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Charleston is one of the oldest cities in the State of South Carolina, it is also known as the holy city as the churches are prominent in the low rise cityscape. It is also a place where some people prefer to spend their holidays. If someone is planning to visit Charleston, then while they are there, there are few things worth trying out in that place.
They can visit Fort Sumter, which is a historic landmark in the city. It is the place where the civil war began in the year 1861. One can discover the history of the United States and in order to reach there one has to take a boat and during the boat ride, they can enjoy the amazing view of the Charleston Harbor. One can go for the guided carriage tour of the Charleston which includes visits to many historic places situated in the downtown Charleston. These carriage tours are very popular with the tourists who visit Charleston.
Charleston is known for its support to art, there are so many art galleries found scattered across Charleston and one can make it a point to hunt all the galleries and check out the masterpieces displayed there. If in a mood for shopping, then King Street is the place to visit. One can shop for all types of clothes, shoes and accessories there and if you feel hungry in between, there are lots of restaurants around which are worth dining in.
There are lots of plantation homes in Charleston, among them Boone Hall, Middleton Place and few more are the most famous. Middleton Place has be featured in the Movie ‘The Patriot’. Other than all these, one can visit the South Carolina Aquarium, the Waterfront Park, and Charleston Harbor and also attend various festivals and annual events that are held throughout the year to have a memorable holiday experience and enrich ones knowledge as well.