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Things to see in Charleston, South Carolina (United States): 43 places and when to go
Charleston, South Carolina is a city in United States with around 412,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 43 places in and around it, mainly History (26), Food and drink (7), Temples (4). The best known are Fort Sumter, Angel Oak and Johns Island, South Carolina. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 51. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 32.7924, -79.9921
- Population
- About 412,000
- Places
- 43 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (26) · Food and drink (7) · Temples (4) · Nature (3) · Architecture (2) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- MIA Miami, 779 km as the crow flies
What to see in Charleston, South Carolina
The places in and around Charleston, South Carolina, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Fort SumterFort in Charleston, South Carolina12 km
- Angel OakSouthern live oak12 km
- Johns Island, South CarolinaIsland in South Carolina, United States11 km
- Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal ChurchChurch in Charleston, South Carolina5.5 km
- USS Laffey1943 Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer7.9 km
- Arthur Ravenel Jr. BridgeBridge in United States of America6.8 km
- Cathedral of Saint John the BaptistHistoric cathedral church in Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A5.7 km
- Charleston HarborBay in South Carolina, USA9.4 km
- Kahal Kadosh Beth ElohimOne of the oldest Jewish congregations in the US5.7 km
- Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical ParkUnited States National Monument in Charleston, South Carolina6.2 km
- South Carolina AquariumAquarium in Charleston, South Carolina6.2 km
- City MarketHistoric Market Hall and sheds in Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A6.0 km
- Don N. Holt BridgeBridge in North Charleston, Charleston11 km
- Cooper River BridgesDemolished bridge competed in 1966, closed and demolished summer 2005-early 20075.4 km
- Cainhoy Historic DistrictHistoric district in South Carolina, United States21 km
- North Charleston Fire MuseumFire Museum in North Charleston, South Carolina9.1 km
- Charleston PlaceHotel in Charleston, United States5.7 km
- A-6E IntruderAttack aircraft model by Grumman7.8 km
- A-7E Corsair IIAttack aircraft7.8 km
- M151 ¼-ton 4×4 utility truckMilitary car model8.1 km
- Captain's House Bed & BreakfastHistory11 km
- Church Street Inn, Ascend Hotel CollectionHistory6.0 km
- Coast Brewing CompanyBrewery9.2 km
- College of Charleston ObservatoryObservatory5.2 km
And the other 19, by what you come to do:
- History: Douglas A-4C Skyhawk, Grumman E-1B Tracer, Douglas EA-3B Skywarrior, McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II, F-8K Crusader, (A)F/A-18A Hornet, Grumman F-14 Tomcat, M42 Duster, S-2E Tracker, Lockheed S-3 Viking, Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King, The Ansonborough Charleston, Victoria House Inn
- Food and drink: Frothy Beard Brewing, Lofi Brewing, Low Tide Brewing, The Wine Bar, Tideland Brewing
- With kids: Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark
When to go to Charleston, South Carolina
The best time to visit Charleston, South Carolina is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:04
- FebPossible10:50
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:49
- MayBest time13:41
- JunBest time14:09
- JulBest time13:58
- AugBest time13:13
- SepBest time12:11
- OctBest time11:10
- NovPossible10:17
- DecPossible9:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 51. In April, 43 of the 43 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Charleston, South Carolina
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 779 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Beaufort, South Carolina8 places77 km
- Savannah, Georgia10 places136 km
- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina8 places143 km
- Columbia, South Carolina23 places162 km
- Aiken, South Carolina7 places182 km
- Augusta, Georgia7 places200 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Charleston, South Carolina?
The best known: Fort Sumter, Angel Oak, Johns Island, South Carolina, Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, USS Laffey. In all, 43 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Charleston, South Carolina?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 51.
How do you get to Charleston, South Carolina?
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 779 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Charleston, South Carolina as the destination and these 43 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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