Charleston Things to Do

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little haxby said

… in an hour. The exhibits were mostly displaying South Carolina’s wild zones, with a mountain region full… continue reading »

In the early 18th century, cotton plantations were enormously profitable and a giant of Charleston's lowcountry cotton farming was this stunningly beautiful estate. Boone Hall is one of the oldest working, living plantations. I... more

Ten generations of the Drayton family have lived here continuously since the 1670s. They haven't had much luck keeping a roof over their heads; the first mansion burned just after the Revolution, and the second was set a... more

An old custom thrives in Charleston as you tour the city in a horse-drawn carriage. Classic Carriage Tours offers guided tours in carriages drawn by award-winning Percheron Draft Horses. Horse-drawn transportation is a traditio... more

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Trailer Trash said

… to see Drayton Hall, the oldest preserved plantation house in America that is open to the public… continue reading »

Fort Sumter had been under construction for more than 30 years in December of 1860 when Major Robert Anderson relocated his troops there in the middle of the night from Fort Moultrie. On April 12, 1861 the first shot of the Civ... more

Whether you want quench a parched evening thirst and mingle with friends or just kick back and enjoy weekend live music, Dunleavy's Pub is the place to go. The patio space lets you take in the island breezes and three televisi... more

Set about 1.6km (1 mile) west of George Town -- on a seafronting plot of land that's dotted with groves of coconut palms and palmettos and host to a brackish saltwater pond favored by bird life -- this is the most recent... more

Climb aboard the 21-passenger air-conditioned bus and prepare to be educated and entertained. This tour offers a two-hour exploration of Charleston like no other. The owner and tour guide is fluent in the Gullah language and we... more

Fort Moultrie National Monument is a superior example of how coastal defenses have evolved over time. It is actually the third structure built to defend the coast on Sullivan's Island; the first two versions of Fort Moultrie we... more