Charleston
About Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina is "America's Friendliest City", and its "Old and Historic District" is a National Historic Landmark of 3,000 buildings that have been diligently preserved by the locals. It is also known as the "Holy City" because of the abundance of churches and steeples. In 1670 the city was founded as Charles Towne named after King Charles II of England, and the culture of Europeans and Africans in the customs, architecture, and visual arts can still be seen. The Mount Pleasant Visitor Center is due to open July 4, 2009 including a hall seating up to 150 people and a catering kitchen. Another new facility is Founders Hall with space for large gatherings. The Children's Museum will have a pirates exhibit. Sunset Sails are available as well as Summer Wine Strolls, Wine Tastings, and cooking with wine classes. The Hayward-Washington House is the city's first historic house museum where George Washington stayed for a week in 1791. St. Philip's Episcopal Church has a beacon that was used to guide ships from 1893 to 1915. The South Carolina Aquarium features marine life and exhibits. Charleston/Kiawah Island was voted No. 1 of North America and Europe's top 38 golf destinations. Plantations (such as Drayton Hall and Middleton Place) are available for tours and date back centuries with homes, cemeteries, and beautiful gardens to explore as well as demonstrations of the skills that had been performed by slaves. Annual festivals include Fine Art Dealers, Sweetgrass Cultural Arts, Harbor Fest, and others.
Events in Charleston
Boos & Booze Wu Wednesday
at Cleats
Join us for a spooky night of ghostly fun with cocktails at Boos & Booze Wu Wednesday!
Spooky Island Halloween Party
at The Backyard at Little Palm
Dive into a tropical nightmare at Spooky Island on October 31st at 8 PM in The Backyard at Little Palm!
Salsa Dance Night at Forte Jazz Lounge
at Forte Jazz Lounge
Salsa Dance Night with Instructor LaQuinn's playlist is one of Forte's most popular and fun nights.
Fall Pop Up Market at Ritual Rooftop
at 145 Calhoun St Unit 301
Join us for a cozy Fall Pop Up Market at Ritual Rooftop - shop local vendors, enjoy the view, and soak up the autumn vibes!
Rockin' Dueling Pianos
at JohnKing Grill
The BEST show in Charleston, Rockin' Dueling Pianos Wednesday through Saturday nights at John King Grill & Dueling Piano Bar
The Drag Queen Party Bus Charleston - The Ultimate Drag Experience
at Drag Queen Party Bus Charleston
The Drag Queen Party Bus Charleston- The Ultimate Drag Experience in the City of Charleston!
The Warped Band
at New Realm Brewing Co., Island Park Drive, Charleston, SC, US
Get ready for a wild night of music and energy at the ultimate tribute to Warped Tour!
Yoga in Waterfront Park - Daniel Island
at Waterfront Park Daniel Island
Yoga in Waterfront Park - Daniel Island
Pumpkin Smash!
at New Realm Brewing Co., Island Park Drive, Charleston, SC, US
Don’t let your pumpkins go to the landfill, compost it at this year's Pumpkin Smash! (it’s free AND fun)
WaterFest
at Waterfront Park
Join us for The Waterfront's annual community event, WaterFest! Enjoy an afternoon of fun with the whole family.