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Charleston First-Time Visitors Guide

Charleston has so much to offer that it can be a little overwhelming trying to figure out what to see and do first. If you only have a short time to visit or if it’s your first time in the Holy City, there are few things you just can’t miss. We’ve compiled a list of […]

8 Things to Do in Charleston Before Summer Ends

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August, already? What!? Our dreams of a lazy summer are fading fast, quickly replaced with back-to-shopping and “routines.” Fall seems like it’s just around the corner. In fact, we were in a local craft store that was stocked full with (gasp!) Christmas decorations. OK, it’s time to regroup and squeeze the last bit of fun, […]

Spooky Tours Make for a Frightfully Fun 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 […]

Charleston’s History is Deeply Tied to the Harbor

Charleston is most certainly a city by the sea. From the Civil War-era forts in the harbor to the port as a center for trade, Charleston’s history and economy are anchored in the water that borders the city. Rice and indigo trades flourished in the 18th century, bringing the city significant wealth and prominence. When the first shots of […]

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 […]

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