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Lavender Escape, Near the Airport & Rest...

Summary:A pretty space to relax and relax after a busy day whether its work or play. Awake refreshed and ready for a day exploring the "Holy City" via this clean, home with a modern vibe.Bring the entire family to appreciate the amazing comfortable...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Bright and Spacious Downtown Condo

Come appreciate this top floor 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom rental in the heart of Downtown Charleston. Completed in 2018, this rental offer something that most downtown units cannot. Stocked with a full kitchen, living room (with queen couch sleeper)...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Cozy townhome just 10 mins to downtown!

???? Make this your home away from home! It comes completely furnished with a brand new 12-inch full-size bed in room 1 and a Queen size bed in room 2. We have a entirely outfitted kitchen with everything you need to make a delicious meal after a...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
Stay @ Casa Tortuga on Isle of Palms

Casa TortugaLocation: Isle of Palms, South CarolinaOverview:Welcome to Casa Tortuga, a extravagant 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom island getaway designed for the ultimate family vacation. Located on the handsome Isle of Palms, this modern home features a...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
The Lodge Alley Inn, Studio
4.3
(3)

This is a full-service resort. Your check-in procedures will model that of a hotel and your room number will be assigned during check in.SEE FOR YOURSELF!There is more to discover and discover here at The Lodge Alley Inn found in the heart of old...

  • Charleston
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Private Pool & Historic Home - ‘Sugars...

Summary:Adjacent to an iconic Charleston bakery, 'The Sugarsweet House' is a 5 min. walk to famed King Street. This refreshed historic home includes a private pool. Appreciate the modern kitchen, appealing living & dining area, the serene pool deck...

  • Charleston
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10

Charleston Tours & Activities

Tennis Clinic - Stroke of the Day

description: Stroke of the Day Meets daily 9:00am-10:30am Experience the dynamic world of tennis like never before with our themed daily tennis clinic. Each day unveils a new aspect of the game, and exciting learning journey for players of all...

Dive-In Movie

Wild Dunes Resort

meeting_point: Swim Center Pool description: Kick back and relax with a sunset Family Movie, hosted at the Swim Center Pool every Friday Night! Movies begin after dark, and we’ll set the scene with popcorn and light refreshments. Note: Kids must...

Morris Island Drop Off Public Rosie -Min 7 ppl |  Folly Beach

description: Rates Adult - $80 Child - $60 Duration 5 hours About Embark on a boat tour of Charleston SC’s Morris Island with Flipper Finders and take in the stunning natural beauty that awaits you. Working around our pre-booked tours...

Pontoon Boat Rental - South Cove

Unlimited Outfitters

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$400.00 - $2,175.00

meeting_point: South Cove County Park description: Explore Lake Keowee on your very own Boat! Durations 1-7 days About **You must be 27 years old to rent a boat from Unlimited Outfitters** **You must have previous boating...

A Photographic Journey of Old Greenville

Greenville History Tours

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$20.00

Discover Greenville's changes and evolution Duration 1 Hour About In the comfort of a 13 passenger Ford Transit tour van, guests will go block by block seeing Greenville’s changes and evolution from the 1800s to the present day, seeing...

Wild Dunes Spring Pod Play - Men's/Women's DUPR 3.0, 3.5, 4.0+

duration: 3 Hours cancellation_summary: To ensure that we run a smooth event, all sales are final. A full refund (less booking fee) will be given for all weather-related cancellations. meeting_point: 5757 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451 @ Tennis...

Charleston Ghost Tour -- 90 minutes

Revolutionary Charleston

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$22.00 - $36.00

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: 24-hour cancellation required. Tours operate rain or shine; no refund will be given for inclement weather. Tour may be rescheduled. meeting_point: 80 Broad St. Charleston, SC 29401 min_age: 1 max_age...

Southern Charm - Private Sunset Cruise

Charleston Yacht Charters

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$400.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: All charters are fully refundable up to 7 days from departure. If you need to cancel please call us and we can issue a full refund. Within 7 days, a 50% refund will be issued. There is no refund within 24...

Crab Bank Island Shark Tooth Trip - 2 Hour Sandbar Adventure

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Refund 100% if guest cancels 15+ days before trip date. group_size: Up to 6 guests description: Departing right from Red’s Ice House on Shem Creek, this 2-hour small-group adventure (up to 6 guests) takes...

4 Hour Inshore Fishing Charter

Little Darlin Fishing Charters LLC

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$500.00

duration: 4 Hours meeting_point: 2408 Maybank Highway, Johns Island SC, 29455 group_size: Up to 6 People description: Inshore fishing takes place in the calm waters of bays, estuaries, tidal creeks, and around jetties. We target species like...

Colonial Charleston Christmas Stroll

Lowcountry History Strolls. LLC

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$85.00

meeting_point: Meeting at 116 Broad Street description: Duration: 1.5 hours About: Come take a stroll where history meets hospitality in its finest array and learn the stories behind the displays, as we take an intimate look at what makes Christmas...

Boneyard Beach Sunset Adventure

Charleston Photography Tours

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$249.00 - $495.00

A SPECIAL ADVENTURE TO AN OTHERWORLDLY LOCATION!!! Options - **Semi-Private Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge) - **Private Instruction Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional...

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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