Travel Guides

Charleston Carriage Tours

A Charleston staple!

Rainbow Row

The "Rainbow Row" pastel-colored homes run from 79 to 107 East Bay Street and are an unmistakable part of Charleston's aesthetic and culture.

The Battery

This historic sea wall features a scenic promenade and park along the southern tip of the Charleston Peninsula and includes views of the Harbor and Fort Sumter and historic cannons on display.

The Historic Charleston City Market

This centuries-old marketplace is the best place to shop handmade goods from local artisans and vendors including Charleston's famous sweetgrass baskets and other Southern specialties.

Charleston Harbor Tours

These scenic boat cruises provide stunning views of the city's historic waterfront, including landmarks like Fort Sumter, the Battery, and the USS Yorktown.

Shopping on King Street

Patriot's Point Naval & Maritime Museum

With WWII aircraft carrier USS Yorktown as centerpiece, the Museum is also home to destroyer USS Laffey, the Cold War Memorial, the Vietnam Experience, the Medal of Honor Museum and the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.

Fort Sumter

Fort Sumter is historically significant as the site where the first shots of the American Civil War were fired in 1861.

Two Sister's Walking Tours

One of the most "authentic" walking tours, Charleston is introduced to you through the eyes of two sisters and seventh-generation locals.

Gibbes Museum of Art

This downtown museum is known for its extensive collection of American art, with a particular focus on Southern artists and works from the 19th and 20th centuries.

The Historic Dock Street Theater

Built in 1736, The Dock Street Theater was the very first structure in America built exclusively for theatrical performances. Legally Blonde The Musical will be playing April 9th-May 4th, 2025.

Charles Towne Landing

This park, where our wedding will be held at Legare Waring House, is also a historic site—home to the first successful English colony in South Carolina, founded in 1670. It features a small museum of its history, walking trails, gardens, ruins, archaeological sites, and a small zoo.

Charleston's Most Beautiful Parks

Our favorite is Hampton Park just outside of downtown. It has the most incredible spring blooms and ancient oak trees.

Local Golf Courses

Friends of the Hunley Museum

The H. L. Hunley became the first successful combat submarine in world history in 1864 and then mysteriously vanished for over a century. Finally found in 1995 and recovered in 2000, you can view the vessel and explore its mysterious history at this unique museum!

Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Charleston Visitor's Bureau

For all other tips, guides, and itineraries, we recommend checking out the website for the Charleston Visitor's Bureau!