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Middleton Place
4,163 reviews
"In addition to breathtaking gardens and views, we took the "Beyond the Fields" tour and learned about South Carolina's golden crop, rice, as well as how the
Middleton family
treated those who were enslaved on thei..."
"The area around the barn is really interesting with a cooper who was very informative along with a potter, some stable hands who hitched up
water buffalo
using voice commands, displays on rice, etc...we loved that..."
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Joe Riley Waterfront Park
5,481 reviews
"Enjoy the fountains, sprinklers,
kids playing
on the grounds, reviewing the monuments, gazing at the suspension bridge, watching the boats in the harbor or just enjoying the space it really is has something for ev..."
"This park is a perfect place to go for a leisurely stroll and enjoy the river view or sit in the shade of the trees and reflect on God's beauty around you or enjoy the
pineapple fountain
and watch the little ones..."
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Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
4,855 reviews
"And if you have an adventurous spirit you can use the
pedestrian walkway
to walk, jog or ride your bike from one side to the other."
"This bridge is so easy to travel across, the
walking path
nice and safe, the views breathtaking and a true monument of Charleston"
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Fort Sumter National Monument
5,551 reviews
"Knowledgeable NP rangers at the visitor center, lovely boat ride and memorable
flag raising ceremony
in the morning for those that helped AND watched to raise our flag."
"The visitors centers at
Liberty Square
and on the island, though are warm and house well-thought-out exhibits explaining the events leading up to the attack that marked the beginning of the Civil War and its after..."
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Battery & White Point Gardens
2,374 reviews
"
Beautiful park
, incredible trees, amazing mortars, history from the native Americans to present day."
"... in cool shade after walking the historic streets of Charleston - 'South of Broad' if you're there in Spring (April-May) you can enjoy the Black-crowned Nigh Herons which are nesting in the lives of the
live oaks
."
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Nathaniel Russell House
1,945 reviews
"This property has great
period furniture
from 1800s and the gardens were amazing."
"
Our tour guide
, Nancy Doyne did a tremendous job of telling us about the house along with the people who lived there as well as answering numerous questions."
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Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
1,361 reviews
"The
guided tour
of the dungeon was interesting, with stories of events surrounding political prisoners, gun ammo storage, and English tea! Upstairs, you will see artifacts that date back to the 1700’s and 1800’s s..."
"Our guide was excellent; she gave so much history from before the
Revolutionary War
through the Civil War, and there was a nice two story museum highlighting events from both periods."
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Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
6,736 reviews
"Had a wonderful trip around plantation lots to see Very interesting plus fabulous little
petting zoo
Shawn our driver was brilliant made the trip Good knowledge and vey informative Passionate about magnolia garden..."
"If you enjoy history, this plantation is a must see! Rich in beauty and history, guides walk visitors through an extensive (yet interesting) family lineage in the
house tour
, as well as picture perfect walking tra..."
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Pineapple Fountain
558 reviews
"This really lovely fountain is an iconic spot in Charleston, and a
great spot for photos
."
"With a short walk from Rainbow Row, you come to a beautiful public
waterfront park
with seating areas/conversation spots, fountains (the Pineapple is one of the most grand!) and a wonderful pier on which you can l..."
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Charleston City Market
7,838 reviews
"Great
local crafts
and artisans here at great prices There are many booths in stalls we picked up a beautiful artist in brick to use as a doorstop that had some beautiful Charleston images painted on it as well as..."
"The Market is many blocks long and houses many different
vendors selling
a variety of wares...shoes, clothing, hats, jewelry, paintings, photography, other art, Christmas decorations, sports team products, teas, c..."
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Morris Island Lighthouse
398 reviews
"Short walk on the
paved road
with some cool graffiti to the sandy beach with a beautiful view of the surrounding nature and the lighthouse."
"Since we were staying in
Folly Beach
, it was a short car ride along Ashley Avenue to its end where the Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve begins."
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Aiken-Rhett House
1,595 reviews
"This "preserved" house and
slave quarters
, with ts easy-to-use audio guide, gives you an excellent insight into how the upper classes lived in the 18th and 19th centuries, along with a good perspective on the slav..."
"This is my favorite historic building to visit in Charleston because it is full of history, is centrally located in the heart of downtown, and you can tour at our
own pace
using their audio guides."
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Charleston Visitor Center
1,236 reviews
"Whether you're visiting Charleston for the first time or 100th time the Visitors Center is a
great place to start
."
"It is huge with knowledgable, helpful staff, tons of maps and brochures, and
clean restrooms
."
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Drayton Hall
1,903 reviews
"Take your time here, walk the
African American cemetery
near the entrance gates as well."
"A truly fascinating
plantation house
and is an outstanding example of Palladian architecture and the only
plantation house
in the area to survive intact through both the Revolutionary and Civil wars."
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Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
611 reviews
"They have a small
zoo area
with native fauna."
"Scenic park with easy to navigate trails and interesting history including
original settlement
displays and a replica cargo ship."
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The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre
782 reviews
"They have some awesome board games and other cool merchandise based on
Sherlock Holmes
and other detectives and suspense figures."
"We have seen Sherlock's Other Brother and The Garden, Gun &
Gin Club
and enjoyed both very much."
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Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
980 reviews
"Impressive structure in the heart of Charleston, lots of light and beautiful
stained-glass
stained glass / excellent contrast with the church's white walls & gold decorations."
"Thoroughly enjoyed our visit of about 90 minutes duration to take in the history and the
beautiful architecture
.. Well worth a visit to this outstanding building Pleased to endorse and recommend."
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The Charleston Museum
1,025 reviews
"They also have items from a local
whale skeleton
to an Egyptian mummy."
"Collections in the museum include: archeology, entomology, fine art, furniture, historic textiles, old flags, a
silver collection
, geology, herbarium, jewelry, ornithology, photographs, pottery, slave badges, vert..."
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The Citadel
734 reviews
"There is also a parade of the entire regiment MOST
Friday afternoons
while school is in session, complete with band, bagpipes and cannon."
"Lots of rich history around the campus, there is a museum on campus that offers visitors a look into the history of the
Military College
."
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Rainbow Row
1,439 reviews
"This was one of the places my wife requested to visit on our
walking tour
.Beautiful restored houses, and with the waterfront on the other side of the street , it is an enjoyable place to walk through."
"Reminded me a little of the
Painted Ladies
in San Francisco."
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St. Michael's Church
784 reviews
"It has
pew boxes
, beautiful wood work and a gorgeous pipe organ."
"
Four Corners
of Law, Charleston, SC. 77 Meeting St Charleston, SC 29401 County courthouse, City Hall, St. Michael’s Church, Federal Courthouse/Post office, worth a picture."
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College of Charleston
700 reviews
"I attended a lovely reception at
Alumni
Memorial Hall and wandered through this old, historic structure."
"The Citadel and College of Charleston add a youthful vigor and vibrancy to the city and their
campuses
are beautiful."
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Heyward-Washington House
389 reviews
"The house was perfectly decorated with wonderful
antique furniture
and is in a beautiful neighborhood."
"While there, one may also see the separate period kitchen and
laundry area
and lovely formal garden."
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Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim
621 reviews
"Sadly closed due to the pandemic, this is the second
oldest synagogue
in the US (after Truro in Newport, Rhode Island), the oldest continuous Jewish congregation in the US, and the founders of the American Reform..."
"A Fascinating bit of
Jewish history
in Charleston via film and docent tour, known as the birthplace of Reform Judaism in America"
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Edmondston-Alston House
940 reviews
"We toured this property on a rainy day (good way to spend rainy day) and enjoyed
our tour guide
and the history provided."
"Boyd is very knowledgeable and enjoys sharing the
family history
of this well maintained home."
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Dock Street Theater
376 reviews
"Beautiful
historic theater
"
"Look forward to attending future shows as we
visit Charleston
often."
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Audubon Swamp Garden
246 reviews
"This may be the best part of
Magnolia Gardens
for nature lovers."
"I just wish they would let us
nature lovers
arrive before 8:30 a.m."
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The Williams Mansion
1,538 reviews
"Thank you Jennifer for a very
grand tour
."
"Was very surprised by extensive history,
antique collection
, and architectural detail of the home."
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Joseph Manigault House
356 reviews
"The
tour guide
was very knowledgeable and informative, relating the history of the family that lived int the house and the events of those days."
"The Joseph Manigault House as a part of the
Charleston Museum
is a well preserved historic house that has a tour that is informative and educational."
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Gaillard Center
72 reviews
"Beautiful venue,
great acoustics
"
"This place is a jewel in Charleston - visiting from Nashville, TN, we were able to see the
performance
of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra."
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