Recognized as the #1 Plantation in the Charleston Area by USA Today, Boone Hall Plantation is a must see stop! Founded in 1681, the property was established as a lucrative plantation with a gracious home set on the banks of the Wampacheone Creek. Today, Boone Hall offers house, plantation, and garden tours, along with presentation exploring Gullah culture, Black History in America and Slave History.

The best way to experience Mount Pleasant's prime location is to get out on the creek that runs through it. Rent a stand-up paddleboard or kayak from Coastal Expeditions (which has a launch directly on Shem Creek) to wind through the marshes, churn past shrimp boats, and maybe even spot a dolphin or two.

Tour the USS Yorktown, a World War II aircraft carrier that played a significant role in the Pacific theater. The carrier was modernized and used as an anti-submarine aircraft carrier during the Vietnam War, and then served as the recovery vessel for the Apollo 8 astronauts and capsule after its lunar orbit.

Charleston’s rich history, fascinating places, people, and landmarks bring with them incredible stories — and ghosts! In a city that’s endured everything from war, slavery, earthquakes, and hurricanes to financial prosperity and artistic achievement, ghosts, haunted places, and legends are everywhere. Join a walking tour through old cemeteries and famous landmarks, OR skips the spooks, and stroll through the historic South of Broad district instead for a history tour.

Explore downtown Charleston by simply taking a stroll down King Street in the heart of the city. Plenty of great restaurants, shops, and historic landmarks to explore!