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Upscale Oceanfront Home + Private Pool +...

The Layne House – Oceanfront Luxury on Isle of PalmsStep into The Layne House, an exclusive 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom oceanfront getaway where nearly every room captures sweeping vistas of the Atlantic. From morning coffee on the deck to sunset...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Rooftop • Hot Tub • Parking • Walk...

Summary:Welcome to Camellias on Cannon – Suite B!☀️ Private Rooftop Deck???? Shared Courtyard with Hot Tub???? Ideal for Sizable Groups – Families, Wedding Guests, Bachelor(ettes) & Work Retreats???? 3 Blocks to King St! Walk to...

  • Charleston
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Newly Built IOP Home – Pool, Ping Pong...

The Eleanor House – Modern Elegance with Private Pool & Coastal CharmWelcome to The Eleanor House, a gorgeous new build on Isle of Palms offering the ideal blend of refined coastal design and effortless vacation comfort. Just a 5-min. walk to the...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
2 Bedrooms | 2 Blocks to King | The Kron...

Permit Number: 05084The Space: Welcome to The Kronos — a bright, comfortable downtown getaway designed for simple Charleston living. With 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and private parking, it’s a intelligent, anxiety-complimentary stay for couples...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
3rd Floor Condo w/Amazing Ocean View! Po...

Property Highlights- Ocean Vistas- Private Beach and Pier Access - Shared by Sea Cabins- Community Pool & Kid Pool- Walking Distance to Ocean Blvd Eateries and Stores- One Free Parking SpotAll reservations will require an independent Vacation Rental...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Chateau Charleston | Luxury Oasis w/ 3 N...

Summary:Welcome to Chateau Charleston, a opulent getaway comprised of three newly constructed homes on a shared property, offering style, privacy, and resort-like amenities. Ideal for multiple families or groups traveling together, this compound...

  • Charleston
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16

Charleston Tours & Activities

Myths and Monsters

108 Elemental

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$25.00 - $35.00

description: Sometimes There Really Is a Monster Under Your Bed... Duration 1 Hour About There are some legends in Charleston so old, they predate the city itself. Here there are creatures that are the things of nightmares, myths come to...

90 Minute Private Group Surf Lesson
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$75.00 - $90.00

duration: 90 Minutes meeting_point: On the beach at 26th avenue, Isle of Palms. pricing: Group of 2: $85/pp Group of 3+:$75/pp * Additional lifeguard fee for 5 years old and under ($50) description: Learn to surf from experienced local instructors...

Charleston Kitchen Experience

Charleston Culinary Tours

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$75.00 - $95.00

duration: 2 Hours • A hands-on exploration of Lowcountry classics meeting_point: 184 East Bay Street description: Embark on a unique hands-on cooking adventure in the heart of Charleston's historic French Quarter, as you join a seasoned...

Bachelor Party Cruise - 4 Hours

Lowcountry Coastal Excursions

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$550.00 - $2,200.00

duration: 4 Hours cancellation_summary: Refund 100% if guest cancels 15+ days before trip date. group_size: Up to 23 guests description: Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as you set sail on a Charleston Boat Tour! Gather your friends and...

Charleston Food & Wine Tour

Crafted Charleston Tours

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$105.00 - $295.00

description: Join us on a 7-hour Charleston Food and Wine tour. Hop on our one-of-a-kind Charleston limo party buses for some good wine, amazing food, and an unforgettably epic excursion. We’ll visit the Lowcountry’s majestic Angel Oak Tree...

Beau's Charleston Adventure
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$5.00 - $25.00

description: Bulldog Tours’ chief four legged tour guide and canine ambassador, Beau, is ready to take kids and families on a fun hunt for history in downtown Charleston. Beau leads the adventure through the easy-to-walk historic streets, stopping...

Dessert with Death

Charleston Culinary Tours

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$60.00

duration: 1.5 Hours • An evening of morbid delights! meeting_point: 184 East Bay Street min_age: 13 description: About Join us in our historic State Street headquarters for an evening of morbid delights! We’ve paired some of Charleston’s...

Paint & Sip with For the Love of Art Studio @ Joey's Pizza

meeting_point: 5060 Dorchester Rd. 340 North Charleston, SC 29418 description: For the Love of Art Studio has partnered with Joey's Pizza to bring you Charleston Paint Parties! ___ Joey's is a cozy, casual family-friendly neighborhood pizzeria...

Guided Kayak Tour to Pine Island

Edisto Watersports and Tackle

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$70.00 - $140.00

duration: 2.5 hours cancellation_summary: 7 days advanced cancellation for full refund. At least 48 hours for 50% refund meeting_point: Edisto Watersports & Tackle min_age: 12 group_size: 6 people description: Enjoy a Kayak tour across the sound to...

3 Hour Paddleboard Rentals

Charleston Outdoor Adventures

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$35.00

description: Renting is a wonderful way for one to explore the waterways of Folly Beach. Take in all the sights and sounds the Lowcountry has to offer. COA offers a wide range of top quality Paddle Boards for all guests and experience levels.

Weekly Rentals - Park Circle
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$75.00 - $425.00

description: About 7 day rentals. Return in 7 days before close.

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...

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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