Planning a trip to the Holy City?
Here are 28 of the best things to do in Charleston, South Carolina.
“For history lovers, the historic downtown has much to see and do.
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Cant-miss Attractions
Stroll along Waterfront Park and the Battery.
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Walk down King Street.
Avisit to Charlestonis incomplete without a stroll down the main drag, King Street.
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Take a ghost tour.
Pick up a sweetgrass basket.
There are few souvenirs as iconic as a Charleston sweetgrass basket.
The Angel Oak, a roughly 400-year-old southern live oak on Johns Island, South Carolina, produces an impressive 17,200 square feet of shade (1,600 square meters) under its iconic gnarled branches.(Photo: Mike Ver Sprill/Shutterstock)
Visit the International African American Museum.
Explore Fort Moultrie and Fort Sumter.
Visit the Old Slave Mart Museum.
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Here, you’re free to learn more about the history of slavery in Charleston.
See the Angel Oak.
Learn about Gullah history and culture.
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For Foodies
Start your day with biscuits.
Start your day with a warm, indulgent biscuit.
Shop local at the farmers market on Saturdays.
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Saturday mornings are best spent in the heart of downtown Charleston at thefarmers marketon Marion Square.
Find local produce, artisan crafts, and snacks to enjoy while you browse.
Eat your way around the city’s best restaurants.
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Charleston has long been known as a foodie destination, with a mix of newcomers and established favorites.
And order these classic Charleston dishes.
Sip some local brews.
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For Families With Kids
See the local marine life at the South Carolina Aquarium.
The AZA-accredited aquarium highlights the marine life found throughout South Carolina, from the mountains to the coast.
Cheer on the Charleston RiverDogs.
(Fun fact: Actor Bill Murray is a part-owner of the team.)
Visit Charles Towne Landing.
Watch eagles, falcons, and owls take flight.
Search for shark teeth on Morris Island.
Only accessible by boat, Morris Island is an 840-acre uninhabited island in Charleston Harbor.
Instead, youll find a secluded beach studded with shells, fossils, and shark teeth.
For Couples
Take a sunset cruise.
One way to take advantage of the waterfront location is a sunset cruise through the harbor aboard acatamaranortall ship.
Admire art from near and far.
Stroll the Shem Creek Boardwalk.
Lounge on the beach.
One of the area’s most famous courses is the stunningOcean Courseat Kiawah Island Golf Resort.
Paddle around on a kayak tour.
Walk the Ravenel Bridge.
Hop around the rooftop bars.
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