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Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site Review

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Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site

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Commemorating the site of the original 1670 Charleston settlement, this park has a reconstructed village and fortifications, a new museum, which allows you to relive the first colonists' experiences up to modern-day life, and English park gardens with bicycle trails and walkways. A new replica of the colonists' 17th-century sailing vessel is being constructed, and at this writing was expected to be moored in the tidal creek by late 2008. In the animal park (Charleston's only zoo), more than 20 native (American) species roam freely—among them alligators, bison, pumas, bears, and wolves. Bicycle rentals are available. It has a new and inviting entrance which winds through a preserved wooded area. The paths will take you to the marshes, creek, and animal park.

  • Cost: $5
  • Open: Daily 8:30-5
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