With summer upon us, we’ve compiled a list of things to do in the Lowcountry that is cost-effective for the entire family, including our 20 under $20 activities that will allow you to go out on the town without painting your bottom line red.

Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Park Youth Day
Sat. July 19
10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
$11.99
North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
Highway 78 University Blvd.
North Charleston
(843) 572-7275
http://www.ccprc.com

Splash Island
Palmetto Islands County Park
$6.99, $4.99/under 42”
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
444 Needlerush Pkwy.
Mt. Pleasant
(843) 884-0832

Splash Zone
James Island County Park
$7.99/Charleston County resident; $9.99/non-resident
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
871 Riverland Drive
James Island
(843) 795-4386

Boomerang Bay at Carowinds
Charlotte
$19.99/children 3 and up; $45.99/adult; $39.99/online purchase adult
10 a.m.- 7 p.m.
(800) 888-4386
http://www.carowinds.com

Six Flags White Water
Atlanta
$36.99; $26.99/children under 48”
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Marietta, Ga.
(770) 590-4067
http://www.sixflags.com/whiteWater