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Charleston Bicycle Tours
Charleston Bicycle Tours
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Ranked #1 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Owner description: Charleston Bicycle Tours offers 3 and 6 day bike tours of Charleston,SC its surrounding quaint towns and coastal islands.... more » Owner description: Charleston Bicycle Tours offers 3 and 6 day bike tours of Charleston,SC its surrounding quaint towns and coastal islands. Cycle on back roads,quiet streets and alleys past historical homes and experience the charm of Charleston shown by a local.Includes luxury accomodations,excellent meals,licensed guide, van support,fun groups. « less
Attraction type  Tours; Biking Trails
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
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Ranked #2 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 203 reviews
Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  1.9 miles from city centre
Charleston Waterfront Park
Charleston Waterfront Park
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Ranked #3 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 313 reviews
Bright green public space overlooking the coast: great for picnics and lounging.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Battery & White Point Gardens
Battery & White Point Gardens
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Ranked #4 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 164 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Sound of Charleston
Sound of Charleston
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Ranked #5 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 76 reviews
Owner description: Experience the sounds that define Charleston's musical history...from gospel to Gershwin. Each weekly live concert features... more » Owner description: Experience the sounds that define Charleston's musical history...from gospel to Gershwin. Each weekly live concert features music of the Civil War; light classics of the venerable St. Cecelia Society; the music of George Gershwin, who wrote "Porgy & Bess" during a summer in Charleston; gospel spirituals sung by slaves as they passed through the port of Charleston; and "Amazing Grace", the words of which were inspired in the composer, John Newton, while he worshipped in our host venue, Circular Congregational Church. Visit our website or call the box office for concert dates and ticket information. « less
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Charleston Cooks! Maverick Kitchen Store
Charleston Cooks! Maverick Kitchen Store
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Ranked #6 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 185 reviews

Charleston Cooks offers two types of classes - demonstration and participation.   Demonstration classes are $25 and you receive instruction by an entertaining and helpful chef... more »

Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
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Ranked #7 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 54 reviews
Charleston's oldest church has been tolling its bells on the hour since 1764.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Cemeteries
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Magnolia Cemetery
Magnolia Cemetery
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Ranked #8 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 48 reviews
Scenic cemetery where 5 Civil War Generals are buried.
Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Aiken-Rhett House
Aiken-Rhett House
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Ranked #9 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 175 reviews
A historic house museum that is highly recommended.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Drayton Hall
Drayton Hall
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Ranked #10 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 264 reviews
This Georgian-Palladian gem, built in 1738, is America's oldest plantation house open to the public.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Gardens
Distance  10.5 miles from city centre
Middleton Place
Middleton Place
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Ranked #11 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 397 reviews
Owner description: Middleton Place is an 18th century rice plantation and National Historic Landmark comprising 65 acres of America’s oldest... more » Owner description: Middleton Place is an 18th century rice plantation and National Historic Landmark comprising 65 acres of America’s oldest landscaped Gardens, the Middleton Place House Museum and the Plantation Stableyards. The Gardens reflect the elegant symmetry of 17th century European design. Sculpted terraces, parterres, and reflection pools inhabited by swans are highlights of their intricate design. Rare camellias bloom in the winter, while vibrant azaleas blanket the hillside above the Rice Mill Pond in the spring. « less
Attraction type  Gardens; Historic Sites
Distance  14.5 miles from city centre
Morris Island Lighthouse
Morris Island Lighthouse
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Ranked #12 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 38 reviews

The Morris Island Lighthouse build in 1873 is situated on a small sand bar in the mouth of Charleston Harbor .  The lighthouse originally marked the southern mouth of the harbor... more »

Attraction type  Lighthouses
Audubon Swamp Garden
Audubon Swamp Garden
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Ranked #13 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
A 60-acre preserve where visitors observe many wildlife habitats.
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  11.0 miles from city centre
Spa at Charleston Place
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Ranked #14 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Charleston Water Taxi
Charleston Water Taxi
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Ranked #15 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Owner description: Don't miss the boat! The Water Taxi is the most fun and convenient way to see Charleston harbor. We run every hour between... more » Owner description: Don't miss the boat! The Water Taxi is the most fun and convenient way to see Charleston harbor. We run every hour between the Aquarium Wharf and Patriots Point Marina with dolphin sightings in between. $10 All day Pass and kids 3 and under are FREE. 9am til 8pm 7 days a week. Going Sightseeing in downtown Charleston- take the Water Taxi! Want a relaxing harbor cruise- take the Water Taxi! Going to see the USS Yorktown- take the Water Taxi! Want to see some Dolphins- take the Water Taxi! Voted Best cheapest sunset and dolphin cruise in Charleston! Come see for yourself. Boats leave daily. « less
Attraction type  Ferries/ Boats
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Nathaniel Russell House
Nathaniel Russell House
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Ranked #16 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 160 reviews
An historical mansion open to the public.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Dock Street Theater
Dock Street Theater
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Ranked #17 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 35 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
The Calhoun Mansion
The Calhoun Mansion
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Ranked #18 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4 of 5 stars 323 reviews
Owner description: One of Charleston's architectural treasures, this historic mansion owned by George Walton Williams transports visitors back... more » Owner description: One of Charleston's architectural treasures, this historic mansion owned by George Walton Williams transports visitors back in time. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
The Citadel
The Citadel
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Ranked #19 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
A historic military college best known for its Moorish-inspired architecture.
Attraction type  Other
Distance  1.9 miles from city centre
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
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Ranked #20 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4 of 5 stars 635 reviews

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, founded in 1676 by the Drayton family, has survived the centuries and witnessed the history of the United States unfold before it from the... more »

Attraction type  Gardens; Historic Sites
Distance  10.9 miles from city centre
Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
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Ranked #21 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 46 reviews
Attraction type  Children’s Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Charles Towne Landing
Charles Towne Landing
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Ranked #22 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4 of 5 stars 58 reviews
A historic village recreating the life and times of America's early settlers.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  3.7 miles from city centre
College of Charleston
College of Charleston
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Ranked #23 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
A local college in Charleston.
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Charleston Museum
Charleston Museum
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Ranked #24 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4 of 5 stars 91 reviews
Owner description: Through a series of interactive exhibits, America's oldest museum invites visitors to learn more about the history of... more » Owner description: Through a series of interactive exhibits, America's oldest museum invites visitors to learn more about the history of Charleston and its surrounding areas. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Gibbes Museum of Art
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Ranked #25 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: Experience Charleston’s history through Art! Located in the historic district, the Gibbes houses a premier collection of... more » Owner description: Experience Charleston’s history through Art! Located in the historic district, the Gibbes houses a premier collection of fine art, principally American works with a Charleston or Southern connection and presents special exhibitions annually. Come face to face with stories of the South Carolina Lowcountry as seen through painting, miniature portraiture, sculpture, photographs and more. Free cell phone tour with paid admission. Tues through Sat 10-5 and Sun 1-5. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Earthling Day Spa
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Ranked #26 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Charleston Rickshaw Company
Charleston Rickshaw Company
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Ranked #27 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Transportation
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park
Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park
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Ranked #28 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Owner description: Joe Riley Stadium is home to the Charleston Riverdogs, concerts, camps, and other activities. It is one of the nicest minor... more » Owner description: Joe Riley Stadium is home to the Charleston Riverdogs, concerts, camps, and other activities. It is one of the nicest minor league stadiums in America, and is situated on the banks of the Ashley River. It is extremely popular in Charleston, and Riverdog games are known across the country for their unique promotions, Friday night Fireworks, and one of their quirky co-owners (Bill Murray). « less
Attraction type  Parks; Sports Complexes
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
Heyward-Washington House
Heyward-Washington House
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Ranked #29 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Historic mansion open to the public.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Edmondston-Alston House
Edmondston-Alston House
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Ranked #30 of 82 Attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 84 reviews
Owner description: Of Charleston's many fine house museums, only the Edmondston-Alston House (constructed in 1825 and enhanced in 1838) commands... more » Owner description: Of Charleston's many fine house museums, only the Edmondston-Alston House (constructed in 1825 and enhanced in 1838) commands a magnificent view of Charleston Harbor. From its piazza, General P. T. Beauregard watched the fierce bombardment of Ft. Sumter on April 12, 1861, signaling the start of the Civil War. And on December 11 of the same year, the house gave refuge to General Robert E. Lee the night a wide-spreading fire threatened his safety in a Charleston hotel.Much like the Middleton Place House Museum, the collection at the Edmondston-Alston House Museum consists of pieces that belonged to the family, reflecting not only family history but American history. Despite the ravages of the Civil War, the Earthquake of 1886 and numerous hurricanes, the Alston family pieces remain in place much as they have for over 150 years. Notable in the collection is an original print of the Ordinance of Secession, portraits, dining room table, gas lights, mirror and exquisite interior woodwork. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
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