9 days in Sullivan's Island & Charleston Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 27th (Tue): enjoy the sea views from Sullivan's Island Lighthouse, then stroll through Sullivan's Island Beach, then make a trip to Thompson Park, and finally pause for some photo ops at Fort Moultrie. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Rainbow Row, then get engrossed in the history at Nathaniel Russell House, and then take an in-depth tour of Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon.

To find more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Sullivan's Island trip builder site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Sullivan's Island. In December, plan for daily highs up to 63°F, and evening lows to 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Charleston.

Go for a jaunt from Charleston to Awendaw to see The Center for Birds of Prey about 36 minutes away. There's still lots to do: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at College of Charleston, and look for gifts at The Hidden Countship.

To find ratings, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Charleston tour itinerary planning site.

Charleston is very close to Sullivan's Island. In December in Charleston, expect temperatures between 63°F during the day and 46°F at night.