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Ocean view balcony, Community pool, Dire...

Oceanview Oasis in Wild Dunes: 2 Bed, 2 Bath Villa: Escape to an memorable coastal getaway in this cavernous 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom villa located in the charming Wild Dunes community on Isle of Palms, South Carolina.Special Offer: Book your stay now...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Hot Tub Retreat • Parking • 1 Block ...

Summary:✨ Welcome to The Palms of Charleston – Suite B! ????☀️ Sizable Courtyard with Hot Tub???? 1 Block to King St – Walk to Charleston’s Finest Dining, Shopping & Nightlife???? Balcony with Seating???? Off-Site Parking for 1...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Welcome to The Crystal Palace — Perfec...

DOWNTOWN LUXURY — THE CRYSTAL PALACEA restored 1850s Charleston Single glowing with chandeliers in every room, unmatched downtown walkability, fantastic parking, and fast access to Charleston’s best beaches and waterfront dining.The Crystal...

  • Charleston
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Home With Private Pool 'The Blue Lagoon'

Summary:Only 2 short blocks to famed King St. Parlor on your private pool deck & let your vacation begin. This petit abode has all you need, in one appealing package. Three bedrooms, each with en-suite bath. A light & bright kitchen & living room...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Ivory Loft Downtown | Close to Shops & R...

Summary:Welcome to The Ivory Loft, a chic 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom lower level unit located in the heart of Downtown Charleston. This thoughtfully designed space blends modern aesthetics with artistic flair, offering a comfortable and unique getaway...

  • Charleston
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Moonlight | 2BR Up - Charleston Style Co...

Summary:Welcome to Moonlight, a second-story Charleston condo where soaring cathedral ceilings, a private balcony, and chic finishes combine for a stay that feels both airy and intimate. Ideal for couples or modest groups seeking character, comfort...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

Charleston Tours & Activities

Scuba Party

Joe's Scuba

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$600.00

description: **Looking for an idea for a unique party?** **We offer SCUBA parties! We bring you or your children an unforgettable underwater experience.** All SCUBA gear is included. Just need a bathing suit! Approximately 2 hours Fun SCUBA...

Day Time Sail • Llibertat (36ft Sailboat)

duration: 2.5 Hours meeting_point: Blue Life Charters LLC • 33 Lockwood Drive Charleston, SC 29401 US description: A Perfect Blend of Luxury & Relaxation Creating the Perfect Charleston Harbor Tours! Embark on a luxurious journey across...

Nature Tour / Harbor Cruise

Sandlapper Water Tours

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$30.00 - $55.00

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center 10 Wharfside Street, Charleston, SC 29403 description: Are you in search of Charleston's tideland treasures? Then join our 2-Hour knowledgeable local naturalist on a peaceful cruise to...

Firefly Deluxe Tasting

Firefly Distillery

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$35.00

meeting_point: 4201 Spruill Avenue, North Charleston min_age: 21 description: Bring your crew and enjoy a private tasting experience that’s all about good times, great friends, and Southern flavor. We’ll create a fun, relaxed atmosphere just for...

Paint & Sip with For the Love of Art @ Estuary Beans & Barley

meeting_point: 3538 MEEKS FARM RD. JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455 description: Join us for a fun and refreshing paint & sip event at Estuary Beans & Barley! Conveniently located off of Maybank Highway on Johns Island. No experience needed! Sign up...

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...

Shark Teeth & Shells

Quarterdeck Charters

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$650.00

duration: 4 Hours meeting_point: Quarterdeck Charters description: Spend your day finding shark teeth & shells at locations only accessible by boat! Our knowledgeable and experienced captains will take you to explore the best places to find shark...

Daytime Charleston Harbor Sail
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$35.00 - $49.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations, refunds, or reschedules are permitted up to 48 hours before your scheduled sail start time. Within 48 hours of your sail, no cancellations, refunds, or reschedules will be...

Family Fridays

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$5.00

description: About Toddlers and pre-schoolers are invited to join us at Drayton Hall for a fun program just for you: Family Fridays! Bring the little ones for story time followed by crafts or games, then take your time enjoying Drayton Hall’s...

Lowcountry Boil Beachside Cookout

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$15.00 - $90.00

duration: 3.5 Hours description: Include a cruise to Capers Island, fresh seafood, time to explore, and more! How does fresh local shrimp, smoked sausage, sweet corn, red potatoes and onions all boiled perfectly together in special seasonings...

Day Time Sail • Xocolata (32ft Sailboat)

duration: 2.5 hours meeting_point: Blue Life Charters LLC • 33 Lockwood Drive Charleston, SC 29401 US description: A Perfect Blend of Luxury & Relaxation Creating the Perfect Charleston Harbor Tours! Embark on a luxurious journey across...

City of Charleston and Gullah Geechee Sea Island Combined Tour

duration: 2 Hours group_size: Maximum 28 people description: Our tours focus on the vast contributions of the enslaved Africans brought to the South Carolina low country. The language, the food, the music and the customs. We highlight their history...

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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