{"id":15850,"date":"2024-02-27T23:52:18","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T23:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journal.rentbyowner.com\/?p=15850"},"modified":"2025-09-22T10:33:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T10:33:05","slug":"charleston-attractions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/charleston-attractions\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Must See Attractions in Charleston"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The historic city of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/south-carolina\/charleston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charleston<\/a> is a gem on South Carolina\u2019s coastline. It\u2019s packed with fascinating cultural and historic sites and boasts beautiful heritage properties. There are so many must-see attractions and points of interest that it can be tricky to know which ones to prioritize when visiting for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This travel guide highlights the Holy City\u2019s 25 top attractions to help you plan your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Middleton Place<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/middleton-place-charleston.jpg\" alt=\"Middleton Place\" class=\"wp-image-15984\" style=\"width:600px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/middleton-place-charleston.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/middleton-place-charleston-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 4300 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.middletonplace.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">middletonplace.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> 9 am \u2013 5 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/south-carolina\/charleston\/middleton-place\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Middleton Place<\/a> is a National Historic Landmark, having been established in 1675 as a rice plantation. The property now serves as a museum that truthfully outlines the history of the plantation, including the brutal enslavement of people that took place here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Riley Waterfront Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>Vendue Range, Concord St, Charleston, SC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charleston-sc.gov\/266\/Park-Directory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">charleston-sc.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening<\/strong> <strong>Hours:<\/strong> 7 am \u2013 9.30 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/south-carolina\/charleston\/waterfront-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Riley Waterfront Park<\/a> overlooks Charleston Harbor and Cooper River and is a popular spot to unwind and take in the view. Look out for the quirky Pineapple Fountain, which is illuminated at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Rainbow Row<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rainbow-row-charleston-south-carolina.jpg\" alt=\"Rainbow Row\" class=\"wp-image-15987\" style=\"width:600px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rainbow-row-charleston-south-carolina.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rainbow-row-charleston-south-carolina-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: shutterstock.com\/Gordon Bell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 83-107 E Bay St, Charleston, SC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rainbowrowcharlestonsc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rainbowrowcharlestonsc.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/south-carolina\/charleston\/rainbow-row\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rainbow Row<\/a> is a series of 13 pastel-hued houses that date back to the 18th century. This is one of Charleston\u2019s best-known landmarks and is a fantastic photo opportunity so be sure to swing by as you explore the city center. Even better, take a horse-drawn carriage tour of historic Downtown to see its landmarks in style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Rainbow Row is far from secret, The Tavern at Rainbow Row is one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/places-to-stay-in-charleston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charleston&#8217;s hidden gems<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. International African American Museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 14 Wharfside St, Charleston, SC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iaamuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iaamuseum.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> 10 am \u2013 5 pm Tuesday to Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The IAAM documents the journey that captive Africans were forced to take when they were transported to America. The museum is situated in Gadsden\u2019s Wharf, which is where more than 40% of enslaved people entered America and were sold at auction. This is one of Charleston\u2019s most important and powerful museums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/arthur-ravenel-jr-bridge-charleston-1.jpg\" alt=\"Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge\" class=\"wp-image-15989\" style=\"width:600px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/arthur-ravenel-jr-bridge-charleston-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/arthur-ravenel-jr-bridge-charleston-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This impressive cable-stayed suspension bridge stretches 2.5 miles long over Cooper River to connect Downtown Charleston with Mount Pleasant. Designed to withstand hurricanes, earthquakes, and shipping accidents, it\u2019s a true feat of engineering and the perfect place for a scenic bike ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Magnolia Plantation &amp; Gardens<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 3550 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.magnoliaplantation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">magnoliaplantation.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours: <\/strong>9 am \u2013 5 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The stunning public gardens of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/south-carolina\/charleston\/magnolia-plantation-and-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Magnolia Plantation<\/a> are some of the oldest in America, having opened in 1870. Look out for native wildlife that thrives in this Lowcountry haven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Historic Charleston City Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/charleston-city-market-1.jpg\" alt=\"Historic Charleston City Market\" class=\"wp-image-15991\" style=\"width:600px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/charleston-city-market-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/charleston-city-market-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecharlestoncitymarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thecharlestoncitymarket.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> 9.30 am \u2013 5 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1807, vendors have sold produce at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/south-carolina\/charleston\/charleston-historic-district\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charleston City Market<\/a>, and today it\u2019s considered the best place to find artisanal goods from talented local crafters, artists, bakers, and makers. Be sure to watch Gullah artisans weave intricate sweetgrass baskets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Fort Sumter National Monument<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, 340 Concord St, Charleston, SC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/fosu\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nps.gov\/fosu\/index.htm<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/south-carolina\/charleston\/fort-sumter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fort Sumter<\/a> in Charleston Harbor is where the American Civil War began when it was battered by the Confederacy. The fort\u2019s ruins have been well-preserved, but they\u2019re only accessible via ferry from either Fort Sumter Visitor Center at Liberty Square or Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. USS Yorktown and Patriots Point Naval &amp; Maritime Museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/yorktown-museum-patriots-point-charleston-harbor.jpg\" alt=\"USS Yorktown and Patriots Point Naval &amp; Maritime Museum\" class=\"wp-image-15993\" style=\"width:600px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/yorktown-museum-patriots-point-charleston-harbor.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/yorktown-museum-patriots-point-charleston-harbor-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, Charleston, SC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patriotspoint.org\/explore\/uss-yorktown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">patriotspoint.org\/explore\/uss-yorktown\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> 8 am \u2013 4.30 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The USS Yorktown is a huge aircraft carrier that served in World War II and the Vietnam War. It also recovered the Apollo 8 spacecraft which was the first manned spacecraft to successfully orbit the moon. You can also explore military aircraft and submarines when you visit the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. The Battery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Battery is a fortified seawall and promenade constructed in the 1820s. It\u2019s bordered by some impressive antebellum mansions and provides fabulous views of Charleston Harbor, Fort Sumter, and Sullivan\u2019s Island lighthouse, making it the perfect place for a stroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. White Point Garden<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pavilion-white-point-garden-charleston.jpg\" alt=\"White Point Garden\" class=\"wp-image-15995\" style=\"width:600px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pavilion-white-point-garden-charleston.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pavilion-white-point-garden-charleston-300x189.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 2 Murray Blvd, Charleston, SC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlestonparksconservancy.org\/park-finder\/white-point-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">charlestonparksconservancy.org\/park-finder\/white-point-garden<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening<\/strong> <strong>Hours:<\/strong> 7 am \u2013 9.30 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With Ashley River and Cooper River on each side, the waterfront park of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/south-carolina\/charleston\/white-point-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">White Point Garden<\/a> offers excellent views. Look out for cannons from the Civil and Revolutionary Wars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. Isle of Palms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/south-carolina\/isle-of-palms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Isle of Palms<\/a> is a beautiful barrier island that is just seven miles long and one mile wide. It has pristine white sand beaches, scenic golf courses, and a peaceful atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Isle of Palms is also regarded as one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/places-to-stay-in-charleston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best areas to stay in Charleston<\/a> for those looking for a low-key beach vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. King Street<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/king-street-charleston-1.jpg\" alt=\"King Street\" class=\"wp-image-15997\" style=\"width:600px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/king-street-charleston-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/king-street-charleston-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>King Street is considered the heart of Charleston\u2019s historic district and it\u2019s not to be missed when you explore Downtown. It is divided into three distinct areas that represent Charleston\u2019s history:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upper King Street Design and Dining District<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>M<a href=\"https:\/\/eattheordinary.com\/\">i<\/a>ddle King Street Fashion District<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower King Street Antiques District<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll find a huge range of boutiques, eateries, and watering holes to keep you entertained on King Street throughout the day and long into the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14. Angel Oak and Johns Island<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 3688 Angel Oak Rd, Johns Island, SC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charleston-sc.gov\/153\/Angel-Oak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">charleston-sc.gov\/153\/Angel-Oak<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> 9 am \u2013 5 pm Monday to Saturday \/ 9 am \u2013 1 pm Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/south-carolina\/johns-island\/angel-oak-tree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Johns Island<\/a> is the largest in South Carolina and is dotted with pretty live oak trees \u2014 one of which is the iconic Angel Oak. The grand tree is 65 feet tall and 25 feet in circumference and is believed to be somewhere between 300 and 400 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ll be heading out to Johns Island, consider visiting nearby Folly Beach or Kiawah Island during the same trip to enjoy a relaxing few hours on the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>15. Savannah<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/georgia\/savannah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Savannah, Georgia<\/a>, is considered Charleston\u2019s sister city, and you can reach it by car in just a couple of hours. It has some incredible antebellum mansions, fantastic museums and art galleries, and no shortage of excellent places to eat delicious Southern cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>16. Ghosts of Charleston<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/circular-congregational-church-and-graveyard-charleston.jpg\" alt=\"Ghosts of Charleston\" class=\"wp-image-15999\" style=\"width:600px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/circular-congregational-church-and-graveyard-charleston.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/circular-congregational-church-and-graveyard-charleston-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Charleston is an old city steeped in tragedy, having sustained earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and two wars since its founding in 1670. There\u2019s little wonder it\u2019s considered one of America\u2019s most haunted cities. Be sure to take a ghost tour to check out some of these notoriously haunted locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Old City Jail, 21 Magazine Street<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 13,000 prisoners were executed here during the 18th and early 19th centuries, and it\u2019s said that many of them still haunt the jail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Old Exchange &amp; Provost Dungeon, East Bay Street<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This was a British prison during the Revolutionary War, and many prisoners who met gruesome ends while locked up in abominable conditions are said to remain tethered to the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Poogan\u2019s Porch, 72 Queen Street<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A schoolteacher who passed away in 1954 is said to haunt Poogan\u2019s Porch. Witnesses report seeing her sneak up behind them in the ladies\u2019 bathroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Circular Graveyard, 150 Meeting Street<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Revolutionary War soldiers were laid to rest in this graveyard, and it\u2019s said you can see their ghosts wandering the grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Unitarian Graveyard, 8 Archdale Street<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Annabel Lee, the protagonist of Edgar Allen Poe\u2019s poem of the same name, is said to haunt this creepy graveyard that dates back to 1772.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>17. South Carolina Aquarium<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/scaquarium.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scaquarium.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> 9 am \u2013 5 pm Wednesday to Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll find birds, reptiles, and land-dwelling mammals in the South Carolina Aquarium in addition to a huge array of marine animals. This is a great attraction for families. Look out for the Sea Turtle Hospital, where sick and injured turtles are nursed back to health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>18. Boone Hall Plantation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 1235 Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.boonehallplantation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">boonehallplantation.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> 9 am \u2013 5 pm Monday to Saturday \/ 12 pm \u2013 5 pm Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/south-carolina\/mount-pleasant\/boone-hall-plantation-and-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boone Hall<\/a> is one of the oldest working plantations in America having been established in 1681. It has gorgeous gardens, but its star attraction is the Spanish moss-draped Avenue of Oaks which frames the approach to the historic home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>19. The Charleston Museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 360 Meeting St, Charleston, SC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.charlestonmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">charlestonmuseum.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> 9 am \u2013 5 pm Monday to Saturday \/ 12 pm \u2013 5 pm Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/south-carolina\/charleston\/charleston-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charleston Museum<\/a> was established in 1773 and is widely considered America\u2019s first museum. It has a vast collection of artifacts that tell the story of American history. This is a great place to learn not only about Charleston\u2019s heritage but the evolution of the entire USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>20. Drayton Hall<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 3380 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.draytonhall.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">draytonhall.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> 9 am \u2013 5 pm Wednesday to Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/south-carolina\/charleston\/drayton-hall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drayton Hall<\/a> is America\u2019s oldest unrestored and intact plantation house and it gives a glimpse into the past like no other. A visit here is a true step back in time and a sobering reminder of the role the American South played in the enslavement of African Americans\u2019 ancestors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>21. Old Slave Mart Museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/old-slave-mart-museum-charleston.jpg\" alt=\"Old Slave Mart Museum\" class=\"wp-image-16001\" style=\"width:600px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/old-slave-mart-museum-charleston.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/old-slave-mart-museum-charleston-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 6 Chalmers St, Charleston, SC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oldslavemartmuseum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">oldslavemartmuseum.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> 9 am \u2013 5 pm Monday to Saturday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/south-carolina\/charleston\/old-slave-mart-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Old Slave Mart Museum<\/a> in the French Quarter is where enslaved people were auctioned before the Civil War. Take a self-guided walking tour of the museum to learn about this dark yet important part of Charleston\u2019s history. Exhibits include the personal accounts of enslaved individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>22. Nathaniel Russell House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 51 Meeting St, Charleston, SC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.historiccharleston.org\/house-museums\/nathaniel-russell-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">historiccharleston.org\/house-museums\/nathaniel-russell-house<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> 10 am \u2013 5 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Charleston is filled with beautiful historic mansions and some, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/south-carolina\/charleston\/nathaniel-russell-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nathaniel Russel House<\/a>, are now open to the public as house museums. This is one of the best examples of neoclassical properties in America, and it has a vast collection of fine art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>23. Aiken-Rhett House Museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 48 Elizabeth St, Charleston, SC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.historiccharleston.org\/house-museums\/aiken-rhett-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">histori<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecharlestoncitymarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ccharleston.org\/house-<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.historiccharleston.org\/house-museums\/aiken-rhett-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">museums\/aiken-rhett-house<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> 10 am \u2013 5 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/south-carolina\/charleston\/aiken-rhett-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This historic home<\/a> was built in 1820 and remained within the Aiken family for 142 years. Explore with one of the museum\u2019s tour guides to learn about the house and about Governor Aiken, who lived here during the 1800s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>24. Gibbes Museum of Art<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 135 Meeting St, Charleston, SC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gibbesmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gibbesmuseum.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> 10 am \u2013 5 pm Monday to Saturday \/ 1 pm \u2013 5 pm Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/south-carolina\/charleston\/gibbes-museum-of-art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gibbes Museum of Art<\/a> is a small but jam-packed building with a wide variety of exhibitions. Look out for the gallery devoted to the Charleston Renaissance period and for the collection of 600 miniature portraits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>25. Shem Creek<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shem-creek-and-palmetto-breeze-boat-south-carolina.jpg\" alt=\"Shem Creek\" class=\"wp-image-16003\" style=\"width:600px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shem-creek-and-palmetto-breeze-boat-south-carolina.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shem-creek-and-palmetto-breeze-boat-south-carolina-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencemountpleasant.com\/waterfront-at-shem-creek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">experiencemountpleasant.com\/waterfront-at-shem-creek<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> 5 am \u2013 12 am daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/south-carolina\/mount-pleasant\/shem-creek-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shem Creek<\/a> is a waterfront destination that combines urban amenities with gorgeous natural scenery. It offers fantastic views of marshland and Charleston Harbor. Drink and dine at the restaurants and bars here, or explore the waterways via boat, kayak, or paddleboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Plan Your Charleston Sightseeing Itinerary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you\u2019re clued up on Charleston\u2019s top tourist attractions, you can get started planning your sightseeing itinerary. How many on this list will you tick off when you next visit Charleston?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The historic city of Charleston is a gem on South Carolina\u2019s coastline. It\u2019s packed with fascinating cultural and historic sites and boasts beautiful heritage properties. There are so many must-see attractions and points of interest that it can be tricky to know which ones to prioritize when visiting for the first time. 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