Charleston South Carolina Attractions
Amusements
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium Wharf • Charleston, SC 29401
Located on the Historic Charleston Harbor
843-720-1990
Recognized as a world-class environmental institution, this aquarium showcases over 60 exhibits on... more... map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Aiken-Rhett House (circa 1818)
48 Elizabeth Street • Charleston, SC 29403
843-723-1159
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this magnificent historic house contains... more... mapCalhoun Mansion (circa 1876)
16 Meeting Street • Charleston, SC 29401
843-722-8205
Featured in the movies "Scarlett" and "North and South", this 24,000 square foot Victorian Baronial... more... mapDock Street Theatre (circa 1736)
135 Church Street • Charleston, SC 29401
Located in Downtown Charleston
843-720-3968
The first building in America designed for theatrical performances, Dock Street Theatre is a... more... mapDrayton Hall (circa 1742)
3380 Ashley River Road • Charleston, SC 29414
843-769-2600
A National Trust Historic Site, this mansion is the oldest preserved plantation house in the United... more... mapEdmondston-Alston House (circa 1828)
21 East Battery Street • Charleston, SC 29401
843-722-7171
One of the first houses built on Charleston's High Battery, this magnificent house contains... more... mapHeyward-Washington House (circa 1772)
87 Church Street • Charleston, SC 29401
843-722-0354
"Charleston's Revolutionary War House", this Historic Landmark was built by prominent rice planter... more... mapHuguenot Church
136 Church Street • Charleston, SC 29401
Corner of Queen and Church Streets
843-722-4385
One of the last remaining Huguenot churches in the nation, this historic church is also the oldest... more... mapJoseph Manigault House (circa 1803)
350 Meeting Street • Charleston, SC 29403
843-723-2926
One of the most graceful historic structures in Charleston, this notable Adam Style, Neoclassical... more... mapKahal Kadosh Beth Elohim (circa 1841)
90 Hassel Street • Charleston, SC 29401
Historic Downtown Charleston
843-723-1090
A National Historic Landmark, this synagogue was the first Reform Jewish congregation in the nation... more... mapMagnolia Plantation and Gardens (circa 1676)
3550 Ashley River Road • Charleston, SC 29414
843-571-1266
Open to the public since 1872, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is the oldest public tourist site in... more... mapMiddleton Place (circa 1755)
4300 Ashley River Road • Charleston, SC 29414
843-556-6020
Middleton Place is a carefully preserved 18th century plantation that encompasses 65 acres of... more... mapNathaniel Russell House (circa 1808)
51 Meeting Street • Charleston, SC 29401
843-724-8481
Recognized as one of the most important Neoclassical architectural structures in America, this... more... mapOld Exchange and Provost Dungeon (circa 1771)
122 East Bay Street • Charleston, SC 29401
843-727-2165
"Considered to be one of the three most historically significant Colonial buildings in the United... more... mapSt. John's Lutheran Church (circa 1817)
5 Clifford Street • Charleston, SC 29401
843-723-2426
Noted for its majestic temple and known as the "Mother Church of Lutherans", this historic church... more... mapSt. Mary's Roman Catholic Church (circa 1839)
89 Hassel Street • Charleston, SC 29401
843-722-7696
Known as "the Mother Church of the Catholic Diocese of the Carolinas and Georgia", this historic... more... map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
1500 Old Town Road • Charleston, SC 29407
843-852-4200
The first permanent English settlement was established at this historic site over 300 years ago. ... more... map
Libraries & Research Centers
Avery Research Center for African-American History
125 Bull Street • Charleston, SC 29424
843-953-7609
Located on the site of the former Avery Normal Institute that was founded in 1865, this research... more... mapKarpeles Manuscript Library Museum
68 Spring Street • Charleston, SC 29403
Historic St. James Methodist Church
843-853-4651
The largest private collection of historically significant manuscripts in the world is housed at... more... map
Museums & Galleries
American Military Museum
360 Concord Street, Suite 9 • Charleston, SC 29401
843-577-7000
Dedicated to the men and women who have served or are serving in the armed forces, this unique... more... mapBest Friend of Charleston
31 Ann Street • Charleston, SC 29403
843-973-7369
A full size antique replica of the first steam engine used on the first steam locomotive in the... more... mapCharleston Museum, The
360 Meeting Street • Charleston, SC 29403
Across from the Visitor's Center
843-722-2996
The first museum in America that was founded in 1773, this museum contains exhibits that depict the... more... mapCitadel Museum, The
Citadel Campus • Charleston, SC 29409
Third Floor of the Daniel Library
843-953-6846
Depicting the history of this military school from its founding in 1842 to the present, this museum... more...E. S. Lawrence Gallery
229 Meeting Street • Charleston, SC 29401
A dealer of both national and international artwork, this premier art gallery showcases the works... more... mapGibbes Museum of Art
135 Meeting Street • Charleston, SC 29401
Located in Charleston’s Historic District
843-722-2706
Built in 1905, Charleston's premier art museum features an outstanding and distinguished collection... more... mapPatriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
40 Patriots Point Road • Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Located on Charleston Harbor
866-831-1720
Home to the world famous aircraft carrier, USS Yorktown, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum... more... mapShip Shapes Maritime Gallery
360 Concord Street, Suite 103 • Charleston, SC 29401
843-324-8792
Ship Shapes Maritime Gallery, founded in 2004, is a unique, charming and historic "little museum"... more... mapSlave Mart Museum
6 Chalmers Street • Charleston, SC 29401
843-724-7395
One of several locations in Charleston where slaves were sold, the last auctions at this market... more... map
National Parks & Natural Wonders
South Carolina Center for Birds of Prey
7130 North Highway 17 • Charleston, SC 29429
Located Just North of Historic Charleston
843-971-7474
Situated on a 152-acre campus adjacent to the Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge and Francis Marion... more... map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Battery & White Point Gardens
East Battery and Murray Boulevard • Charleston, SC 29401
Located in Charleston’s Historic District
Offering fantastic views of Fort Sumter and Charleston Harbor, this historic landmark was the site... more... mapCaw Caw Interpretive Center
5200 Savannah Highway • Charleston, SC 29470
Located 25 Miles West in Ravenel
843-889-8898
Filled with exhibits that showcase the natural, historical and cultural history of the site and the... more... mapFolly Beach County Park
1010 West Ashley • Charleston, SC 29439
Folly Beach
843-588-2426
This beach access park features over 2,500 feet of ocean frontage, as well as 200 feet along the... more... mapInternational Center for Birds of Prey
4872 Seewee Road • Charleston, SC 29402
Located in Awendaw
843-928-3494
Part of the Avian Conservation Center, the International Center for Birds of Prey is "dedicated to... more... mapIsle of Palms County Park
1 Fourteenth Avenue • Charleston, SC 29451
Isle of Palms
843-762-2172
Conveniently located at the foot of the Isle of Palms Connector, this lovely park offers 600 feet... more...James Island County Park
871 Riverland Drive • Charleston, SC 29412
843-795-4386
Beautiful and scenic 643 acre park that features miles of paved trails for skating, biking, and... more... mapWannamaker County Park
8888 University Boulevard • Charleston, SC 29406
North Charleston
843-762-2172
Beautiful 1,015 acre nature oriented park that has many features including two children's... more... map
Tours & Cruises
Adventure Sightseeing Tours
1090 Fort Sumter Drive • Charleston, SC 29412
843-762-0088
One of the most comprehensive tours of historic Charleston is provided by this company that offers... more... mapBarrier Island Eco-Tours
50 41st Avenue • Charleston, SC 29451
Isle of Palms
843-886-5000
Discover the unique beauty of South Carolina's barrier islands, back waters, and salt marshes with... more... mapBohicket Boat: Adventure & Tour Company
1880 Andell Boulevard • Charleston, SC 29455
John's Island, Bohicket Marina
843-768-7294
A wide variety of adventures and tours are available by this company that offers dolphin watching... more...Chai Y'all Tours
316 Confederate Circle • Charleston, SC 29407
843-556-0664
This tour company features knowledgeable guides sharing stories, facts, and sites relating to the... more... mapCharleston Harbor Tours
10 Wharfside Street • Charleston, SC 29401
843-722-1112
Considered to be one the most enjoyable attraction in Charleston, this fascinating, 90-minite,... more... mapCharleston Journeys
1589 Bryden Lane • Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
843-814-6124
Discover the greatest tours in Charleston including: The Classic Charleston Tour, The Civil War... more... mapCharleston Pirate Tours
79 Cumberland Street • Charleston, SC 29401
Tours Meet at the Powder Magazine
843-442-7299
In authentic costume and accompanied by "Captain Bob," the blue and gold macaw, professional... more...Charleston Strolls Walk With History
115 Meeting Street • Charleston, SC 29402
843-766-2080
"Charleston's First Walking Tour", this guided walking tour was featured in Southern Living and... more... mapCharleston Tours
545 Savannah Highway • Charleston, SC 29407
843-571-0049
The only tour company in Charleston offering "Old South" Plantation Tours every day, this... more... mapCharlestonian Yacht
40 Calhoun Street • Charleston, SC 29401
843-579-2101
A luxuriously appointed 93-foot coastal touring yacht that specializes in custom cruises in the... more... mapDoin' the Charleston Tours
382 Meeting Street • Charleston, SC 29417
Between Ann & John Streets
843-763-1233
Enjoy humor, charm, drama, and history during this 90 minute, narrated minibus tour of historic... more... mapFort Sumter Tours
360 Concord Street, Suite 201 • Charleston, SC 29401
843-722-1691
The only tour that stops at Fort Sumter National Monument, where the Civil War began, this tour... more... mapGhosts of Carolina Walking Tours
803-720-TOUR
Featured on CNN Travel Guide, The Learning Channel, and Home & Garden Television, one of their... more... mapGray Line Tours
219 Meeting Street • Charleston, SC 29402
843-722-4444
Ride through the complete history of Charleston with this tour company that provides charter buses,... more... mapGullah Tours
43 John Street • Charleston, SC 29401
843-763-7551
Explore the places, history, and stories related to the varied contributions made by Black... more... mapIsland Hopper Charters
1555 Terns Nest Road • Charleston, SC 29412
843-906-4656
Family owned and operated charter company that provides customized boat charters to suit anyone's... more... mapJanice Kahn Tours
316 Confederate Circle • Charleston, SC 29407
843-556-0664
Here is a tour guide company who will accompany you by bus, by car, or even on foot, to provide... more... mapMiddleton Outdoor Center
4290 Ashley River Road • Charleston, SC 29401
843-556-0500 Ext. 100
Soak up a breathtaking view of the famous grassy terrace of Middleton Place while paddling a kayak.... more... mapOld South Carriage Company
14 Anson Street • Charleston, SC 29401
843-723-9712
Costumed guides in Confederate uniforms take visitors on a fully narrated horse-drawn carriage tour... more... mapOriginal Charleston Walks
45 Broad Street • Charleston, SC 29401
843-577-3800
Various comprehensive and entertaining guided walking tours of the city are provided by this... more... mapOriginal Pub Tour of Charleston
40 North Market Street • Charleston, SC 29401
Located in the Historic District
843-345-7827
"Eat, drink and be merry" on this European style pub crawl and truly a one-of-a-kind tour, The... more...Palmetto Carriage Tours
40 North Market Street • Charleston, SC 29401
843-723-8154
The oldest continually operating carriage company in Charleston, this company features experienced... more... mapSchooner Pride, The
Departs from the Aquarium Wharf • Charleston, SC 29455
360 Concord Street
843-559-9686
Reminiscent of the romantic days of coastal sailing, you'll experience two hours of beauty around... more... mapSpiritline Harbor Tour
360 Concord Street, Suite 201 • Charleston, SC 29401
843-722-BOAT
Explore the Charleston Harbor aboard the finest passenger yacht with this tour company that offers... more... mapSweet Grass Tours
316 Confederate Circle • Charleston, SC 29407
843-556-0664
This tour showcases the influence of African-Americans and their culture on Charleston's culture,... more... mapTalk of the Towne
2166 St. James Drive • Charleston, SC 29412
843-795-8199
Providing fully narrated, motorized tours aboard a 21-passenger minibus, this tour company offers... more... mapTaylored Tours of Charleston
1300 Lenevar Drive • Charleston, SC 29407
843-763-5747
A wide variety of tours are available by this knowledgeable tour company with tours available... more... mapTour Charleston LLC
184 East Bay Street, Suite 302 • Charleston, SC 29401
843-723-1670
This company offers several tours that highlight Charleston's ghosts, pirates, and history... more... mapTourrific Tours
25 Eighth Avenue • Charleston, SC 29403
843-853-2500
Enjoy a personalized guided tour of Charleston with this tour company and learn the untold history... more... map
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