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1905 Victorian Historic Home Just 2 Bloc...

Summary:Stay at our beautiful 1905 Charleston Victorian home in the heart of Cannonborough. Just 2 blocks from King Street, this property features nearly 1850 square feet of ideally designed space. The front home offers 4 full-sized bedrooms with...

  • Charleston
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
The Daniel III

Discover your dream apartment in Daniels Island, Charleston. Totally furnished, professionally designed, and refreshed with in-unit laundry. Appreciate the community's pool, billiard room, and gym. Luxury living and coastal appeal await in this...

  • Charleston
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
3 Luxury Houses w/ Patios | 1 Block from...

Located in the city center, this welcoming villa lets you experience it all in Charleston. There's convenient onsite parking, so you can leave your car behind and let your feet make short work of the 1-min. walk to Upper King Design District or the...

  • Charleston
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 30
Oliver & Co. | Executive Stay Downtown C...

Summary:Step into refined comfort at this executive getaway where luxury meets convenience in the heart of Charleston. Ideal for business travelers, couples, or anyone seeking a fresh escape, this sophisticated property offers an ideal base for...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
New Beach House Rental. Welcome to your ...

Welcome to your Isle of Palms Oasis!Get ready to fall in appreciate with this definitely impressive, freshly refreshed 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom gem, making its sizable debut on the short-term rental scene. With fresh ownership and a fresh perspective...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
The Apollo

Welcome to The Apollo! We are located in the heart of Avondale in West Ashley — a highly charming neighborhood that’s only 10 mins. (2.5 miles) from downtown and 15 mins. (10 miles) from Folly Beach. Within 0.5 miles, there are a dozen...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8

Charleston Tours & Activities

Brunch with Santa Cruise

Charleston Harbor Tours

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$24.95 - $75.95

duration: 90 minute cruise time - Early boarding for brunch cancellation_summary: Non-refundable. Bookings can be rescheduled with 24 hours notice meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center, near Calhoun and Concord, Charleston, SC accessibility...

Greenville Coffee Tour

Greenville History Tours

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$49.00

duration: 1.5-1.75 Hours description: Coffee growing, roasting and drinking is part of a world-wide culture and Greenville, SC has certainly developed a robust local coffee scene. While going out to socialize with friends or to discuss business is a...

Morris Island Volunteer Beach Sweep

meeting_point: 2223 Folly Rd. description: This is a volunteer beach sweep on Morris Island where we will be picking up trash and recording our findings with hopes to keep our local waterways clean.

Shem Creek Sundown Boil Cruise

Shem Creek Ecotours LLC

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$775.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Shem Creek Public Day Dock description: Join us for the Shem Creek Sundown Boil Cruise—a one-of-a-kind Lowcountry experience. Cruise through the scenic waters of Charleston Harbor as the sun sets over the skyline...

Missy Bachelorette N Bachelor Party Boat
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$700.00 - $1,400.00

description: Duration 2, 3, and 4 Hour Options About Plan your booze cruise in Charleston, SC. Whatever the occasion, bachelorette or bachelor party, we can accommodate you! More Info Please contact us for additional availabilities!

Backroads & Live Oaks Excursion

Charleston Photography Tours

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$249.00 - $495.00

LET'S WANDER THE BACKROADS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY!! Options - **Semi-Private Experience** (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge) - **Private Instruction Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge) ...

Full Moon Boat Tour | Folly Beach Location
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$55.00 - $700.00

description: The Full Moon rise can be extremely spectacular near Morris Island. Duration 2 hours About This tour heads to Morris Island in time for the sunset and then sticks around for the moon to rise over the ocean. Along the way, we...

Historical Plantation Tours

Curated Charleston

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$175.00

duration: 4 Hours cancellation_summary: 72 hours notice meeting_point: 184 E Bay St Suite 103 Charleton SC 29401 description: Step beyond the city and into the landscapes that shaped the Lowcountry. Our plantation tours offer a thoughtful...

Ashley River Kayak Tour

Charleston Kayak Company

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$68.00 - $78.00

duration: 2-2.5 hrs meeting_point: 200 Renken Rd, Summerville, SC 29485 description: -2024/2025 Season is Open! *PLEASE CALL FOR GROUP BOOKINGS OF MORE THAN 10. Other days and times may be available for groups of 6+. Equipment We often...

Private Luxury Charters

Charleston Luxury Yacht Charters LLC

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$2,400.00 - $4,800.00

duration: 3-6 Hour Options meeting_point: Ripley Light Yacht Club, Slip A-3 group_size: Max 12 Guests description: Now able to accommodate up to 12 guests, Lady Sadie is the ideal choice for any stylish celebration, including birthdays, bachelorette...

Advanced Diver Certification

Bermuda Triangle Dive Shop

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$99.00

duration: 8 hours meeting_point: 115 Pelham Road, Suite 12, Greenville, SC 29615 min_age: 15 group_size: 4 students per instructor description: The Master Diver certification represents the highest non-leadership level in recreational diving...

Specialties

Joe's Scuba

description: Let's Adventure! Duration 4 Hours About There are other specialties we can teach that each have their own requirements as far as number of dives and special equipment. We can discuss in more depth if there is a certain class you...

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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