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AVERY RESEARCH CENTER FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE

125 Bull St., 843.953.7609.
GEO: 32.780791, -79.944735
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  • The College of Charleston

    The College of Charleston is a nationally recognized, public liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of historic Charleston. Founded in 1770, the College is among the nation’s top universities for quality education, student life and affordability.www.cofc.edu.

  • Charleston’s Finest Historic Tours

    Plan your day around our 10:30 a.m., one-of-a-kind historic city tour that is not to be missed. Combine our historic city and the 12:30 Magnolia Plantation tour for the #1 tour in Charleston, or ask for “TOUR C.” AAA, AARP, senior-citizens and group discounts. Free pickup from downtown hotels.

    • Tours depart from The Charleston Visitors Center, 843.577.3311.
      Trip distance: 0.6 miles
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  • Adventure Sightseeing Tours

    Choose from several tours with free pickup in the downtown area. Ninety-minute, two-hour or a combination historic city bus tour and go to Fort Sumter by boat and explore the site. Enjoy all of Charleston. Tours begin at 9 and depart every 30 minutes all day, seven days a week. Call for times.

    • Across from the Charleston Visitors Center, 843.762.0088.
      Trip distance: 0.6 miles
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  • Old City Market

    Charles Cotesworth Pinckney ceded the land on which the Market is built to the City of Charleston in 1788. He stipulated that a public market be built on the site and that it remain in use as a public market into perpetuity. In the present day, the market is a shopping favorite of locals and tourists alike.

  • Charleston Church Tours

    Explore an important yet often overlooked part of Charleston’s past. Guests of the tour will stroll through Charleston’s history and explore six of her historic churches. The tour goes into several of the churches, including some not regularly open for tours. Departs from the Meeting Street Inn. Mon- Fri at 10:30 a.m. Tours lasts 2 hours.

  • Gibbes Museum of Art

    View special exhibitions and explore Charleston’s history through paintings, sculpture, photographs and miniatures from the museum’s collection of over 10,000 objects. $9 for adults, $7 for seniors, students and military, $5 for youth ages 6-12. Members and children under 5 are admitted free. Open Tuesday – Saturday 10a-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm.

  • The Confederate Museum

    Since 1898 The Daughters of the Confederacy have operated the museum, featuring Confederate memorabilia, weapons, flags and uniforms. www.csa-scla.org.

  • The Charleston Museum

    America’s first museum showcases a variety of cultural and natural history artifacts that tell the story of the South Carolina Lowcountry. $10/adult, $5/children 3-12, under 3 free. Hours Monday - Saturday 9-5, Sunday 1-5. Located across from the Visitors Center.

  • Children’s Museum

    Seven different exhibits that allow children to explore the arts, sciences and humanities through their own hands-on experiences. $7 per person, Tu-Sa 10 am-5 pm, Su 1-5 pm.

  • Carolina Polo & Carriage Tours

    Carolina Polo and Carriage Company is the only carriage company in the city owned and operated by Charlestonians whose families have been here since the 1600's. Private tours, Group rates and wedding packages are available. $20 per adult $12 for children under 12. www.cpcc.com

  • Paddlefish Kayaking

    Offering guided kayak nature tours from three unique Charleston locations, Historic Downtown, Kiawah & Seabrook Islands, and Folly Beach. Each location features easy boarding facilities, safe & stable kayaks, and a variety of nature tour programs for all ages and levels. No prior experience is necessary. Reservations are required.

  • Bike the Bridge Rentals

    Take an easy ride across North America’s longest cable-stayed bridge. Then take time to tour historic downtown Charleston.

  • Charleston County Parks

    The Lowcountry’s best resource for outdoor fun, events and festivals. They operate several outdoor parks throughout the Charleston area.

  • Thriller Charleston

    Race through the harbor on Charleston’s only high speed tour boat. See all of the historic Charleston sites while experiencing the exhilaration of a stock car type ride on the water.

  • Charleston Sidewalks

    Charleston Sidewalks Home of the Original Children’s Pirate Treasure Hunt, the tours provide a historical romp through the area’s pirate and Native American past as well as a treasure hunt that navigates through cannons and ancient, live oak trees. A bag of pirate treasure is guaranteed to all hunters! Private, historical tours for all ages are also available. Reservations are required.

  • Sandlapper Water Tours

    A locally owned and operated water-based tour and private boat charter company, Sandlapper provides Charters, History, Nature, Sunset and Haunted Harbor Ghost Tours all aboard the Palmetto, 45ft USCG certified catamaran. www.sandlappertours.com

  • Doin’ the Charleston Tours

    Treat yourself and family to Charleston, SC's best historical adventure in a bus designed for maximum comfort and viewing. The 90 minute tour, complete with laser-disc images and music departs daily from the Charleston Visitors Center. www.dointhecharlestontours.com.

  • Pegasus Charters

    Have some family fun, try a sunset cruise, surprise your special someone with a romantic getaway, or plan a dockside party. No matter what you choose, Pegasus Charters is dedicated to supplying the best charter experience possible. www.pegasuscharters.com.

  • The Battery & White Point Gardens

    Located in the heart of the historic district, this park and its surrounding mansions provides a spectacular view of Charleston Harbor. It was first used as a public garden in 1837. With the outbreak of the Civil War, it became a fortification for the city.

  • Dock Street Theatre

    The original Dock Street Theatre opened in 1736 and was the first building designed for theatrical use in the Americas. The Theatre opened in Charleston on February 12, 1736 with the play “The Recruiting Officer.”

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