Charleston is a beautify city filled with history and hospitality. Shopping, foot and motor tours, museums, plantations, varied restaurants, free shuttle buses, there is something for everyone.  Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, there’s plenty to explore.   Your registration packages will have literature about different places to explore.  Here are some resources to enhance your Charleston experience:

1. Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH)

• Three downtown area shuttle busses allow riders to explore for free!
• Tested and recommended!
• Handicapped friendly.
• DASH - CARTA (ridecarta.com)

 

2.  International African American Museum

• A family reunion group will be visiting on Friday.
• Honor The Untold Stories of the African American Journey - IAAM (iaamuseum.org)

 

3.  Boone Hall Plantation

• Located 11.9 miles from Charleston
• Tested and recommended!
• Home - Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens - Mt. Pleasant, SC

 

4.  Old Slave Mart Museum

• Reasonably priced.
• Tested and recommended!
• The Old Slave Mart Museum

 

5.  Charleston City Market

• At least 100 vendors.
• Tested and recommended!
• The Historic Charleston City Market, Charleston, SC (thecharlestoncitymarket.com)

 

6.  Palmetto Carriage Tour

• If you love architecture and history, this is a winner!
• A little pricey!
• 1 hour tour
• Tested and recommended!
• Palmetto Carriage Works | Best Charleston Carriage Tours

 

7.  Gillie's Seafood Restaurant

• Family owned established serving family recipes.
• Black owned
• Tested and recommended!
• Seafood | Gillie's Seafood | Charleston (gilliesseafood.com)