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Best things to do in Charleston

Tours, parks, gardens, plantations, water — what to do with a free afternoon.

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Tour103 Park65 Indoor30 Downtown162 Sullivan's Island24 Folly Beach11 Family-friendly106 Water / boat94 Outdoor72 History83

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1500 Old Towne Rd, Charleston
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
Tours & interactive exhibits at the birthplace of the Carolina colony, first settled in 1670.
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Charleston
Magnolia Plantation Gardens
Romantic-style gardens dating to 1680. Azaleas peak in March; camellias bloom all winter.
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