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Enviable Location Blending Charm and Com...

One of four residences in this 1870s-era historic modernized property, the 2,700-square-foot "Sail Loft" residence features unique architectural details like cathedral ceilings and exposed beams, on-site exclusive parking, 3 bedrooms, 2 full...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Grand Pavilion 120 - Premier Beachside E...

Welcome to Boardwalk at Grandiose Pavilion 120! $200 gift card special for remaining summer week stays Qualifying weeks are - June 1-6, June 13 - July 4th, July 15- Aug 18thThis bright and roomy 3BR/3BA townhome sleeps 8 and is ideally located in...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Charleston Room | 2 King Beds + Spacious...

As Emeline’s biggest room, the Socialite Premier Two King offers effortless luxury with two plush king beds and warm, inviting interiors. Thoughtfully designed for families and friends, this handsome space features curated amenities, signature...

  • Charleston
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Paradise awaits! 7 Bedroom, Private Neig...

Isle of Palms Getaway – Pool, Beach, Dining & Fun Right Outside Your Door!Everything you need for the ideal beach vacation is right at your fingertips! This handsome Isle of Palms home sleeps up to 14 guests, with 7 roomy bedrooms and 5 full...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Renovated 3BR Apartment 1 Block to King ...

Feel the timeless appeal of Charleston’s historic peninsula, the Holy City. Stay just mins. from MUSC, the College of Charleston, and the vibrant shopping, dining, and nightlife of King Street. From this ideally located downtown home, you’ll be...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Walk Everywhere! Stylish 3BR Top Floor w...

Summary:Feel true Charleston appeal in this inviting three-bedroom, three-bath penthouse apartment. Located on the third floor in historic downtown Charleston peninsula, this thoughtfully designed space offers a blend of history and modern comfort...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

Charleston Tours & Activities

Island Adventure Day Sail

Sundog Sailing Charleston

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$1,200.00 - $1,800.00

duration: 6 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. description: Sailing trips out to the barrier islands of Charleston. For more adventure and a longer day trip, sail, anchor out for lunch and a swim, then set sail back to home...

Morris Island Drop Off

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$350.00

duration: 4 hours group_size: Up to 6 people description: This completely self-guided adventure deposits your group near the Morris Island Lighthouse from Folly Beach so you can spend several hours exploring an uninhabited barrier island. Enjoy...

Lowcountry Surf & Turf Experience

Charleston Photography Tours

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$499.00 - $895.00

FILL YOUR PLATE WITH THE OTHERWORLDLY AND THE ICONIC!! Options - **Semi-Private Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge) - **Private Instruction Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional...

Fishzilla Charters - Inshore/Nearshore Trip

description: Best Fishing Guides in Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach Area Rates - **Half Day Trips:** Pricing includes 2 passengers - $50 per additional person - **Full Day Trips:** Pricing includes 4 passengers - $75 per additional...

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Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$25.00 - $35.00

Living Legacies

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$32.00

duration: 6 hours meeting_point: Drayton Hall & Magnolia Plantation description: Join Drayton Hall and neighboring plantation, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens for a family-friendly event on February 8, 2025. On February 8, 2025, Drayton Hall...

Ghosts and Spirits Tour

Bulldog Tours

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$95.00

duration: 2.5 meeting_point: Mills House Hotel, 115 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401 min_age: 21 group_size: 12 accessibility: no pricing: Starting at $95 per person description: NEW! Fridays in October, join Bulldog Tours for a stroll through...

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...

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...

Five Day Kayak Rental

Castaway Island Excursions

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$145.00 - $160.00

description: Experience Folly on Your Own Time! Duration 120 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...

Premier Package Tour

Lowcountry Oyster Co.

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$150.00 - $600.00

description: Let's Adventure! Duration 3.5 Hours About Boat, Science, and Culinary Tour packed into one! Learn about the lifecycle of an oyster from start to finish. See one million oysters growing in our nursery followed by a boat ride...

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...

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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