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The Apollo

Welcome to The Apollo! We are located in the heart of Avondale in West Ashley — a highly charming neighborhood that’s only 10 mins. (2.5 miles) from downtown and 15 mins. (10 miles) from Folly Beach. Within 0.5 miles, there are a dozen...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
King 583 - Studio Standard

Cozy Charleston Retreat – Studio Standard Suite Product Description Studio Standard • 1 King Bed • 1 Couch Bed • Sleeps 4 Appreciate the appeal of Charleston in this comfortable 434 sq. ft. studio suite. Ideal for families or modest...

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  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Boutique Home & Resort Pool 'The Sulliva...

Close to the sea, this pet-friendly vacation home brings it all within reach. There's convenient onsite parking, so you can leave your car behind and let your feet make short work of the 12-min. walk to Upper King Design District or the 13-min. walk...

  • Charleston
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Brooke Haven | 1885 Restored 6bd House

Summary:Feel timeless Southern elegance at The Brooke Haven, a Carolopolis Award-winning 1885 historic manor in Charleston. This opulent 6-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom getaway is ideal for groups, featuring designer furnishings, a modern kitchen, and a...

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  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
CUTE! West Ashley Cozy 3 Bedroom Family ...
5.0
(30)

Open floor plan: Living room has two reclining couches with 65 inch Intelligent TVBedroom 1: King Size Bed, 55 inch Intelligent TV, private bathroomBedroom 2: Queen Size Bed, 49 inch Intelligent TVBedroom 3: 3 Twin Size Beds although one is more of...

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  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Newly Restored Historic Home, Close to K...

Welcome to 12 Cannon Street, Units A & B – a delightfully restored four-bedroom, six-bathroom Charleston-style home in the heart of the city. This combined listing is ideal for bigger families and groups seeking modern amenities within walking...

  • Charleston
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12

Charleston Tours & Activities

Fireworks for Freedom Show on the Charleston Harbor

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 1407 Shrimp Boat Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC. 29464 group_size: Up to 6 Passengers description: Watch the 4th of July fireworks show from your own privately guided Cruisin Tiki! what_is_included: Enjoy your beverages...

Charleston At Night

Charleston Photography Tours

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$249.00 - $449.00

SUNSET, BLUE HOUR & EVENING SHOTS IN CHARLESTON!!! Options - **Semi-Private Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge) - **Private Instruction Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional...

Sweetgrass Weaving Workshop with Henrietta Snype

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$140.00 - $150.00

Duration 2 Hours About Join us for this special Charleston, SC experience! Drayton Hall welcomes Charleston’s beloved Henrietta Snype for a hands-on sweetgrass weaving workshop. Our guests will learn the historical significance of this...

Breakfast with Santa | December 16th
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$27.75 - $62.44

Santa is coming to Wild Dunes Resort to enjoy a delicious breakfast with your little ones! Featuring Rudolph's pancake buffet with loads of sweet-tooth toppings and hot chocolate, it'll leave the whole family full of food and the holiday spirit...

Tour & Tasting

Striped Pig Distillery

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$20.00

meeting_point: 2225 A Old School Dr. Charleston, SC 29405 description: *Come find out why we have so many five star reviews!* ___________________________________ Tasting Times **Wednesday-Friday:** Every hour, 12:00-5:00PM Tours start on the...

Morris Island Shark Tooth & Fossil Shared Charter - 4

duration: 4 Hours cancellation_summary: Refund 100% if guest cancels 15+ days before trip date. group_size: Up to 6 guests description: Short: Explore Morris Island on a shared 4-hour boat trip with sandbar time + shark tooth & fossil hunting...

Morris Island Drop Off up to 6ppl | Folly Beach Location

meeting_point: Folly Beach, SC description: This is a completely self-guided adventure! About Whether you're a curious naturalist, history nerd, love picking up shells, looking for Megalodon teeth, or just want to sit with your beach chair...

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Greenville Glides

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$69.00

description: Purchase the perfect gift: a gift card with a value of your choosing and no expiration date!

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Sunset Marina

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$2,600.00

description: All the fun, none of the hassle. Check out our fleet and enjoy the lake without the stress and financial strain of boat ownership! Duration 7 days Check in at 9am or 11am Return by 8:30am the next day. About All the fun, none...

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...

Charleston in Comfort: A Small-Group City Tour

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Cancelations made 24 hours or more before the starting time will be refunded. Cancelations made after 24 hours of the starting time will not be refunded. meeting_point: 375 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC...

Curated Tours

Lowcountry History Strolls. LLC

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$25.00 - $75.00

description: What do you prefer? Charleston's historic art, architecture, colonial, revolutionary, antebellum, wars, plantations, reconstruction, prohibition and more come alive in these curated tours. This is an experience completely customized to...

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Fishing Charter

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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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