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Charming Charleston Retreat Near Downtow...

Welcome to this gorgeous single-family home in the Grants Park neighborhood, ideally located just outside the Crosstown on the Charleston Peninsula. You’ll be mins. from downtown Charleston while appreciating the comfort and privacy of a peaceful...

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  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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Charleston Museum

It's almost ironic that The Charleston Museum, which paints a complete portrait of Charleston's centuries of history, has a unique history all its own. Well known as "America's First Museum" and recently named one of the top five museums in...

Charleston Stay | 2 Queen Beds + Wellnes...

Step into the Double Queen Room, a beautiful Charleston getaway designed for comfort and connection. With two plush queen beds, luxe linens, and comfortable robes, this space invites you to relax in style. Savor in-room wellness perks, a 55-inch TV...

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  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Johns Island

Johns Island is a unique region that sits almost directly in between the popular city of Charleston and the barrier island beaches that border the Atlantic shoreline. Technically the largest island in the state of South Carolina, this isle has more...

A Perfect Charleston Getaway at Casa de ...

Recently modernized peaceful Duplex in Riverland Terrace on James Island, Casa de Cooper is the ideal location for your Charleston hideaway. Located on a peaceful street across from the marsh, Historic Downtown is only 3 miles away and Folly Beach...

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  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Charleston, SC Fishing Charters, Guide & More

Charleston, South Carolina is a prime destination for fishing enthusiasts, offering a wide range of opportunities for both fresh and saltwater fishing. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting out, this ultimate fishing guide to Charleston...

302 Charleston by AvantStay | Stunning P...

Welcome to your idyllic hideaway at 302 Charleston Blvd on the enchanting Isle of Palms, SC! This elegant vacation rental home offers five bedrooms and three and a half baths, ensuring ample space for relaxation and recreation. A highlight of this...

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  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Small Groups - Charleston History, Alleyways & Storytelling Tour

Tour Charleston With Adam - History, Bars & Ghosts

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$17.00 - $27.00

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: Small Groups, Small Alleys & Great Stories from History! Beautiful scenes and great stories! We will walk through the same city streets and alleyways as the British, American Patriots...

The Sound of Charleston

The Sound of Charleston

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$16.00 - $35.00

duration: 1 Hour & 15 Minutes meeting_point: 150 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401 group_size: Up to 300 People pricing: - **Adult (Ages 8-61):** $28 - **Senior (Ages 62+):** $26 - **Student:** $16 *A valid student ID must be presented at check...

Morris Island Volunteer Beach Sweep

Castaway Island Excursions

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$16.00 - $35.00

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.

Private Cycle Boat

Saltwater Cycle Charleston

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$675.00 - $800.00

duration: 1 hour 30 minutes min_age: 21 group_size: Up to 16 people pricing: * Private charter (Monday–Thursday): $675 * Private charter (Friday–Sunday): $725 description: Enjoy a relaxed, social cruise aboard a pedal boat with friends for an...

Gift Card

Charleston Charter and Yacht

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$675.00 - $800.00

description: Purchase the perfect gift: a gift card with a value of your choosing!

Fireworks Boat Cruise

Charleston Outdoor Adventures

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$10.00 - $50.00

meeting_point: 1871 Bowens Island Road description: Fireworks Boat Cruise! *Come get all the firework action without the crowd!* _______________ Rates **$50 per person** **$32 for Children 12 years of age and under** **Infants under 2 years old...

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...

Oh Happy Day

The Sound of Charleston

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$16.00 - $28.00

description: *Hear the Music of Charleston's History!* ___________________________________ Rates - **Adult (Ages 8-61):** $28 - **Senior (Ages 62+):** $26 - **Child (Ages 7 & Under):** FREE *Must be accompanied by an...

Discover Charleston

Holy City Walks

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$25.00 - $35.00

description: Please Call or Text If Booking Within 2 Hours of Tour Start Time 843-270-2820 Let's Adventure! Duration 1.5 Hours About This approximately 1.5 mile walk over about 90 minutes journeys down Charleston's charming streets and dives...

Full Day Fly Fishing (1/2 Day Private Waters - 1/2 Day Public )

description: Fly fish our private section of the Chauga River and also Public rivers for a Full Day Experience! Call to Book 864-572-8250 Duration 8 Hours About For Half the day we take you on our Private Stream on the Chauga River and the...

The Greenville Breakfast Tour

Greenville History Tours

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$55.00

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: 2 W Washington St Greenville, SC 29601 description: A fun driving tour to 3 unique downtown hotspots Our first destination, Southern Pressed Juicery, has been part of the fabric of downtown Greenville since 2015...

Half Day Fly Fishing (Public Water)

Southern Outlaw Adventures

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$220.00 - $420.00

description: There’s nothing quite like wetting a line on a beautiful Lake or Stream! Duration 4 Hours About Tackle the best Fly Fishing Rivers in the Carolina's Fish hatchery supported, delayed harvest, or wild trout streams! Let us...

The S.O.B. Tour

Charleston Culinary Tours

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$30.00 - $700.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Cancellation policies differ depending on group size and tour type meeting_point: 184 East Bay Street description: Neighborhood Historic French Quarter & South of Broad About Whet your appetite for...

Full Moon Kayak Tour

Charleston Outdoor Adventures

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$50.00 - $100.00

description: 2 hour Full-moon kayak tours are always a fun and exciting excursion on the water. Explore the tidal creeks as the sun sets and the moon rises from the seat of a kayak for an unforgettable experience! This tour is a great way to meet...

Airshow Dockside Viewing on the Charleston Princess
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$31.00 - $90.00

duration: 2.5-3 hours cancellation_summary: Non-refundable. Bookings can be rescheduled with 24 hours notice meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center, near Calhoun and Concord, Charleston, SC description: Come aboard the Charleston Princess for a...

Charleston Festival of Lights with Small Group Transportation

duration: 3.5 hours cancellation_summary: Cancelations made 24 hours or more before the starting time will be refunded. Cancelations made after 24 hours of the starting time will not be refunded. meeting_point: Charleston Visitor Center group_size...

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...

Grounds & Galleries Admission

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$10.00 - $20.00

duration: Entrance gates are open daily from 9am-3:30pm. Exit gate closes daily at 5pm. description: Enjoy the grounds and galleries of Drayton Hall. With this ticket, you will enjoy access to the Drayton Hall visitor center, galleries, grounds...

Family Fun Fishing

Sip and Sea Charleston

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$1,050.00 - $1,400.00

description: Duration 3 Hours About Come explore the Charleston Harbor with our experienced captains. We can accommodate up to 14 guest on the Missy. We will be searching for sharks, bull redfish, and many other bottom fish while you enjoy the...

Combo: Magnolia Plantation & Harbor Tour
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$65.00 - $125.00

duration: 4.5 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC pricing: description: **Charleston Harbor Tour** Aboard the classic, 80-foot Carolina Belle, cruise the scenic Charleston Harbor while hearing fascinating local stories and seeing more than 75...

Sunset Stroll

Cycling Waters

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$80.00

duration: 1 hour meeting_point: Cycling Waters • 1870 Bowens Island Road, Charleston, SC, USA min_age: 12 group_size: Maximum 6 people description: Whether you have one hour or three, embark on a customizable water adventure with Cycling Waters...

Serendipity - Public Sunset Sailing Catamaran Charter

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 48...

Frankly Charleston Black History & Sightseeing Ride-Walk Tour (Sunday Only)

description: Experience “The Other Charleston” as a walking tour! Duration Two Hours About Frankly Charleston Black History Tours offers a historical stroll through the antebellum section of the 5th ward of colonial...

Charleston Pirate Tour

Charleston Pirate Tours

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$15.00 - $28.00

meeting_point: Bakehouse at 160 East Bay St. description: Award-winning guides and their parrot companions lead you on a walk through Charleston’s Golden Age of Piracy – stories about Blackbeard, Ann Bonny, Stede Bonnet, and more. ...

Live Music Public Sunset Tiki Cruise

Tiki Tours of Charleston

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$35.00 - $75.00

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: 185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29403 group_size: Maximum 30 people accessibility: Stoller and wheelchair accessible pricing: $75/person description: Rise and shine, it’s Tiki Time! Step aboard the Friki Tiki and...

Dolphin Eco-Charter

Charleston Outdoor Adventures

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$10.00 - $42.00

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: 1871 Bowens Island Road Charleston, SC pricing: **$42 per adult (13 and up)** **$32 per child 3-12 years old** **$10 per infant under 3 years old** description: Dolphin Eco-Charter *See and Learn about wild...

Paint & Sip with For the Love of Art Studio @ The Inn at Middleton Place

meeting_point: 4290 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414 description: For the Love of Art Studio has now joined with The Inn at Middleton Place to bring you live and in-person *paint & sip* parties in their beautiful Lake House banquet...

Lake Murray Tour

Cincinnati Helicopters

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$70.00 - $210.00

duration: 6 minutes meeting_point: 601 Washington Street New Richmond, Ohio 45157 group_size: Maximum 3 people pricing: $70 per person description: A scenic flight over Lake Murray. check_in_details: We will try to get you as close to your booked...

Private Daytime Charter

Charleston Harbor Sailing LLC

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$100.00 - $500.00

description: Set sail for an afternoon adventure! Duration 2.5 Hours About Embark on an exclusive adventure on board "Esprit de Joy," tailor-made for groups of up to 6 guests in search of an intimate and personalized experience. Private...

Lowcountry Boil Experience

Charleston Culinary Tours

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$99.00

meeting_point: 184 East Bay Street description: Duration 2 Hours About The Lowcountry Boil isn’t just a meal. It’s a tradition that brings family, friends, and neighbors together around one steaming pot of shrimp, sausage, corn, and...

Family-Friendly Ghost Tour

Holy City History Tours

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$25.00 - $280.00

meeting_point: 51 South Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: It's A Ghost Story! Duration 1.5 Hours Included Admission to the Halsey Gallery of Contemporary Art at 161 Calhoun Street. Admission to the Philip Simmons House at 30-1/2...

Solar Eclipse Lighthouse Charter

Charleston Outdoor Adventures

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$55.00 - $85.00

description: Join Charleston Outdoor Adventures on a unique solar eclipse experience by water. This is the last chance South Carolina has to see a solar eclipse until 2044! Charters depart from our Flagship location on Bowens Island. Captain...

Morris Island Lighthouse Drop-Off Excursion

Castaway Island Excursions

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$49.00 - $69.00

duration: 2.5 h meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: Looking to explore an uninhabited island? We offer boat trips to the infamous Morris Island near Folly Beach! what_is_included: - Round-trip boat ride to and from Morris Island - Wildlife...

Wando High School Wrestling Team Fund Raiser

About Wando High School Wrestling Team Fund Raiser. Guests must be at least 14 years of age to attend an evening show, unless pre-approved by management. Time **Cocktail Hour:** 6:30 - 7:30pm. **Showtime:** 7:30pm - 9:00pm.

No Child Left Inside Sailing Academy

Charleston Sailboat Charters

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$365.00

duration: 4 Hours meeting_point: 33 Lockwood Drive, Charleston SC 29401 min_age: 7 max_age: 14 group_size: 6 description: No Child Left Inside Sailing Academy Overview: ⛵One Week (Mon-Fri), 830am - 12:30pm ⛵Each Session is Small Group (6 child...

Semi-private Small Group History Walking Tour

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 80 Broad St (in front of City Hall-round wrought iron windows and marble stairs) group_size: max 10 description: Our Charleston History tour explores over 356 years of our city’s past. Discover 18th-century...

Greenville Coffee Tour

Greenville History Tours

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$49.00

duration: 1.5-1.75 Hours meeting_point: 1 E. Coffee St., Greenville, SC 29601 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...

Middleton Place

Enchanting gardens, interactive history, and breathtaking views abound at Middleton Place, one of the top-ranked attractions by Charleston newcomers and seasoned vacationers alike.

Fort Sumter

Fort Sumter, a historic site which can be viewed from virtually any point along the Charleston Harbor, is one of the most recognizable landmarks in this history-rich southern city. Easily one of the most famous forts of the Civil War, the Fort...

City Market

New Charleston visitors are often advised to start their regional tour with a visit to the historic City Market, a massive four block meeting place that sells homegrown goods and exquisitely crafted arts and crafts from all over the low country. A...

Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim

The Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Synagogue, a famous icon just off of Market Street, has a fitting place among Charleston's long list of historical churches and buildings as the county's second oldest Synagogue, and the oldest Synagogue that remains in...

White Point Garden

The White Point Garden public park certainly provides a scenic slice of Charleston life, with incredible views that span across the intersections of the Ashley and Cooper Rivers. Fort Sumter, Castle Pinckney, and the Sullivan Island Lighthouse can...

South Carolina Aquarium Charleston

The South Carolina Aquarium may be one of Charleston's newest local attractions, but it is certainly making waves as one of its most exciting and entertaining venues in an already packed southern destination.

Brittlebank Park

Located at the edge of the Ashley River, next to the Joseph P. Riley, Jr. minor league baseball stadium, Brittlebank Park is a refreshing breath of fresh air that serves up some of the best water views in the region, while serving as an occasional...

Charleston Museum

It's almost ironic that The Charleston Museum, which paints a complete portrait of Charleston's centuries of history, has a unique history all its own. Well known as "America's First Museum" and recently named one of the top five museums in...

Magnolia Plantation

The Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is easily one of the most spellbinding sites in the city of Charleston, with acres of wildly growing gardens that have captivated visitors for generations. A romantic and altogether enchanting destination located...

Charleston Waterfront Park

Life in the Lowcountry is all about slowing down and taking a moment or two to relax, and locals and visitors both agree that Charleston's Waterfront Park is the perfect venue to stretch out and soak up the scene. With a prime location overlooking...

Circular Congregational Church

History is embedded in Charleston's culture, and the Circular Congregational Church is a prime example of how this sometimes stormy and always fascinating history can be beautifully brought to life, and easily enjoyed by any strolling passerby. One...

James Island County Park

The expansive James Island County Park has a unique distinction as being one of the most entertaining and diverse destination in the Lowcountry. Able to accommodate a world of interests, from camping and fishing to splashing around in a seasonal...

Hampton Park

Even cadets at the Citadel need to relax every once and a while, and there's no better place to escape the everyday drills than at neighboring Hampton Park. This historic park – one of the oldest in the city – boasts 60 acres of natural...

Nathaniel Russell House

The Nathaniel Russell House Museum has a reputation that has garnered it both regional and national familiarity and significance, and which has earned it a place of honor as one of the most distinctive buildings in Charleston. Serving as the home...

City Marina

The Charleston City Marina is often deemed the "Mega Marina," as it is easily one of the largest marinas in the southeastern United States. Conveniently located at mile marker 469.5 along the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), and just a stone's throw...

Hugenot Church

If it weren't for the telltale palmetto trees and notable landmark neighbors, like the historic Dock Street Theater, a visitor might mistake this church for an authentic French house of worship, tucked away in a European countryside of decades ago.

Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon

The Old Exchange is one of the most visited historic sites in Charleston, both for its grand stature as one of the colonies' earliest statuesque public buildings, and its unique array of interior assets - including the famous Provost Dungeon in the...

Washington Square

Washington Square Park, with its seasonally blooming azaleas, trickles of Spanish moss hanging off of ancient live oaks, and quiet setting in the heart of the city, is a romantic, serene destination that brings the inherent laid-back charm of...

Johnson Hagood Stadium

On a sunny Fall Saturday afternoon, the Johnson Hagood Stadium may very be one of the most popular and exciting spots in the city of Charleston. Home to the Citadel Bulldogs, the official football team of the world-renowned Citadel, the stadium can...

Joseph Manigault House

A treasure of a home that is managed by The Charleston Museum, the Joseph Manigault House is a prime example of Charleston's hardworking efforts to protect the relics of its lush, although often somber, past. The grand three story home is considered...

The Citadel

Like many of Charleston's institutions, The Citadel is an impressive nationally recognized landmark that both serves an instrumental community function, while boasting a long and fascinating history. This South Carolina military college, one of the...

Miles Brewton House

The Miles Brewton House may seem, at first glance, one of many impressively grand and antique southern mansions that line the downtown streets of Charleston, but this home is a favorite among any guided or self-led walking tour for both its story...

Rainbow Row

Rainbow Row is a famous historical Charleston neighborhood that certainly lives up to its name. The collection of brightly-colored homes, which are stacked side by side, is arguably one of the most photographed sections of the city, and attracts...

William Aiken House

Washington Square and Meeting Street visitors are encouraged to take a minute's stroll over to Elizabeth Street to admire the Governor William Aiken House, also known as the Aiken-Rhett House. The sprawling home is a treasure in Charleston, and...

Dock Street Theater

Charleston, South Carolina is well-known as a city of "firsts," but one of the most remarkable first sites in this town is the toweringly impressive Dock Street Theatre. Located in the French Quarter of the Historic District, this well-renowned...

St. John the Baptist Church

The towering Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is one of Charleston's premier religious structures, and arguably one of its busiest. With daily mass, multiple Sunday masses, and a heavy schedule of calendar of events, this gothic chapel is likely to...

Marion Square

For Charleston locals and frequent visitors, Marion Square is much more than just a pretty block of green space in between Meeting Street and King Street. Like many of Charleston's attractions, beneath the surface lies a history of stories that date...

Blue Life Charters stands out as your premier provider of private boat tours in Charleston, SC, blending family ownership with expert operation. We take immense pride in delivering a luxury yacht experience without the accompanying luxury price tag.

Art lovers will want to reserve an afternoon or two to explore the acclaimed Gibbes Museum of Art, a stunning addition to Charleston's historic district that is simply impressive both inside and out. Home to an ever-rotating and permanent collection...