Charleston, South Carolina. is a family vacation destination that has plenty of fun family activities for everyone. There are museums, beaches, naval maritime history, rich civil war history, parks, plantations, and a historic district with a number of tours including horse-drawn carriages, buses, and walking tours.
Much of Charleston’s history lies on the peninsula, and there are many ways to experience it. From walking tours to carriage rides, Charleston tour guides are well-trained and knowledgeable about the history of the city and the region. With so much history, seeing one tour may not be enough.
Take a boat ride to Fort Sumter and along the way you will see fabulous homes, dolphins in the harbor and pass the spot on the battery where in 1861 Gen. Beauregard saw the first shot being fired in the Civil War. He will visit the island where Confederate soldiers held out for 27 months before surrendering.
Charleston’s historic homes are a big draw, and there are a number of ways to enjoy them. Take a carriage ride down the 300-year-old streets through Charleston’s historic neighborhoods and listen to the clop of the sidewalk as the horse-drawn carriage winds through Charleston’s historic and charming avenues. Your tour guide is familiar with the history and family of each home and shares this with you during your tour.
If you want to learn more about Charleston, you might want to consider a walking tour. A walking tour typically lasts two hours, and the experience is markedly different. Old Charleston Walking Tours has several walking tours in Charleston. A favorite is about the haunting legends and tales of Charleston on this walking tour of Charleston’s Historic District. This tour is filled with stories of ghosts and haunted inns and a variety of other stories from Charleston’s haunted past.
A must see is Patriots Point. The Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum opened on October 13, the birthday of the United States Navy, when the USS Yorktown opened to the public as a museum and the Patriots Point mission was underway. Patriots Point has become one of the largest museums of its kind in the world with the addition of other ships such as the destroyer USS Laffey, USS Clamagore, and USCGC Ingham. There is also the Cold War Submarine Memorial and the Congressional Medal of Honor Museum.
To experience the charm of Charleston, plantation tours are a great way. With about thirty minutes by car you will want to give yourself a few hours to enjoy them. A great option is Middleton Place, which also has a restaurant and an inn. This makes it a great place to stay if you’re only visiting for a short time and then driving to Charleston the next day.
Location is everything when staying in Charleston, and there are many options for B&Bs, beachside rentals, and modestly priced motels. To plan your accommodation needs visit here and you will find accommodation to fit your budget.
In the evening you can dine at one of Charleston’s excellent restaurants. You will find one for every budget and taste. For some tips on planning ahead, visit Charleston’s Fine Dining.
It’s all here waiting for you, so make your plans and pack your bags!
