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Historic Charleston is a walkable neighborhood that's popular for its restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. In addition to its college atmosphere, the neighborhood has many charming qualities. Broaden your horizons with some local theater. Hotels in Historic Charleston provide a good starting point for sightseeing in and around the Charleston area.

Sightseeing around Historic Charleston

The museums and theaters provide some cultural flavor, while the monuments and historic sites offer insight into local lore. Stroll the halls at Children's Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston Museum, or Mace Brown Museum of Natural History. You can check out the local talent at PURE Theatre, American Theater, and Woolfe Street Playhouse. Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, and Congregation Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim are significant monuments. Swing by Joseph Manigault House, Aiken-Rhett House, and Second Presbyterian Church to learn about local history. Bring the family to South Carolina Aquarium, Splash Zone Waterpark, and Blackbeard's Cove Family Fun Park.

Many visitors like to do some shopping while in town, but there are a number of other activities. You can spend a leisurely afternoon outside at Cannon Park, Irish Memorial Park, or Charleston Waterfront Park. With a shopping trip to Charleston City Market, Citadel Mall, or Charleston Tanger Outlets, you might find that perfect souvenir. If you've got some more time, you won't be disappointed by Charleston City Marina, Harborage at Ashley Marina, and Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal.

A couple of the most popular attractions in the area are College of Charleston and USS Yorktown. Music Farm, Charleston Music Hall, and Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art are other must-sees.

Getting around Historic Charleston

The Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) airport is 8.6 miles (13.8 km) from Historic Charleston.