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Charleston, South Carolina. Coordinates: 32°47′00″N 79°55′55″W. The downtown Charleston waterfront on the Battery. Charleston is the most populous city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, [9] and the principal city in the Charleston metropolitan area.
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History
Charles Towne, as it was first called, was established in 1670 by Anthony Ashley Cooper on the west bank of the Ashley River, Charles Towne Landing, a few miles northwest of the present downtown. By 1680, the settlement had grown and moved to its present peninsular location. Around 1690, the English colonists erected a fortification wall around the small settlement to aid in its defense. The wall sheltered the area, in the present French Quarter, from Cumberland St. south to Water St., from M...
Visitor information
1. 32.7894-79.93691 Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting St (between John and Ann Sts.), toll-free: +1-800-774-0006. Nov-Mar: 8:30AM-5PM; April-Oct: 8:30AM-5:30PM.(updated Jan 2019)
The dialect here varies from standard American English, having a "Southern Coastal Accent" that contains British influences. For those who learned Standard English, some speech may be difficult to comprehend here. Generally speaking, one can easily get by with Standard American or British English, though. The inhabitants of Charleston are, to a lar...
By plane
1. 32.8846-80.03691 Charleston International Airport (CHSIATA) (located about 12 miles northwest of historic downtown). The small 2-concourse terminal is functional, with dark decor absent of any antebellum charm (unlike the lovely Savannah Airport terminal). Taxis to downtown cost about $25; shuttles arranged by Airport Ground Transportation cost about $14/person to downtown. CARTA operates a local bus service, Bus 11, to downtown every 40-60 min during the day for $2 that takes about 1 hr....
By car
Charleston is located nearly at the midpoint of South Carolina's Atlantic coastline. It can be easily reached by car, from the north or south, via U.S. Highway 17, which cuts across the Charleston peninsula, or from the west, via I-26, which terminates just northwest of the historic downtown at U.S. 17. The outer beltway Interstate 526 forms a loop from U.S. 17 in Mount Pleasant to U.S. 17 in West Ashley, passing the Charleston International Airport. Travelers from I-95 can reach Charleston v...
By train
1. See also: Rail travel in the United States Amtrak has a 32.8748-79.99812 train station located 10 miles north of downtown. The Palmetto stops there on its way from New York City to Savannah, as does the Silver Meteor. Going South, the Silver has an unpleasant but not undoable early morning arrival (around 5AM), but the Northbound departure is a reasonable 9:23PM. The Palmetto is a day train and has reasonable hours in Charleston but due to its very long run, leaves or arrives in New York a...
Outside of downtown, which is best explored on foot, Charleston is a city that is best traveled by car. Several rental car services are available at the Charleston International Airport. Some area hotels also provide transportation to and from the airport.
A good place to start a tour of Charleston is the Visitor Center, not far from the terminus of I-26 northwest of downtown. At the Visitor Center, a traveler can find maps and guides, tour a small museum dedicated to the history of Charleston, book sightseeing tours, and view an introductory film to Charleston ($2). All the free DASH shuttle routes ...
Carriage tours. Several groups operate horse-drawn carriage tours of the historical sites in the city. Most of these tours leave from stands on Market street, next to the Market itself. While reser...Walking tours. Equally fun walking tours include guided history tours and scary ghost tours through the streets of Charleston. Because the historic downtown is relatively compact, self-guided walki...Baseball can be seen at Riley Park where the Charleston Riverdogs, an affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, play ball.Soccer fans may want to take in a Charleston Battery match at the Patriots Point Soccer Complex in Mount Pleasant.The Marketand the shops lining Market street are a popular shopping destination for tourists. The Market itself is a large gathering of small vendors that sell everything from blankets to candy. Baskets and other sweetgrass crafts can also be bought at the Market. While the Market is full of the usual kitschy knick-knacks, if you look closely you w...
Bars are not difficult to find in Charleston. Charleston has two favorite liquors of choice: FireFly Sweet Tea Vodka (produced from locally grown tea) and Grand Marnier(a French orange liquor). All downtown bars and clubs have to close by 2 AM and Charleston has an enforced open container law. 1. 32.77684-79.928651 Blind Tiger, 36-38 Broad St, ☏ +1...
Charleston is serviced by many local hotels and virtually all of the major U.S. hotel chains. Expect to pay a premium for a room on Charleston's downtown peninsula, especially in the historic hotels. A vehicle is not needed - nor recommended - to explore the historic downtown. If a vehicle is accessible during the trip, one may want to hop across t...
Mt. Pleasant, across the Cooper River from Charleston, is an easy trip over the Arthur Ravenel Bridge and is home to Patriots Point, a naval and maritime museum with an impressive display of warshi...There are numerous beach towns in the Charleston area. The warm waters and gentle surf make for a delightful swimming experience particularly during late spring and early fall when lower temperatur...- 0.5 miles to city center. Address: East Battery Street and Murray Boulevard. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND. Many travelers say you can't leave Charleston without strolling this historic seawall along the city's southern tip, which they call both beautiful and what makes Charleston special.
- 0.1 miles to city center. Address: 108 Meeting St. Tours, Sightseeing. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND.
- Address: Vendue Range, Concord Street. Free, Parks and Gardens, Sightseeing. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND.
- Address: 83-107 E Bay St. Free, Historic Homes/Mansions, Sightseeing. TYPE. Less than 1 hour. TIME TO SPEND.
The history of Charleston, South Carolina, is one of the longest and most diverse of any community in the United States, spanning hundreds of years of physical settlement beginning in 1670. Charleston was one of leading cities in the South from the colonial era to the Civil War in the 1860s. [1] [2] The city grew wealthy through the export of ...
Apr 15, 2016 · The city fell in May 1780 and remained under British rule until December 14, 1782, when a fleet left with 3,700 loyal whites, 5,000 slaves, and spoils that included the bells of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church (eventually returned). In 1783 the city was officially incorporated, becoming Charleston after being known as Charles Towne and ...
Dec 14, 2023 · Charleston is a seaport city in the state of South Carolina in the United States of America.
Description and history. Images. See also. References. External links. Charleston Historic District. Coordinates: 32°47′8″N 79°56′13″W. The Charleston Historic District, alternatively known as Charleston Old and Historic District, is a National Historic Landmark District in Charleston, South Carolina.
