By Sandy Mitchell
Things to Do & See in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, located along South Carolina's central Atlantic coast, is one of the oldest cities in the South. Founded in 1690, the city today is a thriving town of more than 118,000 residents. Attractions there include an eclectic mixture of old and new.
Visit the Battery
Battery Park, commonly referred to as "The Battery," is a promenade in central Charleston, known for its stately antebellum homes. The site also boasts large oak trees, a grandstand and a variety of monuments and artillery dating back to the Civil War era.
Tour the Gibbes Museum of Art
Located in Charleston's historic district, the Gibbes Museum of Art features more than 10,000 works of art. Highlights include works by Charleston and other southern artists and art from the American Colonial period.
Gibbes Museum of Art
135 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-2706
Explore the Fort Sumter National Monument
Located in Charleston Harbor, this fort, built during the War of 1812, is best known for being the site of the first shot of the American Civil War. Today, the masonry fort has been restored and visitors can take a ferry out to the site, walk the ramparts and tour the view a film about the history of Fort Sumter.
Fort Sumter National Monument
1214 Middle Street
Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
(843) 883-3123
About the Author:
Sandy is a Northeast Ohio-based writer, blogger, and editor. Among other projects, she writes and edits the Cleveland pages for About.com. Before devoting herself full-time to writing, Sandy was a travel agent and cruise school instructor for 18 years. Sandy holds a Bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University.
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