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LOCATION! Stunning Downtown Home Steps t...

Summary:Welcome to The Pink Lotus, a gorgeous 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom duplex located in the heart of downtown Charleston. This fashonable and roomy home offers a ideal blend of modern amenities and historic appeal. With its prime location, you'll have...

  • Charleston
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Cozy townhome just 10 mins to downtown!

???? Make this your home away from home! It comes completely furnished with a brand new 12-inch full-size bed in room 1 and a Queen size bed in room 2. We have a entirely supplied kitchen with everything you need to make a delicious meal after a...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
Entire 4 Bedroom Historic Charleston Hou...

Welcome to Bohemian Rhapsody. This authentic historic Charleston home boost two enormous wrap around porches, 4 bedrooms and 3 and a half bathrooms. The property is located in the historic Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood of Downtown...

  • Charleston
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Cozy Haven, Close to Charleston's Best |...

Permit Number: 06609The Space: Indulge in the appeal of the Holy City at The Elton, a warm and welcoming second floor condo designed for couples, friends, or families of up to four guests!Bedrooms & Bathrooms• Primary bedroom with a comfortable...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Guesthouse Charleston: WEST (242 B & C)

West 242 B and 242 C are two beautiful standalone homes located in the heart of Charleston's vibrant Cannonborough/Elliotborough neighborhood, just two blocks from historic King Street. This prime location offers simple access to Charleston's best...

  • Charleston
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Gorgeous Quiet Lakefront Beach Cottage I...

If you are looking for a nice peaceful peaceful location inside Wild Dunes this is the home for you! Home is located at the end of a cul-de-sac, overlooking a enormous pond with great peeks of the Wild Dunes Harbor Golf Course. Home is very well...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7

Charleston Tours & Activities

Walled City Spirits Ghost Tour

Charleston Historic Tours

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$25.00

meeting_point: 200 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401 (Meet at right column with light post looking from East Bay Street at bottom of steps) description: This one of a kind ghost tour led by a lifelong local Gia is an in depth view on paranormal...

Captain or Crew for Hire

AmberJack Marine

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$1,000.00 - $1,500.00

description: Rates $150/hr Captain; additional Crew $100/hr not including gratuity Duration 4-6 Hours About As a professional boat captain, Captain Jack is committed to delivering a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience while...

North Charleston Orthodontic Consultation

duration: 45 Minutes meeting_point: Sweetgrass Orthodontics - North Charleston Location description: At this initial appointment we will have a chance to get acquainted, acquire the necessary diagnostic information, and will determine if there is a...

USS Yorktown - Patriot's Point Tour

Adventure Sightseeing

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$32.00 - $58.00

duration: meeting_point: Charleston, SC pricing: description: Let us transport you in our climate controlled mini bus from downtown Charleston across the water to the Patriot's Point! Visit the iconic USS Yorktown aircraft carrier at the...

Grounds & Galleries Admission

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$10.00 - $20.00

duration: Entrance gates are open daily from 9am-3:30pm. Exit gate closes daily at 5pm. description: Enjoy the grounds and galleries of Drayton Hall. With this ticket, you will enjoy access to the Drayton Hall visitor center, galleries, grounds...

Middleton Place Tour

Chicora Tours

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$129.00 - $821.99

duration: 5.5 hours meeting_point: Charleston Visitors Center at the Bus Shed group_size: Maximum 12 people description: The Middleton Place tour is an all-inclusive experience at one of Charleston’s most beloved historic sites. Travel in a...

Day Time Cruise • Tramuntana (Motorboat)

description: A Perfect Blend of Luxury & Relaxation Creating the Perfect Charleston Harbor Tours! Duration 2.5 Hours About Embark on a luxurious journey across Charleston’s beautiful waters with our signature daytime Charleston harbor...

Gift Card

Tiki Tours of Charleston

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

Uncorked

Boone Hall Special Events

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$225.00

description: Boone Hall Plantation and the Charleston Radio Group are excited to present **Uncorked** - an exclusive black tie optional Christmas holiday event presented at the popular Cotton Dock venue at Boone Hall Plantation. This Exclusive...

Cocktail Cruise | 52' Luxury Yacht

Charleston Charter and Yacht

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$1,390.00 - $4,170.00

description: *Enjoy a 2-hour Cocktail Cruise in Charleston Harbor!* ___________________________________ Rates **2 Hour Private Charter:** Ages 21+ - Group of 1-6 People: $1190 - Group of 7-12 People...

Women and Wine Tour (Walking)

Charleston Historic Tours

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$34.00

meeting_point: 49 S Market St, Charleston, SC 29401 " Well Hung Vineyard and Restaurant" description: Days and Times **Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 4pm start About The Women and Wine is a combined history and bar tour that will include two...

Individual/Per Person Admission

North Charleston Fire Museum and Educational Center

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$6.00

description: Museum Hours Monday–Saturday 10:00am–4:00pm Last Admission accepted 1 hour before close each day. Hours subject to change without notice. Closed: Sundays About The North Charleston Fire Museum proves to...

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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