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The Manor 91.5 by Guesthouse Charleston ...

The property located at 91.5 The Manor is a gorgeous three story new construction home with a main floor living, dining, kitchen, laundry, and half bath. The second floor features two king ensuites with bespoke constructed in desk areas and access...

  • Charleston
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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A luxury stay in a piece of history, The Cookhouse is a charming and chic option located in Charleston’s Garden District near Wragg Mall and its live oaks and fountain, the Charleston Museum, the Visitors’ Center, Marion Square, two historic...

  • Charleston
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
The Coral Steps to King and Michelin Res...

Summary:Feel The Coral, a delightfully designed four-story residence located in the heart of downtown Charleston. This 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers the ideal blend of historic Charleston appeal and modern city living.The Space:Welcome to The...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Cottage by Folly Beach with water views

Stunning sunsets from the gigantic deck of our James Island home. 2 miles from Folly Beach, this 2 bedroom, 2 full bath home has everything you will need for a comfortable, serene vacation. Plenty of off street parking and 15 min from downtown with...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
The Iris, Signature Suite

Summary:Settle into Charleston in one of our Signature Suites at The Iris, a brand new Apartment Style Hotel located in an unbeatable location. This architectural gem is in one of Charleston’s most vibrant and desired tourist areas, only one block...

  • Charleston
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Pool! | 2 Blocks to King St | Parthenon ...

Permit Number: 05086The Space: Two homes. Ten bedrooms. Walk to King Street.This broad Charleston getaway is designed for sizable groups who want space to gather without sacrificing privacy. Tucked on a peaceful street just a 6-min. walk to King...

  • Charleston
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20

Charleston Tours & Activities

Sunday Funday Rosie

Flipper Finders

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$75.00 - $900.00

duration: 3 hours min_age: 21 description: Channel your inner Jimmy Buffett on this lively three-hour BYOB cruise from Folly Beach. You'll relax as the boat cruises to a nearby island where passengers can swim, use a giant float, and soak up beach...

Fishing Charters

Charleston Outdoor Adventures

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$485.00 - $750.00

meeting_point: 1871 Bowens Island Road Charleston, SC description: Join our captain for 3 hour or 4 hour inshore fishing as we travel surrounding saltwater estuaries and tidal flats to experience fishing the Lowcountry. Red Drum (redfish/ spot...

Private Shark Fishing Charter

Charleston Fish Rod Bending Company

description: Join us for some drag peeling action as we target Blacktip, Hammerhead, Lemon and Spinner sharks just minutes from our pickup locations. Duration 4 - 6 Hours **Price includes 2 people, $75 per additional guest* About Let’s...

Outer Banks Tour

Reel Fish Finder Charters

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$100.00

duration: 2 Hours description: Reel Fish Finder proudly uses an Avenger Bay Boat, locally produced in Walterboro, SC. It boasts a stable fishing platform, complimented with standard equipment like two live release and one bait well, dual lockable...

Paint & Sip with For the Love of Art Studio @ West Ashley Nutrition

meeting_point: 1119 Wappoo Rd. Suite B. Charleston, SC 29407 description: For the Love of Art Studio has partnered with WA Nutrition to bring you Charleston Paint Parties! ___ Kick back and relax while sipping on something refreshing from West...

Gift Card

Stoked Party Boats/ Booze Cruise Charleston

description: Purchase the perfect gift: a gift card with a value of your choosing!

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Holy City Boat Tours of Charleston

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$600.00 - $1,800.00

duration: 2 -3 hour meeting_point: 33 Lockwood Drive min_age: 21 group_size: 15 pricing: 3 hour - $1000 description: ???? See Charleston from the water on a private Charleston Harbor BYOB boat tour. Cruise past iconic sights like The Battery, Fort...

Morris Island Drop Off

Morris Island Charters LLC

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$95.00

description: The Morris Island Drop Off lets you explore Morris Island independently with the freedom to spend as much time as available searching the beach. Guests choose to be dropped off at either Cummings Point or the lighthouse end of the...

Full Day Deep Sea Blackfin Tuna

Simon Says Charters

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$1,600.00

description: Duration 10 Hours About You’ll head 25–50 miles offshore to target blackfin tuna, various snapper, gag and scamp grouper, red snapper (seasonal), King Mackerel, African pompano, cobia, amberjack, triggerfish, and many more! Up...

Demolition Crew (Full Access Private Party)

Rates **Private Party:** Starting at $500.00 Well look who just got exclusive access to the entire facility for an hour...lucky you! The Demolition Crew is our premier package for team building, parties, or just for folks who really like...

3 hr Harbor and Inlet Fishing

Charleston Fish Rod Bending Company

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$400.00

description: Duration 3 Hours $400 for 2 people, $50 for each additional person up to 5 people. About The perfect fishing charter for the casual angler! Join us for a fun 3 hour fishing trip in the harbor and inlets. The strategy for the...

Sugar Cookie Decorating Class

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$75.00 - $80.00

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: Rain or shine, tickets are non-refundable. min_age: 18 description: Join us on December 14th for a fun cookie decorating class with Little Bee Sugar Cookies. Perfect for baking enthusiasts or anyone looking...

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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