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Read MoreAiken-Rhett House
This building, constructed around 1820, features interiors that have been unchanged since 1858. Visitors can visit the slave quarters, carriage house and stables. Furniture and decorative objects in the collection are of a high quality; many of them were brought...
Read MoreBicycle Rentals
An active way to see the small downtown area of Charleston is by bike. Indagare members can contact our Bookings Team for assistance planning bike rentals, where bikes and helmets can be delivered to your hotel.
Read MoreBoone Hall Plantation and Gardens
If you only have time for one plantation tour in Charleston, make it Boone Hall. Revealing the history of the southern plantation as well as Gullah culture, Boone Hall provides a multi-faceted look at plantation life. At the end of...
Read MoreChildren’s Museum of the Lowcountry
This hands-on museum features eight areas, including those that encourage dress-up, interactive play on a “pirate ship,” and an art room. It’s appropriate for and appeals to children ranging in age from 2-10.
Read MoreDrayton Hall
Built around 1738, Drayton Hall is a masterpiece of Georgian Palladian architecture, and remains the country’s oldest example. The building’s organization believes in preservation (keeping the house from deteriorating further) rather than restoration (recreating the house to resemble how it...
Read MoreEdmonston-Alston House
Built around 1828, the Edmonston-Alston House is one of the oldest buildings on the Battery and features great views of the harbor. Many of Charleston’s grandest houses were, in fact, just one of multiple residences owned by wealthy landowners—the in-town...
Read MoreFort Sumter National Monument
This national monument, the site of major American battles, is located in Charleston Harbor. Ferries to the island depart from Liberty Square and tours of the fort last about two hours. The area is famous for being the location of...
Read MoreHeyward-Washington House
Though it was built in 1722, this house’s most famous resident was George Washington, who rented it during his tour of the southern colonies in 1791. The original owner, Thomas Heyward, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and...
Read MoreIndagare Tours: Carriage Tours
The historical, guided horse-carriage tours around the streets of Charleston are a lovely way to see the city. Indagare members can contact our Bookings Team for assistance planning a carriage tour.
Read MoreIndagare Tours: Charleston Walks
Visitors to Charleston can spend hours on end wandering the streets spotting gas lanterns, sideways houses, gardens filled with jasmine and magnolia trees and such details as remaining hitching posts. Look out for the beautiful earthquake bolts on sides of...
Read MoreIndagare Tours: Kayaking
A tranquil option for an aquatic exploration is a kayaking trip around the back-waters near Charleston. Indagare members can contact our Bookings Team for assistance planning a kayak tour.
Read MoreIndagare Tours: On the Water
Indagare's members can contact our Bookings Team for assistance planning sunset cruises, dolphin watching, kids pirate-themed trips, fishing and catamaran sailing.
Read MoreJoseph Manigault House
Built in 1807 by a wealthy rice-planting Huguenot family, this house remains a fantastic example of Federal architecture and boasts a superior furniture collection. In Charleston's historic 18th- and 19th-century homes, the second floors were typically used for entertaining, as...
Read MoreMagnolia Plantation
This plantation, built in 1676, is now open to visitors who would like to see not only the main house, but also outbuildings, former slave quarters, gardens and even a petting zoo.
Read MoreMiddleton Place
First settled in 1675, right after colonists moved to modern-day South Carolina, this plantation was home to the Middleton family from 1741 until 1865. It sits 14 miles northwest of Charleston and features America’s oldest (and arguably most stunning) gardens....
Read MoreNathaniel Russell House
This Federal-style townhouse, built between 1803-1808, originally belonged to successful merchant Nathaniel Russell, and is considered by many to be the finest historic home in Charleston. The beautiful and awe-inspiring free-flying staircase is on its own worth a visit.
Read MoreOld Exchange Building & Provost Dungeon
This old customs house, built in 1771, also contains the dungeon where American patriots and pirates were held in the 18th century. There is a museum that highlights the dungeons that is appealing to older children.
Read MoreRoper House
This privately owned and beautifully preserved home sits on the High Battery and serves as a fine example of what the mansions of the area looked like in their heyday. Tours may be booked only for groups, and must be...
Read MoreSouth Carolina Aquarium
The beloved Charleston aquarium showcases creatures from the water, land and even air, all native to the area.
Read MoreSullivan’s Island Beach
This family-friendly beach is a 15-minute drive from downtown Charleston. Eat at Poe’s Tavern, named for Edgar Allan Poe, a frequent visitor to the area.
