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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 138 attractions in Charleston
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 138 attractions in Charleston

Charleston is a great place to learn some history, see some grand homes and all that.  BUT, once you have taken a ride on Thriller's super fast, supercharged ride of the harbor, you'll talk about...

Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 138 attractions in Charleston

Patriot's Point is a wonderful place to see. The price is reasonable but plan on spending a good four hours to see everything. On the deck are actual military aircraft, there is a submarine to walk...

Attraction type: Ship
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 138 attractions in Charleston

The Pride is an authentic 84-foot Tall Ship that sails in Charleston ’s historic harbor. They offer two hour harbor cruises, each one is unique, depending on the wind. On this scenic cruise you will...

Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 138 attractions in Charleston

A historic house museum that is highly recommended.

Attraction type: Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 138 attractions in Charleston

Bright green public space overlooking the coast: great for picnics and lounging.

Attraction type: Park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 138 attractions in Charleston
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 138 attractions in Charleston
Attraction type: Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 138 attractions in Charleston
Attraction type: Maritime museum; Military museum; Speciality museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 138 attractions in Charleston
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 138 attractions in Charleston

This Georgian-Palladian gem, built in 1738, is America's oldest plantation house open to the public.

Attraction type: Historic home; Garden; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 138 attractions in Charleston

Check out our one-of-a-kind Original Pub Tour of Charleston! Based upon similar pub tours in Europe, it has been featured in the Atlanta Journal Constitution and the Wall Street Journal. The Pub Tour is a fun and unique tour, which includes visits to many historic pubs (some with rooftop views of the city), old taverns frequented by pirates, breweries haunted by ghosts, a dose of history, and a chance to sample some of the area’s tasty micro-brews on tap. The Pub Tour is definitely the most exciting way to see the city of Charleston (and most popular), and it often sells out quickly. Buy tickets now so you don’t miss out on such a cool tour!

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 138 attractions in Charleston
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 138 attractions in Charleston
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 138 attractions in Charleston
Attraction type: Children's museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 138 attractions in Charleston

This is the real Charleston experi... not just a tour. Unlike the touristy opportunities in town, the History comes alive when you walk the streets of Charleston. It is so enlightening to stroll the...

Attraction type: Tour; Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 138 attractions in Charleston

Home of the oldest garden in America.

Attraction type: Garden; Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 138 attractions in Charleston
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 138 attractions in Charleston
Attraction type: Bar/club; Performance
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 138 attractions in Charleston

Historical house with the oldest landscaped gardens in America.

Attraction type: Garden; Historic home
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