Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
The site of the first permanent English settlement in Carolina, with history, trails and an animal forest.

The site of the first permanent English settlement in Carolina, with history, trails and an animal forest.
Use Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site as part of a broader West Ashley itinerary. Its location makes it easy to connect this stop with nearby Charleston Beautiful places, neighborhood guides, and local stories without treating it as an isolated pin on the map.
Charleston Beautiful lists it under landmarks & history. Check current hours, tickets, seasonal access, reservations, parking, ferry service, and event schedules before making a special trip. Use the mapped address for directions, and confirm current visitor information when hours, admissions, reservations, ferries, performances, or seasonal access may apply.