Your Guide to Spring Break in Charleston, SC
There aren’t many places in the world more beautiful than Charleston, SC in the Spring. The flowers are in bloom and the weather is perfect with the salty ocean breeze in the air. Charleston is a well known tourist destination having won for multiple years in a row the “Best City to Visit in the […]
25+ Free Things to Do in Charleston SC
Whether you love history, nature, architecture, dining or shopping, you won’t have trouble finding things to do in Charleston. The good news is that there are some terrific attractions and activities that won’t bust your vacation budget. We’ve put together a list of 25 free things to do in Charleston. All activities are free unless […]
Uniquely Charleston: Things to Do in Charleston and Nowhere Else
By Bailey Laskowski Charleston is truly a special city. Consistently ranked on lists of the best places to visit, Charleston stands in a class all her own. You’ve come to the right place for a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Visit these attractions and landmarks that are unique to Charleston. Be sure to take some photos – […]
The 6 Spookiest Places in Charleston
A city with this kind of deep history, colorful characters and abundance of dark alleys and church graveyards is bound to have a few ghosts – or at least some pretty great ghost stories. It’s fun to explore Charleston’s spooky side any time of the year, but fall is a particularly good time to hit […]
Turtles Take the Stage at New Recovery Exhibit
Sea Turtle Care Center Manager Willow Melamet was beaming. The team at the South Carolina Aquarium had just completed major surgery on an adult female sea turtle – and aquarium visitors were watching live. It was all thanks to the brand-new Zucker Family Sea Turtle Recovery area of the aquarium. Sea Turtle Recovery walks visitors […]
5 Must-Do Spring Activities in Charleston, SC
Spring came early to Charleston this year with a mild winter and plenty of sunshine. But that doesn’t mean we’re done celebrating the season. There’s so much to do this time of the year that we need an extended spring season to make it through our list. Here are five of our favorite spring activities: […]
In the Fall, Charleston Fishing is at its Finest
Cooler weather combined with lots of hungry fish make fall an ideal time to go fishing here in Charleston. Capt. Joel LeVine, owner of RedFin Charters, said he wants visitors to know fishing season isn’t over in the fall. In fact, visitors booking an in-shore fishing charter have excellent odds of catching plenty of fish […]
Best Seasonal Tours this Fall in Charleston
Whether you want to see gorgeous gardens, ghostly graveyards or historic homes decorated for the holidays, Charleston has it. This time of year is perfect for enjoying the cooler temperatures and strolling the streets of the Holy City on a home tour, ghost tour or holiday excursion. Get started with one of these seasonal tours. […]
Charleston SC Things to Do in the Spring – Springtime Bucket List
Charleston SC Things to Do in the Spring The area provides a ton of Charleston SC things to do such as attractions, activities, outdoor amenities and events it can be tough to narrow down your choices. Let’s prioritize. We’ve created a lineup of springtime items for your own bucket list. Let us know which ones […]
Caring for the Charleston Carriage Horses
It’s a safe bet that if the mules and horses working local carriage tours could talk, they could easily recite the best parts of Charleston’s history. They’ve certainly heard the stories plenty of times as they mosey through the city streets. Carriage tours are a popular activity and the steeds pulling the carriages may very […]
Charleston’s Museum Mile Special Expands to Full Month
Throughout the month of January 2015, visitors can explore 11 downtown Charleston museums for $25. Previously just offered for one weekend in January, the Museum Mile package has been expanded to the full month. Passes are only sold in advance; not during the month of January so hurry and grab yours. Tickets are $25 for […]
Carriage Companies Take Hot Weather Seriously
When visitors come to Charleston, one of their favorite attractions is a carriage tour. It’s a great way to get an entertaining overview of Charleston history, architecture and culture. The clip-clop of hooves is a common sound on the historic streets as horses and mules lead their carriages full of tourists during the summer season. […]
Summerville: Tastes Like Sweet Tea
It doesn’t get much more Southern than a glass of iced tea. But what you might not realize is that the very glass of tea you love has its roots right here in the Charleston area – in the town of Summerville, to be precise. Now the town is celebrating its tea history with the […]
Water Taxi Dock at Waterfront Park Opens
A new water taxi dock at Waterfront Park is open to the public. The park is located at Vendue Range and Concord Street in downtown Charleston. Located at the end of the ‘T’ shaped pier, the dock will provide access to water taxi services. The dock, which is ADA accessible, will be a location for Charleston Water Taxi to tie up and […]
Charleston’s Museum Mile 2013
This weekend don’t miss a great opportunity to visit many of Charleston’s incredible museums for just one price. It’s all part of Museum Mile Weekend – an effort among cultural sites on and around Meeting Streets to give visitors (and locals!) access to their attractions for just $25. The fifth annual Museum Mile Weekend is […]
Tour Charleston’s Private Homes, Gardens
Go ahead and admit it: you’ve walked the streets of downtown Charleston, craning your neck and peeking through fences to get a glimpse of some of the amazing private homes and gardens. Good news: you have a chance to tour those spaces – no fencing peeping necessary. The Preservation Society of Charleston is hosting its […]
Get to Know Edgar Allan Poe
Just mention the name Edgar Allan Poe and images of mystery and darkness come to mind. Even though he only lived 40 years, Poe’s writings in the 19th century have lived on. This fall join Charleston Stage for the production of “Nevermore” and get a glimpse into Poe’s life. This performance incorporates scenes from Poe’s […]
Museum Mile Weekend
Sure you know Charleston is home to numerous historic sites – plantations, houses, museums and parks – but did you realize you can get a Southern sized dose of history in a 1-mile section of Meeting Street? Known as Museum Mile, this area is home to six museums, five nationally important historic house, four scenic […]
Charleston with Children – Part 1
It’s hard to believe we’re shopping for school supplies already. It seems the summer barely started! But there’s still a little time to squeeze in some fun before the school bell rings. Whether you live in Charleston or need one last weekend getaway, we have tons of activities for families and children of all ages. […]
Southern Style with Palmetto Carriage
Carriage tours in Charleston are one of the most popular things to do for good reason. They’re fun, relaxing, informative and let you see the city at a much slower pace. Palmetto Carriage Tours is the premier carriage tour company in Charleston and operates from its “Big Red Barn” on Guinard Street right off the […]
