Spring break activities in Charleston that cost $15 or less
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Spring break is quickly approaching for many Lowcountry students, and if you are looking for family-friendly fun that won't break the bank, there are options out there.
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A tour of America's oldest museum, The Charleston Museum, costs $15 for an adult ticket and even less for children 17 and under.
You can also visit the Gibbes Museum of Art for $12 per adult, $10 for seniors, and $6 or less for children 17 and under. A trip to the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry is $15 and under.
Myriad historic homes are available for tours throughout the peninsula, boasting beautiful architecture with old-world design.
Tours of the Edmondston-Alston House, Hayward-Washington House, and Joseph Manigault House are $15 per adult ticket (less for children or students). For a dollar more you can visit the Nathaniel Russell House or Aiken-Rhett House.
Soak up even more Charleston history with a visit to Charles Towne Landing, where you can enjoy an afternoon of bird watching, geocaching, exploring nature trails, and visiting the many animals at the original site of the first English settlement in South Carolina. Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for children aged 6-15, and free under 5.
Explore the swamp at Cypress Gardens in Berkeley County for only $10 per adult. Children 6-17 can enter for just $5 each.
A visit to Colonial Dorchester State Park costs $3 per adult and $1 for children aged 6-15.
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Mix in a little sports action while you're at it: tickets to a Charleston Battery soccer game can be as low as $15 depending on the date, matchup, or time of season. Or catch a Charleston RiverDogs game for about $15 depending on the section you choose. Seats directly behind home plate or closer to the dugout may cost more.
Admission to many Charleston County Parks will cost $2 per person including James Island County Park, Palmetto Islands County Park, Wannamaker County Park, and Caw Caw Interpretive Center.
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