Most Charlestonians know at this point that summer brings with it a little heat and humidity. If you are traveling to town, you probably came here hoping for warmth, so, no surprises there either. There are certain days within the summer months that the heat gives us a great excuse to go live in the water. Shoot, I'd be happy to live in the water with or without an excuse. Thankfully Charleston has some great options for that...the beach, the Intracoastal, the estuaries, and creeks.

If you are looking for some fun in the water that may be outside your normal box of thought, a Charleston waterpark is a mighty decent place to spend a day with friends or family. I recently had the opportunity to visit Whirlin' Waters with a close friend and her kids (my godchildren). During our time we lived it up in the wave pool, conquered some water sliding fears, noshed on some tasty pizza, and remembered that at any age, water slides can make you scream like a kid.

AN OVERVIEW

Completed by 1713, The Powder Magazine is over 300 years old and holds the claim to South Carolina's oldest public building. Originally used as an arsenal to defend the colony from the French, Spansih, pirate, and various other attacks, the building was purchased in 1902 by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America and converted into a museum. The Powder Magazine holds a variety of historial artifacts from the wars and life in Colonial days, and is the perfect stop for guests looking for a quick glimpse into Charleston's history. It is an easy stop to make while strolling through Charleston to shop or dine, and guests who visit can ask all about why they filled the roof to the brim with sand.