Popular Attractions in South Carolina

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Charleston

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Aiken-Rhett House

Historic home offering insight into antebellum life and preserved outbuildings.

4.7

Calhoun Mansion

Lavishly restored 19th-century mansion with grand interiors and antiques.

4.6

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

Gothic Revival cathedral with stunning stained-glass windows and towering spire.

4.3

Drayton Hall

Preserved 18th-century plantation house offering guided tours and exhibits.

4.4

Festival of Houses and Gardens

Annual event offering guided tours of historic homes and lush private gardens.

4.8

Fort Sumter National Monument

Island fort where the first shots of the Civil War were fired.

4.6

International African American Museum

Museum exploring African American history and heritage through powerful exhibits.

4.4

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

Historic plantation known for its romantic gardens and wildlife.

4.8

Middleton Place

A historic plantation with America's oldest landscaped gardens.

4.5

Nathaniel Russell House

Elegant neoclassical townhouse museum with period furnishings and gardens.

4.9

Old City Market

Historic market featuring local artisans, food vendors, and sweetgrass basket weavers.

4.5

Old Slave Mart Museum

Museum detailing Charleston’s role in the slave trade, located in a historic building.

4.7

Ravenel Bridge

Modern cable-stayed bridge offering panoramic views and walking paths.

4.8

South Carolina Aquarium

Aquarium featuring marine life native to South Carolina’s waters.

4.5

The Charleston Museum

America’s first museum showcasing Charleston’s history and culture.

4.7

Waterfront Park

Scenic park with fountains, walking paths, and views of Charleston Harbor.

4.9

White Point Garden

Historic park at the tip of the Charleston peninsula, featuring cannons and statues.

4.8

Johns Island

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Angel Oak

A massive Southern live oak tree estimated to be over 400 years old.

4.8

Mount Pleasant

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Boone Hall Plantation

Historic plantation known for its Avenue of Oaks and preserved slave cabins.

4.4

Patriots Point

Naval and maritime museum complex including historic ships and exhibits.

4.9

USS Yorktown

Decommissioned aircraft carrier and naval museum at Patriots Point.

4.5