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Luxe Retreat | Near DT & Beaches | 4 BR,...

Summary:Welcome to Southern Shore! Unwind in this bright and modern NEW CONSTRUCTION home on James Island ideal for up to 10 guests. Appreciate an open layout, roomy kitchen, 4 comfortable bedrooms, and complimentary beach gear. Unwind in the huge...

  • Charleston
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
East 42 A - Ground floor unit!

East 42 - A is a comfortable 2BR, 2BA home just one block from King Street. The home features a well-appointed kitchen, a breakfast nook, and a cozy living room ideal for unwinding. Each bedroom features a queen bed, wall-mounted TV, and ample...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Stylish 5BR/5BA Downtown Retreat - Walk ...

Summary:Stay in this newly remodeled 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom downtown getaway accommodating up to 12 guests. Featuring open concept living areas, a completely equipped kitchen, opulent king beds, and off-street parking. Just one block from King...

  • Charleston
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Oceanfront Grand Pavilion- 5 bedrooms! V...

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

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Beautiful 4BR DT Charleston - Best Locat...

Summary:Welcome to The Rutledge House, your vibrant downtown Charleston getaway where style, space, and location align charmingly. Ideal for families or groups of friends, this 4-bedroom home offers thoughtful design elements, and walkable access to...

  • Charleston
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Bright & Fun 1 Bedroom Monthly Rental

Summary:Ideal for Nurses, Doctors and Professionals. Airy, light filled 1 bedroom apartment available for 30 nighttime minimum stays. This apartment has its own private entrance, two porches, a freshly remodeled kitchen, and is located in downtown...

  • Charleston
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2

Charleston Tours & Activities

Smash N' Dash (Great for Solo Smashing)

*The Break Room Charleston is the quintessential place to release anger in the healthiest, safest way!* ___________________________________ Rates **Smash Package** $59 *Priced as a package, not per individual | Ages 18 years or older | Ages...

Sunset Charleston Harbor Sail
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$44.00 - $49.00

duration: 2 cancellation_summary: Cancellations, refunds, or reschedules are permitted up to 48 hours before your scheduled sail start time. Within 48 hours of your sail, no cancellations, refunds, or reschedules will be allowed. meeting_point: Shem...

Historical Plantation Tours

Curated Charleston

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$175.00

duration: 4 Hours cancellation_summary: 72 hours notice meeting_point: 184 E Bay St Suite 103 Charleton SC 29401 description: Step beyond the city and into the landscapes that shaped the Lowcountry. Our plantation tours offer a thoughtful...

Wednesday Kona Brewing Sunset Sail
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$45.00 - $59.00

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 min_age: 6 group_size: Up to 100 Passengers accessibility: No - Due to Dockage and Boarding description: Wednesdays are for happy hour on the water. The **Wednesday Happy Hour...

Edisto River Tubing & After Tubing Trip

Edisto River Adventures

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$37.00 - $38.00

description: Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable experience! Duration 2-3 hours depending on river level. River Levels, Wind, Group Size can all affect the float time. On occasion float times can run over and under these...

July 4th Fireworks Cruise on The Charleston Princess
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$55.00 - $99.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Non-refundable. Bookings can be rescheduled with 24 hours notice meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center, near Calhoun and Concord, Charleston, SC description: Come aboard the Charleston Princess for a fun...

Shark Tooth & Sea Shell Hunting Tour - 4 Hours

Lowcountry Coastal Excursions

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$500.00

duration: 4 Hours cancellation_summary: Refund 100% if guest cancels 15+ days before trip date. group_size: Up to 12 guests description: Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as you embark on a Shark Tooth & Shelling Tour with Lowcountry Coastal...

Family Fun Fishing

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$190.00 - $3,000.00

duration: 1-12 Hour Options meeting_point: 50 41st Ave. Isle of Palms, SC 29451 pricing: **1-6 People** - $200 per hour **7-16 People** - $275 per hour description: Want to get your kids pumped about fishing? Want to get your kids pumped about...

Duelling Tour

Old Charleston History Expeditions

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$25.00 - $35.00

duration: 75 Minutes meeting_point: 2 Murray Blvd, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Old Charleston History Expeditions offers an evening walking tour that delves into Charleston's notorious past of dueling and honor. Led by a Southern history...

Sunset Soul Vinyasa

Sun and Sol Yoga

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$50.00

description: Watch the sun set as you practice Duration 1 Hour About Sunset classes offered weekly starting May 2024- September 2024. Schedule will update weekly to adjust with weather/ availability. Each class is donation based, and...

12 Hour Deep Sea Gulf Stream

Simon Says Charters

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$2,000.00

description: Duration 12 Hours About For the serious fishermen and women! Head out to the Gulf Stream in search of Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Grouper, Snapper, and many more. Up to 4 People. Fuel surcharge is approximately $300. More info We'll...

Gift Certificate

Saltwater Cycle Charleston

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$50.00 - $675.00

description: Available for our Public Boat Tours or Private Cruises

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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