Top 24 places to see in Charleston

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The Battery

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The Battery is a landmark defensive seawall and promenade in Charleston, South Carolina. Named fo... [..]

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Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

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The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, also known as the Custom House, and The Exchange, is a histor... [..]

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Edmondston-Alston House

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The Edmondston–Alston House is a historic house located at 21 East Battery in Charleston, South C... [..]

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The City Market

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The City Market, or Centre Market, is a historic market complex in downtown Charleston, South Car... [..]

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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, at the mouth... [..]

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Fort Sumter National Monument

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Fort Sumter is a sea fort in Charleston, South Carolina, notable for two battles of the American ... [..]

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The Calhoun Mansion

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For John C. Calhoun's home in Clemson, South Carolina, see: Fort Hill . The Calhoun Mansion is V... [..]

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South Carolina Aquarium

The South Carolina Aquarium, located in Charleston, South Carolina, opened on...

Four Corners of Law

French Huguenot Church

The Huguenot Church, also called the French Huguenot Church or the French Pro...

Chalmers Street

St. Philip's Episcopa...

St. Philip's Church is an historic church at 142 Church Street in Charleston,...

Nathaniel Russell House

The Nathaniel Russell House is a historic house at 51 Meeting Street in Charl...

Dock Street Theatre

The Dock Street Theatre is a theater in the historic French Quarter neighborh...

Gibbes Museum of Art

Formerly known as the Gibbes Art Gallery, the Gibbes Museum of Art is an art ...

Fort Moultrie

Fort Moultrie is a series of fortifications on Sullivan's Island, South Carol...

Heyward-Washington House

The Heyward-Washington House is a historic house museum at 87 Church Street i...

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King Street, commercial street

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A great place to shop! : This charming street in Atlanta is every shopaholic's dream. The bustling street is filled with mega-malls and has many branded shops as well as local stores to pick up from. If you are visiting during the holiday season like us, the place was unusually packed with many good deals.

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The Charleston Museum

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One of the oldest museum! : This is one of the oldest museums in the US and is one of the first museums here. Learn everything about the city, their history, the economy and about slavery from the past. There was some interesting display of guns and artillery too. If you are exploring the place, it's great to start from here.

The Charleston Museum is one of the oldest museums in the United States. Its highly regarded coll... [..]

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Aiken-Rhett House

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A historical mansion with exclusive rooms for slaves: Aiken-Rhett House is a unique historic mansion from the 1800s. The house was within the family for almost 142 years until it was sold to The Charleston Museum. This is a great place to see and explore for every history lover. The house is well preserved and highly recommended for a visit.

The Gov. William Aiken House, also known as the Aiken-Rhett House, or the Robinson-Aiken House, i... [..]

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Joseph Manigault House

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A beautiful historic mansion! : The Joseph Manigault House is a historic house museum that was built in 1800s. This is one of Charleston's most exquisite antebellum structures. We had a friendly and knowledgable guide who took us through the premises and explained everything. There are so many beautiful American furniture and artifacts on display here!

The Joseph Manigault House is a historic house museum at 350 Meeting Street in Charleston, South ... [..]

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Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

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Simply scenic nature tours! : Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is another historic house with scenic and picturesque gardens. The gardens are so beautiful and scenic. We loved our stroll in the gardens where we took tons of pictures too. We highly recommend you to take a nature tour that is on the tram which passes by the Audubon Swamp and the salt marshes.

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is a historic house with gardens located on the Ashley River at ... [..]