Things To Do
Rainbow Row
One of the iconic landmarks in Charleston. 13 colorful houses on East Bay Street that were built in the 1740s as merchant houses.
The Battery
A historic seawall and promenade at the southern tip of Charleston, known for its grand antebellum mansions, scenic harbor views, and White Point Garden. Originally a defensive military fortification with cannons, it evolved into a public space featuring historic monuments, Civil War relics, and a popular walking path with views of Fort Sumter and the harbor where the Ashley and Cooper Rivers meet.
Pineapple Fountain
The Pineapple Fountain, located in Waterfront Park, is a famous landmark symbolizing Southern hospitality, wealth, and welcome, with its design referencing the city's history as a port.
Charleston City Market
A historic, four-block public market in downtown Charleston, known for its local vendors, crafts, and food, especially the iconic sweetgrass baskets.
King Street Shopping
Enjoy a full day of shopping. King street is broken down into 3 different sections. Lower King (Market to Broad St.): Known as the "Antique District," featuring high-end antique shops, art galleries, and specialty boutiques. Middle King (Market to Calhoun St.): The "Fashion District," boasting popular national retailers, local clothing boutiques, and jewelry stores. Upper King (Calhoun to Spring St.): The "Design District," offering home design showrooms, eclectic boutiques, modern dining, and nightlife.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
A historic estate known for its stunning, centuries-old Romantic-style gardens, which are America's oldest public gardens, featuring azaleas, camellias, and Spanish moss-draped live oaks. Beyond the famous gardens, it offers a deep dive into American history, including the stories of the Drayton family and the enslaved people who built the plantation, with tours, a wildlife center, and extensive wetlands to explore.
Shem Creek Boardwalk
A 2,200-foot boardwalk offering panoramic views of the marsh, Charleston Harbor, and shrimp boats, with access to waterfront restaurants and wildlife like dolphins and pelicans.
Pitt Street Bridge
A historic landmark that once served as the only connection between Mount Pleasant and Sullivan's Island, evolving from a Revolutionary War-era plank bridge to a trolley and then vehicle bridge before closing in 1945. Today, it's a popular public park and fishing pier, offering scenic views, walking paths, and wildlife viewing.