What to Do in Charleston, South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
If you鈥檙e planning a trip and wondering what to do in Charleston, South Carolina, you鈥檝e come to the right place! We鈥檝e recently visited for the first time ourselves, and would like to share our experience with you.聽
Charleston is a beautiful and historic city, with cobblestone streets, incredible Georgian and neo-Classical architecture, and the beautiful coastline. There is so much to do and see when you visit this Southern city.聽
It also happens to be a paradise for foodies! Be sure to watch our聽food tour of Charleston鈥檚 French Quarter聽to see where and what Lowcountry cuisine to eat when you visit.
So without further adieu, here are 6 things to do in Charleston. All of them are conveniently located in or near the French Quarter (see what we did there?).
Established in the 1790s, the City Market is one of the most visited attractions in Charleston. Located downtown in the heart of the city, it is one of the oldest public markets in the country. Spanning four city blocks, from Market Hall to East Bay Street, it is home to over 300 vendors. You鈥檒l find everything from food, arts and crafts, souvenirs, and plenty more, all with an emphasis on 鈥渓ocally made.鈥� Keep an eye out for the 鈥淐ertified Authentic Handmade in Charleston鈥� seal! A point of note: do not confuse City Market with the Old Slave Mart (where slaves were sold). These are completely separate entities, and slaves were never sold at the market. A visit to the City Market is a wonderful way to meet locals and learn about the culture first hand.聽 ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Charleston is a beautiful and historic city, with cobblestone streets, incredible Georgian and neo-Classical architecture, and the beautiful coastline. There is so much to do and see when you visit this Southern city.聽
It also happens to be a paradise for foodies! Be sure to watch our聽food tour of Charleston鈥檚 French Quarter聽to see where and what Lowcountry cuisine to eat when you visit.
So without further adieu, here are 6 things to do in Charleston. All of them are conveniently located in or near the French Quarter (see what we did there?).
Established in the 1790s, the City Market is one of the most visited attractions in Charleston. Located downtown in the heart of the city, it is one of the oldest public markets in the country. Spanning four city blocks, from Market Hall to East Bay Street, it is home to over 300 vendors. You鈥檒l find everything from food, arts and crafts, souvenirs, and plenty more, all with an emphasis on 鈥渓ocally made.鈥� Keep an eye out for the 鈥淐ertified Authentic Handmade in Charleston鈥� seal! A point of note: do not confuse City Market with the Old Slave Mart (where slaves were sold). These are completely separate entities, and slaves were never sold at the market. A visit to the City Market is a wonderful way to meet locals and learn about the culture first hand.聽 ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: What to Do in Charleston, South Carolina
Guide Location: USA » Charleston
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Andrea Labarge Mills
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Guide Location: USA » Charleston
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Andrea Labarge Mills
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- City Market
- Rainbow Row
- Pineapple Fountain
- Old Slave Mart Museum
- The Battery
- King Street
- Blue Bicycle Books
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