Charleston Indoor Activities: Beat the SC Heat!

Story by: Carolina Limo Editor
June 6, 2023

Charleston Indoor activities? Lowcountry visitors would be advised to have a few in their back pocket for the warm months! With summer average temperatures pushing 90F, and humidity of 80% or greater, having an indoor Plan B is always advisable. Fortunately, Charleston SC has plenty to offer visitors who need an air-conditioned break in their tourism schedule! Allow Carolina Limousine & Coach to present some of the more attractive Charleston indoor activities!

Dive into the Aquarium

As we attempt to categorize your selection of Charleston’s air-conditioned indoor activities, one attraction stands alone: The South Carolina Aquarium. Part museum, part interactive learning experience, and all family fun, the Aquarium features a rich variety of local aquatic and amphibian life, including perennial favorites: sharks and alligators!

Music, Theater, and Musical Theater!

Visitors can tour the Dock Street Theater, an 18th-century building that still showcases the finest theater productions in the South. Charleston Music Hall offers a full schedule of musical performances by renowned national, regional, and local acts. And the North Charleston Performing Arts Center features the biggest national touring musical acts, comedians, and stage plays.

How About a Museum Crawl?

From the early Colonial times to the Pirate Age, the Revolution, Civil War, and Reconstruction, Charleston’s 350+ years have been documented and remarkably well preserved. Beat-the-heat highlights include the Charleston Museum, the Old Exchange and Provost, the Natural History Museum, and the Fire Museum in nearby North Charleston.

Students of Naval history will find ways to keep cool, as well. The Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, with its centerpiece the USS Yorktown, lies across the Harbor in Mount Pleasant. And the Confederate submarine Hunley is open for weekend tours.

Plantation Life, Slavery, and the Civil War

Understanding the plantation system, the slave trade that sustained it, and the Civil War that ended it is an important part of discovering Lowcountry history, and Charleston doesn’t shy away from it. Visitors can tour the Old Slave Mart, a museum housed in a former slave auction house. Several mansions belonging to prominent Planter families are open for daily tours, including The Aiken-Rhett House, Calhoun Mansion, and Drayton Hall – all located in Historic Downtown Charleston. Note that the actual plantations are more hit-and-miss. The main house and interpretive center are usually air-conditioned, but the grounds and outbuildings will be less forgiving.

Perhaps a Cool Drink?

Cooling off from the inside is always a popular option, especially when you have the Lowcountry’s tempting variety of brewery, winery, and distillery tours! Pro Tip: let Carolina Limo be your designated driver!

Keep Cool with Carolina Limo!

These are just the highlights of the wide range of Charleston indoor activities that await you, even when the weather doesn’t cooperate. Some are within walking distance of your motel, while others require a bit of a drive. In those instances, may we suggest the climate-controlled comfort of a Carolina Limousine or Coach? Just pick up the phone (843.294.5466) or visit us on the web. No sweat!

 

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The driver was very knowledgeable, helpful as to make sure we knew where he would be to pick us up. His driving was safe , and he kept us on track with time . I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone wanting a day trip . We had plenty of time at each stop . Didn’t feel rushed .. Thank you .. Deborah November 4, 2026
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Tom Mathew’s was great ! Personable and fun!
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Great horse and buddy trip through Charleston. Very historic . Picture-perfect day. Driven this trip was exceptional, Tom Mathew’s!
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Thomas Mathews was a great driver. I appreciated his knowledge of the area as we were driving. He explained things about towns and the aircraft carrier in the harbor. I also appreciated that he was very conscientious of the people on the bus, making sure that everyone was on the bus by counting heads.
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Tom Mathew’s was an excellent driver, very friendly, knowledgeable. Enjoyed the bus drive !
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Pleasant, informative and an excellent driver. One of the most pleasant experiences I have had on a tour bus. Tom Mathews is an asset to the company
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We appreciate his patience and a safe driving.
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Tom Mathews is great! Great sense of humor and excellent driver. The bus is very clean and comfortable.
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John, was very informative with our trip and giving us updates and information with every stop. He was very safe driver too
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We had a wonderful day on our thrift crawl!A huge thanks to John for keeping all our packages organized and intact!
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John Wolf was a great driver and truly a blessing on our Thrift Crawl!!!
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Tom Matthews’ did an amazing job! Thank you so much!
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Tom Mathews is a awesome driver!!!!
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Tom Mathews was an excellent driver and added to a very pleasant experience
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October 23, 2026
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Great trip to Charleston. Everything was scheduled out, ran on time, and exactly as advertised.
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October 22, 2026
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Day trip from Myrtle Beach, SC to Charleston, SC. John the driver was prompt, informative and very organized. All of his actions.made the day go smooth. Highly recommend him and Carolina Limousine & Coach services. Very reputable and they were in contact with us throughout the week. Thank you for such great service.
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Our driver John was amazing and super attentive and just a really solid, wonderful person. You can tell he really enjoys his job and that is great because it really is perfect for letting his wonderful people skills shine!!! Thanks again John!!!
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The bus picked us up at Shore crest and took us to The Barefoot Queen River boat tour . Our driver Tom Mathews was very pleasant and personable. Made our ride very enjoyable.
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Tom Mathews drove a group of us to a cruise on the Barefoot Queen. He was an excellent driver as well as entertaining. I would be glad to ride with him again.
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We took this tour in October 2026 and had a terrific time. Our driver, John Wolf, was excellent and all of the activities were informative and fun. Highly recommend.
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John was a very knowledgeable, friendly & safe tour guide who was always where he said he was going to be! Had a great day in Charleston! Excellent experience!
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Very enjoyable. Tom Mathews was an excellent driver as well as very courteous and personable.
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We took an all day trip to Charleston. Tom Mathews was our driver. He was very insightful and very personable. He also made sure we were all very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this trip and hopefully, Tom is your driver.
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