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Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
980 reviews
#1 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"Thoroughly enjoyed our visit of about 90 minutes duration to take in the history and the
beautiful architecture
.. Well worth a visit to this outstanding building Pleased to endorse and recommend."
"Stopped by recently to light a candle for a friend staying at MUSC, the Cathedral is beautiful and well
worth a visit
."
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St. Michael's Church
784 reviews
#2 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"On our
walking tour
, our most excellent tour guide (Charleston native, Therese Smyth of Two Sisters Tours), gave a wonderful overview of the historical highlights of the church."
"Be sure to stop in and visit St. Michael's while in Charleston and learn of it's
rich history
and earthquake that gave the steeple its signature lean."
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Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
4,855 reviews
#3 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"Having so many people take advantage of being able to safely walk, jog, and bike in the space incorporated within the
architecture
was truly a huge bonus."
"... platform much quicker than if you climb from the Charleston side (which winds quite far before you get to the other viewing platform) Totally worth the views of the USS Yorktown and the Charleston
skyline
."
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Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim
621 reviews
#4 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"Sadly closed due to the pandemic, this is the second
oldest synagogue
in the US (after Truro in Newport, Rhode Island), the oldest continuous Jewish congregation in the US, and the founders of the American Reform..."
"Very
informative tour
given by Diane citing the history of Judaism in Charleston and how Jews fit into the history of the Southern states."
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Joe Riley Waterfront Park
5,483 reviews
#5 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"Beautiful, grassy spots to picnic, spectacular and unobstructed views of Charleston Harbor, Ravenel Bridge, Patriots Point and Fort Sumter, a large fountain, a dense canopy of oak
trees
and many benches to engage..."
"This park is a perfect place to go for a leisurely
stroll
and enjoy the river view or sit in the shade of the trees and reflect on God's beauty around you or enjoy the pineapple fountain and watch the little ones..."
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Magnolia Cemetery
519 reviews
#6 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"It is a classic Victorian cemetery with lots of room to stroll (or drive or bike) and appreciate the carvings and mausoleums, including a pyramid and graves for the sailors on the Hunley, and
landmark
oaks."
"Wander through the
trees
dripping with Spanish moss, stop to read the tombstones, see the graves of the crewmen from the Huntley, watch the birds swooping over the ponds."
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College of Charleston
700 reviews
#7 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"That being said, the College of Charleston is one of the most beautiful college
campuses
I've had the pleasure of visiting."
"College of Charleston is a beautiful campus filled with gorgeous
architecture
to enjoy."
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Unitarian Church in Charleston
158 reviews
#8 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"... in progress we did tour the cemetery and it was something to see,old tombstones provide a wealth of
history
and the old tree was impressive with Spanish moss.Some Flores but just the armosphere was sensational..."
"If you like history, or just a quiet
stroll
through an interesting site, check out the cemetery at the Unitarian Church."
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Middleton Place
4,166 reviews
#9 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"Beautiful, idyllic, peaceful setting... with a view of the Ashley River...as if you are walking back in time...amazing landscaping...wonderful house and grounds
tours
and a wonderful restaurant to sample wonderful..."
"Then it was time for the
House tour
, we had a very knowledgeable guide and we enjoyed hearing about the Middleton family, their life at the plantation, their trips abroad, the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and see..."
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McLeod Plantation Historic Site
1,066 reviews
#10 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"Our guide, Paul, was an expert
historian
with a gift for delivering the plantation’s story in an engaging and informative manner while placing it in the larger context of history."
"You can do this plantation self-guided, but you would miss all of the fascinating details and
eye opening
historical accounts that the tour guides are able to impart."
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Circular Congregational Church
186 reviews
#11 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"This morning I am walking to visit The Circular Congregational Church graveyard because it has a lot of
history
– Charles Towne's original settlers founded this protestant, or dissenting, church about 1681."
"I found this church and cemetery during a walk in the
historic district
and I was so impressed by the church itself and the very old cemetery was great."
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The Citadel
734 reviews
#12 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"If you have an hour, drive through the neighborhood to get to this
beautiful campus
nestled on the rivers edge."
"Great place - beautiful campus and
lots of history
."
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Fort Sumter National Monument
5,551 reviews
#13 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"It is an Awesome way to spend an afternoon, a
ferry ride
and a guided tour of the fort and then time just to wonder around the fort, Awesome for pictures, great gift shop and Park Rangers were Great."
"The Park Ranger that gave a brief intro to the history of Fort Sumter was very informative and had an excellent note about
perspective
that encouraged thoughtful reflection as we toured the island."
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Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
611 reviews
#14 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"It is home to an exhibit hall, rental facility, a natural habitat zoo, ongoing archaeological excavations, miles of hiking trails, dozens of picnic tables, a
replica
tall ship and six fireable
replica
cannon."
"The visitor center's historic
exhibits
are beautifully and expertly presented, giving a well-rounded history of the colony's origins without wearing you out."
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Nathaniel Russell House
1,946 reviews
#15 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"Built in 1808 by slave trader Nathaniel Russell, this is recognized as one of America's best Neoclassical house (inspired by the
architecture
of ancient Greece and Rome, with porches and columns)."
"Many had origins in the Charleston area; the house is owned by the
Historic Charleston
Foundation and they are endeavoring to present the house as it was in the early 19th Century."
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Pineapple Fountain
558 reviews
#16 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"With a short walk from Rainbow Row, you come to a beautiful public
waterfront park
with seating areas/conversation spots, fountains (the Pineapple is one of the most grand!) and a wonderful pier on which you can l..."
"Beautiful park where the flora abounds and if you enjoy walking and
taking pictures
this is the place,countless views of everything.Fountain is hypnotizing and great place to converse with locals and visitors alik..."
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Morris Island Lighthouse
398 reviews
#17 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"Morris Island Lighthouse, located on the south side of the entrance to Charleston Harbor in South Carolina, north of the City of
Folly Beach
, once protected the shipping lanes leading to the harbor and what has be..."
"Since we were staying in Folly Beach, it was a short car ride along Ashley Avenue to its end where the Lighthouse Inlet Heritage
Preserve
begins."
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Aiken-Rhett House
1,596 reviews
#18 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"This "preserved" house and slave quarters, with ts easy-to-use audio guide, gives you an excellent insight into how the upper classes lived in the 18th and 19th centuries, along with a good
perspective
on the slav..."
"The house, built in the early 1800's, has so much history and the
audio tour
gave us a lot of stories and insight about the families, the home and the events during the time the house was lived in."
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The Charleston Museum
1,026 reviews
#19 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"... Days (collections from around the world including some fascinating Egyptian pieces); the Bunting
Natural History
Gallery (fossils, bird and animal mounts and geological examples); City Under Siege (the Civil W..."
"Collections in the museum include: archeology, entomology, fine art, furniture, historic textiles, old
flags
, a silver collection, geology, herbarium, jewelry, ornithology, photographs, pottery, slave badges, vert..."
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Heyward-Washington House
390 reviews
#20 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"This is a fascinating dive into old Charleston history, with vintage furniture including one of the most priceless bookcases in the U.S. The
tour guide
, who was an English lady was superb, very knowledgeable and e..."
"Cost of one adult is $12 and they have a deal where you can get tours of the
Charleston Museum
, which is awesome and your choice of the Heyward-Washington House or the Joseph Manigault house for $18."
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Drayton Hall
1,903 reviews
#21 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"Take a
step back in time
and enjoy a guided tour of one of the finest examples of Georgian Palladian architecture in North America and the only plantation house on the Ashley River to survive intact through both t..."
"I recently visited Charleston and researched to find which plantation to visit that would show me a taste of Southern life and
history
without much modern fantastic adornment ."
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Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
6,737 reviews
#22 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"If you enjoy history, this plantation is a must see! Rich in beauty and history, guides walk visitors through an extensive (yet interesting) family lineage in the
house tour
, as well as picture perfect walking tra..."
"One could easily spend an entire afternoon or morning here, as there’s various
tours
on the flora and fauna, slave quarters, history of the family and land, tram
tours
, house
tours
, walking trails and more."
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Joseph Manigault House
357 reviews
#23 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"The Joseph Manigault House as a part of the
Charleston Museum
is a well preserved historic house that has a tour that is informative and educational."
"The
tour guide
was very knowledgeable and informative, relating the history of the family that lived int the house and the events of those days."
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Charleston City Market
7,843 reviews
#24 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"Great
local crafts
and artisans here at great prices There are many booths in stalls we picked up a beautiful artist in brick to use as a doorstop that had some beautiful Charleston images painted on it as well as..."
"
Stroll
through this market and peruse hand crafted goods, tasty treats, and a wide variety of goods for yourself or for gifts for family and friends."
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Rainbow Row
1,439 reviews
#25 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"Love the
history
in the area (including the oldest liquor shop in America across the stress from Rainbow Row) and after being there, appreciate all the local art featuring these houses!"
"... after the pastel colors that the houses were painted as they were restored in the 1930s and 1940s, is located North of Tradd Street and south of Elliott Street on Easy Bay Street, from 79 to 107
East Bay Street
."
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Marion Square
431 reviews
#26 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"There are fountains,
statues
, sidewalks, trees with lots of shade, water fountains, and its just a good place to rest if you need to."
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St. Philip's Church
132 reviews
#27 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"My family and I visited St. Philip’s Church to admire its beauty and
architecture
while visiting Charleston."
"St. Phillips is a National Historic
Landmark
and one of the most photographed buildings in South Carolina."
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The Williams Mansion
1,538 reviews
#28 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"This gorgeous home is a museum of antiques and fine
architecture
, as well as a treasure trove of art by Tiffany (spanning his early years, during which Tiffany was an artisan, and including at least one of his sig..."
"There is so much detail and such an eclectic collection of
artifacts
inside, ranging from Joseph (Napoleon's brother) Bonaparte's daybed to footstools made of real elephant's feet all from the Gilded age."
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Old City Jail
238 reviews
#29 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"... you'll be in a quiet, project-like type of area late at night and after the tour (though tour
guide
said it was a safe area and within walking distance to Meeting St & locals I met while waiting for the tour w..."
"We’ve been on a few
BullDog Tours
before & they’ve always been pretty neat just because of the exclusive locations they secure but those have been like graveyard walks & a “Dungeon” but the city Jail...We we’re ge..."
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French Huguenot Church
82 reviews
#30 of 82 Sights & Landmarks in Charleston
"Most are now locked up tighter than Fort Knox after the tragedy at Emanuel A.M.E., but the French Huguenot Church is open daily with welcoming volunteers like Etienne telling the
history
of their church and its fa..."
"Interesting exterior
architecture
and a simple but beautiful interior."
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