Looking for things to do in Charleston? Why not stand on the site of the first shot in the Civil War? Come face to face with a giant sea turtle. Take a tour of an antebellum mansion. Climb aboard a WWII aircraft carrier. There are so many blossoming gardens, so many photo opportunities and so many reasons to come back to see us again. Please look for those tour companies that are members of the Palmetto Guild Association to ensure you are exploring with a certified tour guide.
Outstanding Private driving tours of Charleston & plantations with Susan C. Lee; certified guide & driver of her spacious SUV. Tours from 1 hr to 5 days, 1-6 ppl. Great value!
Settled in 1696 on a high bluff of the Ashley River. Visit the ruins of Fort Dorchester, old St. George’s Church, and interesting archaeological excavations & more!
Fun for all ages! Come dig for treasures of South Carolina’s ancient past in the only Fossil Quarry on the Eastern Seaboard of the USA!! Megalodon teeth, Whale bones & more!
Sculpture in the South promotes the appreciation of sculpture through education and the creation of an accessible public sculpture collection enhancing our community.
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