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The Most Interesting Historical Places in Charleston

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Historical Places in Charleston

Fort Sumter National Monument

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Fort Sumter National Monument , Charleston

4.5

Explore the site where the Union and Confederate armies clashed for the first time in the American Civil War. Your visit to Fort Sumter Natio

Boone Hall Plantation

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Boone Hall Plantation , Mount Pleasant

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A pre-Civil War plantation that was destroyed, Boone Hall Plantation home was rebuilt in the 1930s. The ground's original slave quarters stil

Nathaniel Russell House

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Nathaniel Russell House , Charleston

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Experience all the grandeur of the city that was once among the most prosperous in the Western Hemisphere at Nathaniel Russell House. In the

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Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise

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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

During this scenic and relaxing 90 minute tour you will experience Charleston Harbor on the unique 80-foot Carolina Belle. Your professional licensed captain will narrate history, sights, and facts about the Charleston Harbor as you pass locations critical to United States history. Enjoy the beauty of the Charleston Harbor and learn its rich history while you are in town.

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Aiken-Rhett House

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Aiken-Rhett House , Charleston

4.5

Constructed in 1820 by Charleston merchant John Robinson, Aiken-Rhett House serves as a time capsule for 19th-century Southern architecture a

McLeod Plantation Historic Site

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McLeod Plantation Historic Site , Charleston

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McLeod was established in 1851 as a sea island cotton plantation. Today McLeod is a 37-acre park open to the public and is recognized as a si

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Where to stay in Charleston

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

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Charleston is serviced by dozens of local hotels and practically every major U.S. chain. Expect to pay top dollar for a room on the downtown peninsula, particularly if you wish to stay in one of the historic hotels. The upside of taking a room there is the proximity of all major attractions--you won't need a car to explore and enjoy your visit. Less expensive options are available in North Charleston, West Ashley, and Mount Pleasant, where you'll find all kinds of inns for the budget-conscious traveler.

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