Charleston
The Holy City
General Information
Other Name: Charlestown, District: South Carolina, State: South, United States of America
Area: 178.1 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
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Best Time to Visit: March to May and -
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It is a city in Charleston county in the U.S. state of South Carolina.It is known as The Holy City due to the prominence of churches on the low rise cityscape,particularly the numerous steeples which dot the city`s skylin.Charleston is packed with exciting tourist attractions that will please the whole family. Popular tourist attractions in Charleston include the culture and colorful identities of the city market,wonders of the South Carolina Aquarium on the harborside, and the historical significance Charleston`s old colonial forts and Southern plantations, are not to be missed.Charleston is the perfect holiday destination.Location
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Semitropical climate with four distinct seasons.
Now a Charleston institution,this popular open-air market is a must-see to complete the authentic Charleston experience and pick up a few souvenirs. Among the numerous attractions and items for sale at the City Public Market are local art, jewelry, clothing etc.
Spanning over 1,000 feet along Charleston Harbor, this is a must-see for any walking tour of the city. Sit on one of several family-sized swings on the pavilion and watch ships come and go. Find an old-fashioned park bench in a shady spot and watch people stroll by as children romp on the large green and run along the palm tree-lined walkways. Two artfully designed enormous fountains invite children to splash and play.
Drayton Hall is a National Trust Historic site resting on 630 lovely acres.
One of the country''s most significant historic sites, the Fort Sumter National Monument is where the Civil War broke out on April 12, 1861. Today, visitors can explore original gun turrets, visit a small museum and take guided tours led by park rangers. The Fort has been used in the past for historical battle re-enactments, but in the summer is packed with history buffs and curious families tracing American history.
In existence since 1676,this plantation is a journey back through time. Walking along a numbered path,you will find many beautiful cypress and live oak trees along the river. The Barbados Tropical Garden, Biblical Garden, and Horticultural Maze offer a variety of landscaping styles.
The South Carolina Aquarium is a popular family attraction showcasing a large range of Southern aquatic life, housed in five distinct habitats. Jutting out into the harbor, the Aquarium`s highlights include the Great Ocean Tank Exhibition, which houses sharks, turtles, stingrays and a myriad of other species; Secrets of the Amazon; and a replica of a blackwater swamp.