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Downtown Duplex - Rutledge Avenue - Slee...

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
Cozy Charleston Cottage | Brandy Crusta

Permit Number: 05594The Space: Romantic and sweet likes its namesake beverage, the Brandy Crusta is ideal for couples, newlyweds, honey and babymoons alike. This adorable 1 bedroom/1.5 bath carriage home is open and warm with whimsical decorative...

  • Charleston
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Gorgeous Townhouse with a Patio near Kin...

**30 Day Minimum Rental**Freshly modernized, back unit in duplex with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Updated finishes throughout the home with stainless steel appliances, wood/ tile floors, and washer and dryer in unit. Open living space downstairs...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
17 Marsh Island Lane by AvantStay | Mode...

Ocean treasures left on the shore, Nature’s gift to adore. When your family visits 17 Marsh Island Lane in Wild Dunes Resort, the ocean is not the only place where they will find treasures.This brand new (2021) four-bedroom, three-bath/one half...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Palm Key - A Cozy Coastal Cottage

This is a pet friendly, comfortable and cozy bungalow on James Island that is just 5 miles from historic and breathtaking downtown Charleston and only 6 miles to Folly Beach. Spend time in this magnificent city in a place that feels like home. The...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Oceanfront Grand Pavilion- 5 bedrooms! V...

This gorgeous, oceanfront 5 bedroom home in the Grandiose Pavilion community at Wild Dunes Resort is just what you've been searching for! The home is modernized, you'll find new appliances, refreshed floor, and brand new furnishings throughout! But...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10

Charleston Tours & Activities

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Charleston SUP Safaris

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$200.00

One Week Rental Duration 1 Week About - Rent your own private SUP for one week! - Have you ever paddle boarded before? If not, we highly recommend you book a tour with one of our lifeguard certified guides to show you the waters and give...

The Charleston Haunted Jail Tour
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$27.00 - $510.00

The Charleston Haunted Jail Tour Join us for a behind the scenes tour that is sure to frighten all who dare enter the Old City Jail. Dark and sinister, this jail housed some of Charleston's most heinous convicts, slaves and Civil War prisoners. On...

Gentle Yoga

Wild Dunes Resort

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$20.00

**Days: Wednesday & Friday / 9:30am-10:30am.** A relaxing meditative yoga with an emphasis on achieving balance between body and mind. For all levels, from beginner to advanced and those with physical limitations. • Cost is $20...

Guided Kayak Full Moon Paddle

Edisto Watersports and Tackle

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$60.00 - $120.00

Enjoy a guided kayak tour at night during a full moon! Tours will head out with the tide and enjoy paddling the creek by full moon.

Pirate Escape Scavenger Hunt

Charleston Historic Tours

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$5.00 - $10.00

This Pirate themed scavenger hunt is the first self guided experience in Charleston to replay the very real Pirate Siege of Charles Towne in May of 1718. Guests will walk the same footsteps and visit site that were around during the Golden Age of...

Christmas at Drayton Hall

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$40.00 - $45.00

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 Hall. Was it...

Biblical and Historical City of Charleston Tour
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$39.95 - $49.95

Joining historical facts of the Holy City with biblical truths of the Holy Bible!* _______________________________ Duration 1 hour ______________________ Meeting location Tour departs from the Charleston Visitors center 375 Meeting Street...

A Cup of History at Drayton Hall: The Way of Tea

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$100.00

Duration 2.5 Hours About Join us at Drayton Hall for what is sure to be an unforgettable teatime! Learn about the history of tea, taste prized teas produced in China using centuries-old traditional methods, and experience Cha Dao, The Way of...

Farm to Table Experience

Charleston Culinary Tours

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$99.00 - $1,310.00

Duration 3.5 Hours Neighborhood Cannonborough/Elliotborough & Radcliffeborough About - Meet your tour guide and chef du jour at **The Veggie Bin** (96 Spring Street), our favorite neighborhood market for all things seasonal & local...

Sunset Cruises

AmberJack Marine

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$500.00 - $750.00

About Experience the enchanting beauty of Charleston as the sun paints the sky with breathtaking hues of orange and pink. Our sunrise and sunset cruises offer a serene and romantic voyage, perfect for couples or those seeking a tranquil...

Advanced Diver

Let's Adventure! Duration Typically at least 2 Days About This course can truly signify you as an Advanced Diver. This program includes completion of 4 specialties (most people choose Computer Nitrox, Deep, Navigation and Night; but this is...

#1 Historical City of Charleston Gullah Geechee History Tour

duration: 1 hour meeting_point: Charleston Visitors Center Bus Shed 375 Meeting Street, 29403 (Charleston, SC) pricing: description: On our Gullah Tour we give an interesting glimpse into an ancient culture of these mysterious people descending...

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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