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Charleston SC Tourism and Sightseeing




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Charleston South Carolina Tourism At a Glance

Best Time to Visit Charleston South Carolina
Charleston offers excitement throughout the year. From mid-March through mid-April, the Festival of Homes and Gardens gives visitors access to many historic homes and private gardens that are not open to the public during the rest of the year. Come in late May and early June to experience Spoleto, the USA’s premier arts and culture festival. Or, visit during the cool fall and mild winter to see the historic sites and take long walks. During the fall you can catch the Scottish Games, the Highland Gathering in September, or the MOJA Festival that celebrates African-American culture in October. If you want to combine a tour of historic homes with a day at the beach, you’ll want to come during the summer but keep in mind the humidity is high. Click Here to find hotels in Charleston. If you need additional visitor information for Charleston, Click Here.

Average Charleston Weather
During January, the month that is closest to actually getting cold, the average temperature is a comfortable 48 degrees Fahrenheit. From June through August, temperatures are high --- usually in the 80s or above, and an umbrella is essential; summer is the rainy season with over six inches of precipitation each month. Late August and early September are considered hurricane season so keep track of storms if you’re planning a visit then. During the spring and fall, rainfall is moderate and temperatures average in the 50s, making these two seasons a great time to experience Charleston on foot.

Transportation
Air Canada, Delta, Continental, US Airways, and other carriers serve Charleston International Airport. Avis, Hertz, Budget and Thrifty have airport outlets. Triangle Rent a Car has an in-town outlet that also rents handicap accessible vans. The Charleston Area Regional Transport Authority has a network of buses that serve the downtown area, the beaches and the suburbs. Downtown is efficiently covered by the DASH trolley system; tickets are available from drivers, the Charleston Visitor Reception and Transportation Center, and area Piggly Wiggly stores. Call 843-724-7420 for more information about Charleston Area Regional Transport Authority or the trolley.

In-Season Costs
Admission to historic houses and museums ranges from $7 to $15 for adults, and you’ll certainly want to sample a few of these delightful treasures. While a stroll around the Old City Market is free, you’ll find yourself tempted to do some shopping, either at the Market or in Charleston’s array of eclectic shops and upscale retailers. Charleston is one of the best shopping destinations in the Southeast --- budget accordingly. Hotel rooms in Charleston come in a full range of prices, from budget beds to luxury honeymoon hotels. During Spoleto and other events book well in advance or expect to stay in the suburbs for around $80 per night. You’ll find all the familiar fast food and moderate-priced chains in Charleston, as well as some inexpensive local eateries --- but given its well-deserved reputation as a haven for gourmets, budget at least $30-$40 for a special seafood meal with wine.

South Carolina Tourism - Charleston Attractions, Activities and Day Trips
It would be a shame to sample Charleston without spending some time by the sea. Folly Beach is only a 15-minute drive from downtown Charleston. Folly Beach has beautiful white-sand beaches, some standard seaside kitsch and is a great place to see sea turtles. Isle of Palms is another incredible choice for white-sand beaches surrounded by sea oats. Both of these beaches are a short drive yet a world away.

Edisto Beach is about forty-five miles from Charleston, and is one of the most unspoiled beaches on the East Coast. The town of Edisto Beach is lowcountry life at its best --- slow, casual and relaxed.

James Island is a triangular sea island bordered by Wappoo Creek and Charleston Harbor on the north, Morris Island and Folly Beach on the east, and the Stono River and Johns Island on the west. Ft. Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired, is on the north shore of James Island. James Island is an interesting side trip; spend time combing the outdoors with a historic attraction you can visit via boat ride from Charleston. Call 843/883-3123 for more information. Admission to Fort Sumter is free; the boat trip costs, $10.50 for adults and $5.50 children six to 11. It’s free for children five and under.

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Things to do in Charleston SC, Sightseeing and Charleston SC Tourism


Charleston SC Tourism - Planning a Charleston SC Vacation
Below is a list of Charleston SC tourist attractions, activities, events, hotels, restaurants and visitor information entries to help you plan a Charleston SC Vacation! Find detailed information on the Charleston SC tourism entries by clicking on their links. Narrow your search by selecting from a specific Charleston SC travel category on the left hand menu.

Explore All Of South Carolina's Regions
You can find South Carolina tourist attractions and activities in all of South Carolina's regions: Charleston, Columbia, Florence, Greenville, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach, North Charleston, Spartanburg and Other.

Fun Things to do during your Charleston SC Vacation - Top Charleston SC Tourist Attractions and Activities
Some of the most popular Charleston SC tourist attractions that list on our site include The Children's Museum of the Lowcountry , South Carolina Aquarium and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site.

Fun activities in Charleston SC include Citadel Mall Stadium 16, Regal Charles Towne Square 18 and Carolina FoodPros.

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Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
National Park

Category:     Mt. Pleasant National Park near Charleston, South Carolina
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Description of this Charleston area Attraction: The historic site was established to interpret Charles Pinckney's plantation Snee Farm, his role in the development of the United States Constitution and the transition of the United States from a group of colonies to a young nation. Interpretive exhibits, located in a house built circa 1828 but which is not Pinckney related, highlight these areas as well as the influences of African-Americans in the development of Snee Farm.

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Charleston Tours
Home of the "Gone With the Wind" Tour

Category:     Charleston Tour in South Carolina
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Description of this Charleston Attraction: Charleston Tours offers historic tours with southern charm. Enjoy any of our regularly scheduled narrated ,motorized tours of Charleston, a City tour to include a tour of the Palmer House ; complete with free refreshments , Magnolia Plantation or Middleton Place. Call for a specially designed private tour for your corporate group, family reunion or military reunion.
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Doin' The Charleston Tours - Pet-Friendly, Air-Conditioned
Very unique multimedia bus tour of historic Charleston.

Category:     Charleston Tour in South Carolina


Description of this Charleston Attraction: Doin' the Charleston Tours offers much more than just a tour of Charleston..... It's an overwhelmingly entertaining experience! We guarantee you will spend the most entertaining and informative 90 minutes of your stay in Charleston, South Carolina during your tour with Doin' The Charleston Tours. You'll also get the best tips on how to make the most of your visit here in Charleston. You’ll not only see Charleston as she is today but your entertaining, charismatic native Charlestonian guide will take you through over eight miles of Charleston's beautiful historic district. From the large windows of your comfortable air-conditioned Charleston tour bus, you’ll see hundreds of buildings, homes and churches all bursting with nearly 350 years of Charleston history. Your Charleston tour will include onboard video images of Charleston's history and stories set to music, so you can just sit back and watch as Charleston and South Carolina's history comes to life. You'll step back in history to see faces, places, things and events that molded Charleston's culture and history including places that no longer exist!
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Gray Line of Charleston
Gray Line of Charleston offers a choice of guided mini-bus

Category:     Charleston Tour in South Carolina


Description of this Charleston Attraction: Gray Line of Charleston offers a choice of guided mini-bus tours of the historic, charming city of Charleston, designed to give you a fun and informative look into the city’s well-preserved past.
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South Carolina Aquarium
Charleston's Most Visited Attraction

Category:     Charleston Aquarium in South Carolina


Description of this Charleston Attraction: The South Carolina Aquarium, Charleston’s most visited attraction, features thousands of amazing aquatic animals from river otters and sharks to loggerhead turtles in over 60 exhibits that represent the rich biodiversity of South Carolina from the mountains to the sea. The Aquarium is dedicated to promoting education and conservation and offers interactive exhibits and programs for visitors of all ages. Guests to the South Carolina Aquarium can become explorers in the jungles and rivers of the Amazon, as they encounter the new changing exhibit—Secrets of the Amazon. As guests venture into the exhibit, they enter a replicated researcher’s hut in the midst of the Amazon. Immediately visitors become immersed in an expedition. Lush plants fill the area and sounds reflect the natural environment of this exotic location. Packing crates fill the space along with artifacts, tools and technology used by scientists in the field. A canvas tent looms above and rough cut, weathered wood surrounds the area as exhibits featuring native creatures such as a green anaconda, goliath bird-eating spider, piranha, electric eels, poison dart frogs and a green aracari await. As guests walk around the hut, they discover secrets about the animals, the river and the explorers of this vast region. 10 exhibits ranging in size from 10 to 2,500 gallons are located throughout Secrets of the Amazon, giving the visitor a sense of discovery as they explore the various areas. Graphic panels interpret the animal life, plants and people with each panel divulging one of the many “secrets.” Amazon artifacts such as native jewelry, arrows, headdresses, etc. are mounted throughout the exhibit. Several interactive stations are found in the gallery, including an interactive thunderstorm, test of snake strength and vision comparison to a four-eyed fish. The South Carolina Aquarium, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to education and conservation, is open daily, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and half day Christmas Eve. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. from mid-August through March. Summer hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 1 through mid-August. For more information on the South Carolina Aquarium, call 843.720.1990 or visit the web site at www.scaquarium.org.
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The Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
Where play is learning and learning is FUN!

Category:     Charleston Museum in South Carolina
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Description of this Charleston Attraction: The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry is Charleston’s first hands-on learning place for children and families. The Mission of the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry is to spark the love of learning in all children ages three months to twelve years through interactive, interdisciplinary hands-on environments and experiences with the arts, sciences and humanities while fostering creative thinking and problem solving skills and a belief in their own potential. Children can explore the life of a shrimper on the Anna Marie, medieval life in Castle Stories, learn about the power of water in WaterWise, sponsored by SCE&G, gravity and motion in Raceways, art in Creativity Castle and tunnels and slides in Totally Toddler. For more information please visit our website, www.explorecml.org.
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The South Carolina Center for Birds of Prey
An educational ratpure experience for the whole family

Category:     Charleston Zoo in South Carolina


Description of this Charleston Attraction: About The Center for Birds of Prey and the Avian Conservation Center Under the umbrella of the nonprofit Avian Conservation Center, the Center for Birds of Prey and the Avian Medical and Oiled Bird Treatment Facility near Charleston, S.C., identify and address vital environmental issues through avian medicine, educational outreach and conservation initiatives. Situated on a 152-acre campus adjacent to the Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge and Francis Marion National Forest, the Avian Conservation Center and the Center for Birds of Prey combine medical care for injured birds, environmental education and scientific research. Thoughtfully designed display aviaries, two flight demonstration fields and a planned education, science and conservation building offer the public a chance to experience birds of prey in a natural setting and to better understand avian science and environmental conservation. For further visitor information call (843) 971-7474 or visit www.thecenterforbirdsofprey.org.
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Vacations Made Easy
VME offers a variety of tours ranging from historic to photo

Category:     Charleston Tour in South Carolina
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Description of this Charleston Attraction: We are an online travel site that offers a variety of options regarding tourist attractions. Personally capture the history and scenic sites that Charleston has to offer through our Charleston Photo Tour. Experience transportation of the past on a horse back drawn carriage while taking in the breathtaking mansions and churchs that still stand from hundreds of years back. Go back in time on the Haunted Jail Tour and enter the cells that Charleston’s worst criminal offenders dwelled. Other tours include that of Historical Homes, Slavery & Freedom Walk, Civil War Walk, Dark Side of Charleston Walking Tour, Pirate and Bucanneers walking Tour and much more!
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Holiday Festival of Lights, Nov 13, 2009 to Jan 03, 2010
When magic happens, lasting memories are made.

Category:     Charleston Festival event in South Carolina


Description of this Charleston Event: Begin your journey with a three-mile drive past hundreds of light displays, then stop to stretch your legs and your imagination at Santa's Village and Winter Wonderland. Ride the Festival Train and an Old-Fashioned Carousel, marvel at the 50-ton Sand Sculpture and Gingerbread House displays, enjoy tasty treats at Santa's Sweet Shoppe and Frosty's, and MORE! And don't forget to have your picture taken with Santa! Cost: 1-15 Guests: $10 per vehicle; 16-30 Guests: $25 per vehicle; 31+ Guests: $100 per vehicle
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King Street Shop Walk, Dec 03, 2009 - Next Month
Shopping for a great cause!

Category:     Charleston Nightlife event in South Carolina


Description of this Charleston Event: In an effort to revitalize Charleston’s historic King Street and cherish the local community, you’re invited to one of the Lowcountry’s biggest shopping celebrations of the season: The King Street Shop Walk! Hosted by: Mackenzie Image Consulting Benefiting: The Center for Women Sponsored by: Obviouslee, Y102.5 and Fish www.kingstreetshopwalk.com As a King Street Shop Walk passholder, your night begins at V2V - 295 King St - at 5:00 p.m. for registration and an opening reception. Indulge in complimentary wine, signature drinks and appetizers by Cupcake. Following the kick-off soiree, use your Shop Walk map to guide you through the more than 25 participating retailers and local designers who are all offering you exclusive discounts and special perks. End the night at Fish, the official after party location, for live music and specialty drinks.
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Owl City at Music Farm, Feb 01, 2010
Owl City at Music Farm in Charleston, SC

Category:     Charleston Concert event in South Carolina
Price:           $45.00 - $100.00


Description of this Charleston Event: Owl City at Music Farm in Charleston, SC
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CBA Corporate Events & Bridal Library
Destination Management & Event Planning

Category:     Charleston Tourism in South Carolina


Description of this Charleston Visitor Information entry: Charleston's premier event planning and destination management company. One-stop covers everything you'll need to hold your next meeting/conference/convention/tradeshow or wedding in beautiful Charleston South Carolina. Our complete service covers event site locations, competitive rates on accommodation & transportation solutions, historical tours and concierge service, spousal programs, on and off-site F&B services, decor, entertainment, temporary staffing and much more. One-stop, one phone call, unlimited service choices.
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Distinctive Events
Wedding and Event planner in Charleston

Category:     Charleston Chamber of Commerce in South Carolina


Description of this Charleston Visitor Information entry: We plan Distinctive weddings and corporate events for the Charleston, SC area.
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Traveler of Charleston Visitor Publication
Complimentary Travel Publication

Category:     Charleston Tourism in South Carolina
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Description of this Charleston Visitor Information entry: The Traveler Guide is a freely distributed visitor publication to Charleston South Carolina. The guide is sectioned into Restaurants, Shopping, Tours, Golf, Maps, Articles and Calendar of Events. To download the guide for free please visit our Website.
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Carmike James Island 8

Category:     Charleston Movie Cinema in South Carolina


Description of this Charleston Activity: Now Playing at Carmike James Island 8 in Charleston, SC
  • 2012
  • Avatar in Digital 3D
  • The Blind Side
  • Couples Retreat
  • Disney''s A Christmas Carol in Disney Digital 3D
  • Fantastic Mr. Fox
  • Michael Jackson''s This Is It
  • Ninja Assassin
  • Old Dogs
  • Planet 51
  • The Twilight Saga: New Moon
  • Where the Wild Things Are
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Carolina FoodPros
Culinary Tours - Charleston

Category:     Charleston Recreation in South Carolina


Description of this Charleston Activity: For generations, South Carolina kitchens have been the source of distinctive food and warm hospitality. Charleston in particular, is a major regional culinary destination. Carolina FoodPros TM invites you to join Amanda Dew Manning, local food expert, for exclusive culinary tours. Featured in: # South Carolina Magazine # The Boston Herald # The Post and Courier # The Dallas Morning News # National Public Radio # ETV South Carolina Tours include: Saturday Walking Tours Restaurant Tours Group Tours Bus Tours
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Charleston Journeys
Charleston Journeys offer Historical and Ghost walking tours

Category:     Charleston Tour in South Carolina
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Description of this Charleston Attraction: Charleston Journeys is located in Charleston, South Carolina. We are a Walking Tour company that offer Ghost, Pirate, Civil War, and Classical history tours. All of our tours are conducted by professional and fully licensed tour guide from the City of Charleston. We are committed to giving our clients the great walking tour experience they can ever have in Charleston, South carolina.
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Citadel Mall Stadium 16

Category:     Charleston Movie Cinema in South Carolina


Description of this Charleston Activity: Now Playing at Citadel Mall Stadium 16 in Charleston, SC
  • 2012
  • The Blind Side
  • The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day
  • Couples Retreat
  • Disney''s A Christmas Carol: The IMAX 3D Experience
  • Fantastic Mr. Fox
  • The Fourth Kind
  • Law Abiding Citizen
  • The Men Who Stare at Goats
  • Michael Jackson''s This Is It
  • Ninja Assassin
  • Old Dogs
  • Pirate Radio
  • Planet 51
  • Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire
  • The Twilight Saga: New Moon
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Regal Charles Towne Square 18

Category:     Charleston Movie Cinema in South Carolina


Description of this Charleston Activity: Now Playing at Regal Charles Towne Square 18 in Charleston, SC
  • 2012
  • Avatar
  • Avatar in Digital 3D
  • The Blind Side
  • The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day
  • Disney''s A Christmas Carol
  • Disney''s A Christmas Carol in Disney Digital 3D
  • Fantastic Mr. Fox
  • The Fourth Kind
  • Law Abiding Citizen
  • The Men Who Stare at Goats
  • Old Dogs
  • Paranormal Activity
  • Pirate Radio
  • Planet 51
  • Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire
  • The Stepfather
  • The Twilight Saga: New Moon
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Terrace

Category:     Charleston Movie Cinema in South Carolina


Description of this Charleston Activity: Now Playing at Terrace in Charleston, SC
  • An Education
  • Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire
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Terrace Hippodrome Widescreen

Category:     Charleston Movie Cinema in South Carolina


Description of this Charleston Activity: Now Playing at Terrace Hippodrome Widescreen in Charleston, SC
  • The Twilight Saga: New Moon
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21 EAST BATTERY B&B
21 EAST BATTERY B&B in CHARLESTON, SC

Category:     Charleston Hotel in South Carolina
Price:           Currently as low as $0.00/night!
Phone:         1-800-493-8594 (Toll free)


Description of this Charleston Accommodation: 21 East Battery Bed and Breakfast in CHARLESTON, SC
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Americas Best Value Inn
Americas Best Value Inn in CHARLESTON, SC

Category:     Charleston Hotel in South Carolina
Price:           Currently as low as $44.99/night!
Phone:         1-800-493-8594 (Toll free)


Description of this Charleston Accommodation: Americas Best Value Inn in CHARLESTON, SC
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Anchorage Inn Charleston
Anchorage Inn Charleston in CHARLESTON, SC

Category:     Charleston Hotel in South Carolina
Price:           Currently as low as $186.25/night!
Phone:         1-800-493-8594 (Toll free)


Description of this Charleston Accommodation: Anchorage Inn Charleston in CHARLESTON, SC
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Andrew Pinckney Inn
Andrew Pinckney Inn in CHARLESTON, SC

Category:     Charleston Hotel in South Carolina
Price:           Currently as low as $129.00/night!
Phone:         1-800-493-8594 (Toll free)


Description of this Charleston Accommodation: Andrew Pinckney Inn in CHARLESTON, SC
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ANDREW PINCKNEY INN, Non Smoking Rooms, Continental Breakfast
ANDREW PINCKNEY INN in CHARLESTON, SC

Category:     Charleston Hotel in South Carolina
Price:           Currently as low as $143.10/night!
Phone:         1-800-493-8594 (Toll free)


Description of this Charleston Accommodation: ANDREW PINCKNEY INN in CHARLESTON, SC
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