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Charleston Carriage Horse Advocates believes their beautiful city can be explored in many humane ways without abusing animals that work in urban environments. If you plan to visit Charleston, check out alternative ways you can enjoy the city in place of a horse carriage tour. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Pumpkin Patch,<\/strong> September 30 – October 29 2023<\/p>\n Boone Hall Farms Pumpkin Patch<\/strong>, September 29 – October 29 2023<\/p>\n The Fall Tours,<\/strong> October 11 – November 4 2023<\/p>\n Charleston Beer Week<\/strong>, October 28 – November 5 2023<\/p>\n Charleston Farmers Market<\/strong>, Saturdays April through November 2023<\/p>\n Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from Charleston Scottish Games & Highland Gathering<\/strong>, November 4 2023<\/p>\n Annual Scottish heritage festival at Riverfront Park, North Charleston, with traditional athletic contests, From Harborview to the Harbor Fall Garden Tour,<\/strong> November 5 2023<\/p>\n Fall tours of private gardens in the Charleston\/James Island area, in association with the Charleston Holiday Festival of Lights<\/strong>, November 10 – December 31 2023<\/p>\n Big annual drive-through holiday lights show at James Island County Park, plus holiday food and shopping, Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K,<\/strong> November 23 2023<\/p>\n Annual Thanksgiving run\/walk through downtown Charleston, with start and finish lines at Marion Square.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Holiday Swing: Charleston Jazz Orchestra<\/strong>, December 2 2023<\/p>\n Holiday concert at the Charleston Music Hall.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Kiawah Island Marathon,<\/strong> December 9 2023<\/p>\n Annual marathon and half marathon races on Kiawah Island.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Reindeer Run,<\/strong> December 9 2023<\/p>\n Annual holiday 5K run\/walk and costume contest in downtown Charleston to benefit the MUSC Shawn A Gullah Christmas Concert<\/strong>, December 13 2023<\/p>\n Holiday concert at Boone Hall Plantation, with Gullah Christmas stories and songs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Image from Charleston City Paper<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Check out the best of Charleston\u2019s Culture, Arts, and entertainment! Whether you are looking for a night on the town, the perfect brunch spot, or just wanting to soak in history, you can enjoy all things Charleston without the inhumane practice of horse carriages. See the <\/strong>list here<\/strong><\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Schooler Pride<\/a> in the harbor during sunset.<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Bike rental sites<\/strong><\/a> are available around the downtown area \u2014 Biking is a great way to exercise while you tour the city at your own pace without the inhumane practice of horse carriages. See Charleston from the sky with private <\/strong>helicopter tours<\/strong><\/a> or charter a boat with one of many boat tours available, like the 84′ tall ship <\/strong>Schooner Pride<\/strong><\/a>. To get up close and personal with the harbor’s marine life, <\/strong>paddleboard and kayak<\/strong><\/a> tours are the way to go.<\/strong><\/p>\n Bus tours<\/strong><\/a> like <\/strong>Gullah tours<\/strong><\/a> will give you special insight into the rich cultural history of the Lowcountry, but <\/strong>walking tours<\/strong><\/a> will let you get up close and personal with the city\u2019s incomparable history and culture.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The Adventure, a replica 17th century trading vessel at Charles Towne Landing<\/strong><\/a>.<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Beautiful Southern weather allows outdoor play and exploration year-round. Spend your day learning about regional history at <\/strong>Fort Sumter<\/strong><\/a>, an iconic island fortification notable for two battles of the Civil War, <\/strong>Fort Moultrie<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>Magnolia Plantation and Gardens<\/strong><\/a>, which offers a train tour,\u00a0or <\/strong>Charles Towne Landing<\/strong><\/a>, the birthplace of the Carolina colony. Discover the beauty of avian and marine life at <\/strong>The Center for Birds of Prey: The Avian Conservation Center<\/strong><\/a> and the <\/strong>South Carolina Aquarium<\/strong><\/a>. Bond with the family over engaging outdoor activities like <\/strong>Big City Hunt<\/strong><\/a>, a city-wide scavenger hunt. Or, visit any one of the 33 <\/strong>county parks<\/strong><\/a>. Museums like <\/strong>Patriots Point<\/strong><\/a>, a maritime museum on the harbor, <\/strong>Charleston Museum<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>Gibbes Museum of Art<\/strong><\/a>, and <\/strong>Children\u2019s Museum of the Lowcountry<\/strong><\/a>, a hands-on museum for kids, also give families the opportunity to learn together and keep the little ones occupied with interactive exhibits.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Humane Activities to do in Charleston!<\/h2><\/div>
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\nshows, exhibits, crafts, pumpkins, food vendors and live performances.<\/div>\n
\narchitecture, gardens and history, some visiting private Charleston residences not usually open to the public.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>
\nlocal vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
\nScottish music and dancing, Scotch tasting, food and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
\nHorticultural Society.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
\nSanta Village and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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