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Charleston 1BR Deluxe Prime King Street ...
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Sophisticated yet friendly. Edgy yet fashonable. Downtown Charleston is an spectacular, modern mecca that blends its chic, trendy, urban vibe with a dash of southern appeal. And at the center of it all – King 583.Much like Charleston itself, this...

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  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
The Harmony | Historic 2BR, Steps to Kin...

Summary:Welcome to your Charleston hideaway, a charmingly refreshed 2 bedroom getaway that highlights historic appeal with exposed beams, brick accents and ample natural light. Ideal for couples, friends or modest families, this property blends...

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  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Chateau Charleston | Luxury Oasis w/ 3 N...

Summary:Welcome to Chateau Charleston, a extravagant getaway comprised of three freshly constructed homes on a shared property, offering style, privacy, and resort-like amenities. Ideal for multiple families or groups traveling together, this...

  • Charleston
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Upscale Oceanfront Home + Private Pool +...

The Layne House – Oceanfront Luxury on Isle of PalmsStep into The Layne House, an exclusive 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom oceanfront getaway where nearly every room captures sweeping vistas of the Atlantic. From morning coffee on the deck to sunset...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
The Iris, Signature Suite

Summary:Settle into Charleston in one of our Signature Suites at The Iris, a brand new Apartment Style Hotel located in an unbeatable location. This architectural gem is in one of Charleston’s most vibrant and desired tourist areas, only one block...

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  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
IOP Designer Home w/ Pool, Hot Tub & Wal...

The Olivia House – Coastal Elegance Inside the Gates of Wild DunesTucked just behind the gates of Wild Dunes Resort and only a short walk from the sun-kissed sands of Isle of Palms, The Olivia House offers the ideal setting for your next opulent...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12

Charleston Tours & Activities

FALL SPECIAL - PRIVATE PARTY CRUISE

Tiki Tours of Charleston

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$1,000.00 - $3,500.00

meeting_point: Tiki Tours of Charleston description: *The Most Fun Boat You've Ever Been On* BYOB and food! Perfect time for an Oyster Roast or catering to the boat! We provide Waters, Ice, Coolers, Sound System and Bathroom on board! ...

Full Day Fly Fishing (Public Waters)

Southern Outlaw Adventures

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$320.00 - $500.00

description: There’s nothing quite like wetting a line on a beautiful Lake or Stream! Duration 8 Hours About Tackle the best Fly Fishing Rivers in the Carolina's Fish hatchery supported, delayed harvest, or wild trout streams! Let us...

Inshore Fishing 24’ bay boat

description: An inshore fishing experience to remember! Rates **Two Hours** $350 first Person + $50/ Additional Person **Four Hours** $500 1st Person + $50/ Additional Person **Six Hours** $700 1st Person + $50/ Additional Person **Eight...

Otter Island Excursion Boat Ride

Edisto Watersports and Tackle

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$30.00 - $50.00

duration: 3 hours meeting_point: Edisto Watersports & Tackle description: Enjoy a boat ride over to one of our protected islands in the heart of the St. Helena Sound. There you will be dropped off to spend 2.5 hours enjoying & exploring this...

Bachelorette Party Cruise - 4 Hours

Lowcountry Coastal Excursions

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$550.00 - $2,200.00

duration: 4 Hours cancellation_summary: Refund 100% if guest cancels 15+ days before trip date. meeting_point: 100 Church St. group_size: Up to 23 guests description: Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as you set sail on a Charleston Boat...

The Complete Charleston Tour

Snap Picture Perfect Tours

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$139.00

Get a Complete taste of Charleston's beautiful Lowcountry from downtown to the beaches to the plantations and more! Duration 6.5 hrs Itinerary - Charlotte Street (.4 mile) - Morris Lighthouse (.75 RT, road+sand dune) - Folly Pier - Angel...

Full Day Rentals - South Cove

Unlimited Outfitters

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$65.00 - $70.00

description: Rent Now, Show Up, Have Fun! Duration 8 hour About South Cove Park is a 48 acre park nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and located on the clear waters of 18,500 acre Lake Keowee. Camping is located on a 15...

Sunset Blackwater Swamp Kayak Tour

Charleston Kayak Company

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$84.00 - $99.00

*PLEASE CALL FOR GROUP BOOKINGS OF MORE THAN 10. Other days and times may be available for groups of 6+. - This trip does require an approximately 15 minute scenic shuttle ride on private dirt roads across the property to the swamp area. - We use...

Schooner Pride Wine Tasting Cruise

Charleston Harbor Tours

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$95.00

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: *Board the Schooner Pride for a relaxing evening featuring wines of the Loire Valley!* Join us for relaxing 90 minutes sail featuring wines of the Loire Valley and light hors d'oeuvres. ...

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...

The City of the Dead

108 Elemental

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$25.00 - $35.00

duration: 90 Minutes meeting_point: 108 Elemental - Cumberland Street Garage description: A walk through Charleston is a walk through the past. Though for some restless spirits, the past is still very much alive. From haunted theaters to shadowy...

Morning Sail

Sundog Sailing Charleston

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$200.00 - $1,150.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. description: Enjoy all the Morning sights Charleston has to offer from the water with Your Private Sailing Trip! Experience sea birds, dolphin, sea turtles and more! Relax on our...

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.

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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."

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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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