- Intro
- Aquarium
- Museums & Parks
- Plantations & Historic Homes
- Family Portraits
- Performances & Theatre
- Landmarks & Places of Interest
Charleston is famous for its historical attractions, old southern charm and friendliness. We recommend spending some time at the attractions listed on the following tabs that include the South Carolina Aquarium,
museums & parks, plantations, family portraits, theatre & performances and a listing of the famous landmarks in Charleston.
Charleston's plantations are known world-wide for southern charm, Spanish moss strewn live oak trees, beautiful houses, grounds and flora. Take a day and visit one or all of these great plantations!
There are many great artistic performances and cultural activities in Charleston. For a full concert schedule regarding Charleston theatre, plays and performances visit:
Below are famous landmarks and places of interest in Charleston! Most
of them have a historical relevance.
- 4 Corners of Law - Where federal, state, city and God's Law all intersect, at Broad & Meeting Streets.
- Angel Oak Tree - Over 400 years old, this fantastic live oak tree located on Johns Island is a site to see.
- The Battery - Sea wall on the most eastern part of Charleston's peninsula at lower East Bay Street and continues to Murray Blvd. Where many of the famous mansions are located.
- Cabbage or Catfish Row (on lower Church Street) - locale featured in the opera Porgy.
- Charles Towne Landing - Where Colonists first settled before relocating to the peninsula.
- Charleston Harbor
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Churches
- Circular Congregational Church - 150 Meeting Street
- St. Michaels Church - Corner of Broad & Meeting Streets
- St. Phillips Church - 142 Church Street
- French Huguenot Church - Church & Queen Streets
- College of Charleston
- Fort Sumter - Site where the first shot of the Civil War was fired and was instrumental in the Revolutionary War and overall harbor defense of the city.
- H.L. Hunley Confederate Submarine - located in North Charleston, call (866) 866-9938 for info.
- Magnolia Cemetary
- Marion Square - Six and-a-half acre park between Calhoun, Meeting & King Streets.
- The Market - What used to be an open air vegetable is now where vendors who sell everything from t-shirts to jewelry are located.
- Morris Island Lighthouse - Can be seen from nothern tip of Folly Beach.
- Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon - Has served as a customs house, mercantile exchange, military prison and post office. In 1790, the State Legislature met here to ratify the new state Constitution. Located at Broad & East Bay Streets.
- Old Powder Magazine - Oldest Building in Charleston - once held the city's artillery and powder reserves.
- Pineapple Fountain at Waterfront Park
- Rainbow Row - Colorfully painted pastel houses on East Bay Street just south of Calhoun Street.
- Arthur Ravenel jr. Bridge - Completed in 2005 and is one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in North America.
- USS Yorktown & Medal of Honor Museum - The Yorktown played pivitol roles in WWII, the Korean War, Vietnam and many other campaigns.
Charleston Attractions - Things to See & Do
