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The Pearl Suite | 3BR 1st Floor Near Kin...

Summary:Welcome to The Pearl Suite, a serene 3BR 2BA home ideal for families or groups. Designed with calming sage tones and thoughtful touches, the home offers a warm and calming escape. Appreciate a entirely equipped kitchen for home-cooked meals...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Renovated - 3 Bed Home - 10 Minutes to D...

**30 Day Rental - $6995/mo!**Discover the ideal blend of convenience and comfort with our James Island rental. Just mins. from historic downtown, pristine beaches, and acclaimed dining, this home offers the best of Lowcountry living while still...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
The Swan House | Charleston 3 Bedroom/2 ...

Summary:Welcome to The Swan House, a comfortable 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Charleston that combines homely appeal with serene outdoor space. Ideal for families or modest groups who value privacy, comfort, and calming moments in a leafy courtyard...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Heart of Downtown - 1 Bedroom Suite w/ P...

Summary:Welcome to this beautiful 1-bedroom downstairs suite, located in a classic duplex that offers both historic appeal and modern convenience. Innately Charleston, this suite puts you right in the heart of town, just one block from King...

  • Charleston
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Downtown Charleston Peninsula Home

Monthly rental in downtown Charleston Historic Charleston Cottage just 1 block from the heart of King and Market Street. Our 1000sf two bedroom/two bath home has newly been refreshed and furnished to include all new high-end linens and furnishings...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Historic downtown home a block from king...

Lower private unit in duplex home downtown. With a patio! This property is completely modernized with quality beds! In the heart of Down Town close to all the eateries and shopping and iconic Charleston locations you’ll want to see!

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8

Charleston Tours & Activities

Kayak Rental

Edisto Watersports and Tackle

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$40.00 - $80.00

*Book Online Now!* ___________________________________ Rates **Single Kayak:** $40 **Tandem Kayak (Seats 2):** $80 **Tandem Kayak + Child(under 10):** $60 *Must be 18+ to Rent* *Ages 4 & over welcome to...

2 Hour Shem Creek Paddleboard Tour

Nature Adventures LLC

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$10.00 - $88.00

*2 Hour Shem Creek SUP Tour* Rates **Single Kayaks** - $50 **Tandem Kayaks for 2 Adults** - $100 **Tandem Kayaks for 1 Adult and 1 Child** - $88 Restrictions **Ages 14 and up can paddle a SUP.** **Ages 12 and under must be in a tandem...

Curated Small Group Tours

Lowcountry History Strolls. LLC

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$65.00

This is a curated experience completely customized to your needs and requests. With that, please call us at **843-327-3319** to book as we cannot capture your needs effectively with an online booking. **Thank you!** Duration & Rates - **1.5 to...

Shuck & Savor: A Low Country Oyster Experience

Embarking on a journey to explore the making of the perfect oyster is a fascinating endeavor. Oysters hold a special place in culinary history, especially in low-country cuisine. Let's dive into the history, location, and taste of oysters to truly...

Beach Tour

Charleston Air Tours

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$75.00 - $125.00

duration: 20 - 30 Minutes meeting_point: 2700 Fort Trenholm Road, Johns Island, SC 29455 group_size: Minimum 2 people description: Experience the serene beauty of Charleston’s coastline and surrounding waterways with our Beach Tour. From above...

E-Bike Trail Ride

Charleston Kayak Company

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$59.00 - $99.00

duration: 2.5 hrs meeting_point: Charleston Kayak 4279 Ashley River Road, Charleston SC 29414 group_size: Maximum 5 people accessibility: MUST BE 4'11 & KNOW HOW TO RIDE A BIKE description: The Woodlands Nature Reserve has 6500 private acres of...

Yoga Flow

Wild Dunes Resort

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$20.00

About Yoga flow incorporates energetic movement through a series of yoga postures by which the participant experiences a sense of fluid physical motion. Movement through these postures is matched with the breath, creating an even greater sense of...

Professional Certifications

Let's Adventure! Duration Time Varies Based on Specialty About When you are ready to become a professional diver, this is the next step. Certifications include Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Open Water Scuba Instructor You have the choice...

Sunset Cruise on the Charleston Harbor
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$40.00 - $56.00

Enjoy peaceful and breathtaking views of sunset-silhouetted steeples while cruising along the waterways of the Charleston Harbor. Duration - 2 hours Climb aboard the Palmetto, our 45ft catamaran, versatile enough to handle the harbor's waters...

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Greenville Bike & Tri Co.

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$250.00 - $525.00

duration: 5 Days meeting_point: Greenville Bike & Tri pricing: - description: Rates **Two Day Rental (Hybrid, Electric, Road, Kids):** $120 Duration 56 Hours About Cruise around town on a comfortable Specialized hybrid bike equipped with...

Southern Charm - Private Afternoon Cruise/Beach Excursion - 6 Passenger Max

Private Cruise and Beach Excursion Cruise the Charleston Harbor, and pull up to a beach for swimming, shark tooth hunting or just lounge in a water hammock. Get close to the historic forts and downtown Charleston, or just cruising the intra...

Pickleball 101 - Beginner Clinic

Rates Pickleball Player - $35 Wild Dunes Member - $28 Duration Tuesday, Thursday- Saturday 9 - 10am About If you've never played before or only a few times this is the clinic for you! This clinic is designed to have you up and playing...

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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