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The Bogard House 2BD + Free Parking

Feel the unique beauty of Charleston in this newly-refreshed two bedroom historic home in the fashionable, laid-back Cannonborough neighborhood. Whether you’re appreciating scrumptious meals at close by eateries, delighting in the historic sights...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
1 Bedroom Oceanfront Condo with a Commun...

C102 Port O Telephone | Beachside BlissWild Dunes | Isle of PalmsOverview:Welcome to Beachside Bliss, a one bedroom and one bathroom oceanfront condo located on the first floor in the heart of Wild Dunes Resort. This beautiful vacation home was...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Walkable Gem Downtown Near King Street

Summary:Discover the allure of downtown Charleston with our brand-new, entirely furnished apartment. Centrally located, it features two queen beds and a sleeper couch, ideal for both relaxation and accommodating guests. The modest kitchenette...

  • Charleston
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Vacation Villa 5 mins to King St ‘Cali...

Summary:Vacation Villa 5 min. walk to King St, in the heart of downtown Charleston. This tropical getaway offers sleek design, soaring ceilings, open first floor kitchen & living room, and roomy bedrooms with en-suite spa bathrooms. The Palm Club...

  • Charleston
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
The Manor | 8BR Home in Downtown Charles...

Summary:Step into this elegantly preserved Charleston-style home where old-world appeal meets modern comfort. Ideal for couples, families, or modest groups, it offers a welcoming getaway filled with character in a prime location. Located in a...

  • Charleston
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Great Downtown Charleston Location!

Feel what it means to live like a local in our 2-story Downtown Charleston home. This home is 6 beds / 5.5 baths and would be ideal for enormous groups/families of up to 12 people. Located 1 block off King Street, you can walk to eateries, bakeries...

  • Charleston
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12

Charleston Tours & Activities

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...

A Walk Through Charleston

Pineapple Tour Group

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$27.00 - $39.50

description: 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...

Island Adventure Day Boat Cruise

Sundog Sailing Charleston

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$450.00 - $1,050.00

meeting_point: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. group_size: Up to 6 Guests description: Sundog offers guided Island Adventures in and around the barrier and sea islands of Charleston. Winding through the enchanted waterways and seeing the sights...

Summer Surf Camp

IOP Surf Lessons

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$375.00

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations must be made at least 10 days before the first day of camp . meeting_point: On the beach at 26th Avenue min_age: 6 max_age: 17 group_size: 9-12 pricing: $375 per camper for a week long surf...

Dive Trips

Joe's Scuba

description: If you would like to book a trip with us (other than the local Whole Other World Scuba Charter) this is the place for that! We run trips to the Springs in Florida, Wreck Diving Trips to North Carolina, and Overseas Travel to Mexico...

Wonder Wednesday

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$5.00

duration: 1 Hour description: Toddlers and pre-schoolers are invited to join us at Drayton Hall for a fun program just for you: Wonder Wednesday! In the spirit of our popular Family Friday program, bring the little ones for story time followed by...

Get to Know Your City Main Street Tour & Meet Up

duration: 1,5 Hours meeting_point: 220 N Main St Greenville, SC 29601 description: A fun way to meet people from all over the country! People from all over the country have discovered Greenville’s charm and quality of life. The city is easy to...

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...

Daytime Ghost Tour

Charleston Pirate Tours

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$15.00 - $28.00

meeting_point: Washington Square - park entrance at 74 Broad St., Charleston, SC description: Some of Charleston’s most fascinating ghost stories are in areas that organized tours cannot go at night, so we offer you the chance to see these spooky...

Drayton Hall in the Field

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$40.00 - $75.00

duration: 2 Hours description: In the Field is a series of specialized, insider tours hosted by Drayton Hall’s directors and curators. These experiences bring history to life by exploring the site’s historic landscape and visiting unique...

Public Surf Lesson

Charleston Surf Co

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$100.00

description: Duration 90 Minutes About 90 minutes of surfing with local professional, Shep Davis. Elevate your surfing skills with our public surf lessons. Dive into personalized coaching, ensuring focused attention and...

Private Charleston Carriage Tour

Palmetto Carriage Works

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$250.00 - $450.00

duration: 1 Hour meeting_point: 8 Guignard St, Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: **Private Carriage**: Starting at $325 *Up to 4 seated guests & 2 lap children under the age of 2* **Wagonette**: Starting at $450 *5-8 passengers* description: Palmetto...

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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