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Elegant 3-Bedroom Condo in Historic Char...

30-Day Minimum RentalFeel the Finest of Charleston from Your Cavernous, Charming CondoLocated in the heart of Charleston’s historic Ansonborough District, this enchanting condo offers an unbeatable location for exploring the Holy City on foot...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Folly Beach County Park

Spend a full day by the seashore at scenic, sprawling Folly Beach County Park. This expansive park which takes up the entire portion of the southwestern end of Folly Beach features plenty of room for multiple towels and umbrellas, with well over...

Downtown Charleston Luxe 9BR/9BA + Parki...

Summary:Extensive groups looking for a authentic, welcoming home away from home in downtown Charleston look no further! Our newly-refreshed historic home offers three separate 3 bedroom/3 bath units housed within the same home for a total of 9...

  • Charleston
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

Grand 8BR Downtown, Large Porch!

Summary:Welcome to The Rutledge House, a sizable 8-bedroom home in downtown Charleston constructed to host enormous gatherings in total comfort. Ideal for get-togethers, weddings, or family escapes, this property offers two full kitchens, generous...

  • Charleston
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

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Wild Dunes Renovated Oceanfront 3 BR Penthouse Shipwatch 406a2 stories, 3 BR, 3 bath, Sleeps 8. There are 2 decks overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and 3rd deck overlooks the Wild Dunes Golf Course. The lower entry level features a king bedroom suite...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

2 Hour Private Charter

Gatsby Charters

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$1,200.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: You will receive a full refund with 5 days notice , a 50% refund with 3 days notice, and no refund if you cancel within 72 hours of your charter. meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center group_size: Maximum 6...

Southern Charm -  Private Morning

Charleston Yacht Charters

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$525.00 - $800.00

duration: 3 Hour Private Charter 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...

Revolution Comes to Charleston
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$25.00 - $35.00

duration: 90 Minutes meeting_point: Shepheards Tavern - 46 Broad St. Charleston SC group_size: Maximum 20 people description: Charleston’s role in the American Revolution began long before 1776, placing the city at the very heart of revolutionary...

Godfrey's Gullah Tour

CHIEF GODFREY KHILL

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$39.95 - $49.95

description: Things to see on this tour: *The Historical Mother Emmanuel Church *Slave hanging chains *The best friend train *William Aiken Rhett Slave Mansion *The Kings highway *Little Jerusalem the Jewish district *Custom made slave auction...

Historic Charleston Harbor Tour

Charleston Harbor Tours

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$25.00 - $90.00

duration: 90 minutes meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center, near Calhoun and Concord, Charleston, SC accessibility: Stroller and Wheelchair accessible. The ramp is steeper at high tide so please call to confirm the best timing for wheelchair...

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...

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...

Airshow Dockside Viewing on the Schooner Pride
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$39.99 - $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 Schooner Pride for a...

Light to Light Tour

Snap Picture Perfect Tours

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$50.00 - $79.00

description: Travel to the edge of Folly Island to the edge of Sullivan's Island, to get an up close and personal view of Charleston's beaches and iconic landmarks. Duration 4 hrs Itinerary - Morris Island Light (.25 mile walk to light on...

Private-Full Send Party Boat

Harbor Bar Pedal Tours

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$625.00 - $1,125.00

duration: 1 HOUR and 45 MINUTES meeting_point: Ripley Light Marina 56 Ashley Point Drive Charleston SC 29407 group_size: Maximum 26 people pricing: Friday and Saturday: 1-9ppl $925.00 10-18ppl $1025.00 19-26ppl $1125.00 Sunday thru Thursday: 1-9ppl...

Paint & Sip with For the Love of Art Mobile Studio @ Ruby Sunshine (Downtown)

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: 48 hours for a refund and 24 hours notice for a class credit or reschedule meeting_point: 171 E Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401 min_age: 6 max_age: 100 group_size: 18 accessibility: Stroller and wheelchair...

Daily Tritoon Rentals (115hp) -- Lake Keowee

Endless Adventures Jet Ski Rentals

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$425.00

description: *Kayak Rentals* ___________________________________ About All daily kayak rentals are available for pick up at Mile Creek Landing. If you would like them delivered we can do so with a delivery fee. All kayaks will be delivered...

Lake Jocassee Private Sunset Boat Tour

Southern Outlaw Adventures

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$425.00

description: Relax with your friends and family! Rates - Private Charter (includes up to 6 people): $300 ***$50 for each additional person (up to 10 total passengers)*** About Sunset Boat Tour Includes includes Some major waterfalls...

Archaeology Meets Art: Blue & White Tile Painting Workshop at Drayton Hall

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: Drayton Hall description: Archaeology Meets Art: Blue & White Tile Painting Workshop at Drayton Hall Discover Charleston’s rich past and bring home a timeless keepsake at Drayton Hall’s Blue & White Tile...

2017 Bennington TriToon Premium Boat Rental
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$350.00 - $500.00

description: Enjoy a day on the water on the Bennington - one of the world’s premier luxury pontoon boats Duration: Full Day (8 Hours) - 7 Day Rentals *Half Day available upon request* About: Enjoy a full day on your private boat...

Charleston Harbor Tour

Charleston Speed Boat Adventures

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$150.00 - $224.70

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Ripley Light Marina 56 Ashley Point Drive, Charleston, SC 29407 description: Fully narrated tour for 13 miles through the world-famous Charleston Harbor. You will have a once in a lifetime view of the Battery, ...

Life on the Battery: The Edmondston-Alston House Walking Tour

description: Book Exclusive Charleston Tours with the Best Guides! Duration 1 hour and 45 minutes About Charleston's history and unique way of life can be greatly attributed to its location on a small peninsula bounded by two rivers. The...

Daily Rentals Downtown Charleston Location

description: About One day rentals. Return same day before close.

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

description: Ride/Walk the African American story tour! Duration Two Hours About **AM ONLY** More of the untold contributions of the African Americans, known as the “Gullah People”. Let's continue to peek beneath the...

Charleston Stroll/Drayton Hall Tour Combo

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be rescheduled or refunded with 24 hours notice meeting_point: 115 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: **Adult (Ages 13+):** $60 **Child (Ages 4-12):** $37 **Wee Ones (Ages 3 and under):*...

Island Ferry Sightseeing Cruise & Dolphin Watch (Downtown)

duration: 1.25 meeting_point: Riley Waterfront Park, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Enjoy our family friendly Island Ferry Dolphin Cruise. The trip departs from our dock at Riley Waterfront Park in downtown Charleston, SC. We'll tour historic...

Sunset Sail • Llibertat (36ft Sailboat)
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$599.00 - $1,392.00

duration: 2.5 Hours meeting_point: Blue Life Charters LLC • 33 Lockwood Drive Charleston, SC 29401 US description: Experience a Luxurious Charleston Sunset Cruise with Blue Life Charters! Embark on an enchanting journey with Blue Life Charters...

July 4th Fireworks Cruise on The Charleston Princess
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$55.00 - $99.00

duration: 2 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 fun...

Historic South of Broad Stroll

Lowcountry History Strolls. LLC

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$25.00 - $125.00

meeting_point: 116 Broad Street description: Duration: 1.5 to 2 Hours About: Meet Charleston in an insightfully historic immersion tour which traces the history left out of our history books. Charleston's storied past will come alive as we tour the...

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...

Freediver Refresher / Safe Buddy

description: Let's Adventure! Duration 3 Hours About This course will refresh your freediving skills if you haven’t been in the water in some time but are already certified. A refresher class is not another certification, it is just going...

Private Ghost Tour

Bulldog Tours

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$150.00

Congaree National Park - Cedar Creek Kayaking

Carolina Outdoor Adventures

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$80.00

description: *Cedar Creek is a Beautiful Black-Water Stream running through Congaree National Park* ___________________________________ Rates - **Single Person Kayak (Ages 12+):** $80 - **Tandem Kayak (All ages with an adult):** $160 ...

50cc SCOOTER RENTAL

Scooter Stop

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$700.00 - $2,000.00

meeting_point: OAK ISLAND, NORTH CAROLINA description: OAK ISLAND'S ONLY LUXURY SCOOTER RENTAL EXPERIENCE __________ Words To The Wise: You Must be At Least 18 Years Old With A Valid Drivers License And A Major Credit Card To Rent Our Scooters...

Sunset Boat Excursion

Castaway Island Excursions

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$29.00 - $49.00

duration: 1.5h meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: On this trip, we will cruise through the tidal creeks that run behind Folly Beach and head towards the Morris Island Lighthouse. what_is_included: - Dolphin watching from a distance, with...

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...

Meet and Greet, The Fantastic Three, or Magical Experience

description: Duration 15 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes About At Bee City Zoo, we offer special, private animal encounters so you can be up close and personal with a few of our special ambassador animals! ​You and your group will be in...

The Charleston Ghost and Dungeon Tour
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$29.00 - $40.00

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: Charleston’s Historic Market District pricing: • **Adults ages 13+**: Starting at $37 • **Children ages 4- 12**: Starting...

Dance Studio Rental

Mayfair Art Studios

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$40.00 - $320.00

description: *Leasing our dance/movement studios gives you the space you need to practice and perform at your best!* ___________________________________ Rates **Hourly Studio Rental:** $40.00 ___________________________________ Duration Up...

Drayton Hall x Charleston Stroll Combo

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$37.00 - $60.00

description: About Join Drayton Hall & Bulldog Tours for this one-of-a-kind combo tour experiencing the best Charleston has to offer. Purchase price includes a guided tour of Drayton Hall and a historic downtown walking tour, Charleston Strolls...

Boo-Hag and Brews Tour: Ghost and Bar Walk

Charleston Historic Tours

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$35.00

meeting_point: 160 church Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Duration: 2 Hours About This is not an average "sit there and shut up " tour, but rather an opportunity to engage back and forth with a local Charlestonian. As a combined bar...

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...

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...

Charleston in Comfort: A Small-Group City Tour

duration: 1.5 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: 375 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC...

Dockside Event
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$1,000.00 - $4,000.00

Host your event on the water! Rates - **3 Hour Charter:** $1,500 - **4 Hours Charter:** $2,000 - **5 Hours Charter:** $2,500 - **6 Hour Charter:** $3,000 - **7 Hour Charter:** $3,500 - **8 Hour Charter:** $4,000 Duration 3-8 Hours ...

Daily Jet Ski Rentals -- Lake Keowee

Endless Adventures Jet Ski Rentals

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$195.00 - $295.00

meeting_point: 757 Keowee Baptist Church Rd, Six Mile, SC 29682 description: *Jet Ski Rentals at Lake Keowee* ___________________________________ About **These 4 and 7-hour rentals begin and return to our Mile Creek Landing location.** * *2 hour...

The Dewees House

Real Haunted Savannah LLC

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$179.00

meeting_point: Downtown Charleston, SC description: 3 Hour Paranormal Investigation at The Dewees House Duration 3 hours About Are you ready to embark on a spine-tingling adventure through Charleston's haunted history? Join...

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...

Marsh Kayaking Tour - 3 Hours

Charleston Outdoor Adventures

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$60.00 - $120.00

description: If you’re the more enthusiastic of adventurers, this 3 hour tour is for you. This is a moderate paced tour allowing paddlers to explore a wider variety of Folly’s scenic marshland. Our tour explores the estuary systems surrounding...

Boone Hall Plantation Tour

Adventure Sightseeing

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$36.00 - $70.00

duration: 4 Hours cancellation_summary: Non-refundable meeting_point: Charleston Visitor's Center, 375 Meeting St, Charleston, SC pricing: Adult - $65.00 Child - $34.00 description: Visit USA Today's 10 Best choice as the "Best Plantation in the...

Multi-Day Jet Ski Rentals -- Lake Keowee

Endless Adventures Jet Ski Rentals

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$750.00 - $2,065.00

description: Multi-day Jet Ski Rentals About All Multi Day Rentals are delivered in water to your dock. We inspect for adequate mooring and protection and go over how to tie the skis properly to avoid damage. Therefore, we will deliver the Jet...

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...

Catered Sunset Sail • Llibertat (36ft Sailboat)

description: Experience a Luxurious Charleston Sunset Cruise with Blue Life Charters! Duration 2.5 Hours About Embark on an enchanting journey with Blue Life Charters and immerse yourself in the luxurious comfort of our BYOB Charleston Sunset...

Southern Charm - Private Afternoon

Charleston Yacht Charters

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$525.00 - $875.00

duration: 3 Hour Private Charter Test 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...

Preview Party for The Charleston Show

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$525.00 - $875.00

meeting_point: Festival Hall description: Celebrate the arrival of spring and celebrate opening night at the exclusive Preview Party for The Charleston Show. Hosted at downtown Charleston's vibrant Festival Hall, this premier, widely anticipated...

Southern Spirits Stroll: Charleston Haunted History Walk
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$15.00 - $20.00

duration: 1h15m - 1h45m, avg. 90 min accessibility: Please notify your guide in advance of accessibility needs, mobility concerns, sensory considerations, service animals, or special accommodations whenever possible. description: Southern Spirits...

Downtown Greenville Tour

Greenville History Tours

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$29.00

duration: 1 Hour meeting_point: 206 S Main St Greenville, SC 29601 description: Whether you’re a visitor, newcomer, or a local who just wants to know more about the city, this tour is for you as we explore downtown’s history, stories of people...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.