Nicknamed as the 'Holy City', the oldest city in the United States, Charleston has an abundance of churches, historic homes, a few beaches, and a bustling range of restaurants and cafes! The best possible way to witness the beauty of the place is by taking a walking tour!
Stroll at the Gardens
Beautiful colors are on a display at the Middleton Place, a plantation located along the Ashley River throughout the year.
You can find lakes, sweeping lawns, acres of forest and animals like water buffalo, sheep at the plantations.
Dive Into the History
You can get a glimpse of the history of slavery at the Old Slave Mart located on Chalmers Street that has the only standing slave auctioning hall in the city.
Until 1863, slaves were brought here to be sold off. The place is now reformed into the Slave Mart Museum.
Admire Keepsakes
With collections being added to the museum ever since its inception, the Charleston Museum is still being discovered by the locals.
In the lobby of the museum hangs a suspended whale that swam to the Charleston harbor in the 1880s.
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Wander the Harbor
Get a better view of the harbor and if you are lucky, spot a few dolphins while taking a boat tour.
Enroute you can see famous landmarks such as the Battery, Fort Sumter, Castle Pinckney, Waterfront Park and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. Do spend some quiet time here!
Get Snapped
Carry your cameras while visiting Charleston's most-photographed spot, the 300-400-year-old Angel Oak Tree! With a height of 65 feet and 25.5 feet circumference, visitors flock in thousands to the tree, to take a snap with the tree.
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Relish in History
Get a hang of Charleston's history at the Historic District that has beautiful, restored homes from the 18th and 19th century!
Hop on to a carriage tour to see the vintage homes, parks and churches. You can also take the kids to the in-town stables to see horses and mules.
Immerse in Gullah Culture
Get a taste of the unique West African culture of Gullah by booking a slot at the Gullah tours.
With these tours you will be able to visit the Cabbage Row, the house of Denmark Vesey, the Charleston Museum and the Old Slave Mart. There are a few Gullah keepsakes and African-American heritage collections at the museum.
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Explore the Nautical History
The remains of H.L. Hunley, the first successful combat submarine is at the display of the Old Charleston Naval Base.
You can visit the interactive exhibits and activities at the base. Take a 20-minute tour which includes the overview of the base and then you can explore the rest of the place on your own!