Ten Best Things to Do in Charleston SC, Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston is one of South Carolina’s most beautiful and most historic cities, and it isn’t hard to see why it’s one of the top vacation spots in the deep south, and why it has been named number one of the US cities to visit by Travel & Leisure for ten years in a row!

This 17th-century Southern port was initially known as “Charles Town,” and was named after King Charles II of England. Its nickname is the Holy City because of its history of religious tolerance and its many places of worship.

It has a rich history, as like much of the South, Charleston’s wealth was built with slave labour, especially on the cotton and rice plantations, so it isn’t particularly surprising that Charleston was also where the American Civil War began with the first shots being fired here by the Confederate Troops when they fired upon Fort Sumter, successfully driving out the federal forces.

It has everything to offer visitors from discovering its rich history, its natural beauty (such as the colorful historic homes of Rainbow Row, the Pineapple Fountain in Waterfront Park), gorgeous beaches, a variety of food, art and entertainment options, great shopping, as well as its cultural and recreational activities that cater to locals and visitors alike. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).