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Historic 3BR w/ Back Patio & 10 Min to K...

This entirely refreshed second-floor apartment in a historic two-story home combines modern comfort with original appeal, featuring exposed ceiling beams and classic woodwork. Just steps away from top eateries and bars, and a 5-min. walk to the...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Quaint & Cozy Beach Home / Minutes Walk ...

30 BEACHSIDE DRIVE:"Painless Beach Life"Property Highlights- Recently Renovated- Short Walk to Neighborhood Beach Access- Entirely Fenced in Backyard- Dog Friendly (Pending Weight and Breed $250 Non returnable pet fee)- Community Pool and Tennis...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
IDYLLIC OCEANFRONT LIVING in WILD DUNES ...

Stunning Shipwatch C-214 - with Free Ocean Breeze!Property Highlights- Ocean Front and Great Vistas- Community Pool and Kids's Playground- Elevator in Building- Inside the Wild Dunes Resort in Shipwatch - Free High Speed WiFiEscape to the gorgeous...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Great for Groups | Private Patio | The Z...

Permit Number: 07349The Space: Welcome to Zeus — a freshly redesigned second-floor getaway constructed for comfortable group stays. With 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms across two upper levels, this cavernous home gives families and bigger groups...

  • Charleston
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Swim Spa, Tiki Bar, Pet friendly, Fenced...

Welcome to your vacation at the Blue House! This 4 bed, 3 bath home is freshly refreshed with all modernized bathrooms and kitchen upgrades. Appreciate a short 2 min. walk to the beach, as this home is located just 3 homes back. A brand new Hot Tub...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
European Influences in the Heart of Char...

Summary:Ideal for a huge family! Just three blocks away from upper King Street, the epicenter of the city's acclaimed restaurant and nightlife district. Our marvelous city offers galleries, museums, pretty churches, great shopping, and the beach is...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8

Charleston Tours & Activities

OUTPOST PHOTO ACADEMY

Guy Harvey Outpost

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$125.00 - $500.00

meeting_point: CHARLESTON, SC description: Join us for a special Outpost Photo Academy hosted by professional and former Sports Illustrated photographer, Ron Modra as you tour beautiful Charleston from Boneyard Beach, to the low country, historic...

Adult Private Cruise

Pirates of Charleston

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$700.00 - $1,053.00

meeting_point: Charleston, SC

Sunset Cruise

Santee Boat Rentals

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$80.00

duration: 2 Hours description: Take a sunst cruise around the lake. Depart at 6 pm and cruise the lake until Sunset. Shared group tour minimum 4 people; maximum 6 people. Call for private sunset cruise package. what_is_included: - Included on...

The Greenville BBQ Trail Tour

Greenville History Tours

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$69.00

meeting_point: 206 S Main St Greenville, SC 29601 description: Enjoy back-to-back tastings of what are considered by many to be among the top BBQ spots in the city! A driving tour with a ton of food and visits to the kitchens/smokers! Duration...

Paint & Sip with For the Love of Art Studio @ Bluemercury

meeting_point: 600 Freshfields Dr., Johns Island, SC 29455 description: For the Love of Art Studio has partnered with Blue Mercury to bring you paint parties! ___ Join us at Bluemercury, a premier luxury beauty retailer in Kiawah Island, known...

Emily Segalla Pickleball Group

Wild Dunes Resort

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$450.00

meeting_point: Wild Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center description: About Private pickleball group organized for Emily Segalla by Wild Dunes pickleball pros. Mimosas, seltzers, and snacks will be served out at the courts. Paddles will also be...

Lake Murray Tour

Cincinnati Helicopters

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$70.00 - $210.00

duration: 6 minutes meeting_point: 601 Washington Street New Richmond, Ohio 45157 group_size: Maximum 3 people pricing: $70 per person description: A scenic flight over Lake Murray. check_in_details: We will try to get you as close to your booked...

Beginner/Intermediate Open Play - Thursday 9:00-10:30 AM

description: Rates $20 for non-members, $10 for social members Duration 1.5 Hour Beginner/Intermediate Open Play Thursday - 9:00 am - 10:30 am About This open play session is for players who are at the beginner/intermediate level and...

Twilight Tour

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$100.00

description: Explore the Grounds to the Fullest! Duration 1 Hour Rates Private Tours: $100 per person About This private one-of-a-kind experience invites your group to gather at twilight in the magnificent Lenhardt Garden at Drayton Hall...

Charleston, South Carolina
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$850.00 - $1,350.00

description: Accompanied Memorial Duration 2 Hours About The sea provides a serene setting for family and friends to say their final goodbyes. Upon request we have an extensive selection of prayers, songs, quotes, music options and more...

Paint & Sip with For the Love of Art Studio @ Dashi Wine Bar and Emporium

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: Give us at least 48 hours for a full refund no questions asked or at least 24 hours notice for a class credit that never expires. This gives us enough time to allow other people to join the event before...

90 - Minute Stand Up Paddleboard Tour

duration: 90- minutes min_age: 7 group_size: 5 accessibility: not handicap accessible description: This 90-minute Stand Up Paddleboard tour takes you through the Salt Marsh Eco-system on the water, where you'll have the chance of seeing a variety of...

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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