CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA

Discover the hottest attractions in Charleston, South Carolina. If you're a first time visitor, soak in the iconic sites of this gorgeous southern city!

Our readers spend much of the year circling the globe, trying not to waste a meal, a night's stay, a moment. They're also on the hunt for the best shopping streets and the ultimate souvenir—which is why we trust them taste when they name the best cities for shopping the world in our annual Readers' Choice Awards. Here are the winners from last year's survey.

If you love cities as much as you love the beach, follow this guide and experience the best of both worlds during your weekend in Charleston.

A stunning church in Charleston, SC #Architecture

Y'all are probably sick of me talking about how amazing Charleston is. Sorry, not sorry. It is seriously the most perfect city. It...

Home of Hue and Eye Photography, Charleston, South Carolina

Whisk Bakery in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. I enjoyed an awesome dessert here after an afternoon photographing Charleston. The staff was wonderful - showing pure southern hospitality - and the sweets were amazing. This HDR image was processed using Nik Software's HDR Efex Pro and Color Efex Pro.

With the historic sights of Old City and a growing food scene along Upper King Street, the Holy City offers the best of old and new.

Who's hungry?

Ranked #88 of 588 attractions in Charleston. Been here too? Add it to your map!

For the author's family, a visit to Charleston, South Carolina, brings history -- and appetites -- to life.

More than a dozen musical acts will take the stage this Saturday at the 8th Annual First Flush Fes'Tea'Val on Wadmalaw Island!

Coconut Joe's Isle of Palms, SC

Magnolia Cemetery, Meeting St., Charleston, S.C. I get asked in emails on occasion to track down a certain tomb. People come across my cemetery albums but are looking for something in particular that they don't find. I never mind going to Magnolia Cemetery. In this case I started in St. Lawrence on Sunday morning before I crossed back to Magnolia next door but didn't find what my reader was hoping for. Yet. No worries. I'll go back.