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Spacious 2bd King Suites w. Full Kitchen

Summary:The Heirloom on Spring is a gorgeous 2-bedroom, 2-bath getaway embodies the essence of historic Charleston living. Bright and airy with high ceilings and timeless character, it features a completely outfitted kitchen ideal for home-cooked...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
The Edisto River Complex- 4 Condo Comple...

The PERFECT vacation rental for Weddings, Generous Groups and Families looking to travel in complete extravagant comfort and privacy! This 4 Condo- 8 Bedroom/ 8 Bathroom Complex is the ONLY property in Charleston that can host your entire event in...

  • Charleston
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 24
Charleston Living Redefined | Southard C...

Permit Number: 06659The Space: Welcome to The Southard Cottage, a appealing two story getaway tucked just behind Bareo and only a short walk from King Street. Ideal for up to four guests, this inviting home offers a comfortable place to relax while...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Downtown Charleston S.C. Spoleto Festiva...

The Lodge Alley Inn is set in a complex of restored 18th century homes around a cavernous courtyard, fountain, and gardens. Each unit features handsome pine floors, thick Oriental rugs, and parlors with fireplaces. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride...

  • Charleston
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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 refreshed, you'll find new appliances, updated floor, and brand new furnishings throughout! But...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Central & Cozy Downtown Apartment

Summary:Ideal for Traveling Professionals. This brand new bright studio apartment is available for 30 nighttime minimum stays. This apartment has its own private entrance and is located in downtown Charleston. The building was completely refreshed...

  • Charleston
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2

Charleston Tours & Activities

Real Hauntings of Charleston
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$25.00 - $35.00

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: Meets Outside the north side of the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, 122 East Bay Street description: Let's Adventure! During the day, Charleston is one of the most charming and colorful cities in the world...

2 Hour Shem Creek Paddleboard Tour

Nature Adventures LLC

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$50.00 - $88.00

description: *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...

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...

Bachelor Party Cruise - 3 Hours

Lowcountry Coastal Excursions

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$450.00 - $1,750.00

duration: 3 Hours cancellation_summary: Refund 100% if guest cancels 15+ days before trip date. group_size: Up to 23 guests description: Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as you set sail on a Charleston Boat Tour! Gather your friends and...

24 Hour Paddleboard Rentals

Charleston Outdoor Adventures

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$45.00

description: Renting is a wonderful way for one to explore the waterways of Folly Beach. Take in all the sights and sounds the Lowcountry has to offer. COA offers a wide range of top quality Paddle Boards for all guests and experience levels.

ECO Tour | 52' Luxury Yacht

Charleston Charter and Yacht

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$1,390.00 - $3,570.00

description: *Relaxing and Captivating!* ___________________________________ Rates **2 Hour Private Charter:** - Group of 1-6 People: $1190 - Group of 7-12 People: $1390 ___________________________________ ...

Morris Island Lighthouse Tour

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$90.00 - $100.00

duration: 3 hours min_age: 10 description: Launch from Folly Beach and paddle through the surf zone in the SUP Mobile before crossing the mouth of the Folly River. Glide along the north side of Morris Island for close views of one of America’s...

Sunset Shark Fishing

Barrier Island Eco Tours

duration: 2.5 Hours pricing: $375 for 2 and $50 for each additional up to 6 description: There's not a more beautiful and refreshing place to be in Charleston than on the water as the sun sets below the horizon, leaving a soft glowing light in the...

Gift Certificates: Gift an Activity
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$40.00 - $64.00

description: Give the gift of unforgettable time on the water with a **Palmetto Breeze Gift Card**. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, or last-minute surprises, our gift cards let recipients choose **when and how** they want to...

Marsh Kayaking Tour - 3 Hours

Charleston Outdoor Adventures

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$60.00 - $120.00

description: If you’re the more enthusiastic of adventurers, this 3 hour tour is for you. This is a moderate paced tour allowing paddlers to explore a wider variety of Folly’s scenic marshland. Our tour explores the estuary systems surrounding...

Charleston History Walk -- 120 minutes

Revolutionary Charleston

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$22.00 - $36.00

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 80 Broad St. Charleston, SC 29401 description: **A Wonderful Walking Tour to Learn About the History of Charleston!** Join us for a stroll through the French Quarter, down to Rainbow Row, down to the High Battery...

Kayak Rental

Edisto Watersports and Tackle

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$40.00 - $80.00

meeting_point: Edisto Beach, SC description: *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...

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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