Destination: Charleston

by FlorrieBurch_Citysearch - 52 Reviews - 9 Lists

Updated: November 13, 2002

History comes to life among the cobblestone streets and antebellum homes of this genteel Southern city. Explore the city's many antebellum homes, historic churches, Civil War sites and sprawling plantations.

On this page:What to Do, Where to Eat, Where to Stay.

What to Do

  1. 1 Fort Sumter National Monument
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    1214 Middle St, Charleston Harbor, SC 29482 (map)

  2. 2 Middleton Place
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    4300 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414 (map)

    Go for the spectacular gardens and a glimpse of antebellum plantation life.

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average Old City Market
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    Market St, Charleston, SC 29401 (map)

    Tourists comb the stalls of this open-air market for that perfect Charleston memento.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Charleston Museum
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    360 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403 (map)

Where to Eat

  1. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Hominy Grill
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    207 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403 (map)

  2. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Slightly North of Broad
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    192 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401 (map)

  3. 7 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Shem Creek Bar & Grill
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    508 Mill St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 (map)

  4. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Sticky Fingers Rib House
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    235 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401 (map)

  5. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Peninsula Grill
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    112 N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401 (map)

Where to Stay

  1. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Two Meeting Street
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    2 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401 (map)

  2. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cannonboro Inn
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    184 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29403 (map)

  3. 12 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended John Rutledge House Inn
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    116 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401 (map)

  4. 13 4 Star Rating: Recommended Hayne House Bed & Breakfast
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    30 King St, Charleston, SC 29401 (map)

    No historical detail has been overlooked at this exquisite bed and breakfast.

  5. 14 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Barksdale House Inn
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    27 George St, Charleston, SC 29401 (map)

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