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Charleston’s Folly! King Suite - Walk ...

This roomy and modren 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom condo with modern amenities, is your ideal Folly Beach and Downtown Charleston hideaway!!This condo is one of the most refreshed and chic units you`ll find at the Marsh Winds community!! 3 beds and 3 full...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Designer Chic 6BR Full Downtown Charlest...

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
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Downtown Duplex - Rutledge Avenue

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
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
314 C Shipwatch by AvantStay | OCEANFRON...

This convenient and handsome third floor unit overlooks the ocean and the pool. The interior is bright and airy and decorated in relaxing neutrals with enchanting coastal art throughout and 50”TVs in the living room and every bedroom. Free wifi is...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Crosstown @ King | Elegant Downtown Stay...

Summary:Appreciate downtown convenience in this chic 3BR, 2BA Charleston home just a block from King Street. Featuring 2 king bedrooms and 1 queen, plus a flexible air bed, it’s ideal for families or groups. Unwind with luxury linens, high-speed...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Charming 1BR • Pool • 5–10 Minutes...

Appreciate a comfortable stay in this apartment with a queen bed, private bathroom, pool access, and on-site laundry facilities. Ideal for calming or working, it offers a clean, peaceful, and cozy space. Ideal for couples or travelers seeking...

  • Charleston
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2

Charleston Tours & Activities

Guided Kayak Sunrise Tour

Edisto Watersports and Tackle

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$50.00 - $100.00

description: Sunrise Tour to Scott Creek - One and half-hour guided tour leaving early morning and paddling to Scott Creek to enjoy an early morning sunrise on the water - Beginners welcome on this trip - $50 per adult/$25 age 10 and under

Whiskey in America – Archaeology Lecture and Tasting Event
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$65.00 - $75.00

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: 328 East Bay Street description: Whiskey & History: A Tasting and Lecture on George Washington’s Distillery Step back in time and experience the spirited legacy of early American distilling with Whiskey ...

Paddleboard Safari Excursion KR

Charleston Surf Co

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$85.00

description: Explore the serene beauty of Kiawah River on this guided paddleboard tour. Glide through tranquil waters, taking in the lush coastal landscape and spotting local wildlife along the way. Suitable for all skill levels, this adventure...

Half Day Charter

Reel Fish Finder Charters

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$600.00 - $800.00

description: Duration 4 Hours About 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...

8-Hour Ocean “Reef Fishing” Trip

Crosby Coastal Charters

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$1,400.00

duration: 8 Hours meeting_point: 2223 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 description: Cast Your Line: Experience the Thrill of Our 4-Hour Ocean Reef Fishing Adventure! Come and fish in the ocean for a huge surprise and a great variety of fish...

Sunset Sail (Folly Beach)

Seas Life for Good

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$75.00 - $500.00

description: *Experience a Gorgeous Sunset!* ___________________________________ Rates *All ages welcome!* **Price** Max 6 people - $500 for up to 4 people - $75 each additional person ___________________________________ Duration 2...

Morning Sightseeing, Floating and Dolphin Tour On The Dolphin Queen | Charleston Location

meeting_point: Downtown Charleston description: Let’s cruise the Charleston Harbor on the Dolphin Queen. Duration 2.5 hours About We will pass by several iconic landmarks, including Fort Sumter, the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown...

Wedding Parties
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$540.00

duration: 3 hours group_size: Up to 6 guests description: These private party boat charters offer a high-energy, celebratory day on the water around Folly Beach. Designed for bachelorette and bachelor parties, birthdays, girls’ trips and friend...

Charleston History Highlights Tour

Charleston Pirate Tours

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$15.00 - $28.00

meeting_point: Bakehouse at 160 East Bay St., Charleston, SC description: Experience the best parts of the city with an award-winning guide, Eric Lavender. Duration 2 Hours About Founded in 1670, Charles Town became the jewel of the...

Morris Island Lighthouse Tour

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$90.00 - $100.00

duration: 3 hours min_age: 10 description: Launch from Folly Beach and paddle through the surf zone in the SUP Mobile before crossing the mouth of the Folly River. Glide along the north side of Morris Island for close views of one of America’s...

Rescue Diver

description: Save a life! Duration 1-2 days About The rescue certification course is designed to develop the knowledge and necessary skills for an individual to effectively perform diver rescues and assists, and administer necessary first...

Otter Island Excursion Boat Ride

Edisto Watersports and Tackle

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$30.00 - $50.00

duration: 3 hours meeting_point: Edisto Watersports & Tackle description: Enjoy a boat ride over to one of our protected islands in the heart of the St. Helena Sound. There you will be dropped off to spend 2.5 hours enjoying & exploring this...

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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