Charleston – Things to do with your Team

If your team’s next destination happens to be the city of Charleston, consider yourselves lucky! There’s a wide range of entertaining attractions for all ages to enjoy in the oldest and largest city in South Carolina, ranging from unique sights and landmarks to museums and tours, ensuring that there will never be a dull moment during your team’s stay.

 

South Carolina Aquarium

If you and your team are looking to escape the heat during your trip, pay a visit to the city’s number one family attraction, the South Carolina Aquarium. At the South Carolina Aquarium, you can connect with more than 5,000 animals and learn how to protect them.

See how they care for sick and injured sea turtles and visit their current patients at the Sea Turtle Care Center, catch a glimpse of a rare albino American alligator, get hands-on at the Touch Tank, marvel at the sharks in the Great Ocean Tank, come face-to-face with rays in The Shallows, and more. Make sure to catch the interactive dive shows and animal programs offered daily as well. 100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401

 

Charleston Museum

The Charleston Museum, America’s First Museum, was founded in 1773. At the Charleston Museum and its two National Historic Landmark houses you and your team can explore the rich history of Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Younger guests will especially enjoy Kidstory, an engaging, hands-on exhibit for children, where the fascinating history of Charleston and the Lowcountry comes alive. Kidstory features a variety of fun, interactive displays where children can examine creatures under a microscope, illuminate a lighthouse, raise a pirate flag, play in a “kid-sized” historic mansion, and more.

Older visitors will appreciate the other entertaining and informative exhibits the museum has to offer, including the National History Gallery, which features an extraordinary array of birds, reptiles, and mammals that have all called the South Carolina Lowcountry home since prehistory, as well as Early Days, an exhibit comprised of exotic and ancient collections from around the world. 360 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403

 

Fort Sumter Tours

Take your team back in time to the site where the Civil War began with Fort Sumter Tours. Comfortable, spacious boats boarding at both Liberty Square in downtown Charleston and Patriot’s Point in Mount Pleasant will take you to the Fort Sumter National Monument for a one-hour visit, providing ample time to explore the well-preserved ruins of Fort Sumter and browse Museum Shop souvenirs. Knowledgeable National Park Rangers bring to life stories of courageous heroes in action from the first battle of the Civil War.

A variety of snacks and drinks, including healthy options, are available for purchase during the cruise to and from the fort, meaning your team won’t go to or leave the tour hungry. 340 Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401

 

BreakOut Escape Game

BreakOut Escape Game offers participants a choice of three rooms, each with its own unique play style and theme. There’s Escaping Death Row, which simulates the thrill of escaping a maximum-security prison; Serial Killer, which tests your group’s resolve in the face of danger; and Bank Heist, where you can see if your team has the skills to successfully pull off a bank robbery.

Each room provides challenging fun and is designed to encourage intense cooperation and teamwork, since you must complete the game within 60 minutes in order to win. 18 Leinbach Dr, Charleston, SC 29407

 

Charleston Ghost and Graveyard Walking Tour

Test your team’s bravery and embark on the Charleston Ghost and Graveyard Walking Tour, hosted by Bulldog Tours, Charleston’s premier walking tour company.

Departing nightly at both 7:30 and 9:30, this 90-minute tour provides guests with an exclusive opportunity to walk within the gates of one of the city’s oldest graveyards after dark. There your team can explore the graveyard’s dark corners, learn about the history of the city’s other graveyards, and hear tales of the famous individuals who were laid to rest in Charleston. While other walking tours are left looking in through the iron fence surrounding the graveyard, you’ll be on the inside, enjoying an eerily unique experience. 18 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401

 

Wild Blue Ropes Adventure Park

At Wild Blue Ropes Adventure Park you can experience Charleston’s premier high climbing ropes and challenge course adventure. It features 72 suspended obstacles all the way up to 35 feet in the air, making this an attraction that’s sure to satisfy even the most daring of thrill-seekers. The Wild Blue Ropes courses range in difficulty from beginner to expert, so everyone can get in on the high-flying fun!

Courses include Explorer’s Gateway, an entertaining, easily navigated course designed for children ages four to nine; the Challenge Course, offering older explorers a more moderate challenge consisting of 65 purposefully designed obstacles like a swinging bridge and Tarzan ropes; and the Ninja-Fit Course, for active guests looking to take their fitness regime to soaring new heights!

Wild Blue Ropes is located just off Folly Road, mere minutes from Downtown Charleston. Best of all, Wild Blue Ropes also offers a variety of team building experiences and can even be booked on days they’re not open to the general public for groups of 12 or more. 1595 Highland Ave, Charleston, SC 29412

 

Charleston’s Alleys and Hidden Passageways

Travel back in time to discover one of America’s most historic cities, on the Charleston’s Alleys and Hidden Passageways guided, two-hour, walking tour, hosted by Lowcountry Walking Tours. You and your team can explore some of the city’s most enchanting alleys and hidden passages on a journey that you will all be sure to remember.

Visit the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, a colonial building with a 300-year history; Rainbow Row, the longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the United States; Elliott Street and Poinsett’s Tavern; the Heyward-Washington House; Longitude Lane, one of the city’s original streets; mysterious Stoll’s Alley, and many more.

Distinguished by their beauty, Charleston’s alleys occupy spaces that blur the line between public and private areas and offer remarkable insight into the history of the Holy City. These quaint passageways are frequently inaccessible by automobiles and are often overlooked, even by frequent visitors and residents who are more focused on the city’s grand homes and famous landmarks. However, walking along these picturesque cobblestones, brick, and stone pathways offers an opportunity to step back in time and appreciate more fully Charleston’s charms on an intimate and inviting scale. 45 Pinckney St, Charleston, SC 29401

 

Charleston is a city steeped in history and is sure to be an unforgettable experience for your team. From the iconic sights to fun attractions, there’s something for everyone in this unique city. Whether it’s your first or fifth time there, you’re bound to find something new and exciting to enjoy.