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About Charleston

Named after King Charles II of England, this town was founded in 1670. Today the town retains much of its original period architecture and is popular for antebellum house and garden tours. Enjoy carriage rides and fine southern cousine.

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Paint Charleston Daily

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Mandalynns Memoirs

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Fun Travel Jokes

Why did a Scottish cannibal raise his family on a Charleston sugar plantation?

Kicking up his kilt, he answered, "So that I can feed my lads with m'lasses."

Top 5 Reasons To Visit Charleston


1. Site of First Shot in Civil War - With the presidential election of 1860 positioning Abraham Lincoln as the nations leader, the confederacy decided to officially secede from the union... Read More About Site of First Shot in Civil War


2. Southern Plantations - Visit the beautiful gardens, rich architecture, and historical atmosphere at Charleston southern plantations. Some plantations sites include Drayton Hall, the oldest preserved plantation, and Boone Hall Plantation, the oldest operational plantation


3. A Naturalist's Delight - Explore the nature sites near Charleston like the Black Water Swamp or a historic rice plantation while hiking, horseback riding, or paddling a kayak.


4. Museums - Increase your knowledge by visiting one of Charleston's many museums including the Charleston Museum or the Avery Research Center.


5. Lowcountry Cuisine - Enjoy this uniquely southern culinary style served in many Charleston restaurants. The first lowcountry chefs, plantation slaves, altered European recipes when serving shimp, crab, oysters, venison and duck dishes. Read More About Lowcountry Cuisine

Charleston Travel Planning Guide


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1. Charleston Tours
	Experience the finest that Charleston has to offer: Rhett Butler's Old South. See Rainbow Row, cobblestone streets, plantations, the French quarter, slave mart, waterfront mansions, Catfish Row, pirates gallows, and the Citadel.
2. South Carolina Aquarium
	The South Carolina Aquarium is a regional resource inspiring conservation by excelling in education, and in the care, display, and study of aquatic life.
3. Reel Fish Finder
	Come join Captain James LaVanway for an exciting day of inshore, nearshore, saltwater or freshwater fishing on the beautiful coastal waters of Charleston, South Carolina.
4. Hopsewee Plantation
	Hopsewee, a South Carolina's National Historic Landmark, is a preservation rather than a restoration and has never been allowed to fall into decay as it has always been cherished.
5. Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
	The Children�s Museum of the Lowcountry (CML) is Charleston�s first hands-on learning environment designed just for children ages 3 months to 12 years and their families.
6. Carolina Ice Palace
	South Carolina's ultimate entertainment complex. Carolina Ice Palace is designed to be a year round ice skating, league hockey, figure skating, extreme sports and much more.

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