Best Travel Guide Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, South CarolinaGuide was updated: 2024-10-31

Charleston is a stunning destination known for its celebrated restaurant scene, architectural treasures, historic wonders, and serene coastal landscapes. Experience the local culture through food and music festivals and enjoy Lowcountry cuisine. The city's historic district is full of beautiful courtyards and gardens. There are many tours available to explore the city's culinary hot spots, Antebellum mansions, historic churches, breweries, and more.

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Charleston, the largest city in South Carolina, is a vibrant port city offering many entertainment options, from museums and restaurants to beaches and boating excursions. Hop on a ferry to visit the historic Fort Sumter, take a stroll down King Street or through the French Quarter, and explore the rich local culture.

Boone Hall Plantation

The oak trees that line the entrance to Boone Hall Plantation took over 200 years to meet and create the corridor leading to the home. Multiple tours are available that showcase all that happened at Boone Hall Plantation when it was a working residence.

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Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

Open to the public since 1870, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens offers boat tours, train tours, a zoo and a nature center. It's America's last large-scale Romantic-style garden, and is the perfect place to host a wedding or other events.

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Theatre 99

Go out for a night of improv comedy and enjoy a hilarious show that will make you laugh all evening long. As a matter of fact, it's so popular it's recommended to buy tickets early in the morning before they are sold out.

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Schooner Pride

A trip to Charleston must include a sail ride on The Schooner Pride. The pleasant and relaxing sailing boat offers a variety of events, both private and corporate, which are followed by a range of activities, from Afternoon Dolphin Sail to Moonlight Sail. The professional and courteous crew contribute to the great experience by narrating compelling stories about the area.

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Charleston Food Tours

Charleston Food Tours is addressed to all food lovers by offering an array of culinary temptations. You have the opportunity to select among several tours depending on your food preferences. During each tour you visit a variety of local restaurants, bakeries and pastry shops characterized by distinctive food and warm hospitality.

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On Purpose Adventures

On Purpose Adventures offers events for thrill seekers by creating a mixture of entertaining experiences and future memories with an adventurous tinge. Examples of activities include team building paintball, sailing, bubble soccer, paddleboarding and kayaking.

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Population:	156,868 (2024)
Currency:	US Dollar, $1 = 100 cents
Emergency Numbers:	911
Newspapers:	Post and Courier: www.postandcourier.com Charleston Gazette: www.wvgazettemail.com
Website:	www.charlestoncvb.com www.charleston-sc.gov
Opening Hours:	Most stores are open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm, or later. Bars and clubs tend to close around 2am.
Tourist Information:	Charleston Visitor Center 375 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC Open daily 8:30am–5pm +1 800 868 8118

United States

Charleston, South Carolina

Do & See

Boone Hall Plantation

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

Theatre 99

Schooner Pride

Charleston Food Tours

On Purpose Adventures