Charleston (SC) Facts

Charleston is one of the most popular Southern destinations in the country. The districts of the city contain a wide variety of interesting locations and historical landmarks. While in Charleston you can expect to find a rich combination of hospitality and charm resonant of the "Old South." Whether it is the historic houses, churches, or attractions of the Downtown and Historic Districts, the fine cuisine found in the Mount Pleasant, or any of the alluring landmarks found in this city, expect to be entranced by the city's romanticism.

Downtown District

Downtown Charleston has a lot for visitors to see and do. Besides the historic churches, buildings, and landmarks, there are plenty of opportunities...

...Soak up three centuries of history, sample its savory Low Country cuisine, and toast with a mint-julep to a South Carolina city that has braved hurricanes, fires, earthquakes and the Civil War. Or visit Folly Beach or Sullivan's Island for Victorian cottages and fresh seafood. Charleston is the ultimate place to unwind.

Things to Do

Slow down to the city's pace -- and drawl -- in a horse-drawn carriage. The Battery, with its landscaped parks and columned mansions fronting the harbor, is made for strolling. The South Carolina Aquarium is the place to survey the state's aquatic life, from mountain trout to coastal sharks. You can delve into history on a narrated harbor cruise to Fort Sumter,...