10 TOP Things to Do in James Island July 2026

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Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

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Day Trips to Charleston#7 See Ft Sumter,CarriageTour,Lunch & more

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Food, drink & nightlife

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City centre Charleston Food Tour

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Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour

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Charleston: Schooner Sailing Experience & Dolphin Watch

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What to do in James Island

Stay near popular James Island attractions

McLeod Plantation Historic Site

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at McLeod Plantation Historic Site during your trip to Charleston.

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Where to stay in James Island

Find the best James Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Charleston Historic District

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Charleston City Market to Shops at Charleston Place – discover Charleston Historic District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Downtown Charleston

Travellers to Downtown Charleston praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Charleston City Market and Charleston Music Hall.

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Cannonborough Elliotborough

If you're spending some time in Cannonborough Elliotborough, Upper King Design District and Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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West Ashley

West Ashley is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Citadel Mall or Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site.