Charleston Museum
360 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29403
843-722-2996

Explore the coastal region of South Carolina through cultural and regional exhibits ranging from Civil War artifact, ancient fossils, an enormous whale skeleton, Charleston silver and elegant costumes.

Aiken-Rhett House
48 Elizabeth Street
Charleston, SC 29403
843-723-1159

The sprawling Aiken-Rhett House has remained virtually unaltered since 1858. It is the most intact urban villa illustrating life in pre-Civil War Charleston. Many items and furnishings are still found in the rooms for which they were purchased.

Nathaniel Russell House
51 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843-724-8481

Built in the 1808, the Nathaniel Russell House is the grand Federal style townhouse of Charleston merchant Nathaniel Russell. The elaborate interior boasts a free-flying staircase and period antiques. Set among gardens, this home is a fine example of how the Charleston’s elite lived in the 19th century.

The Citadel Museum
Citadel Campus
Charleston, SC
843-225-3294

For military history, visit The Citadel Museum on The Citadel Campus. It illustrates the history of The Military College of South Carolina and Corps of Cadets from 1842 to the present. Exhibits feature photographs, uniforms, archival documents and more.

Fort Sumter National Monument
1214 Middle Street
Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482
843-883-3123

A chain of economic, political and social events sparked the Civil War. Today Fort Sumter stands as a reminder and powerful symbol of our National’s history and strength.

Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
112 East Bay Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843-727-2165

The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon was built in 1771 and was a public building open to all citizens and also housed prisoners. Today it serves as a museum, focusing on historical items from South Carolina and the area’s role in history.

American Military Museum
360 Concord Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843-723-9620

The American Military Museum features uniforms and artifacts from all branches of service, dating back to the Revolutionary War. Also on display are antique toy soldiers, war toys, miniatures, weaponry and more.

The Powder Magazine
79 Cumberland Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843-722-3767

The Old Powder Magazine was built in1712 with a masonry roof and 36-inch brick walls. It was used during the Revolutionary War to store gunpowder. Today it is a museum featuring costumes, armor and other artifacts from 18th-century Charleston.

Joseph Manigault House
350 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29403
843-722-2996

A National Historic Landmark and designed in 1803, the mansion features carved-wood mantels and elaborate plaster work. Many Charleston antiques are on display in the home, as well as British and French furnishings.

The Confederate Museum
188 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29402
843-723-1541

Built in 1841, the Market Hall’s design was influenced by the Temple of Nike in Athens. Today it houses the Confederate Museum, which features flags, uniforms, swords and other Civil War memorabilia.

Drayton Hall
3380 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
843-769-2600

Take a tour through history as you browse through the oldest plantation house in America open to the public. This amazing structure is still nearly in original condition despite seven generations, two great wars, and numerous hurricanes and earthquakes.

Cypress Gardens
3030 Cypress Gardens Road
Charleston, SC 29461
843-553-0515

170-acres of beautiful gardens and walking trails. The cypress swamp is toured in a flat-bottom boat and native species can be found in the aquarium and butterfly house and the reptile house contains exotic snakes, turtles, and more.

Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club
20 Dunvegan Drive
Charleston, SC 29414
843-556-8251

This course is carved from an original Charleston plantation with features like Bermuda fairways and a mosaic of ponds. Playable for all golfers. Call for tee times.

The Links at Stono Ferry
4812 Stono Links Drive
Charleston, SC 29449
843-763-1817

Unique Revolutionary War historic elements make this course unforgettable. Call for tee times.

Citadel Mall
2070 Sam Rittenburg Blvd.
Charleston, SC 29407
843-766-8321

More than 90 stores including Dillard’s, Sears, Target, Ann Taylor Loft, Charlotte Russe and many more as well as several eateries and a 6-screen cinema.

Northwoods Mall
2150 Northwoods Blvd., #60
North Charleston, SC 29406
843-797-3062

More than 130 stores, restaurants, movie theaters, and a food court. Stores include JCPenney, Belk, Gymboree, Yankee Candle, Victoria’s Secret, and many more.

Charleston Tea Plantation
6617 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
843-559-0383

This is a true treasure to see! This commercial tea farm offers visitors a unique way to learn how tea is made, offers samples to taste, and long strolls through the Live Oaks.

Middleton Place House Museum
4300 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
843-556-6020

Bask in the beauty of the grounds of this 18th century plantation offering more than 60 acres of landscaped gardens, house museum, and craftspeople in the Stableyards.

Irvin House Vineyards
6775 Bears Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
843-559-6768

Stroll through the property, partake of the wines and tour the vineyards.

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
3550 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
843-571-1266

17th century estate offering gardens, a plantation house, antebellum cabin, nature train, nature boat, wildlife observation tower, gift shop, and more!

The Audubon Swamp Garden
3550 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
843-571-1266

Browse through the serenity of 60-acre blackwater cypress and tupelo swamp with wildflowers, bog plants, shrubs, boardwalks, bridges, alligators, waterfowl and other wildlife!

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
40 Patriots Point Road
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
843-884-2727

Explore the aircraft carrier Yorktown, the Destroyer Laffey, Coast Guard cutter Ingham, submarine Clamagore, the Congressional Medal of Honor Museum, and the Cold War Submarine memorial.

Postal Museum
Corner of Meeting and Broad Streets
Charleston, SC 29401
843-868-8118

Learn about the area’s postal history and view the oldest continuously operated post office in the Carolinas.