A History Buff's Guide to Charleston DAY ONE: HISTORIC HIGHLIGHTS
Check in then dive in to the Lowcountry's deep-rooted history via Charleston's storied streets, historic homes and traditional, not to mention mouth-watering, cuisine.
CHARLESTON ITINERARIES
A History Buff's Guide to Charleston
3 Days to Dive Deep into Lowcountry History
CHECK IN
SEE YOUR SURROUNDINGS
Traveler's choice: carriage or walking tour? Whether clip clopping around with a new furry, four-legged friend, or exploring via your own two feet, a downtown tour is one of the best ways to get your bearings and become familiar with the charm of Charleston while soaking in the destination's history with your friendly tour guide.
HOME HISTORIC HOME
A SOUTHERN MEAL TO SAVOR
Located near the antiques district, the family-owned Poogan's Porch has been serving Southern fare, including homemade buttermilk biscuits and She Crab soup, since 1976.
A History Buff's Guide to Charleston DAY TWO: HISTORIC GROUNDS
From the site where English settlers first landed and established what would become the birthplace of the Carolina colony to the site of the start of the Civil War, spend the day walking on Charleston's historic grounds with tales to tell.
BRUNCH BITES
Fuel up for an adventurous day in Charleston with classic Southern cuisine while overlooking Marion Square at The Francis Marion Hotel's Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar. Enjoy shrimp & grits, chicken & biscuits, or return for the notable Farmers Market Dinner and live piano music on Thursday, Friday or Saturday!
SAIL TO THE START OF THE CIVIL WAR
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
In 1670, the first expedition of English settlers sailed up the picturesque tidal channel and stepped ashore at what is now Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, which includes 664-acres filled with majestic oak trees.
STROLL THROUGH HISTORY
A History Buff's Guide to Charleston DAY THREE: EXPLORE AMERICA'S "FIRSTS"
Charleston is home to not only the nation’s first playhouse and museum, but also to America’s oldest landscaped gardens and first municipal college. No question, this Grand Dame deserves the motto “where history lives.”
AMERICA'S FIRST MUSEUM
AMERICA'S FIRST MUNICIPAL COLLEGE
The College of Charleston is the oldest municipal college in America, chartered in 1773. Take a stroll or ride a bicycle through the beautiful campus grounds, which you may recognize from Allie's college scenes in the blockbuster hit "The Notebook." Randolph Hall is where Savannah penned letters in "Dear John," and where the General Assembly convened in "The Patriot."
(ONE OF THE) OLDEST CITY MARKETS IN AMERICA
