Charleston is a stunning vacation destination known for its celebrated restaurant scene, architectural treasures, historic wonders, and serene coastal landscapes. Visitors can experience the local culture through food and music festivals, enjoy Lowcountry cuisine, and shop for Sea Island crafts. The city's historic district is full of beautiful courtyards and gardens, and there are many tours available to explore the city's culinary hot spots, antebellum mansions, historic churches, breweries, and more. Visitors can choose to stay at a charming inn, a historic hotel, or a beach resort and discover the unique people, flavors, traditions, sights and sounds of Charleston.
Facts
Population: |
151,612 (2021) |
Currency: |
US Dollar, $1 = 100 cents |
Emergency numbers: |
911 |
Newspapers: |
Post and Courier — www.postandcourier.com Charleston Gazette-Mail — www.wvgazettemail.com |
Website: |
www.charlestoncvb.com
www.charleston-sc.gov |
Opening hours: |
Most stores are open seven days a week 10am to 5pm, or later. Bars and clubs tend to close around 2am. |
Tourist information: |
Charleston Visitor Center 375 Meeting Street Charleston Open daily 8:30am–5pm +1 800 868 8118 |
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