Popular Attractions in Charleston

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Aiken-Rhett House

Charleston, South Carolina

Historic home offering insight into antebellum life and preserved outbuildings.

4.7

Calhoun Mansion

Charleston, South Carolina

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

4.6

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

Charleston, South Carolina

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

4.3

Drayton Hall

Charleston, South Carolina

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

4.4

Festival of Houses and Gardens

Charleston, South Carolina

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

4.8

Fort Sumter National Monument

Charleston, South Carolina

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

4.6

International African American Museum

Charleston, South Carolina

Museum exploring African American history and heritage through powerful exhibits.

4.4

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

Charleston, South Carolina

Historic plantation known for its romantic gardens and wildlife.

4.8

Middleton Place

Charleston, South Carolina

A historic plantation with America's oldest landscaped gardens.

4.5

Nathaniel Russell House

Charleston, South Carolina

Elegant neoclassical townhouse museum with period furnishings and gardens.

4.9

Old City Market

Charleston, South Carolina

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

4.5

Old Slave Mart Museum

Charleston, South Carolina

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

4.7

Ravenel Bridge

Charleston, South Carolina

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

4.8

South Carolina Aquarium

Charleston, South Carolina

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

4.5

The Charleston Museum

Charleston, South Carolina

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

4.7

Waterfront Park

Charleston, South Carolina

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

4.9

White Point Garden

Charleston, South Carolina

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

4.8