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Charleston has been retaining its historical heritage for centuries. That being said, there are certainly a lot of attractions for history lovers to see. These are the things which give the city its charm and importance. Historic sightseeing is the foremost thing to do in Charleston. You can visit The Battery and White Point Gardens close to the Cooper river; take a ferry ride to see the island site of Fort Sumter; bump into the Old Market area to see the years-old Market Street; spend some time on the West Bank of River Ashley to explore the Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site; and marvel at the popular Randolph Hall and Longitude Lane. Some other place worth visiting are Waterfront Park, Middleton Place, Drayton Hall and the Liberty Square. There's a lot to discover in Charleston. Read More

Trip to a historically-rich city is incomplete without getting around museums. And as obvious as it seems, Charleston has plenty of them to see. Charleston has got a lot of history to explore. For the ones who want to understand its significance and get lost into the past times, there are several museums in the city to visit. The most popular ones are the Aiken-Rhett House Museum, the Nathaniel Ressell House Museum, Charleston Museum, Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, and Gibbes Museum of Art. Read More

It is recommended to get your feet ready for walkng around the city to explore the historic and hidden gems that Charleston treasures. The sophisticated architectures and pleasant plantations in Charleston are absolutely drool-worthy. The French Quarter has got impressive houses, some historical sites and various art galleries to see. You would spot beautiful southern churches throughout the 'Holy City' like Circular Congregational Church, the Bapist Church and the French Huguenots Church. Even if there are no historic sites left for you to visit, you would easily stumble upon enviable old-style masions with window boxes springing up with vibrant flowers. There are some magnificent plantations and gardens in the city to marvel at, the best and most popular of them being Magnolia Plantation, Cypress Gardens and Boone Hall Plantation. Read More

Allan Park, tucked away in Downtown and located in close proximity to Hampton Park, is a hidden gem. With beautiful fountains and a plethora of flora, this park has become popular among localities in recent times. It has benches and lots of space for kids to run around. It also houses several events like concerts and parties.

American LaFrance Fire Museum is entirely dedicated to the fire fighting trucks and apparatus stored at the proximity of Interstate 26, to North Charleston making it the nation’s largest fire museum. Exploring shiny engines, horse drawn fire wagons, and fire fighter’s ladder along with interactive exhibits which challenge you to lift 100 pounds fire fighter’s equipment makes the museum more fun.

Another small and cosy art gallery in Charleston, the Atrium Art Gallery curates abstract and contemporary art forms with diverse media. Thought-provoking and inspiring, the art gallery keeps refreshing its exhibits time and again. Coping up with the pandemic, the Atrium Art Gallery commenced special virtual tours every month that is dedicated to a particular artist.

Located inside the luxurious country club setting of Daniel Island Club, Beresford Creek is a par 72 course featuring distinctive marshes, creeks, and waterways. Designed by Tom Fazio and opened in 2000, the course boasts of intelligently designed slopes with a score of 134 to pose challenge to the most veteran golfers.

Brittlebank Park is one of the most scenic parks in Charleston, because of its close proximity to downtown waterfront, overlooking the Ashley River. This park is spread over an area of 10 acres and has ample area for kids to play, dedicated pathways for walking, jogging or cycling, piers for fishing, an area dedicated to pets and a lot more. This park also makes for a great spot for boating and kayaking as well. During summer time in Charleston, this park houses a lot of local festivals like Charleston Beer Garden, music concerts and a lot more. Read More

Located just a few miles away from Downtown, in Awendaw, South Carolina, Bull Island is one great outdoor spot for birdwatching, Kayaking and trails along the waterfront. Despite being a picturesque beach, people mostly come here for its wide variety of wildlife including alligators, otters, dolphins and flamingos. To spend a day on Bull’s Island beach, take the Garris Landing Ferry and reach this nature's paradise to soak in all the sun and nature’s creation. Read More

Caper’s Island has narrow stretches of sand, with palm trees lined all along. With very little development and rich history attached to this beach, it remains secluded from Charleston's other popular beaches. Still, if you are someone who wants to visit a quiet and secluded sandy beach but some great sunset views, then this is the one for you. But do keep in mind that this beach is not commercialised yet, so there is literally nothing on the beach. Read More