Historical Sites and Major Attractions in South Carolina

18th-century colonial estate with flower gardens, oak-lined pathways, and ponds inhabited by alligators.

Outdoor shopping center with restaurants, shops, a cinema, an amusement park, and an aquarium around a 9-hectare artificial lake.

Naval base converted into a museum showcasing the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier, military ships, and a World War II aircraft collection.

Colonial residence from 1741 surrounded by 26 hectares of French gardens with pathways, ponds, and original pavilions.

1681 colonial estate with oak avenue, main house, and nine original brick slave cabins built between 1790 and 1810.

Brick fortification on an artificial island where the Civil War began in 1861. The site includes a museum on military history.

12-hectare public space along the Cooper River with fountains, shaded benches, and paved paths for walking.

3800-hectare garden founded in 1931 featuring botanical collections, over 2000 American sculptures, and a wildlife center.

12-hectare municipal green space with waterfalls on the Reedy River, hiking trails, and a pedestrian suspension bridge.

20-kilometer public beach area with showers, toilets, picnic areas, and handicap access.

4-kilometer cable-supported road structure connecting Charleston to Mount Pleasant with bike and pedestrian lanes.

Residence built in 1808 with neoclassical architecture, a spiral staircase, and period gardens, open for guided tours.

Colonial residence built in 1738, preserving its original architecture with woodwork, decorated ceilings, and a grand mahogany central staircase.

2000-hectare natural reserve featuring a white sand beach, maritime forest, historic lighthouse, and hiking trails.

57-meter-tall Ferris wheel offering views of the Atlantic Ocean and the city from its climate-controlled cabins.

70-hectare complex including a zoo with 2000 animals, botanical gardens, water attractions, and leisure facilities.

This tree is estimated to be over 400 years old, believed to have sprouted around 1600. It stands 20 meters tall with an 8.5-meter circumference.

18th-century cotton plantation retaining its original buildings, featuring exhibits on the plantation system and the life of slaves.

10-kilometer beach offering supervised swimming areas, picnic spots, and a 300-meter fishing pier.

1000-hectare park featuring a 5-kilometer beach, maritime forest trails, and an environmental education center.

Residence built in 1820 preserving its original architecture with kitchen, servants' quarters, and stables. Period walls and furnishings are maintained in their historic state.

Gardens established in 1930 featuring centuries-old cypress trees, lily-covered ponds, and a network of hiking trails over 70 hectares.

Network of 100 kilometers of paved bike trails connecting beaches, residential areas, and shopping centers on the island.

Plantation founded in 1987 producing black, green, and white teas. Visitors can observe tea plants and the processing.

8000-square-meter aquatic center with over 5000 marine species, reptiles, and birds from South Carolina's coastline. Visitors see sea turtles, sharks, and fish in natural habitats.

Museum located in a former 1859 slave market. Exhibits document the slave trade in Charleston and display period artifacts, personal narratives, and records.

Military fortification built in 1776 to protect Charleston. The site includes period cannons, underground tunnels, and exhibitions on three centuries of coastal defense.

40-meter-high triangular aluminum lighthouse built in 1962. Its light guides ships into Charleston Harbor with a range of 27 kilometers.

Residence built in 1803 presenting Federal-style architecture with furnishings and interior decorations matching its construction period.

Shopping center dating back to 1841, hosting local craft vendors and stores selling regional products in a red-brick building.

Seaside public park with period cannons, paved walkways, centuries-old oaks, and pre-1865 residences.

Religious building erected in 1761 with a 56-meter-high steeple and a cemetery housing notable figures from the colonial era.

Architectural series of fourteen Georgian-style houses painted in different colors, built in the 18th century along East Bay Street.

Religious building founded in 1681, rebuilt in 1835 after a fire. The cemetery contains the graves of many historical figures.

Round Protestant temple built in 1892, adorned with Greek columns and surrounded by a cemetery dating from the 18th century.