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7 Free Things to Do in Charleston

Every place here has verified free entry. Your Charleston day can cost exactly nothing.

Free means verified: each entry policy here is checked, out of 14 tracked Charleston places. Updated monthly.

  1. Magnolia Cemetery

    Landmark

    Magnolia Cemetery, established in 1850, is a peaceful 100-acre burial ground located along the Cooper River in Charleston.

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  2. All About Charleston

    Landmark

    All About Charleston is a visitor information center and landmark in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina.

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  3. Meyer Vogl Gallery

    Museum

    Located on Meeting Street in the heart of Charleston's historic district, Meyer Vogl Gallery is a bright, airy space dedicated to original contemporary art.

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  4. Cooper River Brewing Company

    Sight

    Cooper River Brewing Company is a microbrewery located in the NoMo (North Morrison) area of Charleston, South Carolina.

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  5. Buxton Books

    Market

    Buxton Books is a charming independent bookstore located on Charleston's famous King Street. The shop occupies a historic building with exposed brick walls and wooden shelves that create a cozy, inviting atmosphere.

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  6. LePrince Fine Art Galleries

    Museum

    Situated on King Street in the heart of Charleston's historic district, LePrince Fine Art Galleries occupies two adjoining spaces at 183 and 184 King Street.

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  7. Principle Gallery Charleston

    Museum

    Principle Gallery Charleston occupies a prime corner spot at Meeting and Queen Streets, right next to Eli's Table and the Gibbes Museum of Art.

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How we pick these

Every place here is genuinely free to enter. We filter the 14 Charleston places we track down to those with no admission charge, then rank them by traveler reviews. Updated monthly.

Good to know

Always vs sometimes free

A few museums are free only on set days — check opening info before you go.

Budget the extras

Entry is free, but transport, snacks and lockers in Charleston still add up.

Go early

Free attractions draw crowds; mornings are usually the calmest.

Common questions

What can you do for free in Charleston?+

This list ranks the best no-cost things to do in Charleston, from parks and viewpoints to museums with free entry.

Are there free museums in Charleston?+

Some museums are free all the time and others on specific days. The verified-free ones are included above.

Is Charleston expensive to visit?+

You can see a lot of Charleston on a tight budget by leaning on the free attractions here and eating where locals do.

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