![]() ![]() The centuries-old buildings and historic homes all around the city are certainly aesthetically pleasing to look at and photograph, but unless you're a real history buff or architecture expert, you're not going to get the full story unless you join an organized tour. Scratch beneath the surface of the city on a walking tour There's also a fascinating Natural History section. It was an ideal place for me to quickly get a handle on the Lowcountry timeline, with exhibits dating back to when the Native Americans were the only inhabitants, through the Civil War, and on to modern times. There are historic walking tours aplenty, but if you're pressed for time and looking for a one-stop-shop that takes you through the city's history, I suggest The Charleston Museum. Learn about the city's rich history at the Charleston Museum. The Children's Museum of the Lowcountry has a wealth of hands-on and interactive activities including a pirate ship, a medieval castle, and arts and crafts. I don't have children, but I always recommend a stop at this museum if you're traveling with youngsters, and especially if the weather isn't cooperating. It's a heartwarming, intimate experience to follow their journeys from rescue to rehab to release. I especially like the opportunity to come face-to-face with sick and injured sea turtles in rehabilitation at the Sea Turtle Care Center. It's home to around 5,000 aquatic animals, including two touch tanks for a hands-on experience with stingrays, sharks, horseshoe crabs, sea stars, and urchins. While in the area, I recommend ducking into the South Carolina Aquarium. Learn about sea creatures like penguins, crocodiles, and all kinds of fish at the South Carolina Aquarium.īreathe in the salty ocean air with a post-lunch walk around the harborside. The best places in Charleston for first-time visitors Here are the places I recommend for first-time visitors, interesting tours to join, and where you'll find the best beaches, based on years of research. The city is surrounded by some of the region's most beautiful coastline that's easy to reach and includes quiet, scenic beaches that make for a nice day trip. ![]() One of the other best things you can do in Charleston is to leave it. Some homes are open to the public and are especially interesting for anyone who enjoys looking at antiques and period furniture. If you're in any way curious about how places evolve, then I recommend that you do so as well. If you're not sure where to start, simply walking around the compact historic district is always exciting, especially on walking or architectural tours to put the buildings into context. But it still feels like I'm just scratching the surface, even in a small city that doesn't rank in the top 200 largest US cities by population. Click here for Morning Brew’s privacy policy.Īs a travel and guidebook writer who often visits Charleston on assignment, I've covered the best things to do here for years. It often indicates a user profile.īy clicking “Sign Up,” you also agree to marketing emails from both Insider and Morning Brew and you accept Insider’s Terms and Privacy Policy. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. ![]()
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