5 days in Charleston Itinerary

You'll discover tucked-away gems like The Center for Birds of Prey and Charleston Fossil Adventures. Get in touch with nature at Kiawah Island and Isle of Palms Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Charleston: Caw Caw Interpretive Center (in Ravenel), Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site (in Summerville) and Kiawah Beachwalker Park (in Kiawah Island). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Heyward-Washington House, make a trip to McLeod Plantation Historic Site, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, and enjoy the sand and surf at Folly Beach Fishing Pier.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Charleston day trip app.

July in Charleston sees daily highs of 89°F and lows of 75°F at night.