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Joe Riley Waterfront Park
5,483 reviews
"Enjoy the fountains, sprinklers, kids playing on the grounds, reviewing the monuments, gazing at the suspension bridge, watching the boats in the harbor or just enjoying the space it really is has something for ev...""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..."
Museums
Fort Sumter National Monument
5,551 reviews
"Knowledgeable NP rangers at the visitor center, lovely boat ride and memorable flag raising ceremony in the morning for those that helped AND watched to raise our flag.""The visitors centers at Liberty Square and on the island, though are warm and house well-thought-out exhibits explaining the events leading up to the attack that marked the beginning of the Civil War and its after..."
Sights & Landmarks
McLeod Plantation Historic Site
1,066 reviews
"You'll see a few of the outbuildings, the cotton gin house, and barns, and you'll learn about how the family built its fortune in sea island cotton on the backs of the enslaved people.""Our guide, Ashley was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and engaging and filled us in on the rich history of the plantation, the buildings on site, and the background of the quality of crops (what makes sea island..."
Nature & Parks
Battery & White Point Gardens
2,375 reviews
"Beautiful park, incredible trees, amazing mortars, history from the native Americans to present day.""... in cool shade after walking the historic streets of Charleston - 'South of Broad' if you're there in Spring (April-May) you can enjoy the Black-crowned Nigh Herons which are nesting in the lives of the live oaks."
Museums
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
1,361 reviews
"The guided tour of the dungeon was interesting, with stories of events surrounding political prisoners, gun ammo storage, and English tea! Upstairs, you will see artifacts that date back to the 1700’s and 1800’s s...""Self guided tour of two floors with info on indigo process improvement,textile displays, info on visit from President Washington and other local interests."
Nature & Parks
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
6,737 reviews
"Had a wonderful trip around plantation lots to see Very interesting plus fabulous little petting zoo Shawn our driver was brilliant made the trip Good knowledge and vey informative Passionate about magnolia garden...""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..."
Sights & Landmarks
Pineapple Fountain
558 reviews
"This really lovely fountain is an iconic spot in Charleston, and a great spot for photos.""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..."
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Charleston City Market
7,843 reviews
"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...""The Market is many blocks long and houses many different vendors selling a variety of wares...shoes, clothing, hats, jewelry, paintings, photography, other art, Christmas decorations, sports team products, teas, c..."
Sights & Landmarks
Aiken-Rhett House
1,596 reviews
"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...""This museum has done a great job creating an interesting self-guided tour using an iPhone app that offers stories and information about the spaces, the people who lived and worked there, and the ways of life when..."
Sights & Landmarks
Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
980 reviews
"Impressive structure in the heart of Charleston, lots of light and beautiful stained-glass stained glass / excellent contrast with the church's white walls & gold decorations.""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."
Sights & Landmarks
Magnolia Cemetery
519 reviews
"Please take the time to visit the Confederate burial grounds and the final resting place of the crews of the CSS Hunley submarine, and regardless of your feelings about the causes of the Civil War, appreciate that...""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."
Museums
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim
621 reviews
"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...""A Fascinating bit of Jewish history in Charleston via film and docent tour, known as the birthplace of Reform Judaism in America"
