Charleston attractions and sightseeing information by Charleston Hospitality

Charleston Attractions and Sightseeing

A mild coastal climate allows for visitors to take advantage of tremendous opportunities to explore the area, and its good thing Mother Nature cooperates because there’s much to see. The historic area’s beautiful and proud fortifications represented turning points in the history of the country.

Fort Sumter is the scene for the first shots of the Civil War, while Fort Moultrie is known for being home to the first decisive patriot victory of the American Revolution. However there is more, including homes and museums rich in history as well as educational opportunities to learn more through guided walks, boat rides and tours.

There are also homes belonging to famous Charlestonians, which are now made public and part of the area’s rich museum life. It’s a cultural center and a wide variety of opportunities to soak it all in are available.

Here’s a guide of some of the cultural opportunities you want to check out while in the Charleston area:

Fort Sumter National Monument
340 Concord Street
843-883-3123
http://www.nps.gov/fosu/

Fort Moultrie
1214 Middle Street
843-883-3123
http://www.nps.gov/fosu/

Charleston Museum
360 Meeting Street
843-722-2996
www.charlestonmuseum.com

Calhoun Mansion
16 Meeting Street
843-772-8205
www.calhounmansion.com

Aiken Rhett House
48 Elizabeth Street
843-723-1159
www.historiccharleston.org/aiken.html

Cabbage (Catfish) Row
89-91 Church Street
943-853-8000
http://www.gullahtours.com/catfish.html

Charleston IMAX Theatre
360 Concord St
(843) 725-4629
www.charlestonimax.com

Cypress Gardens
3030 Cypress Gardens Road
843-553-0515

The Citadel Museum
171 Moultrie Street
843-954-3294
www3.citadel.edu/archivesandmuseum

Historic Dock Street Theatre
135 Church Street
842-720-3968
http://www.charlestonstage.com/

Drayton Hall
3380 Ashley River Road
843-769-2600
www.draytonhall.org

Gibbes Museum of Art
135 Meeting Street
843-722-2706
www.gibbesmuseum.org

Heyward-Washington House
87 Church Street
843-722-0354
www.charlestonmuseum.org/heyward.asp

Charleston Foundation Preservation Center
108 Meeting Street
843-724-8484

Joseph Manigault House
350 Meeting Street
843-723-2926
www.charlestonmuseum.org/manigault.asp

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River Road
843-881-5516
www.magnoliaplantation.com

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
1254 Long Point Rd
www.nps.gov/chpi/

Middleton Place
4300 Ashley River Road
843-556-6020
www.middletonplace.org

Old City Market
On Market Street
842-723-1541

Old South Carriage Company
14 Anson Street
843-723-9712
www.oldsouthcarriagetours.com

Aquarium Wharf
www.aquariumwharf.com

Original Charleston Walks
58 ½ Broad Street
843-577-3800
www.charlestonwalks.com

Rainbow Row
A string of 14 private homes dating back to the 18th Century
83-107 East Bay

Slave Mart Museum
6 Chalmers Street
843-724-7395
www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/charleston/osm.htm

South Carolina Aquarium
350 Concord Street
843-720-1990
www.scaquarium.org

St. Philip’s Graveyard
142 Church Street
843-722-7734

Thomas Miller’s House
156 Smith Street
843-953-7609