Even the kids who come to town will have a blast when they visit the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry. It is a great place for kids to have fun and learn. The kids will find eight interactive areas that they can explore at the museum.

Creativity Castle

At the Creativity Castle, children will be able to explore their artistic side and work on some paintings, drawings, and more. This is a fun place that all the little ones will love.

Castle Stories

Here the children can play dress up in a medieval world and learn all about mythical heroes such as King Arthur. Kids will be able to let their imaginations run wild here. They can even put on their own puppet show in the castle theater.

Raceways

In this section of the museum, kids can learn about motion, speed, and gravity all while having a great time. They can race golf balls down slides and through chutes and have fun while they are still learning.

Waterwise

At the Waterwise exhibit, children will learn all about the water cycle and get a chance to see how important water is in our everyday lives. It is educational, and it gives kids a chance to have some watery fun!

Lowcountry Shrimping

One of the most important industries in the area is shrimp fishing, and this exhibit offers the little ones a chance to learn about how fishing boat works. They can climb aboard the 30-foot replica, and even try their hand at tossing out a net.

Totally Toddler

Toddlers and infants alike are welcome here. It offers a place to play, relax, and develop motor skills.

The Children’s Garden

The kids will learn all about different plants and herbs in the Children’s Garden. It gives them a chance to get a little dirty and learn all about planting.

Charleston Market

Children can learn about shopping for healthy food, as well as all of the math that is required when going to the grocery store.

Admission for children and adults is $7, and those little ones who are under a year old are free. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10AM to 5PM, and on Sunday from 1PM to 5PM.

25 Ann ST
Charleston,SC 29403
Phone: (843) 853-8962
Fax: (843) 853-1042

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When it comes to accommodations, honeymooners can choose from a variety of styles. One can find houses for rent that are right on the beach, or full service resorts that offer all of the amenities. If budget is of concern, vacationers will find a number of hotels that are priced well and still offer beautiful accommodations.

No one will lack for things to do while in Hilton Head. Many enjoy riding bikes along the hard-packed beaches, as well as the nature trails. Travelers don’t have to bring their own bike to the island either, as they can find plenty of bike rental facilities on the island.

The beach also offers plenty of opportunities for snorkeling, sailing, and scuba diving, as well as a host of other water sports.

Another place that visitors will want to see is the Harbour Town Lighthouse. It is a romantic setting, and offers an impressive view of the south end of Hilton Head Island. If you enjoy museums, the area offers several.

Vacationers can visit the Coastal Discovery Museum, which has both indoor and outdoor exhibits, as well as 11 tours and cruises around the island. It is a fun and unforgettable way to learn about and see the island. Another museum is The Sandbox, which has a number of interactive exhibits.

Of course, some might just want to spend the days relaxing on the beach with their significant other and then head out to one of the many fine restaurants scattered across the island. Whatever their taste buds desire, they will be sure to find a number of restaurants that cater to their tastes. From steak and seafood to pizza and fast food, the island has everything.

Hilton Head has a lot to offer honeymooners in the way of nightlife as well. Visitors can see performances at the Hilton Head Dance Theater, or at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. The island also has dance and nightclubs as well, if honeymooners would rather be the ones dancing that watching it on stage.

HotelsCombined.com offers a number of accommodation options online.

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A part of the South Carolina Aquarium, the Sea Turtle Hospital is a very important part of the conservation of this beautiful and wonderful marine creature. Sea turtles share beaches with humans on a regular basis. Partly because of their close contact to humans, the turtles sometimes become sick or injured.

To help these amazing creatures, the South Carolina Aquarium created the Sea Turtle Rescue Program. Now, whenever a wounded or ill sea turtle is found along the South Carolina coast, it is brought to the Sea Turtle Hospital. While at the hospital, the turtle is nursed to health by team dedicated to the safety and recovery of the turtles.

You can even take a "behind the scenes" tour of the Sea Turtle Hospital. While on the tour, you get to see the type of special care that the injured and ill sea turtles receive from some of the best and most dedicated specialists and volunteers in the business.

At the hospital, you will also get to meet the patients – the sea turtles! While you visit the turtles, the staff and volunteers will tell you the ailments and injuries from which the turtles suffer, as well as all the types of treatment and care that the turtles are receiving. In addition, you will also hear about all of the different success stories that came from the 25 turtles that already were released from the hospital

The staff will also make sure the visitors understand just how important these turtles, as well as all the world’s creatures are in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. You can also learn all you can do to keep the local turtles happy and healthy and how you can donate to the turtles recovering in the hospital.

The tour is a great way to help children (and adults) to understand just how important conservation and clean ocean efforts truly are. Not only that, but the tours are both interesting and fun. It is well worth the trip, and you can spend part of your day at the aquarium and then take your tour.

The tours are half and hour long, and operate Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. All tours start at 1 PM. Admission for the tour is $10 for adults and $5 for children aged 2 – 12. Because these tours are very popular, it is a good idea to call ahead for reservations. You can call (843) 579-8600 for advanced tickets.

100 Aquarium Wharf ST
Charleston,SC 29401
Phone: (843) 720-1990
Fax: (843) 720-3861
Toll Free: (800) 722-6455

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has many different attractions and it has been one of the most visited vacation spots in the United States for decades. One popular destination is Ripley’s Aquarium. In fact, it is one of the most visited attractions in Myrtle Beach. The aquarium is located at Broadway at the Beach and is a fun place for children and adults.

The aquarium, which cost more than $40 million, was created to encourage people to become educated about the various marine creatures that exist around the world, and to understand the importance of conservation. The facility achieves this goal by providing a fun and interesting environment where people can learn.

When inside, you can take a self-guided your of the aquarium and take as much time as you want with the exhibits. Throughout the day, you will find a number of live presentations on the upper level. Also on the upper level, you can touch the stingrays and see some of the ever-changing traveling exhibits. There are many things to see and do.

Ray Bay

In the Ray Bay, you can view many different kinds of rays from a variety of viewing levels. See them from above and below and watch them glide effortlessly through the water.

Friendship Flats

Kids and adults will both love getting up close to a number of different creatures. In fact, you can get so close that you can actually touch the creatures! You can touch several different types of rays (Southern rays, Atlantic rays, Cownose rays, and Spotted Eagle rays) as well as Bonnet-Head sharks.

Rainbow Rock

View many different kinds of interesting and colorful fish through the large glass walls in this section of the aquarium. The fish come from the waters around Hawaii, Australia, and from the Indian Ocean. It is a relaxing and remarkable experience.

Rio Amazon

In this freshwater exhibit, you can come face to face with the fearsome piranha, as well as many other interesting species from the Amazon.

The Living Gallery

You can find a number of sea creatures here. The animals featured as "living art" include sea dragons, jellyfish, and a Pacific Giant Octopus. You will see a plethora of amazing sea animals here.

Schooling Fish Tank

This cylindrical tank holds a number of fish species native to the waters off South Carolina’s coast. It is interesting to see the variety of life.

The Dangerous Reef

One of the most popular parts of the aquarium is the Dangerous Reef. While walking through this long, underwater tunnel, you will come face to face with some massive sharks and other species.

Ripley’s Aquarium admission for adults is $18.99, children 6 – 11 $11.99, and children 2 – 5 are $3.99. You will always find something fun to see and do.
 

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Located on 6 Chalmers Street, one of the last cobblestone streets in Charleston, South Carolina, is a building that recalls a dark part of American history. The Old Slave Mart is the only remaining building in the United States where people bought and sold slaves, and it was once part of a much larger complex.

In 1878, people renovated the building and turned into a tenement dwelling. It again changed hands in 1938, when Miriam B. Wilson bought the building and turned it into a museum of the history of African Americans, as well as arts, crafts, and much more. The Old Slave Mart was the first such museum of its kind.

The permanent exhibitions are divided into two main sections.

In the Orientation Area, guests to the museum will be given an introduction to the slave trade. They will learn the history of slavery and slave trading in the United States, as well as how the first slaves crossed the Atlantic. It is a sad, interesting, and eye opening experience.

Also in the orientation area, visitors will learn the details of how slave trading actually worked as well as the ramifications it had on society, economics, and the politics of the day.

In the Exhibit Area, visitors can see the process of the slave trade as documented by slave traders, buyers, and the African Americans who were bought and sold. You get to see what a "typical" day would have been like at the slave auction.

Guests can also see personal letters, documents, artifacts, as well as audio and video presentations that help to give a sense of reality to what happened there so long ago. By learning about the real people who were involved in these activities (on every level, from trader to slave), the visitors can get a better idea of how life was.

You can also visit the upstairs gallery at the Old Slave Mart, which features more artifacts as well as part of a special exhibit called Lest We Forget: The Triumph over Slavery. You can also find some local craftwork and arts in the upstairs gallery.

The Old Slave Mart Museum is an important part of American history, and it is somewhere that everyone who travels to Charleston should take some time and see. The museum is open Monday through Saturday, from 9 AM to 5 PM. Admission for adults is $7, seniors $5, and children under 16 are $5.

6 Chalmers ST

Charleston,SC 29401

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One of the most recent additions to the wonderful playground of Myrtle Beach is Hard Rock Park. It is the world’s first rock & roll themed amusement park, and it is great fun for people of all ages. You can find a great mix of rides, attractions, and shows at the park.

Hard Rock Park has several different sections, each of which is themed to a specific area of music (and of course, the entry plaza). Each area of the park has great places to eat, games to play, shows to watch, and rides to ride.

All Access Entry Plaza

At the Origin’s Theater, you can learn all about the history of the Hard Rock Café before embarking on an exciting journey through the rest of the park. You will also find a great candy store and a huge gift shop here. Another fun spot is ‘Get Inked’, where you can have an expertly crafted fake tattoo applied to your skin.

Rock & Roll Heaven

You will find quite a few great rides here, including Led Zeppelin, a huge roller coaster. It has six loops, takes you fifteen stories high, and is set to the Zeppelin song "Whole Lotta Love".

Reggae Falls is a watery themed play area that is suitable for people of all ages. It is a great way to cool off in the middle of your day at the park.

British Invasion

You can take a spin on the Magic Mushroom Garden, learn to slam dance in a bounce house called the Punk Pit, and take a wild London Cab Ride.

Lost in the 70s

In this large indoor mall area, you can visit the Pinball Wizard Arcade and try your hand at some games, or do some shopping.

Born in the USA

You can find a host of fun rides in this area. Slippery When Wet is a cross between a roller coaster and a bucket ride, and it is sure to give you a thrill. The Shake, Rattle, and Roller Coaster is a great ride for all ages.

Cool Country

The Eagles Life in the Fast Lane is a roller coaster that dominates this area. This two-minute long ride has a double lift and is sure to please the discerning adrenalin junkie.

The above are just a few of the awesome attractions at the Hard Rock Park. If you are in Myrtle Beach, you should definitely spend a day there.

Admission to the park for those aged 10 and over is $45, and children 4 – 9 pay $30. If you plan to come back for another day, ask about the additional day upgrade, which can save you a lot of money.

211 George Bishop PKWY
Myrtle Beach,SC 29579
Phone: (843) 236-7685

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You’ll see reptiles as well as birds and mammals at the South Carolina Aquarium in an array of beautiful exhibits. From your entrance at the Great Hall all the way through to the end of your tour, you will be impressed with the beauty and natural appeal of the Aquarium itself as well as its animals and exhibits.

The Mountain Forest Aviary exhibit at the South Carolina Aquarium explores habitats located throughout the Blue Ridge Mountain areas of the state. This is an incredibly scenic and vibrant exhibit featuring cascading waterfalls, rock gorges, and Eastern Hemlock trees. Brook trout, bright cardinals and playful river otters are all featured in this stunning exhibit.

A second aviary is also located at the South Carolina Aquarium. The Saltmarsh Aviary houses coastal birds such as herons as well as predatory birds, including a barred owl and red-tailed hawk. Coastal plants and marine animals including terrapins, crabs and fish are also on display in this incredible 2,500 square foot immersion exhibit.

The Coastal Plain Gallery is another scenic and intriguing exhibit at the Aquarium. Visitors see a variety of fish as well as reptiles, amphibians and plants native to the state’s Coastal Plain region. There are several wetland habitats represented in the Coastal Plain Gallery, including swamps and freshwater marshes. Some of the interesting animals you can view here include alligators, rattlesnakes, gar and turtles.

If you like big Ocean-dwelling animals, you will love touring the South Carolina Aquarium’s Ocean Gallery. This popular exhibit takes visitors on a tour of the various aquatic habitats found off the coast of South Carolina. The 385,000 gallon Great Ocean Tank spans two stories and houses hundreds of marine animals. You’ll see loggerhead sea turtles that weight hundreds of pounds and their popular tank mates, the ferocious sharks. In other tanks included in the Ocean Gallery exhibit, visitors can observe graceful jellyfish and study the habits of colorful and interesting reef dwelling aquatic creatures.

There are many other fascinating animals to view and even touch in additional exhibits at the South Carolina Aquarium. You can observe seahorses and octopus at the Coast Gallery exhibit. Interesting invertebrates native to the South Carolina Coast such as starfish and horseshoe crabs may be handled at the Touch Tank.  

Special demonstrations and live animal programs are held at the South Carolina daily. You can watch the otters enjoy breakfast, spot dolphins in the Charleston Harbor and participate in fun interactive activities at various times throughout the day.

After a long day at the aquarium, you’re family is going to need a place to rest and relax.  HotelsCombined.com can provide you with a number of options including those with swimming pools, spas and all the other amenities you desire out of a hotel.  You may also plan your last minute holidays from On The Beach. Located in the Islands and Coast Tourism Region.

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