Charleston in South Carolina is the Holy City, one of America's most beautifully preserved historic cities with pastel-colored antebellum mansions and cobblestone streets. Its award-winning culinary scene, horse-drawn carriage tours, and waterfront promenades make it a perennial favorite destination.
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Top spots in Charleston
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
Tours & interactive exhibits at the birthplace of the Carolina colony, first settled in 1670.
Pineapple Fountain
Multi-layered, pineapple-shaped fountain facing the waterfront, popular for photos.
The Charleston Museum
America's first museum, founded in 1773, exhibits relics from South Carolina & Confederate history.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Lush garden dating to pre-Revolutionary War times, with train & boat tours, plus a petting zoo.
Waterfront Park
Well-known park with Charleston Harbor views, plus a large lawn, walkways & fountains.
Rainbow Row
Historic District cluster of 13 pastel-painted Georgian-style rowhouses dating from 1748 to 1845.
South Carolina Aquarium
Massive aquarium with interactive exhibits & hundreds of creatures, including many native species.
Middleton Place
Sprawling Ashley River rice plantation dating to the 1730s, with gardens and refined lodging.
McLeod Plantation Historic Site
Preserved historical plantation with a Georgian-style mansion, slave cabins & interpretive tours.
Charleston City Market
4-block city market over 200 years old, with vendors of food, art & crafts like sweetgrass baskets.