Landmark & History
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
The cable-stayed bridge linking downtown Charleston and Mount Pleasant across the Cooper River.
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Theater
Dock Street Theatre
A historic theater in the French Quarter with a deep connection to Charleston performing arts.
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Museum
The Charleston Museum
A long-running museum of Lowcountry history, decorative arts and natural history.
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Museum
Gibbes Museum of Art
A landmark Charleston art museum centered on American art and the visual culture of the South.
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Parks & Outdoors
Angel Oak Park
Home to the immense and centuries-old Angel Oak live oak tree.
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Landmark & History
Fort Sumter National Historical Park
The historic harbor fort where the first shots of the Civil War were fired.
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Family
South Carolina Aquarium
A harborfront aquarium focused on South Carolina ecosystems and conservation.
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Museum
International African American Museum
A major museum at Gadsden’s Wharf exploring African American history, culture and global connections.
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Market
Charleston City Market
A historic market complex known for local makers, food, and Gullah sweetgrass basket traditions.
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Parks & Outdoors
White Point Garden
Live-oak shade, harbor views and historic monuments at the tip of the peninsula.
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