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Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
1,366
"We also saw parts of the original wall that surrounded old Charles Town, and a memorable moment for our family occurred when we signed our names to a copy of the Declaration of Independence and were told that we h...""The guided tour of the dungeon was interesting, with stories of events surrounding political prisoners, gun ammo storage, and English tea! Upstairs, you will see artifacts that date back to the 1700’s and 1800’s s..."
Zoos & Aquariums
South Carolina Aquarium
2,298
"Located at 100 Aquarium Wharf in historic Charleston Harbor, it opened in 2000 and is home to more than 10,000 plants and animals, including North American river otters, loggerhead sea turtles, alligators, great b...""Our grandchildren especially enjoyed feeding fish to the manta rays and attending an informal kid-friendly talk by a staff woman while a scuba diver was inside a large tank (containing many fish and some sea turtl..."
Shopping
Charleston City Market
7,861
"Great local crafts and artisans here at great prices There are many booths in stalls we picked up a beautiful artist in brick to use as a doorstop that had some beautiful Charleston images painted on it as well as...""The Market is many blocks long and houses many different vendors selling a variety of wares...shoes, clothing, hats, jewelry, paintings, photography, other art, Christmas decorations, sports team products, teas, c..."
Sights & Landmarks
Aiken-Rhett House
1,596
"This "preserved" house and slave quarters, with ts easy-to-use audio guide, gives you an excellent insight into how the upper classes lived in the 18th and 19th centuries, along with a good perspective on the slav...""This museum has done a great job creating an interesting self-guided tour using an iPhone app that offers stories and information about the spaces, the people who lived and worked there, and the ways of life when..."
Sights & Landmarks
Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
980
"Impressive structure in the heart of Charleston, lots of light and beautiful stained-glass stained glass / excellent contrast with the church's white walls & gold decorations.""Thoroughly enjoyed our visit of about 90 minutes duration to take in the history and the beautiful architecture.. Well worth a visit to this outstanding building Pleased to endorse and recommend."
Museums
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim
621
"Sadly closed due to the pandemic, this is the second oldest synagogue in the US (after Truro in Newport, Rhode Island), the oldest continuous Jewish congregation in the US, and the founders of the American Reform...""A Fascinating bit of Jewish history in Charleston via film and docent tour, known as the birthplace of Reform Judaism in America"
Museums
Gibbes Museum of Art
118
"From colonial through contemporary art, the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions explore the history of Charleston and the southern region.""The art on display gives a multifaceted portrait of the city: Gallery 2 and 3 presents new acquisitions, mostly from African-American artists, including a few silhouettes by the renowned artist Kara Walker."
