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Best Things To Do in Charleston On a Rainy Day

Yes, it’s true. Even as America’s No. 1 city, Charleston still has its fair share of rainy days. When it’s a little too rainy to go to the beach, take a stroll down by the Battery or grab a drink at one of Charleston’s (many) rooftop bars, there’s still so much to explore in the Holy City. Take a peek at our top 5 rainy day activities below:

1. SC Aquarium: Take a trip to the SC Aquarium for a fun day indoors. Rain or shine, there are plenty of animals to see at the Aquarium. You can take a tour of the state of the art sea turtle hospital, visit the touch tank, or even stand out on the covered patio to try and spot some dolphins in the water below!

2. Museums: Charleston is chock-full of museums, so choose wisely and head out for a day of entertainment and education. Two local favorites are the Gibbes Museum, where you’ll find art, gardens and a charming little cafe, and the Charleston Museum, which claims the title as America’s first and oldest museum.

3. USS Yorktown: Spend the day in Mt. Pleasant on the USS Yorktown, one of the US Navy’s retired WWII battleships. A national historic monument, the USS Yorktown is home to the Medal of Honor Museum and the Vietnam Experience Exhibit.

4. The Alley: Food, drinks and fun – what more could you ask for on a rainy day? Head to The Alley for some bowling, pool and quality time with friends as you wait for the rain to pass. Be sure to get an order of their loaded tater tots too, you won’t regret it!

5. Escape Rooms: Take a trip to Escape in 60 or Escape Game Charleston with a few friends to see if you can beat the clock. An hour’s worth of riddles, puzzles and challenges awaits!

Even though Charleston is mostly known for sunny temps, plenty of beaches and beauty that can be found no matter where you walk, there are still plenty of things to do if it happens to rain. If your favorite rainy day activity isn’t included in our list above, let us know by clicking here!

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Hang out at your favorite brewery.

Frothy Beard Brewing Company: Located on Sam Rittenberg Avenue, Frothy Beard is our favorite West Ashley brewery. It’s the perfect place to kick back and relax. Home to a variety of good beer, a friendly staff, and old school video games, Frothy is a family friendly location to spend your rainy days.

Strike out at your local bowling alley.

The Alley: Located on Columbus Street, The Alley is the best local hangout spot in Charleston. The Alley has a variety of food options, trivia nights, and some nights include all-night happy hour.

Don’t be spoiled by spoilers, catch the latest film.

Cinebarre: Located in Mount Pleasant, Cinebarre is a movie theater that also serves all types of food. It is a family-friendly, casual place to spend your rainy days.

Support your local coffee shops.

Bitty & Beau’s: Located on Church Street, Bitty & Beau’s is a coffee shop that employs adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Bitty & Beau’s is more than just a coffee shop, but a great place to spend time with family and meet there super sweet staff.

Get lost in a local museum…and learn A LOT.

Everyone knows that Charleston is rich with unique history. Even if you’re not a history buff, it’s still important to know how Charleston became Charleston! Below is a list of museum’s downtown:

Gibbes Museum of Art (will re-open May 28, 2016)

Historic Homes

Joseph Manigault House

The Aiken-Rhett House

Edmondston-Alston House

Heyward Washington House

Nathanial Russel House

Calhoun Mansion

Wander around The South Carolina Aquarium.

The South Carolina Aquarium is one of the best aquariums in the country, and we’re not just saying that because we’re biased.  They have a state-of-the-art sea turtle hospital that just recently opened to the public. The entire experience is informative AND impressive!

Solve puzzles with your friends at Escape in 60.

Escape room games are fairly new to Charleston, but they are definitely something to add to your bucket list. Each scenario has a different goal, and you and a team of friends are given 60 minutes to unlock the mystery!

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