Things to do in Charleston
Popular picks: Explore the historic district and its beautiful homes and gardens. · Visit Fort Sumter National Monument to learn about the Civil War. · Stroll around Waterfront Park and the famous Pineapple Fountain. · Take a harbor tour to see the city from the water. · Enjoy the vibrant colors of Rainbow Row's historic houses. · Discover the art at the Gibbes Museum of Art. · Relax on the beaches of Sullivan's Island or Folly Beach. · Learn about the Gullah culture and history. · Shop for local goods and souvenirs at the Charleston City Market. · Attend one of the many festivals, like the Spoleto Festival USA. · Tour the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, one of the oldest in the South. · Taste your way through the city's renowned restaurants and culinary tours. · Visit the Angel Oak Tree, estimated to be 400-500 years old. · Take a ghost tour to learn about the city's haunted history. · Go kayaking or paddleboarding in the marshes and waterways surrounding Charleston.
Cathedral of St. John The Baptist4.8Historic brownstone cathedral featuring soaring spires, marble altars, and stained glass
Dock Street Theatre4.8Discover historic theater productions at Charleston's landmark Dock Street Theatre
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum4.8Explore historic warships and military history on Charleston Harbor's waterfront.
Unitarian Church in Charleston4.8Historic Gothic Revival church featuring stunning fan-vaulted ceilings and lush gardens
Angel Oak4.7Marvel at Charleston's ancient live oak tree on scenic Johns Island
Charleston Farmers Market4.7Discover fresh local produce, artisan crafts, and delicious food at Marion Square.
Charleston Tea Garden4.7Explore North America's unique working tea plantation on Wadmalaw Island
Folly Beach4.7A relaxed oceanfront barrier island escape near historic downtown Charleston
Gibbes Museum of Art4.7Discover four centuries of American art in historic downtown Charleston.
Isle of Palms Beach4.7A wide, sandy oceanfront beach offering chair rentals and coastal views
Joe Riley Waterfront Park4.7Scenic harborfront park featuring the iconic Pineapple Fountain and river pier.
Middleton Place4.7Discover America's oldest landscaped gardens along Charleston's historic Ashley River.
Riverfront Park4.7Scenic waterfront green space along the Cooper River in North Charleston
Sullivan's Island Beach4.7A tranquil, wide sandy oceanfront escape near historic Charleston.
The Battery and White Point Garden4.7Historic waterfront park with oak shade, cannons, and harbor views.
Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens4.6Discover centuries of history beneath the iconic moss-draped Avenue of Oaks
Charleston Museum4.6Discover natural history and Lowcountry heritage at America's first museum.
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site4.6Explore South Carolina's birthplace featuring history exhibits, trails, and wildlife.
Gov. Aiken-rhett House4.6Explore a remarkably preserved antebellum mansion and historic urban slave quarters.
H. L. Hunley4.6Explore the historic Civil War submarine preserved in North Charleston
Nathaniel Russell House4.6Step inside a magnificent historic Federal style mansion in downtown Charleston
Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon4.6Step back in time at Charleston's landmark Revolutionary War historic site
Children's Museum of The Lowcountry4.5Hands-on interactive learning and creative play for young children in Charleston
Drayton Hall4.5Explore America's oldest unrestored plantation house preserved in its original state.
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