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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...  map

  • Calhoun 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...  map

  • Dock 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...  map

  • Drayton 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...  map

  • Edmondston-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...  map

  • Heyward-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...  map

  • Huguenot 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...  map

  • Joseph 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...  map

  • Kahal 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...  map

  • Magnolia 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...  map

  • Middleton 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...  map

  • Nathaniel 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...  map

  • Old 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...  map

  • St. 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...  map

  • St. 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

Libraries & Research Centers

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...  map

  • Best 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...  map

  • Charleston 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...  map

  • Citadel 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...  map

  • Gibbes 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...  map

  • Patriots 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...  map

  • Ship 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...  map

  • Slave 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...  map

  • Caw 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...  map

  • Folly 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...  map

  • International 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...  map

  • Isle 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...  map

  • Wannamaker 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...  map

  • Barrier 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...  map

  • Bohicket 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...  map

  • Charleston 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...  map

  • Charleston 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...  map

  • Charleston 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...  map

  • Charleston 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...  map

  • Charlestonian 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...  map

  • Doin' 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...  map

  • Fort 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...  map

  • Ghosts of Carolina Walking Tours
    803-720-TOUR
    Featured on CNN Travel Guide, The Learning Channel, and Home & Garden Television, one of their... more...  map

  • Gray 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...  map

  • Gullah 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...  map

  • Island 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...  map

  • Janice 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...  map

  • Middleton 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...  map

  • Old 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...  map

  • Original 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...  map

  • Original 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...  map

  • Schooner 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...  map

  • Spiritline 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...  map

  • Sweet 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...  map

  • Talk 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...  map

  • Taylored 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...  map

  • Tour 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...  map

  • Tourrific 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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