to go with the whole family and have a nice day out.
Parks offer the fresh air we all crave to live healthily and so it is good to find one at a place we are considering paying a visit to. It is a selling point for most people. Particularly those who enjoy nature and the great outdoors.
History
If your family enjoys history, Charleston is full of historical sites and attractions that are sure to interest everyone. The city is home to some of the country’s most well-preserved historical buildings and sites. The Charleston Museum is a great place to start your historical tour of Charleston. The museum has a variety of exhibits that tell the story of Charleston’s past. The Charleston County Historical Society is another great place to learn about Charleston’s history. The society offers a variety of programs and events that are perfect for families.
Educational opportunities are a reason to take the children on a vacation. They are also of interest to adults as we never stop learning. We can learn from history and increase our knowledge when it comes to a quiz that we might take part in. Most people when they get home will continue to research the place that they have visited. Being there is merely a catalyst for their continued curiosity. What we find out at the museum can lead to looking things up online and in books at our library. Although, you cannot beat going to a place of learning at the location too.
Charleston is a city with something for everyone. Whether you’re interested in history, or the outdoors, or just want to have some fun, Charleston has a family attraction that is sure to please. So come on down to the city and see why it’s one of America’s most popular tourist destinations.
Staff Writer; George Johnson