Tourism

Charleston Visitor’s Center – Make this your first stop!
https://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel-support/visitors-centers/
Historic Military Sites – Boat tours depart from the Aquarium harbor within walking distance of the Charleston Place.
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie
Sumter requires a ferry ride, but is worth the trip.
https://www.nps.gov/fosu/index.htm
USS Yorktown
Accessible by  car or by harbor tour, early morning tours are best.
https://www.patriotspoint.org/
Hunley
Requires a drive to North Charleston, but there is a replica model in downtown.
https://www.hunley.org/
https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/62292
Charleston Historic Plantations – Will require at least a 30 minute drive from downtown Charleston, but certainly worth it!
Boone hall
https://www.boonehallplantation.com/
Magnolia
https://www.magnoliaplantation.com/
Middleton
https://www.middletonplace.org/
Drayton
https://www.draytonhall.org/
Downtown Charleston Historic Homes – All within walking distance of the Charleston Place.
Edmondston-Alston
https://www.edmondstonalston.org/
Aiken-Rhett
https://www.historiccharleston.org/house-museums/aiken-rhett-house/
Nathaniel Russel
https://www.historiccharleston.org/house-museums/nathaniel-russell-house/
Heyward-Washington
https://www.charlestonmuseum.org/historic-houses/heyward-washington-house/
Joseph Manigault
https://www.charlestonmuseum.org/historic-houses/joseph-manigault-house/
Other Historic Sites – All located downtown within walking distance.
Historic Churches
https://www.visit-historic-charleston.com/charleston-sc-historic-churches.html
Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
https://www.oldexchange.org/
The Historic Dock Street Theatre
https://charlestonstage.com/
Gibbs Museum of Art
https://www.gibbesmuseum.org/
SHOPPING – All day shopping abounds at the doorstop of the Charleston Place!
City Markethttps://www.thecharlestoncitymarket.com/
Kings Street – High end shopping in Charleston!
https://www.cntraveler.com/shops/charleston/king-street
Farmers Market (Saturday and Sunday only) – My favorite when peppers are in season!http://www.charlestonfarmersmarket.com/

Restaurants – Reservations should be made well in advance to skip the wait!
Hanks Seafood
Best seafood in Charleston!
https://hanksseafoodrestaurant.com/
82 Queen
Restaurant with ambiance in a historic home!
https://82queen.com/
Slightly North of Broad
A great lunch alternative!
https://www.snobcharleston.com/
Charleston Grill
A 5 star restaurant in the Charleston Place lobby!
https://charlestonplace.com/dining/
Henry's Bar and Restaurant
Great atmosphere with rooftop bars!
https://www.henrysonthemarket.com/
Fleet’s Landing
Waterfront dining!
https://fleetlanding.net/
Miller All Day
Best Breakfast!
https://millersallday.com/
Saltwater Cowboys on Schem Creek
A short drive, but very scenic
https://www.saltwater-cowboys.com/
TOURS
Walking tours
Highly recommend!
https://lowcountrywalkingtours.com/
Carriage rides
Join us at the Ice Breaker for carriage rides with Palmetto Carriage!
https://palmettocarriage.com/
Harbor Tours
Most depart from the piers behind the Aquarium within walking distance of the Charleston Place.
https://charlestonharbortours.com/
HOUSE TOURS
All located in the downtown historic district.
https://www.charlestoncvb.com/blog/guide/charleston-house-tours
Waterfront Parks– Within walking distance of Charleston Place!
Joe Riley Waterfront Park
https://www.charleston-sc.com/charleston-waterfront-park.html
The Battery
https://www.visit-historic-charleston.com/battery-charleston.html
Beaches - A half hour to hour drive from downtown
https://www.charlestoncvb.com/beaches/
Golf and Tennis - Numerous locations around Charleston offer championship courses and courts!
Kid Friendly
The Charleston Aquarium
The Charleston Aquarium is the most kid friendly attraction in downtown.
https://scaquarium.org/