Looking for fun and affordable ways to enjoy the beautiful city of Charleston? We’ve got you covered! From free wine tastings to walking tours, here is Charleston Guru’s round-up of 50 things to do in Charleston under $25.
50 Things to Do in Charleston under $25
FREE
- Enjoy one of the beautiful beaches: FREE
- Attend a weekly coffee tasting with Counter Culture Coffee: FREE
- Weekly wine tasting at Graft Wine Bar: FREE
- Walk or run The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge: FREE
- Attend a First Friday Charleston Art Walk: FREE
- Take a Charleston Tea Garden Tour: FREE
- Visit the Angel Oak Tree: FREE
- Stroll Hampton Park in Downtown Charleston: FREE
- Explore Shem Creek Park: FREE
- Attend the monthly Pitt Street Stroll in Old Village: FREE
- Explore The Firefly Distillery History Room: FREE
- Walk The West Ashley Greenway: FREE
- Browse books Downtown at Buxton Books: FREE
- Visit the Worlds Largest Inclusive Playground, Park Circle Park: FREE
- Head to a Trivia Night: FREE
- Enjoy a picnic at Riley Waterfront Park: FREE
- Stroll Pitt Street Bridge or have a picnic there: FREE
- Enjoy browsing at a local Farmers Market: FREE
- Listen to live music at a local restaurant or bar: FREE
- Attend a free workout class (applies to first time students at select gyms): FREE
- Explore Freshfields Village on Kiawah Island: FREE
$10 and Under
- Grab a coffee or treat from Harken and wander down King Street or The Battery: $3 to $7.50
- Pick some produce at Willie’s Roadside Market At Boone Hall Farms: $5+
- Tour High Wire Distilling Co.: $10
- Explore Cypress Gardens: $10
- Dance the night away at Dancing on The Cooper on a Friday night during the summer: $10
- Tour Striped Pig Distillery: $10
- Enjoy a $10 cocktail or some oysters at Élevé at their happy hour Monday through Friday from 2:00pm to 5:00pm: $2 to $10
- Grab a sweet treat at Sugar Bakeshop on Cannon Street: $2.60+
- Head to H&R Sweet Shop to grab dinner for under $10: $10
$15 and Under
- Try a frosé flight from The Co-Op: $14
- Visit The Charleston Museum: $15
- On Tuesday nights from 5:00pm to 9:00pm grab a $12 Smash Burger at Community Table and then walk around the beautiful I’On neighborhood: $12
- Visit The Children’s Museum of The Lowcountry: Free to $15
- Enjoy a $13 lunch tray at bartaco after strolling and shopping on King Street. The Lunch tray includes a choice of a rice bowl or three tacos plus salad or soup: $13
- Attend a Charleston Battery soccer game: $15
- Visit The Gibbes Museum of Art: $6 to $12
- Get a “Boat Drink” and watch the boats from the rooftop at Islander 71: $11 to $15
- See a movie at The Terrace Theater: $9 to $12
- Tour the Nathanial Russell House Museum: $15
$25 and Under
- Visit The International African American Museum: $10 to $22
- Give indoor climbing a shot at Coastal Climbing Gym : $20
- Sit outside of Sorelle Mercado with a latte, sandwich, or pastry, and take in the architecture and views on historic Broad Street: $5 to $25
- Attend a Theater 99 comedy show: $5 to $20
- Take a walking tour to learn more about The Holy City: $18 to $25
- Grab a slice of chocolate cake or a glass of wine at the well-known Halls Chophouse on King Street: $13+
- Take an art class at Redux Contemporary Art Center: $15 to $20
- Attend a South Carolina Stingrays hockey game: $19
- Grab a glass of wine or a cocktail at The Dewberry’s rooftop bar, The Citrus Club, and enjoy the views of the city: $10 to $20
- Every Wednesday, head to Republic Garden and Lounge for a burger and glass of Veuve: $25
- Enjoy a drink and some games at the beautiful lobby bar at The Palmetto Hotel: $13+
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