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Chucktown Charm- 8 mins to Credit One

3 bedroomsMaster: KingGuest 1: QueenGuest Two: Queenpack and play supplied*Please Note: We operate our homes like a luxury hotel, just check in with a code and leave your towels on the floor when you check out. We take care of it all. Our linens are...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Dog-friendly home with AC, fireplace & W...

Summary:4 Tully AlleyThe Space:With Upper King Street's impressive dining and nightlife only one block away, this home is charmingly located for your next couples' trip or hideaway with friends near the heart of downtown Charleston. This home is...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
103 Grand Pavilion by AvantStay | Steps ...

Is your family ready for a well-deserved beach break on the Isle of Palms at Wild Dunes? If the answer is yes, your family will adore the 103 Grandiose Pavilion! Located in the heart of Wild Dunes, the Grandiose Pavilion, this four-bedroom...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Spacious, Historic Home with Porches

Summary:This pretty 4bd, 3ba historic home features modern upgrades, brand new furnishings, and a cavernous, comfortable living space for your next trip to Charleston. This property includes the full home with a living room space both floors, full...

  • Charleston
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
3 Blocks to King, Historic Home | The Ga...

Permit Number: 06656The Space: Welcome to your comfortable and beautiful one bedroom getaway in the heart of downtown Charleston, ideal for a calming stay just steps from the city’s best dining, drinks, and neighborhood favorites!Bedrooms ...

  • Charleston
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
The Cannon Exchange Building By Charlest...

Feel the pinnacle of Charleston living at the Cannon Exchange Building, a thoughtfully designed luxury property offering two broad residences: The Chateau and The Soirée. Each unit accommodates up to 14 guests, making the building ideal for huge...

  • Charleston
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 28

Charleston Tours & Activities

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Holy City Boat Tours of Charleston

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$500.00 - $1,200.00

duration: 2 hrs cancellation_summary: 10 days meeting_point: Charleston SC 29401 group_size: 10 pricing: $500 up to 6 people $600 6-10 people (Bareboat charter) description: Charleston has some of the best sunsets in the world, and honestly, the...

50cc SCOOTER RENTAL

Scooter Stop

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$300.00 - $2,000.00

meeting_point: EDISTO ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA description: EDISTO ISLAND'S ONLY LUXURY SCOOTER RENTAL EXPERIENCE __________ Words To The Wise: You Must be At Least 18 Years Old With A Valid Drivers License And A Major Credit Card To Rent Our...

Private Historic Walking Tour

Walk It Charleston

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$30.00 - $350.00

description: Our Charleston History tour explores over 356 years of our city’s past. This tour covers it all! History, Architecture, history of the enslaved and the Gullah culture, war, stories of people, places and more! As we walk, one of our...

Two Hour Tour

Captain Dan's Water Tours

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$300.00 - $525.00

description: Private, Personalized Tours Just For You and Your Group! _______________________________ Rates - **Crew of 1-6 People:** $350 *All Ages Welcome* Duration 2 Hours About Your vacation plans to Charleston just got more...

Snap Shot to ‘ProShot’: Elevating your Photography Game
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$65.00 - $75.00

duration: 4 Hours description: Join professional photographer and tour leader Colin Hocking, LRPS, as he shares with you the tips, tools, and thoughts of how to elevate your photography from that of a casual ‘shooter’ to one that makes every...

Full Moon Boat Cruise

Charleston Outdoor Adventures

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$10.00 - $50.00

description: Rate Adults (13+) $50 Children (Ages 12 and under) $32 Guests can cancel or reschedule outside of 24 hours without penalty. All tours are nonrefundable within 24 hours of the scheduled departure time. There is a 25% upcharge for...

Nearshore Reef Fishing

Simon Says Charters

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$900.00

description: About Head outside the harbor to reefs a couple miles out and fish for Black Sea bass, Spanish mackerel, sharks, and many more! More info We'll launch from Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, 20 Patriots Point Rd. Mount Pleasant...

Wedding Parties
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$540.00

duration: 3 hours group_size: Up to 6 guests description: These private party boat charters offer a high-energy, celebratory day on the water around Folly Beach. Designed for bachelorette and bachelor parties, birthdays, girls’ trips and friend...

Cathedral Mom's Paint Event

For the Love of Art

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$25.00

meeting_point: Cathedral Academy Loft: 3790 Ashley Phosphate Rd. North Charleston, SC 29418 description: No experience needed! Every painting we teach is super approachable, even for the newbie. You'll arrive, enjoy some light bites and something...

Pub Crawl Through History

Seaside City Tours

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$98.00

duration: 2.5 Hours cancellation_summary: 79 Cumberland Street Charleston SC 29401 - We meet directly in front of the Powder Magazine building. meeting_point: Seaside City Tours min_age: 21 group_size: Maximum 20 People description: Learn about...

Private Walking Tour

Pineapple Tour Group

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$400.00 - $750.00

description: Book Exclusive Charleston Tours with the Best Guides! About - Whether you’ve visited Charleston many times or if this is your 1st trip to the Holy City, a private tour is the best way for you and your group to experience a one...

Sunset Cruise: 2 Hour

Gold Bug Charters

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$450.00

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...

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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