Charleston

Region · South Carolina, 🇺🇸 United States

Area 330 km²

Time zone America/New_York

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Charleston Essentials

Charleston showcases centuries of American architecture and history through its well-preserved landmark buildings and natural sites. This collection features the 18th-century Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, the neoclassical Nathaniel Russell House, and the Gothic Revival St. Philip's Church. Key historical sites include Fort Sumter, where the Civil War began, and the Old Slave Mart Museum. The city's coastal character is defined by the waterfront White Point Gardens, the iconic Pineapple Fountain, and the massive, centuries-old Angel Oak tree.

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Parks & Coastal Nature

Charleston’s natural landscape blends historic defense sites with centuries-old horticulture. This collection features Fort Sumter, the sea fort where the Civil War began, and Magnolia Plantation, home to some of America’s oldest public gardens along the Ashley River. Urban green spaces like White Point Gardens offer harbor views and military monuments, while Hampton Park and Washington Square provide shaded retreats near historic landmarks. From the waterfront vistas of Colonial Lake to the quiet paths of Cannon Park, these sites showcase the Lowcountry’s coastal heritage and botanical diversity.

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