Charleston, South Carolina

Charelston, SC is such a charming town. There is more to discover there every time I go. My college room mate moved to Charleston years ago, so this has always been a fun place to visit. I have gone about 10 times, but there is still more to explore!

Here is some history on the city! https://www.charlestoncvb.com/media/media-kit/historic-overview/

Please ntoe if it is windy, you can feel it driving over some of the bridges. Do not worry the Arthur Ravenal Jr Bridge is built to sustain 200 mph winds and a 7.5 earthquake as Charleston. Learn about the bug quake they had there in the 1800’s here: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/earthquake-shakes-charleston-south-carolina.

You can walk around downtown to Rainbow Row as the city is very walk able. Below is a list of our favorites we went to and some on our to do list still. The ones in bold, click for pics and tips from our trip there. The others, we have been to or on our list.

Boone Hall https://www.boonehallplantation.com/ They have the best hayride at Halloween!

Charleston Museum https://www.charlestonmuseum.org/

Charleston Tea Plantation https://www.charlestonteaplantation.com/

Children's Museumof Lowcountry https://www.facebook.com/pg/ohtheplacesyourfamilywillgo/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2427228414194007

Escape in 60 https://www.facebook.com/pg/ohtheplacesyourfamilywillgo/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2429877220595793&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARClTjcb_2w_Jo7Kubu-Dx2-Df_SPyy5zPD3SGfh5wf9brcA1lNXCXQ-f2rYrqI0UM8Di1v3tFpJW8h7KiXmZAb11ycvNncEukTnSekQeQ9opRa4VYr3-JBA0QwzjDEedyHEpXe-j0bd5_SOonQnxKXnU4QCAlyWDXobZ5nnXBara0eAtRWP2nlvrtgaU8BCX_PymmAoX9CI7Bj0VBO-AB4fK8YgI-O3jqR9ehFTCtpYRgXWZvPggv9J58ApWycbwGAvtvFWgSx-dFjo2BK38h3mFNbW1vrcNux5vqdvfA-sCfQQM62sao7nev4k_9G4hUTIyl8&__tn__=-UC-R-R

Folly Beach https://www.charlestoncvb.com/beaches/folly-beach/

Fort Moultrie https://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/historyculture/fort_moultrie.htm

Fort Sumter https://www.facebook.com/pg/ohtheplacesyourfamilywillgo/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2429889297261252

HunleyHunleyhttps://www.hunley.org/

Isle of Palmhttps://www.facebook.com/pg/ohtheplacesyourfamilywillgo/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2429893950594120

Marketshttps://www.facebook.com/pg/ohtheplacesyourfamilywillgo/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2429113647338817

Magnolia Plantation https://www.magnoliaplantation.com/

Mt. Pleasant Waterfront Park/Pier https://www.facebook.com/pg/ohtheplacesyourfamilywillgo/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2429885283928320

McLeod Planation https://www.ccprc.com/1447/McLeod-Plantation-Historic-Site

Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront https://www.facebook.com/pg/ohtheplacesyourfamilywillgo/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2429888453928003

Patriots Point https://www.patriotspoint.org/tickets-landing-page/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAr8bwBRD4ARIsAHa4YyJ-d0PdUm50DSaODg1rYC9Fnm-l5UKsKNsusObt-sIBzqAkwwjvraUaAp0QEALw_wcB

Pineapple Fountainhttps://www.scpictureproject.org/charleston-county/pineapple-fountain.html

Rainbow Rowhttps://chstoday.6amcity.com/history-of-rainbow-row-in-charleston-sc/

South Carolina Aquarium https://www.facebook.com/pg/ohtheplacesyourfamilywillgo/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2427309824185866&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBO1JLv5oMQKKkwKCzqa1INgQXhQcx8YvpoeZCfS65e9RxzefBDtBLV4C9jr2ViGcvh1MlU3EAOe5OQi3AS1uOhTe_1jk7KvTQEw7kshQL801Nva5SwRSNosLWHf53GdOoCSMfh2yoFg3pcumYulsQb9lngRtZi23h6Ky6k8SsvIVdDuPtiaemv9fV75wsqROC3S4xejxM66-wEngSR-lfWGfouxl4dmRnKC8p_Ub5LkFzUUanJRgk4nzE6wxwmhmRqBITig3u3D3TI1Qeb99C-ned3IV_jhZxAmXuNXghlBeLbA0D9EvgEQq3NabXOrGQpYGM&__tn__=-UC-R-R

Mt. Pleasant Waterfront Parkhttps://www.facebook.com/pg/ohtheplacesyourfamilywillgo/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2429885283928320

Yorktown https://www.patriotspoint.org/tickets-landing-page/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAr8bwBRD4ARIsAHa4YyKNc_n4YNwy0K_GsCEESuvwU3y_epHL254BsK6Vv9731mdAVNezNV0aAtBKEALw_wcB Check groupon for discount tickets.

Wallking/Bike/Carriage Ride https://www.oldsouthcarriage.com/historic-charleston-carriage-tours/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAr8bwBRD4ARIsAHa4YyLVBdcJO7uRQ8JOqdMs-FsKGuI7CL_BC1eKcsv78kOwM7d0e5T99i8aAr_dEALw_wcB

Charles Pickney https://www.nps.gov/chpi/index.htm

Places to eat:

Coconut Joes (Island of Palms) https://www.facebook.com/pg/ohtheplacesyourfamilywillgo/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2429896037260578

Fish House https://www.facebook.com/pg/ohtheplacesyourfamilywillgo/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2429858327264349&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBu_TQ_v9IuzCwsEwh1F-VqOy8G0Nu8XkT5X1QGAB_geXjUEN0FHlcC3dJbps6A3M2TBSSL2ljXm5TSFFJzTV5LH6aM-3Aow8Q3qmmE1QKH8um8lhDg9IlIyzgSK-RQekPw-N9ynLObueI4ZLX8jRerBPLfZhq0JI0-CHnxVGlFJN87YOSG2yG8qYOkFWAzFhZfkD7aluQAAk9hBEive1OwtrYKN9slFK_PmyZsccQ85TQj54cQopa9PZGPeyV0GcFYCp9pBJDzvrWEG8dhvT47BamCzMJWtkX-rE-Nqd1f_exz8CGrT7nhvvK_xmY-1hYCQKA&__tn__=-UC-R-R

Hanks-This is an upscale place to eat downtown. We went last trip but didn't take pictures.

Hookedhttps://www.facebook.com/pg/ohtheplacesyourfamilywillgo/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2429339627316219&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAKX1UUCTLlZY6UOeI12ccPffdNaz-gsYG6xfcKUu2Ti4J6ywQl8wrjNF67dfocUdg2YIOQUG0sTQAy3w326TXAKH4DJxpImO9WNoWbNB9O5YyS9WpnDD7OWfLpnMj377naQUDfb1XjjlSUP4VZnOy86hqEZlXQo89KdiCJwBG5LtBcOKKTHakP5BjtaHVqRLJpdH3hLA2UyM48GWSDfHT5_HdP3HLL8L0Iq4JqGithD90nozNB57_KxcGU-J9jLm7pNzEteGt6BNRV94hIglVAwlvq8MmsqAVnsxo2PQ8HzzXlR3e20jYGXdpcKQQwNvjsqgckYvGLhOnpWYIl9MVEgLNgMQh9ayk367U_vGzJA1CvXf4gn87g08Skl98qZ7Dj6EBeOT7hk27ynCQaw4_rdyPDs6c&__tn__=-UC-R-R

Reds Mount PleasantReds Mount Pleasanthttps://www.redsicehouse.com/

Tavern and Table Mount Pleasant Tavern and Table Mount Pleasant https://www.tavernandtable.com/

5 Churchhttps://www.facebook.com/pg/ohtheplacesyourfamilywillgo/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2429120587338123

Christmas

Boone Hall is decorated

Holiday Festival of Lights: Sun to Thurs 5:30-10 Fri and Sat 5:30- 11

Mon-Thurs $20 a car, $15 with canned food donation

For a fun time take a Coastal Expedition! https://www.coastalexpeditions.com/

Check back each Tuesday to learn tips for your families trips! Check here for other trips I have posted about! In this every changing world, this information is to the best of my knowledge accurate but things can change daily, so I suggest you always double check before you visit.