The tall ship, Spirit of South Carolina, passes under the Arthur Ravenel Bridge over the Cooper River in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina.
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- The sun rises over estate homes along the Historic Battery area of Charleston, South Carolina overlooking Charleston Harbor. Alamy
- Charleston, South Carolina's Battery Park is a peaceful park with unprecedented views of Charleston Harbor, Fort Sumter and weapons and cannons used in the Civil War. Alamy
- The tall ship, Spirit of South Carolina, passes under the Arthur Ravenel Bridge over the Cooper River in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. Alamy
- The Pineapple Fountain in Waterfront Park represents the welcoming hospitality for which Charleston, South Carolina is so well known. Alamy
- An area of Charleston, South Carolina known as The Battery showcases a collection of historic homes that line the waterfront, such as the elegant white home shown here. Alamy
- On April 12, 1861, the American Civil War began when Confederate artillery fired on Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. Explore history at Fort Sumter National Park. Fort Sumter National Park
- Few buildings in Charleston, South Carolina reflect the city's early history as dramatically and effectively as the Old Exchange Building and Provost Dungeon. The Old Exchange Building
- The French Huguenot Church was the first Gothic Revival building constructed in Charleston, South Carolina and is the only remaining independent Huguenot Church in America. The French Huguenot Church
- South Carolina's Charleston City Market is open 365 days a year and features a wide assortment of vendors selling paintings, pottery, sweetgrass baskets, dining and more. Historic Charleston City Market
- The Gibbes Museum of Art is the only visual arts museum in Charleston, and it supports the interpretation of the arts and culture of Charleston and the Lowcountry. Scott Henderson, Gibbes Museum
- At Charleston's South Carolina Aquarium, the Great Ocean Tank holds 385,000 gallons of water and contains hundreds of animals found in the ocean off the coast of South Carolina. South Carolina Aquarium
- Explore one of Charleston, South Carolina's most recognizable districts at the vibrant Rainbow Row, a unique stretch of colorful mid-1700s homes and buildings. Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Gateway Walk in Charleston, South Carolina is a beautiful series of interconnected gardens, lined with moss-laden oaks and historic buildings. Leigh Handal, Historic Charleston Foundation
- When visiting Charleston, South Carolina, explore thousands of beautiful flowers and plants at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, the oldest public gardens in America. Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
- The Aiken-Rhett House stands alone as the most intact townhouse complex showcasing urban life in antebellum Charleston, South Carolina. Historic Charleston Foundation
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