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New 2-bedroom1 bath detached guest house...

Our new detached guest home is a roomy 2 bedroom/1 bath rental located near some of the best areas of Charleston. The guest home is located just 7 mins. from the restaurant/bars, stores, and Atlantic Ocean of beautiful Folly Beach and 15 mins. to...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Charleston Suite | 2 Bedrooms + Apartmen...

Step into the Collector's Premier One Bedroom Suite, where historic appeal meets modern luxury. Velvet accents and a separate living space invite you to relax, while a curated vinyl selection and in-room turntable set the ideal ambiance. Indulge in...

  • Charleston
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Downtown Charleston Home + Private Pool

Summary:Ideal for a sizable family! This listing is for the entire home. The home sleeps 16 guests total. Your stay just got an upgrade. 118B President Street now features a freshly finished private plunge pool, sun deck with loungers, and outdoor...

  • Charleston
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Sophisticated Home in Historic Charlesto...

Summary:Feel Charleston in this sophisticated 5-bedroom, 4-bath getaway designed for families or groups of friends who value comfort, space, and style. Located in a prime neighborhood, you’ll be close to vibrant dining, historic appeal, and the...

  • Charleston
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Oceanfront Views, Community Pool, Great ...

Located in the beautiful Seagrove Villas in Wild Dunes Resort, this top floor, oceanfront, two-bedroom condo is the ideal spot! Take in the ocean breeze and the charming Atlantic Ocean from your balcony, which is only 25 yards from the beach. The...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Chic downtown condo. Walk to everything!

Luxury Urban Loft with Stunning Park Vistas & Rooftop RetreatStep into modren city living with this cavernous 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom loft in an environmentally friendly, LEED Certified complex. This light-filled home features soaring 10-foot ceilings...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5

Charleston Tours & Activities

Private Sunset Wine Tasting Cruise

Chocolate Milk Charters

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$1,050.00

description: 3-hour Wine Tasting Sunset Cruise $325/hour + taxes and fees About this cruise...... In the 1st hour of your cruise indulge in a unique and unforgettable experience as you sample 6 bottles of exquisite wines with Sommelier, Latasha...

Boat Rentals

Captains Collective

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$800.00

duration: 2.5 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC group_size: Maximum 12 people description: Seats up to 12 people! Perfect for bachelor/bachelorette, or just a fun day out on the water! what_is_not_included: - Instant Confirmation

Private Tour

Striped Pig Distillery

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$40.00

meeting_point: 2225 A Old School Dr. Charleston, SC 29405 description: ___________________________________ Rates **People:** $40 Tuesday *Must be 21+* ___________________________________ Duration 45-60 Minutes...

✨ Luxury Harbor Private Boat Cruise ✨

Holy City Boat Tours of Charleston

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$750.00 - $1,000.00

duration: 3hrs group_size: 10 pricing: Pricing for up to 6 passengers: • Total: $600 (Includes boat booking and the captain fee) Pricing for 7 to 10 passengers: • Private Boat Booking: $800 • Independent Captain Fee: $200 (Paid directly to...

Boneyard Beach Sunrise Adventure

Charleston Photography Tours

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$249.00 - $495.00

A SPECIAL ADVENTURE TO AN OTHERWORLDLY LOCATION!!! Options - **Semi-Private Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge) - **Private Instruction Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional...

Meet and Greet, The Fantastic Three, or Magical Experience

description: Duration 15 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes About At Bee City Zoo, we offer special, private animal encounters so you can be up close and personal with a few of our special ambassador animals! ​You and your group will be in...

Beauty and Tragedy

108 Elemental

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$30.00 - $40.00

description: A Stroll Through Historic Charleston Duration 2 Hours About Charleston is considered to be one of the most historic and beautiful cities in the country. However, that history was often times was laced with tragedy and war...

Multi-Day Jet Ski Rentals -- Lake Keowee

Endless Adventures Jet Ski Rentals

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$750.00 - $2,065.00

description: Multi-day Jet Ski Rentals About All Multi Day Rentals are delivered in water to your dock. We inspect for adequate mooring and protection and go over how to tie the skis properly to avoid damage. Therefore, we will deliver the Jet...

The Liberty Trail and Hopsewee

Lowcountry History Strolls. LLC

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$155.00

meeting_point: Pick up at your hotel. description: About: If you change history, you change the future. The Liberty Trail traces the framers vision of liberty as we near SC250. This living history tour visits locations of all 4 signers of the...

Factory Tour - Group Rates
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$7.00 - $9.00

Enjoy a tour before making your very own Kazoo! Duration 45-60 minutes About Discover the story behind the kazoo, a popular music instrument, during this factory and museum tour. Visit Kazoobie Kazoos, a family-run...

General Admission

Upstate Holiday Light Show

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$35.00 - $100.00

description: Upstate's largest interactive holiday light show! Duration 30 minutes • *Take your time. Park and enjoy. The show lasts 30 minutes, but drive around the track as many times as you’d like!* About The Upstate Holiday Light Show...

Christmas at Drayton Hall

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$15.00 - $35.00

description: Duration 1 Hour About What were historic holidays really like in Drayton Hall? In this special tour offered throughout the season, curator Amber Satterthwaite will answer your questions about Christmases past and present at Drayton...

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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