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Downtown Charleston Piedaterre with Priv...

Located on the middle high ground of our historic peninsula city, this unique carriage home features a gated courtyard with a freshly modernized in-ground pool for your exclusive use -- really a rare find in downtown Charleston. There are two...

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Sullivan's Island Lighthouse

The Sullivan's Island Lighthouse, also commonly known as "Charleston Light" holds a unique title in Carolina Lighthouse lore as one of the most modern lighthouses in the country. The unique triangular and slim structure, which is broken up into two...

Poolside Palmetto Retreat-Charleston 3 B...

Welcome to your ideal Lowcountry hideaway! Located on a peaceful cul-de-sac in North Charleston, this elegantly modernized 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath entire home offers ample sleeping space for families, friend groups, and gatherings—conveniently located...

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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...

Casa Zoë: Bright Charleston Cottage Nea...

Summary:OP2025-05861Point of View Cottage is a bright and airy Casa Zoë getaway made from two seamlessly connected spaces - ideal for families, friends, or groups who want to stay together but still savor a bit of breathing room. With five...

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Folly Beach

The seaside town of Folly Beach, and the barrier island of the same name, has a lot of lovingly applied nicknames from long-time locals and visitors alike. Known as "One of the last real American Beach towns," and "The Edge of America," this...

3BR Downtown Charleston | Backyard | Pet...

Welcome to Spring Street, located in the heart of downtown Charleston. Just moments away from the lively King Street, this prime location provides painless access to the city’s best shopping, dining, and entertainment. Immerse yourself in...

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Light to Light Tour

Snap Picture Perfect Tours

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$50.00 - $79.00

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 paved road...

Special Request Tour

Charleston Old Walled City Walking Tours

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$8.00 - $35.00

Choose our Slavery and Freedom Tour or Ghost Walking Tour! Duration Varies! About Our Slavery and Freedom Tour and Charleston Ghost Walking Tour are offered by special request and then opened to the general public. Join a...

Private Event

Lowcountry Walking Tours

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$350.00 - $450.00

duration: 2 or 3 Hours description: Interested in booking a private tour with one of our talented guides? We are happy to accommodate private groups and can assist you in planning and organizing a truly memorable private experience. Private...

Sip & Stroll

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$30.00 - $35.00

Duration 2 Hours About Join us for an afternoon of live music under the Drayton Hall oaks. Guests will have the opportunity to to enjoy a glass of wine or beer while while they stroll the grounds. Included in your ticket is the first drink. ...

A Walk Through Charleston History

Peninsula Walking Tours

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$15.00 - $23.00

The Story of Charleston Duration 2 hours About Anthony Bourdain said, “The south is not a monolith, there are pockets of weirdness, awesomeness, and then there is Charleston.” We have a rich culture, amazing history, classic...

Curator Led Walking Tours

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$40.00 - $75.00

Duration 1.5 Hours

Wine, Tea and a Tree: The Wadmalaw Adventure
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$125.00 - $149.00

Take the road less traveled, into the Lowcounty of Wadmalaw Island! Duration 5 Hours About It's the Wine tastin', tea sippin' and tree huggin' tour! We will visit Angel Oak Park and admire the 500 year old Oak Tree on John's Island. ...

Group Carriage Tours

Carolina Polo and Carriage Tour Company

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$35.00 - $45.00

duration: 1 Hour meeting_point: group_size: Maximum 16 people description: Experience Charleston’s Downtown Historic District by carriage. Take a relaxing 1 hour fully narrated group tour through the quaint and charming streets of downtown...

USS YORKTOWN GHOST TOUR

Bulldog Tours

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$29.00 - $45.00

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 40 Patriots Point Rd Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 pricing: • **Adult ages 13+**: Starting at $45 • **Child ages 4 -12**: Starting...

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

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 southern tip of...

Charleston History Walk -- 120 minutes

Revolutionary Charleston

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$22.00 - $36.00

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 80 Broad St. Charleston, SC 29401 description: **A Wonderful Walking Tour to Learn About the History of Charleston!** Join us for a stroll through the French Quarter, down to Rainbow Row, down to the High Battery...

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...

A Day on the Ashley - Package Tour with Middleton Place

Explore the Grounds to the Fullest! **Please Note:** To make a reservation, call a Group Tour Coordinator at: 1-843-769-2627 or email at ehendrix@draytonhall.org Duration 5 Hours *(Includes lunch at Middleton Place)* Rates $100/Person ...

A Day at Middleton Place

Pineapple Tour Group

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$101.00

Book Exclusive Charleston Tours with the Best Guides! Duration 4 Hours and 45 Minutes About History comes alive at America’s oldest landscaped Gardens. Visit the House Museum, Plantation Stableyards and Eliza’s House, a freedman’s...

History and Hops Tour: Bar and History Walk
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$35.00

meeting_point: Charleston, SC (French Quarter) description: Duration 2 Hours About Come live the Local Life with Captain Bryan or Guide Adam Moore! This experience is for guests who enjoy sipping their way through a new city full of history...

Charleston Walking & Storytelling Tour

Holy City History Tours

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$35.00 - $280.00

Perfect for first-time visitors to Charleston! About The Charleston Walking & Storytelling Tour is an exploration of Charleston that highlights the women and men who helped found Charleston and the United States. Did you know, without the...

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...

USS Yorktown Paranormal Investigation

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 40 Patriots Point Rd Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 accessibility: This tour is not handicapped accessible. pricing: **Adult**...

African American Spirituals with Ann Caldwell and The Magnolia Singers

Join us on December 15, 2024, from 3:30pm – 5:30pm, for our most requested event of the Holiday Season! Duration 2 Hours About Ann Caldwell and The Magnolia Singers will usher in the Holidays with their ancestral hymns. Enjoy a beverage...

A Day at Drayton Hall

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$85.00

Explore the Grounds to the Fullest! **Please Note:** To make a reservation, call a Group Tour Coordinator at: 1-843-769-2627 or email at ehendrix@draytonhall.org Duration 4 Hours *(Includes a catered lunch)* Rates $85/Person ...

Family-Friendly Ghost Tour

Holy City History Tours

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$25.00 - $280.00

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 Blake Street. About It's a ghost tour where you you'll be taught how...

Twilight Tour

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$100.00

Explore the Grounds to the Fullest! Duration 1 Hour Rates Private Tours: $100 per person About This private one-of-a-kind experience invites your group to gather at twilight in the magnificent Lenhardt Garden at Drayton Hall, where you...

Charleston's Most Beautiful Walk

Lowcountry Walking Tours

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$30.00

Come join us and enjoy this narrated tour of Charleston's most beautiful walk! Tour Times and Duration • 2 Hours • Daily at 10am Tour Summary This approximately 2 hour walk has been curated to incorporate some of the most visually...

Captain’s Tour: Exclusive Access and Insights to the Ship and Crew

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 40 Patriots Point Rd Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 min_age: 4 pricing: - **Yorktown Adult (Ages 12-61)**: $45 - **Yorktown Child (Ages...

Private Tour -- 2 Hours

Revolutionary Charleston

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$350.00

description: Great for Corporate Meetings, Family Vacations & More!! Duration 2 hours About Give us a call to book a private tour with one of our fantastic guides. We will work out the pricing and logistics of what you want to do and...

Historic Downtown Tour

Lowcountry Walking Tours

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$28.00

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: This approximately 2 hour walking tour winds its way through the streets of the French Quarter and ends in the area "South of Broad" Tour Times - 10am and 2pm Daily Tour...

Charleston History Highlights Tour

Charleston Pirate Tours

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$15.00 - $28.00

Experience the best parts of the city with an award-winning guide, Eric Lavender. Duration 2 Hours About Founded in 1670, Charles Town became the jewel of the South, but not before a tumultuous beginning. The city started as a bawdy port...

One Bar & Tarot Cards

Holy City History Tours

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$45.00 - $280.00

Meet New Friends While Getting Your Tarot Cards Read! Duration 90 Minutes About Join us, and learn the game of connections and communication through tarot, and explore the higher bonds between our spirits, our souls, and the...

Charleston Old Walled City Walking Tour

Charleston Old Walled City Walking Tours

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$11.50 - $28.00

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: description: This walking tour will take you in the footsteps of patriots and pirates as your guide weaves the story of Charleston’s fascinating history. This Charleston Tour accommodates the interests of the...

Candlelight Tours of Drayton Hall

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$50.00 - $55.00

Create a very special historic memory this year in Charleston, SC. Take a candlelight tour of Charleston, SC’s historic estate, Drayton Hall ca. 1738. Duration 2 Hours About Beautiful and moving, this eighteenth century historic house is...

A Day in the Life at Drayton Hall

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$10.00 - $29.00

Spend a Day Living History! Duration 1.5 Hours *(2.5 Hours w/House Tour)* Rates Student/Chaperone: $15 Student/Chaperone with House Tour: $23 About The objective of this program is for students to better understand the life of the Drayton...

VIP Ghost Package

Bulldog Tours

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$39.00 - $50.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 18 Anson Street Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: • **Adult ages 13+**: $47 • **Child ages 4 -12**: $37 • **Wee Ones ages 3 and...

Strong Women of the South History Tour

Holy City History Tours

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$35.00 - $280.00

Charleston's Premier Women's History Tour! Duration 2 Hours Included Admission to the Halsey Gallery of Contemporary Art at 161 Calhoun Street. Admission to the Philip Simmons House at 30-1/2 Blake Street. About The Strong Women of the...

Charleston Stroll | Fort Sumter Tour Combo

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 115 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 min_age: 4 pricing: • **Adult Fort Sumter Tour/Charleston Stroll Combo (Ages 12+)**: $70 • **Child Fort Sumter/Charleston Strolls Combo (Ages 4-11)**: $48 description: Join...

Private Historic Walking Tour

Walk It Charleston

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$30.00 - $350.00

description: Our Charleston History tour explores over 356 years of our city’s past. This tour covers it all! History, Architecture, history of the enslaved and the Gullah culture, war, stories of people, places and more! As we walk, one of our...

Private Tour

Walks of Charleston

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$350.00 - $450.00

Gain a deeper understanding of the Holy City! Duration Varies - Customizable About Take a private tour of Charleston to gain a deeper understanding of the Holy City. Private tours allow you to ask in-depth questions, visit areas of the city...

Signature Experience Tour

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$25.00

Explore the Grounds to the Fullest! **Please Note:** To make a reservation, call a Group Tour Coordinator at: 1-843-769-2627 or email ehendrix@draytonhall.org Duration 1 Hour Rates $25/Person About Explore Drayton Hall like never before...

Off The Beaten Path

Peninsula Walking Tours

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$20.00 - $35.00

Take the path less traveled by the average visitor. Duration 2 hours About A tour like no other, literally. Seeing another walking tour here is a rare event. Most tours run to the eastern side of Meeting Street, but we go to the west. This...

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...

The American Revolution

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$10.00 - $29.00

Spend a Day Living History! Duration 1.5 Hours Rates Student/Chaperone: $15 Student/Chaperone with House Tour: $23 About Students will learn about the American Revolution in the Lowcountry and the significant role Drayton Hall played as a...

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...

Charleston History Tour

Walks of Charleston

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$20.00 - $28.00

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: City Hall at 80 Broad Street description: Discover the essentials of historic Charleston on this 2 to 2.5 hour walk. A wonderful introduction that begins in front of City Hall at 80 Broad Street, continues through...

Private Bus Tour

Pineapple Tour Group

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$400.00 - $975.00

Book Exclusive Charleston Tours with the Best Guides! About - Whether you’ve visited Charleston many times or if this is your 1st trip to the Holy City, a private tour is the best way for you and your group to experience a one to one...

A Walk Through Charleston

Pineapple Tour Group

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$27.00 - $39.50

Book Exclusive Charleston Tours with the Best Guides! Duration - 90 minutes About - A walk through Charleston is a comprehensive overview of Charleston history through the centuries. - Charleston was founded in 1670 and quickly...

Shem Creek Shrimp Historic Walking Tour

Charleston Historic Tours

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$29.00

duration: 1.5 Hour Tour meeting_point: 111 Coleman Boulevard (Corner of Mill Street and Coleman Boulevard) description: Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun at 10:00 Am Led by licensed Captain Bryan, these walking tours will show guests the important...

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...

Private Walking Tour

Pineapple Tour Group

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$400.00 - $900.00

Book Exclusive Charleston Tours with the Best Guides! About - Whether you’ve visited Charleston many times or if this is your 1st trip to the Holy City, a private tour is the best way for you and your group to experience a one to one...

The Charleston Stroll - A Walk with History Tour

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 115 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: • **Adults ages 13+**: $37 • **Child ages 4 - 12**: $27 • **Wee Ones under...

Stargazing on the Ashley

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$5.00 - $40.00

See the Stars on the Ashley! Duration 2.5 Hours About Drayton Hall and Lowcountry Stargazers are pleased to announce the return of the most brilliant evening event of the year in Charleston, SC: Stargazing on the Ashley at Drayton...

Virtual Charleston Tour

Charleston Pirate Tours

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$100.00

Experience the best parts of the city with an award-winning guide using live, video conferencing software. Duration 1 hour About If you can't travel to Charleston, we can bring the best of Charleston to you in a live, virtual experience using...

Daily Bus Tour

Pineapple Tour Group

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$37.50 - $39.50

duration: 90 minutes meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: * Tour in comfort and safety as we show you the beauty of the Holy City. Let us do the driving and relax as 300 years of history passes by your window. * Our live guide will escort you...

Evening History Tour

Peninsula Walking Tours

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$20.00 - $25.00

See some of the most famous landmarks in the city! Duration 1.5 Hours About 80 Broad Street,, Charleston, SC 29401 During the summer it gets pretty hot on the streets of Charleston. So why not wait till the end of the day, as the sun is...

Student House Tour

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$10.00 - $29.00

Spend a Day Living History! Duration 1 Hour Rates Student/Chaperone: $15 About Students study the history of Drayton Hall and those who lived on the property through several focused tour options (including African American history, the...

Charleston's African American History and Heritage

It's been said that no other culture has contributed more to the heritage and history of the Lowcountry than that of West Africa. Join us to explore the influence and experience of African Americans in Charleston from the brutality of slavery...

Custom Tour Option

Holy City History Tours

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$350.00

This is a customized tour personally suited for you and your group. All details are worked out via email or phone.

Ashley River House & Garden Combination Tour with Middleton Place
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$16.00 - $50.00

A combination tour with Drayton Hall & Middleton Place. Duration 5 Hours About A combination plantation tour ticket to see both Drayton Hall and the gardens and grounds of Middleton Place with an exclusive Ashley River House & Garden Tour. 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Moultrie

Fort Moultrie, one of the oldest still-standing forts along the Eastern Seaboard, is a "must see" destination for history buffs. The low-laying coastal structure, which encompasses a large parcel of Atlantic Ocean bordering beaches on the southern...

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...

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...

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...

Sullivan's Island Lighthouse

The Sullivan's Island Lighthouse, also commonly known as "Charleston Light" holds a unique title in Carolina Lighthouse lore as one of the most modern lighthouses in the country. The unique triangular and slim structure, which is broken up into two...

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...

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...

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...

Thomson Park is a peaceful, historically significant waterfront space that offers visitors a quiet place to relax while reflecting on the island’s rich past. Tucked away near the western end of the island, this small but meaningful park sits...

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...