Charleston County Travel Guide

South Carolina

A wooden pier extending into calm waters at sunset.
A pier extending into the ocean with a sunset in the background.
A beachfront with a row of historic buildings, palm trees, and a calm sea.
A large tree with extensive branches and moss growth in a forest setting.
A large, sprawling tree with extensive branches and a thick trunk, surrounded by a forested area with dense green foliage.

Popular cities in Charleston County

Charleston
Known for Shopping, Historical and Tours

Reasons to visit

  • Charleston City Market
  • College of Charleston
  • Medical University of South Carolina
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Isle of Palms
Known for Beaches, Wildlife and Sea

Reasons to visit

  • Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course
  • Isle of Palms Beach
  • Front Beach
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Folly Beach
Known for Beaches, Sea and Seafood

Reasons to visit

  • Folly Island Beaches
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier
  • Center Street
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Mount Pleasant
Known for Dining, Rivers and Ports

Reasons to visit

  • Patriots Point
  • USS Yorktown
  • Shem Creek Park
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Kiawah Island
Known for Beaches, Islands and Biking

Reasons to visit

  • Kiawah Island Beach
  • The Ocean Course
  • Night Heron Park
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North Charleston
Known for Dining, Shopping and Family-friendly

Reasons to visit

  • North Charleston Coliseum
  • Riverfront Park
  • Charleston Tanger Outlets
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Stay near popular Charleston County attractions

The Charleston City Market with a sign indicating it was established in 1807.
Photo by Shelby Lehor
Open Photo by Shelby Lehor

Charleston City Market

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Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.
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