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Raven by AvantStay | Entertainers Dream ...

Welcome to Raven, an AvantStay home!All your beachy dreams come true at this unique getaway, just mins. from nature trails and Sullivan’s Island beach. Step into an broad, open floor plan with stunningly high ceilings and roomy rooms that...

  • Sullivans Island
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Liberty Place Charleston, Studio Plus: E...

Discover the ideal blend of Southern appeal, rich history, and modern luxury at Liberty Place Charleston, a Hilton Club. Located in the heart of Charleston, this handsome property offers the ideal setting for families and couples seeking a unique...

  • Charleston
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Multi-Room Panoramic Oceanfront Views, C...

Deluxe Oceanfront Condo in Summer House with impressive Oceanfront vistas from the living room, master bedroom and well-appointed deck. Unit 505 is a completely modernized condo from which to savor the historic city, fine eateries and coastal appeal...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
North Central, 30-Day Rental Home w/Doub...

Summary:1 Francis - 30 Day RentalThe Space:An ideal, beautiful space for a summer vacation, a winter escape, or short-term housing for a long-term relocation, this two-bedroom home will place you within simple striking distance of the very best of...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Modern Oceanfront Beach Club Villa *Unit...

Meet one of the best condo getaways in Isle of Palms, 64 Beach Club Villa! This delightful 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom property has a coveted location within the private resort of Wild Dunes, which offers world-class golfing and pristine shoreline. This...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Cannon Collective | 5BR Historic Home Do...

Summary:Welcome to Cannon Collective, a cavernous 5 bedroom home in downtown Charleston full of character, elegance and prime access. Ideal for huge groups, families or gatherings looking for comfort, appeal and space. You will find yourself walking...

  • Charleston
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15

Charleston Tours & Activities

The Charleston Ghost and Dungeon Tour
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$29.00 - $40.00

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: Charleston’s Historic Market District pricing: • **Adults ages 13+**: Starting at $37 • **Children ages 4- 12**: Starting...

Gift Card

Edisto Bike and Golf Cart Rental

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

Large Smash Pack

The Mad Smash Rage Room

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$60.00

description: Come smash! Duration 20 minutues About 20 items such as glasses, bottles, and plates and a larger item such as a small electronic or larger decorative ceramic (options depend on availability). Safety gear and smash weapon...

Trolley Tour

Charleston Tea Garden

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$9.50 - $18.00

duration: 45 Minutes meeting_point: 6617 Maybank Highway Wadmalaw Island SC description: Embark on a memorable Trolley Tour through our beautiful gardens! Cruise through lush landscapes and endless rows of tea bushes on a 35-40 minute trolley...

Center Open House

The Center for Birds of Prey

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$12.00 - $18.00

meeting_point: Avian Conservation Center/Center for Birds of Prey - 4719 North Highway 17, Awendaw, SC 29429 description: Open House Details The Avian Conservation Center welcomes you to an Open House on **Saturday, September 21**. During the Open...

Public Sunset Tiki Cruise

Tiki Tours of Charleston

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$35.00 - $65.00

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: 185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29403 min_age: 6 max_age: 100 group_size: Maximum 30 people accessibility: Stroller and wheelchair accessible pricing: $65 per person description: Cruise Charleston Harbor at golden...

Holiday Festival of Lights

Adventure Sightseeing

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$22.00 - $36.00

duration: 3.25 Hours meeting_point: Charleston Visitor's Center located at 375 Meeting St. pricing: description: Join Adventure Sightseeing for a magnificent time at the James Island County Park for Charleston's one and only holiday Festival of...

Island Ferry Sightseeing Cruise & Dolphin Watch (Downtown)

duration: 1.25 meeting_point: Riley Waterfront Park, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Enjoy our family friendly Island Ferry Dolphin Cruise. The trip departs from our dock at Riley Waterfront Park in downtown Charleston, SC. We'll tour historic...

Island Yoga Tiki

Seas Life for Good

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$90.00

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 97 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439 group_size: Maximum 18 people accessibility: No pricing: $90 per person description: Island Yoga on the Tiki Boat Experience the ultimate blend of relaxation, adventure, and...

Gullah Geechee Heritage Culture & History Walking Charleston’s Holy City

description: A Tour Like Never Ever Before Now. Rates Child - $39.95 Adult - $49.95 Duration 1 hour About The Actual Birth Place Where Black History Began. he Charleston Slave Auction Market Walking Tour, with Godfrey KHill Gullah Jack...

A Walk Through Charleston

Pineapple Tour Group

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$27.00 - $39.50

description: Book Exclusive Charleston Tours with the Best Guides! Duration - 90 minutes About - A walk through Charleston is a comprehensive overview of Charleston history through the centuries. - Charleston was founded in 1670 and...

Blue Crabbing Experience

Sip and Sea Charleston

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$600.00 - $800.00

description: Duration 3 Hours About Come on this kid friendly experience and explore the creeks in Charleston. Sport crabbing is fun for the whole family we will set out some hand lines and see what we catch! The trip is a great way to see lots...

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."

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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.

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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