You'll be far from bored in these boardrooms.
Staging breakout sessions can make or break a meeting, but the range of captivating and innovative venues found throughout the Charleston area mean your guests won’t dare snooze through your schedule of events.
The Historic Rice Mill Building, an exclusive venue of Good Food Catering, is Charleston's most spectacular waterfront event location featuring versatile indoor and outdoor space and unparalleled sunset views over the Ashley River.
Total Meeting Space: 7000 sqft
Featuring spacious facilities, miles of pristine beach, onsite golf, tennis and spa, and a variety of outstanding accommodations in the heart of it all, Wild Dunes Resort provides the essentials to ensure meetings here are as productive as they are memorable!
Total Meeting Space: 23,000 sqft
Touted as the $14 million view, Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park is home to the resplendent Cooper River Room. Designed to boast one of the best views in the Lowcountry, experience unparalleled vantage points of the Cooper River, Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge and the Waterfront Park and Pier.
Total Meeting Space: 2016 sqft
One of the most unique meeting spaces in the nation, The Riviera at Charleston Place is a fully restored 1930's art-deco theatre and registered historic landmark. The plush, tiered theatre features a 4,032 square-foot ballroom and rooftop balcony.
Total Meeting Space: 9,000 sqft
Host your next great event aboard the Carolina Queen! From a formal dinner to a beach music cruise to a casino night, we can help with it all. Let us help you plan the perfect private event!
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The Carolina Belle is the perfect venue for entertaining clients, friends or employees! Let us help you plan the perfect event on beautiful Charleston Harbor! From a sunset Blues and BBQ Cruise to a formal dinner, we can help with it all!
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Circa 1840, located in a very private section of Charles Towne Landing, the site of the first settlement in the Carolinas. Graceful avenue of oaks, lovely gardens and lagoons, the perfect venue for social and corporate parties.
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Upstairs at 39 Rue de Jean maintains the charm of Charleston's historic architecture while allowing the versatility to create an atmosphere appropriate for any event. Ideal for corporate and social functions, featuring vaulted ceilings, exposed brick and a private entrance.
Total Meeting Space: 2,200 sqft
Imagine your event aboard the WWII aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, home to Congressional Medal of Honor Museum. Breathtaking views of the Charleston Harbor and Historic District. Event Space for 15 to 1,500 aboard ship and on the grounds. Catering services and group rates available.
Total Meeting Space: 6,600 sqft
Founders Hall is the area's newest event venue and has been awarded Gold Level LEED certification for being environmentally friendly. The modern architecture and its state-of-the-art amenities make this the ideal location for your next event.
Total Meeting Space: 4300 sqft
Carolina Girl is Charleston's only exclusive special events yacht that serves as a unique waterfront venue. Comfortably seating 150 people, Carolina Girl delivers the perfect pairing of a posh setting and unparalleled views of Charleston Harbor, Historic District, bridges, and marina.
Total Meeting Space: 3000 sqft
The Family Circle Tennis Center is home to the Family Circle Cup and provides a breathtaking backdrop for concerts and special events of all sizes. The site boasts conference rooms, gracious patios, lawn areas, and a 10,200-seat stadium.
Total Meeting Space: 1100 sqft
Sparians is a fun interactive experience for all ages specializing in Food, Games, and Sports. Bowling, yes we have that too! Whether you’re out with friends, family, or coworkers, Sparians is designed to spare you from the conventional get together.
Total Meeting Space: 20,600 sqft
National Historic Landmark in the heart of downtown offering old world charm with modern conveniences. Indoor/outdoor spaces boast period art and antiques, sweeping piazzas and a 200 year-old magnolia tree, all accentuated by impeccable service and cuisine. Two overnight suites.
Total Meeting Space: 20000 sqft
Located at the foot of the Ravenel Bridge just minutes from historic downtown Charleston. Harborside East is an elegant and unique event venue boasting breathtaking views of the Charleston harbor and offering abundant waterfront entertaining opportunities.
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A National Historic Landmark, this is downtown Charleston's last great waterfront estate. Two indoor/outdoor venues with sunset views framed by live oaks; the 1786 Plantation House on expansive grounds and a more intimate River House. Five charming overnight suites available.
Total Meeting Space: 9000 sqft
The Historic Long Room features stone fireplaces, Venetian chandeliers, French crystal sconces and padded silk-covered walls. The Gallery offers exposed brick walls, hardwood floors and windows that let in streaming light during the day and beautiful views of the streetscape in the evening.
Total Meeting Space: 3,487 sqft
Boone Hall Plantation
Famous for its Avenue of Oaks, Boone Hall Plantation provides a peaceful respite for the traveler. Enjoy guided tours of the plantation house. Exhibits in the original slave cabins interpret lives of plantation workers. Leisurely tour the cotton dock and continuously blooming gardens.
Total Meeting Space: 4900 sqft
Charleston Maritime Center
Charleston Maritime Center is a premier special events facility on the waterfront. Also a full service marina, we can host events from 20 to 5,000 people with a beautiful view of the Cooper River and Charleston Harbor.
Total Meeting Space: 4000 sqft
Charleston Visitor Center
More than 11,000 square feet of space located in an old railroad depot circa 1856 with original floors and beams. The Charleston Visitor Center will add authenticity as well as ambiance to your gathering. Reception capacity for the Visitor Center: 100-400 (standing) and 150 (seated); Bus Shed: 3,200 (standing) and 1,600 (seated).
Total Meeting Space: 1100 sqft
Conference Center at James Island County Park
Secluded among the beautiful trees of James Island County Park is the Conference Center. This climate-controlled retreat center is ideal for small groups. Adjacent to the main meeting space are two adjoining glass partitioned rooms to accommodate smaller breakout sessions.
Total Meeting Space: 1110 sqft
Crosby's Dock
Crosby's Dock is the perfect location for Lowountry style events; 15 minutes from downtown near Folly Beach. crab cracks, Oyster Roasts, Lowcountry Boil, BBQ. See www.crosbysdock.com for details, photos and a quick event quote. Seating for 80 guests; cocktail style for 150.
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Cypress Hall at North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
This climate-controlled facility is located on an eight-acre grassy meadow tucked within the beautiful Wannamaker County Park. It’s the natural choice for business conferences and trainings, family reunions, picnics, weddings and receptions, and oyster roasts.
Total Meeting Space: 3700 sqft
Edisto Hall at James Island County Park
Located within the 643-acre James Island County Park, Edisto Hall offers a wonderful vista of majestic live oaks. It’s a very popular site for business meetings and conferences, family reunions, weddings and receptions, trainings, and oyster roasts.
Total Meeting Space: 3500 sqft
Gibbes Museum of Art
Located in historic downtown Charleston, the Gibbes offers many different event spaces. Galleries are filled with paintings, prints, photographs, miniature portraits and sculptures. The courtyard is a stunning hidden space, perfect for social gatherings. Any event at the Gibbes is a masterpiece!
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Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Offering the perfect setting for any event. Magnolia provides an incomparable backdrop of year-round blooms throughout the historic gardens and plantation grounds. Facilities include the climate-controlled riverfront antebellum carriage house, Plantation House verandah, the pasture surrounded by ancient live oaks, and the pavilion.
Total Meeting Space: 3900 sqft
Marion’s in the French Quarter
Nestled in the heart of Charleston, Marion’s in the French Quarter is the premier venue for special events. Embrace the ambiance of a past era of grace and beauty. Make Marion's your special moment in time.
Total Meeting Space: 4,200 sqft
Mercato
Overlooking the historic City Market, Mercato combines an expressive, stylish, and fun attitude with authentic and fresh Italian regional classics. The sophisticated surroundings include a European-style bar framed by richly-hued Venetian plaster walls. Enjoy live Café Jazz and dinner nightly.
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Middleton Place
A carefully preserved 18th century plantation, provides the ideal setting for any group event: oyster roasts in the Stableyards, cocktails in the Gardens, banquet dinners in the Pavilion, or meetings in the Lakehouse. An array of banquet menus specializing in authentic Lowcountry cuisine.
Total Meeting Space: 7,200 sqft
Montague Terrace
Montague Terrace is the latest addition to the Charleston Area Convention Center Campus, expanding the venue by 7,400 square feet of special event space. Montague Terrace is an eco-friendly, state-of-the-art facility equipped with full production capabilities to accommodate all events from private receptions to small concerts, theatre, and comedy shows.
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North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum and Education Center
Located within its' 26,000 sq.ft. facility, The North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum, houses the largest collection of professionally restored American LaFrance fire apparatus in the country in addition to priceless one of a kind firefighting artifacts. Interactive & hands on exhibits feature real smoke, theater, children’s play area and fire truck driving simulator. The Fire Museum proves to be an unforgettable experience for the entire family.
Total Meeting Space: 26000 sqft
North Charleston Coliseum
A part of the Charleston Area Convention Center Complex, the North Charleston Coliseum is the area's largest performance venue. Home of the South Carolina Stingrays ice hockey team, major concerts and special entertainment events.
Total Meeting Space: 45000 sqft
North Charleston Performing Arts Center
A part of the Charleston Area Convention Center Complex, the North Charleston Performing Arts Center features a state-of-the-art performance venue suited for events ranging from conference speakers to Broadway-style productions. The venue also includes a large foyer perfect for banquets and receptions.
Total Meeting Space: 13000 sqft
Queen Anne's Revenge
Queen Anne's Revenge serves seasonally inspired dishes and lowcountry classics in a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere. Outdoor seating, flickering gas lanterns, full bar and craft beers. Queen Anne's Revenge also houses one of the largest collections of authentic pirate artifacts.
Total Meeting Space: 5000 sqft
RiverTowne Country Club
Experience the art of Southern hospitality at RiverTowne Country Club, the perfect venue for large or small weddings and receptions, business meetings, executive retreats, parties or special events. On-site catering, flexible seating capacity, ballroom with raised stage and superior personalized service.
Total Meeting Space: 10000 sqft
Schooner Pride
The Schooner Pride makes the perfect venue for smaller groups of 49 or less. Charleston’s only 3 mast tall ship, takes you back to the classic days of sail. Experience an exhilarating team building sail or a relaxing sunset cruise. Catering and bar can be arranged on board for your perfect corporate or social event.
Total Meeting Space: 12000 sqft
SpiritLine Cruises
Spiritline Cruises owns and operates the largest charter fleet in South Carolina. Private parties, dinners, and receptions for groups of 20 to more than 400 on SpiritLine's yachts, Spirit of Carolina, Spirit of Charleston, Spirit of the Lowcountry and General Beauregard.
Total Meeting Space: 18,000 sqft
Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Pavilion
Touted as the $14 million view, Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park is home to the Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Pavilion. Used during the day by the Lowcountry’s finest basket weavers, this unique venue is available for evening rentals. The pavilion boasts a magnificent view of the Cooper River and Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge which are best enjoyed at sunset.
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The Alley
The Alley offers an entertainment experience like nothing else in Charleston. Upper kings newest attraction offers great food and drinks, 8 retro bowling lanes, games, event space and outdoor seating. We have it all to entertain your next night out!
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The American Theater
Opened in 1942 as Charleston's premiere movie house, The American Theater's roots are regal Art-Deco architecture and timeless Hollywood glamour. Today this stylish and sophisticated event venue features a grand ballroom and separate cinema with stadium seating for presentations.
Total Meeting Space: 8000 sqft
The Lake House at Bulow
This charming venue, with its stunning natural views is the perfect setting for family reunions, weddings and receptions, business meetings/retreats, and oyster roasts. The luxury home features quaint overnight accommodations, which sleeps up to 12. A site visit is recommended.
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The South Carolina Aquarium
Add a splash to your group visit with the South Carolina Aquarium. With 5,000 aquatic friends, such as sea turtles, sharks and otters, this will be an unforgettable experience for your group. Perfect for a daytime activity, corporate dinner or cocktail reception.
Total Meeting Space: 22000 sqft
Trident Technical College -- Conference Services
With locations in North Charleston and downtown Charleston, flexible meeting space, free parking, catering services, multimedia capabilities and customized, personal service, Trident Technical College’s Conference Services has the tools and highly experienced staff to maximize your meeting experience.
Total Meeting Space: 20,000 sqft
Upstairs at Midtown
Upstairs at Midtown is a unique private event venue located in the exciting Upper King Street "Design District" of Downtown Charleston. The setting is highlighted by a painstaking historic restoration of one of the oldest buildings north of Calhoun St. Circa 1760's.
Total Meeting Space: 2000 sqft
Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark
Looking for a way to cool down during Charleston’s hot summer months? Whirlin’ Waters is a great place for church outings, family reunions, and company picnics. Groups can take advantage of discounted rates, ticketing options, evening rentals, and menu packages.
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Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark
Looking for a way to cool down during Charleston’s hot summer months? Whirlin’ Waters is a great place for church outings, family reunions, and company picnics. Groups can take advantage of discounted rates, ticketing options, evening rentals, and menu packages.
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