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1. Aiken-Rhett House Museum
Upper King | Historic HomeA prime example of the wealth derived from chattel slavery, the Aiken-Rhett House is considered one of the best preserved town-house complexes...Read More
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2. Angel Oak Tree
ViewpointLive oak trees do as much to define the Lowcountry landscape as the salt marsh, and this gorgeous specimen is likely the oldest—and biggest...Read More
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3. Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture
College of Charleston Campus | Museum/GalleryPart of the College of Charleston, this museum and archive was once a school for African Americans, training students for professional careers...Read More
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4. Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge
Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugeMaritime forests, barrier islands, salt marshes, beaches, and coastal waterways make up this 66,287-acre refuge established in 1932 as a migratory...Read More
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5. Charles Towne Landing
West Ashley | Zoo/AquariumThis off-the-radar gem of a park (and zoo) marks the site of the original 1670 settlement of Charles Towne, the first permanent European settlement...Read More
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6. Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
Historic District/SiteThe town of Dorchester boomed during the 18th century before being abandoned at the onset of the Revolutionary War. All that remains of this...Read More
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7. Cypress Gardens
GardenExplore the inky swamp waters of this natural area in a flat-bottom boat, or walk along paths lined with moss-draped cypress trees, azaleas...Read More
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8. Edisto Beach State Park
BeachThis 1,255-acre park includes a 1½-mile-long beachfront with some of the area's best shelling, marshland, and tidal rivers as well as a lush...Read More
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9. Folly Beach
Folly Beach | BeachCharleston's most laid-back beach community fills up on weekends, so head out early to avoid traffic if you're visiting on a Saturday. A rebuild...Read More
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10. Fort Moultrie
Military SightA part of the Fort Sumter National Monument, this is the site where Colonel William Moultrie's South Carolinians repelled a British assault...Read More
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11. Fort Sumter National Monument
Military SightSet on a man-made island in Charleston's harbor, this is the hallowed spot where the Civil War began. On April 12, 1861, the first shot of the...Read More
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12. Gibbes Museum of Art
Downtown Historic District | Museum/GalleryHoused in a beautiful Beaux Arts building with a soaring stained-glass cupola, this museum boasts a collection of 10,000 works, principally...Read More
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13. Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art
College of Charleston Campus | Museum/GallerySeasonal shows at this gallery known for progressive, contemporary art have included exhibitions by Shepard Fairey and Jasper Johns. Managed...Read More
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14. Hampton Park
City ParkThe jewel of Charleston’s park system, Hampton Park is equally beloved by recreational runners, picnickers, bird-watchers. history buffs, and...Read More
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15. Joe Riley Waterfront Park
Downtown Historic District | City ParkEnjoy the fishing pier's "front-porch" swings, stroll along the waterside path, or relax in the gardens overlooking Charleston Harbor. The expansive...Read More
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16. Kiawah Beachwalker Park
BeachThis county park 28 miles southwest of Charleston has a wide beach at low tide, often ranked among the country's best. Stunningly beautiful...Read More
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17. McLeod Plantation Historic Site
Historic District/SiteDirectly across the Ashley River from downtown Charleston, on James Island, this 37-acre site is the only former plantation in the area where...Read More
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18. Meyer Vogl Gallery
Downtown Historic District | Museum/GalleryTwo local artists and friends own and curate this gallery that balances the impressionist and abstract works of well-known painters like Anne...Read More
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19. Middleton Place
West Ashley | Historic District/SiteEstablished in the 1730s, Middleton Place was at the center of the Middleton family’s empire of rice plantations, where they enslaved 3,500...Read More
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20. Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
City ParkSprawling beneath the Ravenel Bridge, this beautifully landscaped green space invites lounging on the grass with views of Charleston Harbor...Read More
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