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Patio • Porches • Parking • Walk t...

Summary:Welcome to Azaleas on Spring!☀️ Private Hot Tub???? 2.5 Blocks to King St – Walk to Charleston’s Finest Dining, Shopping & Nightlife???? Ideal for Sizable Groups – Families, Weddings, & Work Retreats???? Multiple Outdoor Spaces –...

  • Charleston
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
The Pink Paradise - 7 Mins to Downtown C...

THE PINK PARADISE ON PARISH — YOUR GLAM CHARLESTON GETAWAYWhere every day starts with a little pink and ends with a whole lot of magic.Welcome to the most awesome address in Charleston! The Pink Heaven on Parish is a self-contained guest suite...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
EAST 46 G & H - 2 Units, Connected Inter...

Two elegant adjoining apartments offering a total of 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 full kitchens, and 2 cavernous living rooms, making them ideal for bigger groups or families seeking both space and comfort. Located just one block from King Street in...

  • Charleston
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Saint Phillip Charmer | King Studio Bung...

Summary:Welcome to Saint Phillip Charmer, a cozy studio bungalow constructed for comfortable, intimate stays filled with comfort and character. Ideal for solo travelers or couples seeking a private getaway, this home combines modern amenities with...

  • Charleston
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
Walk Everywhere! Stylish 3BR Top Floor w...

Summary:Feel true Charleston appeal in this inviting three-bedroom, three-bath penthouse apartment. Located on the third floor in historic downtown Charleston peninsula, this thoughtfully designed space offers a blend of history and modern comfort...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
2 Condos in Wild Dunes, Pool + Hot Tub, ...

Welcome to 401 Yacht & 405 Yacht by AvantStay! These two condos are located in the Yacht Harbor Condominiums with a combined total of 5 bedrooms, sleeping 12 guests—an ideal option for family trips or groups looking to spread out.Yacht Harbor...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12

Charleston Tours & Activities

Shark Charters

Reel Fish Finder Charters

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$400.00 - $600.00

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 1407 Shrimp Boat Ln. Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 description: Rods, reels, tackle, bait and ice are all provided, but feel free to bring your own fishing gear if you prefer. Reel Fish Finder offers several fishing...

Sunset Cruises

Barefoot Charters CHS

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$750.00

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: The Harborage at Ashley Marina • 33 Lockwood Drive Charleston, SC 29401 group_size: Up to 6 people description: Charleston Harbor’s Largest Six Passenger Charter Boat! Enjoy a relaxing sunset tour of...

Pirate Escape Scavenger Hunt

Charleston Historic Tours

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$8.00 - $10.00

meeting_point: 100 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401 description: This Pirate themed scavenger hunt is the first self guided experience in Charleston to replay the very real Pirate Siege of Charles Towne in May of 1718. Guests will walk the same...

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...

Tennis Clinic - Stroke of the Day

description: Stroke of the Day Meets daily 9:00am-10:30am Experience the dynamic world of tennis like never before with our themed daily tennis clinic. Each day unveils a new aspect of the game, and exciting learning journey for players of all...

Boone Hall General Admission

Boone Hall Plantation

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$12.00 - $30.00

description: Individual general admission tickets to Boone Hall include all of the following tour options for one ticket price. Tickets can be used on any one day ticket holder chooses to visit that Boone Hall is open for regular tour operations. ...

Ashley River House & Garden Combination Tour with Middleton Place
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$16.00 - $50.00

description: A combination tour with Drayton Hall & Middleton Place. Duration 5 Hours About A combination plantation tour ticket to see both Drayton Hall and the gardens and grounds of Middleton Place with an exclusive Ashley River House ...

Sunset Cruise

Gold Bug Charters

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$675.00

description: Experience the Charleston Lowcountry by water and catch a beautiful sunset on the way in! Duration 3 hours About With seating for up to 6 passengers, you and your favorite people can hit the water like a local for the day...

Gift Card

Walk It Charleston

description: Purchase the perfect gift: a gift card with a value of your choosing!

One Hour Private Yoga Lesson • Call to Book!

meeting_point: 64 9th St W Ext, Folly Beach, SC 29439 description: This is a 1 hour private class that is tailored to your individual needs. There are many reasons you might want to take a private class. Solo Class Option: $60 1 hour class. If you...

Sunset SUP Tour

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$40.00 - $50.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: 24 Hours meeting_point: 83 Center St Folly Beach SC 29439 min_age: 10 group_size: 2 - 15 description: Discover the best place in the world to see the sunset! We’ll head out at dusk to position ourselves in...

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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