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Casa Flamingo Oceanfront Dreamhouse! 8 b...

Welcome to Casa Flamingo! Presented by Exclusive Properties on Isle of Palms. *Plug in your dates to see the full quote! Email us with any questions regarding the home or the quote or discounts. **Available all year! During the Summer months...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 19
The Chapel | Estate 5BR Gem in Downtown ...

Summary:Welcome to your Charleston sanctuary, a charmingly preserved 5-bedroom gem charmingly located in the heart of downtown. Boasting historic architecture, broad common rooms, and thoughtful modern amenities, this home is ideal for families...

  • Charleston
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Updated Pet-Friendly Home Near Park Circ...

Summary:Hanahan HideawayThe Space:Welcome to Hanahan Hideaway, a delightfully refreshed three-bedroom, two-bath home with a fresh, light, and airy interior, thoughtfully designed to host up to six guests. Tucked into a beautiful neighborhood, this...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Cozy Downtown Home | Wylde Jasmine

Permit Number: 06459The Space: Welcome to this warm and welcoming second-floor getaway in the heart of Charleston’s beloved Cannonborough neighborhood, where classic appeal meets casual bohemian style!Set inside a pastel historic home, this bright...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Coastal retreat short ride to the beach

One of Folly's Finest! Stella Maris is a coastal getaway tucked away in a peaceful community. This home is a leisurely drive to Folly Beach where you can spend you days calming in the sand. After a morning on the beach, spend your afternoon relaxing...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Harleston House, Unit A, Sleeps 8

Summary:Welcome to the Harleston House in the Preserve, a beautiful 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom luxury suite in downtown Charleston. This modern getaway, complete with modern furnishings and a private plunge pool, offers an exclusive escape for guests...

  • Charleston
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8

Charleston Tours & Activities

Timeless Influence: How Antiques Shape Generational Design
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$75.00 - $85.00

duration: 1 hour meeting_point: Festival Hall, 56 Beaufain Street, Charleston, SC description: This engaging panel brings together the next generation of rising talent in the design world to explore how classic forms, craftsmanship, and collecting...

Shark Tooth Hunting

Reel Fish Finder Charters

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$300.00 - $500.00

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 1407 Shrimp Boat Ln. Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 description: Rods, reels, tackle, bait and ice are all provided, but feel free to bring your own fishing gear if you prefer. Reel Fish Finder offers several fishing...

Private Bus Tour

Pineapple Tour Group

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$400.00 - $975.00

description: Book Exclusive Charleston Tours with the Best Guides! About - Whether you’ve visited Charleston many times or if this is your 1st trip to the Holy City, a private tour is the best way for you and your group to experience a one...

Junior Archaeologists

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$10.00 - $15.00

min_age: 6 max_age: 12 group_size: Up to 20 guests description: Join Drayton Hall’s archaeology team for a chance to be an archaeologist! This is a hands-on experience for kids ages 6-12, where we will be sifting through real dirt from our...

Pirate Escape Scavenger Hunt

Charleston Historic Tours

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$8.00 - $10.00

meeting_point: 100 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401 description: This Pirate themed scavenger hunt is the first self guided experience in Charleston to replay the very real Pirate Siege of Charles Towne in May of 1718. Guests will walk the same...

Red Fox Games: Day Pass
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$30.00 - $60.00

duration: All Day meeting_point: 1 Red Fox Run Woodruff, SC 29388 min_age: 10 group_size: Up to 100 People description: 100 Tickets Available A full day of Airsoft at Red Fox Games. Includes field access & multiple game types administrated by...

Gullah Tour

Gullah Tours

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$35.00 - $875.00

duration: 2 Hours description: Charleston's Most Popular Gullah History Tour! The Gullah language was spoken by the Lowcountry's first black inhabitants. The language and culture still thrive today in and around the Charleston/Beaufort, South...

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Pedego Electric Bikes Greenville

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$25.00 - $109.00

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...

Private 2 Hour Cruise On The Dolphin Queen Charleston Harbor  | Charleston Beach Location

description: Bringing that Folly Beach Personality to Downtown! Rates **Two Hour Private Cruise** - Up to 10 People - $750 - 11 to 14 People - $1,050 - 15 to 17 People - $1,275 - 18 to 20 People - $1,500 About The Charleston Harbor is a...

A Day on the Ashley - Package Tour with Middleton Place

description: Explore the Grounds to the Fullest! **Please Note:** To make a reservation, call a Group Tour Coordinator at: 1-843-769-2627 or email at [email protected] Duration 5 Hours *(Includes lunch at Middleton Place)* ...

Pulse on the Water & Spin the Current

duration: 1 hour meeting_point: Cycling Waters • 1870 Bowens Island Road, Charleston, SC, USA min_age: 12 group_size: Maximum 5 people description: Come experience our unique Hydro spin class! Feel the rhythm, ride the waves! This high energy...

History and Hops Tour: Bar and History Walk
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$35.00

meeting_point: Charleston, SC (French Quarter) description: Duration 2 Hours About Come live the Local Life with Captain Bryan or Guide Adam Moore! This experience is for guests who enjoy sipping their way through a new city full of history...

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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