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The King | Luxury Home w/ Rooftop Patio

Summary:Discover luxury in this completely remodeled haven, located just moments from King St. Indulge in beautiful interiors awash with natural light from wrap-around windows. This Charleston treasure features 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms with rain...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Charleston Charm~B is 4 miles to Downtow...

This striking property is only 4 miles from Downtown Charleston! And centrally located to all of Charleston w/15-20 mins to all surrounding areas. 30 Day Minimum Stay. Within walking distance to some of Charleston local's favorite eateries. This...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Charming Cottage in Downtown Charleston

Welcome to Sweetgrass Hideaway, a appealing 1-bedroom bungalow located in the heart of Charleston. Appreciate Charleston’s top-tier restaurant scene, with Leon’s, Melfi’s, and Maison, among many others, just one block away. Explore close by...

  • Charleston
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Luxurious Escape in Downtown Charleston ...

Permit Number: 07348The Space: Welcome to Apollo — a cavernous first-floor getaway designed for casual downtown living. With 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms all on one level, this home offers an painless layout for families and groups who want...

  • Charleston
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Brand New Custom Home~ Oceanfront, Pool,...

Step into unparalleled coastal luxury at this freshly constructed, professionally designed oceanfront 5-bedroom home—one of Isle of Palms' premier vacation units. Sandcastle, 2704 Palm Blvd., has every detail crafted for high-end living, from the...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Oasis w/ Private Pool, Pets considered, ...

Welcome to your hideaway getaway at The Pink House! 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom home with all new refreshed bathrooms as of 2023, a 50ft long private pool, and less than a 2 min. walk to the beach. The pool has two 6 in wading areas that is great for...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10

Charleston Tours & Activities

Historic Downtown Tour

Charleston Photography Tours

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$85.00

WINDOWS, DOORWAYS, COBBLESTONE STREETS, AND HIDDEN ALLEYS!!! About The historic district of Charleston is one of the most beautiful parts of the Lowcountry. Together with our professional photographer guide, you'll discover some of our...

Dockside Event
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$1,000.00 - $4,000.00

Host your event on the water! Rates - **3 Hour Charter:** $1,500 - **4 Hours Charter:** $2,000 - **5 Hours Charter:** $2,500 - **6 Hour Charter:** $3,000 - **7 Hour Charter:** $3,500 - **8 Hour Charter:** $4,000 Duration 3-8 Hours ...

SCOOTER RENTAL With DELIVERY & PICKUP
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$225.00 - $2,000.00

meeting_point: ISLE OF PALMS, South Carolina description: ISLE OF PALMS' ONLY Boundary Free Scooter Experience __________ Words To The Wise: You Must be At Least 18 Years Old With A Valid Drivers License And A Major Credit Card To Rent Our...

4 Hour Rental

Pedego Electric Bikes Greenville

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$15.00 - $79.00

description: Ride out our front door onto the Swamp Rabbit Trail! ???? Experience the Thrill of Greenville's Iconic Swamp Rabbit Trail with Pedego Electric Bikes! ????‍♂️ Ready for an adventure like no other? ???? Step right up and...

Wild Dunes Highschool/Academy  Summer Tennis Program

pricing: Program Pricing Daily Rate • $50 – Tennis Members • $60 – Social & Non Members Weekly Rate • $180 – Tennis Members • $215 – Social & Non Members description: Wild Dunes Junior Summer Tennis Program July 13th-30th•...

Shibumi© Shade Rental

Edisto Bike and Golf Cart Rental

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$25.00 - $125.00

description: The newest must have for the beach!! Super light weight and easy to set up! All you need is a calm ocean breeze to create 100sq ft of perfect shade!! Super light weight and easy to set up! All you need is a calm ocean breeze to...

8-Hour Inshore Fishing Trip

Crosby Coastal Charters

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$950.00

duration: 8 Hours meeting_point: 2223 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 description: Get Hooked on Fun: Join Our 8-Hour Inshore Fishing Adventure in Pristine Waters! Light-tackle fishing in the calm saltwater marshes, bays, and creeks for redfish...

Private Charleston History Highlights Walking Tour

description: The absolute best way to get to know the city! Rates - Private Walking Tours Price is for 2 guests • Additional Guests are $40 per person Duration Two Hours About Your private tour guide will walk at a...

Two Day Kayak Rental

Castaway Island Excursions

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$85.00 - $100.00

description: Experience Folly on Your Own Time! Duration 48 Hours About If you are staying at a beach house or rental on the water - don't worry! We can bring the kayaks to you for free. If you have an appropriate vehicle and want to take...

Backyard Shrimp Boil

Charleston Historic Tours

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$90.00

duration: 2 hours min_age: 21 max_age: 99 group_size: 15 accessibility: Not stroller or wheelchair accessible description: Come join Capt Bryan for a private Shrimp Boil Cooking Class on the banks of the famous Shem Creek. Also known as Lowcountry...

Coastal Culture Charter

Charleston Outdoor Adventures

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$10.00 - $42.00

description: Rates **$42 per adult (13 and older)** **$32 per child 3-12 years old** **$10 per infant under 3** ___ Duration 1.5 hour Guests can cancel or reschedule outside of 24 hours without penalty. All tours are nonrefundable within 24...

Fossil Hunting Tour

Charleston Outdoor Adventures

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$55.00 - $85.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: 1871 Bowens Island Road Charleston, SC pricing: **$85 per adult (13 and up)** **$55 per child 3-12 years old** description: Board our motor boat and cruise 9.5 miles through tidal creeks and marshes out to the...

Charleston, SC

Charleston is a historic port city on the South Carolina coast, known for its cobblestone streets, antebellum architecture, and vibrant culinary scene.

Founded in 1670, Charleston offers a rich blend of Southern charm and coastal beauty. Visitors can explore the city's well-preserved historic district, take a carriage ride past colorful homes, or tour landmarks like Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired. The city also boasts a thriving food scene, waterfront parks, art galleries, and easy access to nearby barrier islands like Sullivan's Island, Folly Beach, and Isle of Palms.

Charleston offers a wide range of lodging, including historic inns, boutique hotels, and vacation rental homes in both the city and on surrounding beaches. Whether you're dining on Lowcountry cuisine, relaxing on the sand, or walking beneath the oaks at a plantation garden, Charleston combines history, hospitality, and coastal charm to create a uniquely Southern vacation experience.

South Carolina's oldest city is arguably also one of its most charming, inviting, and altogether purely fun. A collection of historic structures that pre-date the birth of America, opulent gardens and mansions open to the public, and some of the best shopping, dining, and lodging options in the southeast, it's easy to see why this ancient southern town is one of the most popular tourism destinations in the state.

Charleston SC

In return, Charleston welcomes visitors with arms wide open. The term "southern hospitality" was seemingly designed for this area, as the city has earned the reputation of being one of the most hospitable destinations in the country - a reputation that was cemented by recent accolades in Travel + Leisure magazine, naming it "America's Most Friendly [City],"and Southern Living magazine, which honored Charleston as "the most polite and hospitable city in America."

Charleston SC

Certainly, visitors are welcome to come and experience the city for its friendly nature, slightly-coastal vibe, and blocks upon blocks of world renowned restaurants and boutiques, but the big attraction in this city is the abundant history that can be found, quite literally, around every street corner. Hundreds of buildings in the historic downtown and Lowcountry outskirts have been deemed a national historical landmark, and with quiet streets that are flanked with towering Palmettos - (the city and the state's signature tree) - and centuries-old live oaks, an impromptu stroll can easily turn into a detailed tour of some of the East Coast's most historic, and altogether beautiful, famed national and regional sites.

Charleston SC

In Charleston, a rich history, phenomenal collection of architecture, and a unique southern style all combine to make this major city one of the premier tourist destinations in the south. Easily enjoyed by visitors of all interests and from all regions, Charleston should rank at the top on any travelers list of beautiful places to see in the southern United States.

Charleston SC

The city of Charleston began in 1670, as the English Colony of "Charles Town," named after and founded by King Charles II of Great Britain. The colony was an end result of English expeditions to this region of the New World that began in 1663, and cumulated in 1670 with the establishment of a new settlement.

Charleston SC

As the southernmost colony in the country at the time, this newly established community was subject to a number of potential attacks. Spain, France, and the suddenly displaced Native Americans were all threats to Charles Town, and forts and arsenals, (some of which are still standing), were quickly constructed to protect the small new population.

Charleston SC

However, despite this veritable range of threats from the get go, the new settlement was quickly and perpetually a resounding success. The site of Charleston or "Charles Town," bordering the Ashley and Cooper Rivers and located just several miles away from the barrier islands along the Atlantic Ocean, made it a prime locale for a shipping industry to thrive. In addition, the humid Lowcountry terrain that surrounded the area proved to be very fruitful for agricultural ventures, and within a few decades of its initial establishment, Charleston was churning out tons of Indigo and rice to export to ports all over the world. In fact, by the mid-18th century, it's estimated that nearly half the nation's rice was grown and shipped from the now major city of Charleston.

Charleston SC

During its early establishment and expansion, the city also became well known for its diverse group of residents - a distinction which would lead to some of the oldest churches, chapels and synagogues in the country. In Charleston, French Huguenots, Jews, Catholics, and other denominations could all escape religious persecution and live in peace, and as a result, a number of some of the oldest structures and congregations related to each religion in America can be found within the historic downtown city blocks.

Charleston SC

Of course, despite this relative prosperity and religious freedom, Charleston was not without its flaws. Slavery was at the backbone of this thriving industry, and the city had some of the largest plantations in the states, (with some of the highest numbers of slaves per property.) The majority of current sites and attractions like the Rice Museum or the Magnolia Plantation have special exhibits on this dark but clearly accurate chapter of Charleston's history, and a number of testaments to this forced lifestyle - like some of the oldest slave cabins in the south - can still be found in and around the city.

Charleston SC

Also, while Charleston was a hero during the American Revolution, and a wealthy and beautiful landmark during the antebellum period, it would became a shamed and occupied city during the Civil War, with Union troops marching in and overtaking the Southern stronghold in its entirety in 1865. A great fire and massive hurricanes would follow, destroying a number of the original landmarks, but thankfully not all of them, and today visitors can stroll through the small streets and find literally dozens of buildings that pre-date this tumultuous period.

Charleston SC

Today, Charleston is a friendly and diverse town that is chock-full of restaurants, antiques, historical attractions, golf courses, art galleries, farmer's markets, expansive gardens, and virtually anything a traveler would need to stay entertained.

Charleston SC

The dining scene alone in the city is staggering, with over 700 restaurants in the city and surrounding regions to explore. Ranging from French bistros to easy-going BBQ joints and delis, virtually every palette and appetite can be accommodated in this southern city. Fresh seafood is almost always on the menu, as the water-locked region, that's close to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, is well-known for having some of the freshest SC shrimp, crabs, and fish available.

Charleston SC

Boutiques, galleries, and shopping centers are always in season, as are the wide range of golf courses that inspire visitors to play at their best among some of the most gorgeous landscapes along the coastline. History buffs will want to look into the large number of tours available via a number of mediums, like narrated bus rides or romantic horse and buggy strolls through the historic downtown, and everyone will enjoy the fantastic seasonal celebrations that have become a hallmark of the city, like the yearly Seafood Festival or Charleston's own Oktoberfest.

Charleston SC

For accommodations, the city has a sprawling range of nationally-recognized chain hotels, however, most folks find the best places to stay are the intimate inns, bed and breakfasts, and individually rented condos or homes that can be found scattered throughout the downtown area. Appropriately priced, luxurious, and close to all the action, visiting groups of all sizes - from couples to large families - can easily find plenty of inviting room in this southern city during any time of year.

Charleston SC

Perhaps best of all, there is no "off-season" in Charleston - the city is always wide open and accommodating for guests throughout the year, with a warm climate that will shake off the winter blues or infuse a summer vacation with an added dose of fun and southern style.

Charleston SC

Easily one of the most historically grand cities in the south, Charleston is a stunning destination that is sure to leave visitors smiling. Warm, hospitable, history-rich, and simply beautiful, this southern city is always worthy of exploration, and is always ready to wow newcomers with its deep-seated legacy, incredible modern amenities, and world renowned southern hospitality and downhome charm.

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