Charleston Information

Charleston, South Carolina is a vibrant coastal city that offers numerous travel opportunities, including historical Charleston sights from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, recreational activities like golf, fishing and tennis, beaches, dining, lodging, plantation home and garden tours, museums, and parks. Charleston has a strong African American and Gullah heritage. The Historic Downtown District has stood throughout Charleston's history as the cultural capital of the South and is considered by many to be a living museum, with a wonderful variety of things to do and see. In this beautifully preserved city you can experience tours through historic landmarks, including 18th century homes and plantations, the Battery, museums, churches and the city market. The number of historic sites in Charleston is astonishing. Charleston also boasts numerous art galleries that display the city's impressive appreciation for the visual arts.

Here are just a few links to websites about our history, where to dine, and what to see and do:

Visit Charleston

Charleston Area Convention and Visitor Bureau

Celebrate Charleston