Courtney’s Charleston Suggestions
Sightseeing
Put on your walking shoes and explore one of America's oldest cities! Walk down East Bay street in downtown to see the iconic Rainbow Row. There are several places to eat on nearby streets: Broad Street, King Street, Queen Street, and Meeting Street.
467 locals recommend
Rainbow Row
83-107 E Bay StPut on your walking shoes and explore one of America's oldest cities! Walk down East Bay street in downtown to see the iconic Rainbow Row. There are several places to eat on nearby streets: Broad Street, King Street, Queen Street, and Meeting Street.
Take a ferry across the bay to visit Fort Sumter and learn about the rich history of war time in Charleston.
501 locals recommend
Fort Sumter National Monument
Take a ferry across the bay to visit Fort Sumter and learn about the rich history of war time in Charleston.
Visit the dungeon and learn about another famous tea party! Boston wasn't the only one! Make sure to go upstairs and see where America's first President, George Washington spent a week of his time in while visiting Charleston, all while looking down Broad Street - a magnificent view.
48 locals recommend
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
122 E Bay StVisit the dungeon and learn about another famous tea party! Boston wasn't the only one! Make sure to go upstairs and see where America's first President, George Washington spent a week of his time in while visiting Charleston, all while looking down Broad Street - a magnificent view.
Have you ever seen the movie, The Notebook? Visit where Noah and Allie met and fell in love, all while learning the history of this plantation that is still in use today!
248 locals recommend
Boone Hall Plantation
1235 Long Point RoadHave you ever seen the movie, The Notebook? Visit where Noah and Allie met and fell in love, all while learning the history of this plantation that is still in use today!
Gorgeous during the spring and early fall - flowers galore! See some of the lowcountry at its' finest.
395 locals recommend
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdGorgeous during the spring and early fall - flowers galore! See some of the lowcountry at its' finest.
Middleton Place is a great place to get your outdoor fix in and sightsee around the lowcountry, with the historic buildings, slave quarters, and more. Rich in history, full of color, and animals make this a must see.
192 locals recommend
Middleton Place
4300 Ashley River RdMiddleton Place is a great place to get your outdoor fix in and sightsee around the lowcountry, with the historic buildings, slave quarters, and more. Rich in history, full of color, and animals make this a must see.
Neighborhoods
Near the up and coming eateries and breweries in North Charleston. Park Circle has locally owned shops, eateries, and an eclectic artsy scene.
125 locals recommend
Park Circle
Near the up and coming eateries and breweries in North Charleston. Park Circle has locally owned shops, eateries, and an eclectic artsy scene.
Great beach to head down and spend the day listening to the waves crashing on the shore, play some bocce ball, or even cast a line. Restaurants and bars within walking distance.
220 locals recommend
Isle of Palms
Great beach to head down and spend the day listening to the waves crashing on the shore, play some bocce ball, or even cast a line. Restaurants and bars within walking distance.
Head down to an eclectic tourist spot to enjoy the local food, surf shops, and beach. Listen to live music, start a game of sand volleyball, or rent some surfboards to catch some waves.
581 locals recommend
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueHead down to an eclectic tourist spot to enjoy the local food, surf shops, and beach. Listen to live music, start a game of sand volleyball, or rent some surfboards to catch some waves.
Quaint little Island with locally owned shops and restaurants. If you're looking for a less crowded beach, drive down one of Sullivan's streets and look for the multitude of pathways and boardwalks down to the water. Catch a great sunset with the lighthouse in your view!
346 locals recommend
Sullivan's Island
Quaint little Island with locally owned shops and restaurants. If you're looking for a less crowded beach, drive down one of Sullivan's streets and look for the multitude of pathways and boardwalks down to the water. Catch a great sunset with the lighthouse in your view!