If you're a first time visitor to Charleston, you might prefer a more touristy area, but if you're a solo traveler, a local neighborhood could be more interesting. Some areas have lots of things to do within walking distance, but it may be more expensive. To give you a starting point for your trip research, we looked at what people say about attractions in Charleston.
Here are some of the most recommended attractions in Charleston.
Here's what Trippy members had to say about attractions:
"We stayed at the Meeting Street Inn (very historic, great location, affordable & haunted!" See More
"Also strolling along The Battery or through Market Street is nice and you can see the amazing houses." See More
"Marion Square has a farmer's market on Saturday mornings." See More
"If you have the means, Renaissance Charleston Historic District Hotel on Wentworth is my favorite, right in the historic district and very close to the College of Charleston's beautiful campus." See More
"Definitely go to Fort Sumter National Monument(you can get the boat from either Charleston or Mt Pleasant), and Fort Moultrie Also right next the Ft Sumter dock is the South Carolina Aquarium (not especially cheap, but you don't have to pay for the extras like the IMAX)." See More
"The Old Slave Market Museum is another must see." See More
"The Historic Charleston City Market which is the original slave trading market in the heart of Charleston ." See More
"White Point Garden- Nice seaside park for a bike ride, a picnic ,or a stroll." See More
This page is just a starting point, to really get personalized advice from Charleston locals and experienced travelers, post a question on Trippy! You can start by browsing the questions other people have asked about Charleston.
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