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Hard Rock Park

Myrtle Beach

Hard Rock ParkThe world's first rock n' roll theme park - Hard Rock Park is an innovative and distinct extension of the global Hard Rock brand. The Park provides visitors of all generations a fun and exciting full-day entertainment experience, and is the largest attraction in the Myrtle..

Freestyle Music Park

Myrtle Beach

Freestyle Music ParkNew to Myrtle Beach is the newest theme park in the United States. Freestyle Music Park is a family destination for everybody and a must for any music lover. If you have been planning a vacation to Myrtle Beach, then you must not forget to visit the theme park destination..

Riverbanks Zoo

Columbia

Riverbanks ZooFrom elephants and koalas to penguins and sharks, formal gardens to natural woodlands, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden promises new discoveries around every corner!

Alligator Adventure

North Myrtle Beach

Alligator AdventureLive shows and feedings are also popular with visitors at this incredible facility, along with the many other animals housed there including literally hundreds of gators who can be up to 13ft in length and weigh 600lbs

Ripleys Aquarium

Myrtle Beach

Ripleys AquariumA $40 million, state-of-the-art, 87,000 square-foot aquarium experience, located at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It is South Carolina's most visited attraction, where guests are entertained by some of the world's most beautiful, fascinating and..

Waccatee Zoo

Myrtle Beach

Waccatee Zoolocated within 500 acres of private, carefully preserved, wooded property. Along winding trails, beneath shady trees you'll find over 100 species of animals, all treated like family. This zoo receives no state or government funding, just lots of T.L.C.

South Carolina Aquarium

Charleston

South Carolina AquariumYou'll find the aquatic habitats of the state from rushing mountain streams through rivers, lakes and the saltmarsh, to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, encounters with river otters, snakes, turtles, birds, fish and sharks delight guests as they explore 60..

Edisto Island Serpentarium

Edisto Island

Edisto Island SerpentariumYou can view beautiful reptiles in both the indoor and outdoor facilities. Alligators and turtles swim and play in large outdoor ponds in the outdoor gardens, while other reptiles bask in the large indoor solarium.

Greenville Zoo

Greenville

Greenville ZooEnjoy wildlife from around the world, including giraffes, orangutans, giant tortoises, lions and of course, everyone's favorites, Joy and Ladybird, the elephants. Visit the popular Reptile Building, which houses lizards, frogs, turtles and snakes. This 10-acre facility is..

Hollywild Animal Park

Wellford

Hollywild Animal ParkHome to over 500 animals, many of which roam freely inside large natural enclosures or on man-made islands. Try not to miss the Outback Safari where you are driven through 80 acres of free-roaming animals - some of which will eat right out your hand!

The Center for Birds of Prey

Charleston

The Center for Birds of Prey- offers visitors a unique insight into the lives and spectacular abilities of more than 30 species of birds of prey, including eagles, hawks, owls, falcons, kites, and vultures. Great idea if you're looking for fun places for kids in South Carolina.

Revolutionary War Site - Historic Camden

Camden

Revolutionary War Site - Historic Camden Camden was occupied for 11 months by Lord Charles Cornwallis and 2500 British soldiers - guided and self-guided tours are available to learn all about the Colonial and Revolutionary history of the area.

Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon

Charleston

Old Exchange and Provost DungeonThe old exchange has been restored to its original condition, the structure looks the same as it did when George Washington would have danced in its Grand Hall. The dungeon lies beneath the exchange house and is where period criminals and suspected traitors were..

Historic Seaport of Georgetown

Georgetown

Historic Seaport of GeorgetownCome and see Historic Georgetown - A favorite way to see Georgetown is by boat. A selection of tours will take you in and around Winyah Bay and the surrounding rivers. Great idea if you're looking for fun places for kids in South Carolina.

Fort Sumter National Monument

Charleston

Fort Sumter National MonumentDecades of growing strife between North and South erupted in civil war on April 12, 1861, when Confederate artillery opened fire on this Federal fort in Charleston Harbor. Fort Sumter surrendered 34 hours later. Union forces would try for nearly four years to take it back

Wild Water and Race Theme Park

Surfside Beach

Wild Water and Race Theme Park24 Slides - Wipe Out Wave Pool - Lazy River Ride - Wallys Kiddie Lagoon - Adult Lounge Pool - Mini Golf - Go-Carts - Bumper Boats - Snack Bar - Gift Shop. Great idea if you're looking for fun places for kids in South Carolina.

Whirlin' Waters Waterpark

North Charleston

Whirlin' Waters WaterparkGallons of fun for all ages, WhirlinÃ¢ÂÂ Waters Adventure Waterpark is located within North Charleston Wannamaker County Park and offers seasonal, island-style water play packed into over 15-acres.

Splash Island Waterpark

Mount Pleasant

Splash Island Waterpark200-foot water slide - 16-foot otter slide - Sprays, geysers, and raindrop waterfalls - The Cyclone, a 10-minute swirling water ride - Recreational pool

Splash Zone Waterpark

Charleston

Splash Zone Waterpark200-foot tube slide - 200-foot open slide - Caribbean play structure with slides, wheels, and sprays - 500-foot lazy river with an adventure channel featuring sprays and a waterfall - Leisure pool - open seasonally

Myrtle Waves Water Park

Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Waves Water ParkSouth Carolina's largest water park, presents 20 acres of swerves, curves, waves and chutes and more than one million gallons of water.

Childrens Museum of South Carolina

Myrtle Beach

Childrens Museum of South CarolinaA great discovery center filled with hands-on interactive fun for kids of all ages. Exhibits will immerse children in exciting experiences, including the Kidz Medical Center, Doctor Molar's Dental Office, Learn to Drive VW, Bubble Mania, It's Electric, USS Kids-A-Float,..

Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum

Mount Pleasant

Patriots Point Naval and Maritime MuseumPatriots Point would become one of the largest museums of its kind in the world with the addition of other ships such as the destroyer USS Laffey, known as The Ship That Would Not Die. The Treasury class Coast Guard cutter Ingham would join the Patriots Point battle group..

Settlemyre Planetarium

Rock Hill

Settlemyre PlanetariumThe Settlemyre Planetarium, located at the Museum of York County, uses a sophisticated star projector and a domed ceiling to recreate the night sky at any time of the year. Using this projector and other audio and video systems we can simulate a tour of the solar system or..

South Carolina State Museum

Columbia

South Carolina State MuseumFour very large floors of exhibits cover South Carolina's art, history, natural history, and science and technology. The museum is located inside its largest artifact -- the historic Columbia Mills building, which opened in 1894 as the world's first totally electric textile..

Childrens Museum of the Lowcountry

Charleston

Childrens Museum of the LowcountryA great place for kids to have fun and learn. The kids will find eight hands-on interactive areas that they can explore at the museum. Great idea if you're looking for fun places for kids in South Carolina.

Coastal Discovery Museum

Hilton Head Island

Coastal Discovery MuseumWith indoor and outdoor exhibits, activity centers in the Sea Island Classroom, the History Time-line Exhibit, and Museum Store on-site, plus 11 different tours and cruises around the island, the Museum is a fantastic way to become familiar with the island's unique history..

Ripleys Believe It Or Not Odditorium

Myrtle Beach

Ripleys Believe It Or Not OdditoriumAll of the actual, original and real exhibits are displayed in individually themed galleries at each one-of-a-kind museum. Eye-catching illusions, clever animation, intriguing video, and state-of-the-art effects serve to enhance each visitors already amazing experience.

The Museum

Greenwood

The MuseumThe Museum has over 30,000 artifacts in their collections, ranging from fossils to oriental textiles. Imagination is the only thing limiting how this rich resource can help educators in the classroom. A tour of the exhibits can stimulate creative writing, scientific..

EdVenture Childrens Museum

Columbia

EdVenture Childrens Museumnparalleled 67,000 square feet of turbo-charged learning and fun Ã¢ÂÂ the biggest childrenÃ¢ÂÂs museum in the South.

Family Kingdom

Myrtle Beach

Family KingdomFamily Kingdom features more than 30 rides including a thrilling wooden roller coaster and South Carolina's largest ferris wheel with one-of-a-kind views of the ocean. Splash down on our Log Flume, freefall 110 feet in our Slingshot Drop Zone, bounce a bit on our bumper..

Pavilion Nostalgia Park

Myrtle Beach

Pavilion Nostalgia ParkA collection of classic rides from the Pavilion Amusement Park, like the famous Herschell-Spillman Carousel, Wave Rider, adult and kiddie Pirate Rides, and the Caterpillar, Dune Buggy, Boat and Teacup Rides. There is a blast-from-the-past retail shop, five midway skill..

Frankies Fun Park

Columbia

Frankies Fun Parko-Karts, Miniature Golf, Bumper Boats, Amusement Rides, Laser Tag, Batting Cages and an awesome Arcade are part of our mega mix of fun. Great idea if you're looking for fun places for kids in South Carolina.

Pedroland South of the Border

Dillon

Pedroland South of the BorderBring along the whole family for fun at Pedroland Park! pedro has sometheeng for every juan, from ferris wheels to miniature golf

Adventure Falls Golf

Myrtle Beach

Adventure Falls GolfTwo great miniature golf courses with cascading waterfalls, trees, a castle and caverns to play up, over and down, there is plenty of opportunity to get in trouble and to have some laughs at the same time.

Dragons Lair Fantasy Golf

Myrtle Beach

Dragons Lair Fantasy GolfDare you get medieval with this challenging adventure golf course?!

Blackbeards Cove Family Fun Park

Mount Pleasant

Blackbeards Cove Family Fun ParkGo-Carts - Climbing Wall - BlackbeardÃ¢ÂÂs Gemstone Mining - Jump Land - Indoor Play System (All Day) - Water Wars

Funzone for Kids

Irmo

Funzone for KidsIf your kids would enjoy gliding down an 18' Double Slide, racing through a 35' Obstacle Course, or challenging one another in our 5-in-1 Sports Combo, then Funzone is the place for you.

Monkey Joes

Greenville

Monkey JoesMonkey Joes teaches kids to play with other kids while they run, jump, slide, climb and most important laugh until they drop.

ClayEscape Paint Your Own Pottery

Fort Mill

ClayEscape Paint Your Own PotteryBring the family for some wholesome fun - with more than 700 different bisque items and no hourly fees. No appointment needed. Open every day. Kids Camps offered. Great for baby or bridal showers, birthday parties,Scouts, homeschoolers and field trips

Grand Prix Family Thrill Park

Myrtle Beach

Grand Prix Family Thrill ParkFun center for all the family.

NASCAR SpeedPark

Myrtle Beach

NASCAR SpeedPark7 Exciting tracks - 2 NASCAR Themed Miniature Golf Courses - NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway - Kiddie Rides - Speed Bumper Boats

Carolina Ice Palace

Charleston

Carolina Ice PalaceSouth Carolina's Ultimate Family Entertainment Complex, the Carolina Ice Palace was designed to be a year-round family playground for recreational skating, league hockey, figure skating, extreme sports, virtual reality and video games. Inside you will find 100,000 square..

Climbin High

Fountain Inn

Climbin High2,000 vertical square feet of fun to challenge all ages and skill levels - special child sessions available. Great idea if you're looking for fun places for kids in South Carolina.

Jungle Lagoon Mini Golf

Myrtle Beach

Jungle Lagoon Mini GolfWelcome to Jungle Lagoon Miniature Golf in Myrtle Beach... the most beautiful and challenging mini-golf complex in South Carolina.

South Carolina Railroad Museum Inc

Winnsboro

South Carolina Railroad Museum IncCome spend an afternoon at the South Carolina Railroad Museum. There's something for everyone! Come see freight cars, passenger cars, and even a real steam engine on display. And best of all, you can ride the train!

Table Rock State Park

Pickens

Table Rock State ParkGreat Country Park with the stunning Table Rock Mountain providing an unforgetable backdrop. The park has a visitors center near the main gate along S.C. 11, the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Highway.

Sadlers Creek State Recreation Area

Anderson

Sadlers Creek State Recreation AreaGreat outdoor and wildlife recreation area in peaceful and tranquil surroundings

IMAX Discovery Theater

Myrtle Beach

IMAX Discovery TheaterIMAX 3D experience in an attraction that takes you places ordinary movies can't. You'll see stunning, crystal-clear 3D images projecting from an enormous screen, and experience unparalleled sound quality, making IMAX 3D the worldÃ¢ÂÂs most immersive movie theater experience.

Ripleys Haunted Adventure

Myrtle Beach

Ripleys Haunted Adventure3 Floors of Fright! Live actors and dramatic special effects. (Children under 6 not admitted)

Florence Motor Speedway

Florence

Florence Motor SpeedwayFlorence Motor Speedway can seat up to 3500 race fans and provides a night to remember - it's got NASCAR style stock car racing every saturday (check times and dates)

Classic Carriage Tours

Charleston

Classic Carriage ToursHorse-drawn carriage tour of Charleston - unforgetable experience for the kids

Barrier Island Ecotours

Isle of Palms

Barrier Island EcotoursSee wildlife... including dolphin, shore and wading birds, crabs, and other speciaes that thrive in this habitat.