Charleston, South Carolina, is a unique place that you need to visit at least once in your lifetime. It's rich with history and buzzing with a vibrant nightlife, leaving you with plenty to do and an unforgettable experience.
We're going to narrow it down and give you the top 10 things that you need to do when you go to Charleston.
1. THE RAVENEL BRIDGE (COOPER RIVER BRIDGE)
The view from this bridge is beyond breathtaking due to its height. You can either walk or bike across it and it's something you don't want to miss when you visit Charleston.
2. SHEM CREEK
Shem Creek has a long boardwalk that boasts some of the best restaurants that will serve you shrimps fresh out of the water. It also has bars available and a wonderful park, and there have even been sightings of dolphins in the creek!
3. CITY MARKET
You can't go to Charleston without passing by City Market, where they sell all sorts and kinds of things. Historically, it was built in the 1790s and you can tell by just walking through it. There are even nights where the City Market is open for performances.
4. CHARLESTON CASINOS
There are 2 casinos that you can visit when you are in Charleston. The Carnival Ecstacy and the Carnival Sunshine Casinos. If you have a taste for gambling, then this is the place to go for gambling card games and slots. If you don't have time to visit the casino, however, you can access online slot gambling sites straight from your hotel room or phone, do a little bit of research to discover more about gambling online and on the town.
5. HAUNTED TOURS
The South is well known for historical houses and ghost stories that many people take very seriously. If you're into this kind of thing, then you'll be happy to know that in Charleston there are haunted tours available to take you to the most haunted spots.
6. CARRIAGE TOURS
Carriage tours are a fun way to discover the city and also get a historical feel of what it was like in the old days. Just be sure to either do so when the weather is not too hot or at least in the afternoons so you can really enjoy yourself.
7. EAT SEAFOOD
It would be disastrous if you went to Charleston and didn't try the food there- especially their seafood. Southern food, in general, has quite a reputation for being one of the best cuisines in the world, and the seafood has a lot to do with it.
8. SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM
Whether you have children or not, paying a visit to the aquarium in Charleston is a must. It will definitely bring out the child in you.
9. CYPRESS GARDENS
This garden has historic value to it as well as a bunch of interesting bits, such as the boat rides, from which you can spot alligators and interesting bird species. It also has a butterfly house that will be sure to wow you.
10. THE PLANTATIONS
Plantations are very valuable in teaching events that occurred throughout history, and also provide you with an opportunity to pick fruit and even have a picnic.
Charleston is full of history, fun, and discovery of all sorts and kinds, and it's a place that you definitely need to put on your bucket list! There is so much to learn from history and there is so much beauty to find as well.
