With Halloween approaching, historic South Carolina gears up for spooky tours and haunted houses. Get in the spirit with our recommendations for some creepy-crawly Lowcountry outings infused with local history and legends.
Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch & Fright Nights | Mt. Pleasant
Historical Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens takes advantage of its sprawling acreage to put on two popular events: the family-friendly pumpkin patch and South Carolina’s largest haunted event for more mature audiences—prepare to be scared.
Pumpkin Patch
Through October 31
Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
https://www.boonehallplantation.com/special-events/
Fright Nights
Through November 2
Thursday and Sunday, 7:15 to 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 7:15 p.m. to 12 a.m.
https://boonehallfrightnights.com
Charleston Ghost Tours: Relive Spooky Tales of Pirates, Wars, and More | Charleston Harbor
Pirates and spirits and ghosts, oh my! Take a haunted ghost tour and cruise of Charleston Harbor to discover the pirates and ghosts and still haunt its waters.
$30 per adult, $20 per child 12 years and younger; children under three not permitted
https://www.sandlappertours.com/ghost-tours/
Haunts and Haints: Spirits Among Us | Charleston
Take a guided tour through Charleston’s architecture and history, infused with Halloween spirit. Known as the Holy City for its many houses of worship, Charleston is also home to a history of renowned spirits.
Oct. 27, 2 to 5 p.m., $60 per person
https://www.charlestoncvb.com/
Please contact the front desk at 843.867.7100 for help with arranging your historic, Halloween-themed excursions.