It was beautiful I can't believe the nature and you can also take a boat out!! I would suggest…read moregoing here but wear comfortable shoes and clothes. It's a nature walk with many beautiful views.

We went to Cypress Gardens this morning and spent several lovely hours there. Overall, it's an…read moreinteresting place with a little bit of everything--walking paths and gardens, a butterfly house, the Swamparium, and, of course, the swamp boats. The gift shop is super small, despite looking much bigger from the outside. The Swamparium was interesting, with fish, snakes, and other reptiles from local waterways and wetlands around the world. I wouldn't want to be close to them, but I also felt bad they were behind glass. We saw several alligators. We wanted to explore some of the longer nature trails, but they were pretty overgrown and ran right alongside the swamp. We were a little nervous that we wouldn't spot an alligator with enough warning, so we stuck to the more maintained paths. We spent about an hour to an hour and a half walking around. The highlight was definitely the self-guided boat ride. My husband did most of the paddling, it took some effort! It was so much fun paddling among the cypress trees, seeing the water lilies, watching the ducks, and keeping our eyes open for alligators in the water. The guy running the boat area was really friendly and helpful. A couple of practical things to know: admission is $10, and if you want to do the boats, sign up as soon as you arrive. We got there around 9:30, about 30 minutes after opening, and were initially told the wait would be about an hour. It ended up being a little over two hours before we got on a boat. You connect to the park Wi-Fi, scan a QR code, and get your place in line. Overall, I don't know that Cypress Gardens would make my top list of things to do when friends come into town, but if you're a bird lover or nature lover, it's a good spot to experience the Lowcountry. And the boat ride alone made the visit worthwhile for us.

Thanks to Captain Meg, we had a fabulous, laid back afternoon following dolphins, learning local…read morehistory, and enjoying beautiful scenery. We saw many members of a local dolphin pod feeding and then frolicking within yards of our boat. Meg was friendly, knowledgeable, and a master at finding dolphins. Loved having the tour to ourselves - felt super safe. Absolutely worth a splurge!

Wonderful dolphin viewing trip! Meg and Carla were extremely knowledgeable and also…read moreextraordinarily friendly. Was the highlight of our vacation. Don't miss!!

Best boat tour we've been on by far! Captain Jacob was amazing let us follow some dolphins for a…read morebit before we headed to Morris Island where we collected shells, sand dollars, and shark teeth if your lucky. Great experience!

Beautiful experience the dolphins actually rode the current with the boat Light house was beautifulread more

This was my first time visiting this trail. There was plenty of parking in the lot as it was early…read morein the morning. The trail is marked with mile markers and there is a map at the beginning of the trail. Easy to follow and navigate your way. There is a fitness area which I thought was neat. There are no accessible restrooms available that I saw. There are no animal waste areas that are available that I saw. I will definitely try this trail again.

Amazing piece of Mother Nature! This trail is rejuvenating! And what a perfect Southern fall day!read more

I like walking here after work to read. It's really peaceful. I always snap a picture of the…read moreturtles sunbathing and then find a bench. I'll sit there for hours just enjoying nature.

This is a beautiful & peaceful urban park literally a moment's drive from historic downtown…read moreSummerville. There are lots of different paths, diverse landscaping, and even a babbling brook below one of the pedestrian bridges. There are also a couple of tennis courts.

I can't say enough positive things about the Barrier Island Ecotour!! For real - I have taken the…read moretour three or four times over the past 20 years. It had been more than five years, but last week I took the tour with my three kids and it was just as amazing as ever! We were on a week long vacation and literally added a night in Charleston just for the Ecotour. Both our boat captain and the gentleman driving were incredibly knowledgeable and very approachable. Just good people. They taught us about the ecosystem and various animals that inhabit it. We pulled crab traps and got to handle wildlife as we learned about it. You get time to walk the Boneyard on Capers Island and it is an experience like no other. It is the most pristine beach I have ever seen. Before we boarded our boat to go back to the marina, our captain took time to show my middle kid how to throw a casting net. Very cool people. Perfect mix of education and fun! If you don't do anything else on Isle of Palms - do this!!

Patrick and Captain Robert were SOOO easy to work with. We had to change plans numerous times…read moreincluding the day of, and both remained professional and calm (we were. not). They greeted every guest with smiles. I HIGHLY recommend.

Off season walking tour booked for Old Towne Charleston SC & waterfront area. Inquiries placed…read morebefore hand by telephone communication was excellent. Arranged & payed for on line. Met our most excellent guide, Benjamin, at the waterfront & our group enjoyed a spirited & vigorous walk about with great history lessons thru-out the tour. We recommend this tour group. Be prepared for a vigorous workout if taking the walking tour.

Very thorough and enjoyable tour. Our guide, Ron Smith, provided so much insight into the area. You…read morecould tell he really enjoys what he does. Great way to start a stay in the area as many points of interest are shown. Highly recommend!

Scott Nelson is a pleasant and kind guide who gives an informative tour given his tenure living in…read moreCharleston and his previous museum education experience from Washington, DC. I highly recommend Scott.

From the owner: As a 22-year resident of the Charleston neighborhood, Mike Frederick is a licensed city guide who…read moreoffers intimate, small tours for the sophisticated traveler. Thanks to his decades-long experience as a guide and unmatched knowledge of the city, Mike helps his clients learn about the famous sites, and the 350-year-old traditions still practiced today in Charleston. Book Charleston's best plantation, small group walking, or history walking tour now, and learn all about this unique and historic city.

Exceptional tour with Duggar Baucom as our guide! He had incredible depth of historic information…read morefrom the architecture to the original home owners. He shared literal jaw dropping details of life in Charleston from hundreds of years ago up to present day. Duggar explained the excruciating process of preservation and care the city takes to safeguard this beautiful place. I highly recommend this tour with Duggar Baucom!

Fun knowledgeable guide. Very pleasant stroll around Charleston. We learned alot about the city. It…read morewas a great way to start our trip!