Fort Sumter, standing regally at the entrance of Charleston Harbor, was the location of the first battle between the Confederacy and the Union during the American Civil War. Its walls still show much of the extensive damage left behind by that 1861 assault. Now a National Historic Park, it can be accessed by a 30-minute ferry ride. Visitors can explore the fort and its accompanying museum, which showcases the history of the Civil War and of the fort itself.

For $32, visitors can explore the grounds, take a trip around the harbor, and learn about Fort Sumter’s important place in American history.

Rainbow Row was originally built in the late 1700s as a series of 13 townhouses. Over time, the homes were used for various purposes, including commercial and residential spaces. However, by the early 1900s, many of the homes had fallen into disrepair and were in danger of being demolished. It was then that local preservationist Susan Pringle Frost stepped in to save the dilapidated homes. Frost purchased several of the homes and restored them to their former glory, repainting them in their original pastel colors. The street soon became known as Rainbow Row, a nickname that stuck and is still used today.

The Angel Oak Park is located on Johns Island where you can find what is known as "A Lowcountry Treasure". The Southern Live Oak tree is a historical site and focal point of one of the City of Charleston's public parks. It is considered to be the largest Live Oak Tree east of the Mississippi estimating to be 300 to 400 years old.