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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."
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."
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."
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."
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..."
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."
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."
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..."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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..."
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."
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."
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..."
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."
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 ."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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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