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4 bdr +5 baths | 5 Mins walk 2 King St| ...

Summary:Step into a piece of Charleston history in this handsomely preserved 1880 home, just a 5-min. walk from vibrant King Street. With 4 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, and an open floor plan, the home offers plenty of space for both privacy and...

  • Charleston
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Classic Style Sullivan's Island house - ...

Please note that every reservation will be required to sign an independent vacation rental agreement.Welcome to 2820 Ion Ave! Escape to Sullivan's Island in this pretty vacation home that's only 1.5 blocks from the beach! This charmingly classic...

  • Sullivans Island
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Cozy Home w/ Yard ~ 9 Mi to Dtwn Charles...

Feel the best of the Charleston area with a stay at this striking 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental home. Boasting ample natural lighting, a completely equipped kitchen for preparing home-cooked meals, and a fenced-in yard for your furry friends...

  • Charleston
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Stunning 3BR Home on desired Tradd - 3 P...

Discover the beauty of Charleston from this 3-bedroom home. Step right off of one of Charleston's most famed streets into this gorgeous home. Elegantly decorated by the homeowner, who is an interior designer, you will fall in adore and never want...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Racquet Club Villa 15 by Wild Dunes, in ...

Racquet Club Villa 15 by Wild Dunes3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6 | Resort View________________________________________Savor a prime 1656 Sq. Ft. location near pools, eateries, main beach access and shopping. This lively community offers both...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Private Coastal Cottage on James Island

Freshly refreshed, well-designed bungalow located on charming James Island.Open floor plan located under live oaks on a half acre property.It's relaxing and peaceful and provides the ideal location for walking to tons of eateries, movie theatre...

  • Charleston
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2

Charleston Tours & Activities

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...

Moonlight Sail

Charleston Harbor Tours

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$60.00

duration: 90 Minutes cancellation_summary: Non-refundable. Bookings can be rescheduled with 24 hours notice meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center, near Calhoun and Concord, Charleston, SC min_age: 18 max_age: 99 group_size: 49 description...

Secret Strolls

Walk It Charleston

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$35.00

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Church and Cumberland (on the corner) group_size: max 10 description: Secret Strolls features Charleston’s tucked away paths and seldom seen locations. One of our guides will take you through alleyways, some only...

Date Night

The Break Room, LLC

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$139.00

*The Break Room Charleston is the quintessential place to release anger in the healthiest, safest way!* ___________________________________ Rates **Smash Package (1-3 People):** $139 *Priced as a package, not per individual | Ages 18 years or...

Happy Hour Bus Tour

Charleston Brews Cruise

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$50.00 - $1,190.00

description: **This tour is ideal for those just looking for a fun activity prior to hitting the town.** This “Hoppy” Hour tour focuses less on craft beer education and more on having fun, meeting new people, and experiencing two of...

Daniel Island Concert Boat

Flipper Finders

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$80.00 - $1,600.00

duration: 30 Minutes meeting_point: 50 Immigration St Charleston, SC 29403 Meet at the Island Cabana Bar, come early and grab dinner and a boat drink. group_size: Up to 20 People description: Skip the traffic with a boat ride from Seabreeze Marina...

Walking Eco Tour Shem Creek

Nature Adventures LLC

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$25.00

meeting_point: Shem Creek Boardwalk

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...

Holy City Homicide

Charleston Drinking Tours

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$35.00

description: Charleston's True Crime Stories! Duration 100 minutes About Join us for a guided tour of Holy City with a foucus on the famous murders & crimes of Charleston's 350 year history. From Alex Murdaugh to History's First...

Sunset Charter | 52' Luxury Yacht

Charleston Charter and Yacht

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$1,190.00 - $3,570.00

*Intimate, Relaxing and Captivating!* ___________________________________ Rates **1 Hour Private Charter:** - Group of 1-6 People: $595 - Group of 7-12 People: $695 **1.5 Hour Private Charter:** - Group of 1-6...

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...

Sunset Fishing & Cruise

Happy Dog Charters

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$350.00

Catch some fish while watching the sun set! Pricing $350 1-3 People Duration 2.5 Hours +/- based on official Sunset Time of the day About If you only have a few hours to sneak away from the family vacation or in town...

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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