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Historical Sites and Major Attractions in South Carolina

Charleston's landmarks include plantations, military forts, and historic homes. The area offers museums, botanical gardens, beaches, and nature parks. Heritage sites feature colonial architecture, the history of slavery, and the Civil War. Modern attractions include an aquarium, a Ferris wheel, and shopping centers.

Magnolia Plantation
Magnolia Plantation

Charleston, United States

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

Broadway at the Beach
Broadway at the Beach

Myrtle Beach, United States

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

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Mount Pleasant, United States

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

Middleton Place
Middleton Place

Charleston, United States

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

Boone Hall Plantation
Boone Hall Plantation

Mount Pleasant, United States

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

Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter

Charleston, United States

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

Charleston Waterfront Park
Charleston Waterfront Park

Charleston, United States

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

Brookgreen Gardens
Brookgreen Gardens

Murrells Inlet, United States

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

Falls Park on the Reedy
Falls Park on the Reedy

Greenville, United States

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

Coligny Beach
Coligny Beach

Hilton Head Island, United States

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

Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge

Charleston, United States

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

Nathaniel Russell House
Nathaniel Russell House

Charleston, United States

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

Drayton Hall
Drayton Hall

Charleston, United States

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

Hunting Island State Park
Hunting Island State Park

Hunting Island, United States

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

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach
SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach, United States

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

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Columbia, United States

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

Angel Oak
Angel Oak

Charleston, United States

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.

McLeod Plantation
McLeod Plantation

Charleston, United States

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

Folly Beach County Park
Folly Beach County Park

Folly Beach, United States

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

Huntington Beach State Park
Huntington Beach State Park

Murrells Inlet, United States

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

Aiken-Rhett House
Aiken-Rhett House

Charleston, United States

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

Cypress Gardens
Cypress Gardens

Moncks Corner, United States

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

Hilton Head Bike Trails
Hilton Head Bike Trails

Hilton Head Island, United States

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

Charleston Tea Garden
Charleston Tea Garden

Wadmalaw Island, United States

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

South Carolina Aquarium
South Carolina Aquarium

Charleston, United States

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.

Old Slave Mart Museum
Old Slave Mart Museum

Charleston, United States

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

Fort Moultrie
Fort Moultrie

Sullivan's Island, United States

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

Sullivan's Island Lighthouse
Sullivan's Island Lighthouse

Sullivan's Island, United States

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

Joseph Manigault House
Joseph Manigault House

Charleston, United States

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

Charleston City Market
Charleston City Market

Charleston, United States

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

The Battery and White Point Garden
The Battery and White Point Garden

Charleston, United States

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

St. Michael's Church
St. Michael's Church

Charleston, United States

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

Rainbow Row
Rainbow Row

Charleston, United States

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

St. Philip's Church
St. Philip's Church

Charleston, United States

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

Circular Congregational Church
Circular Congregational Church

Charleston, United States

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