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Charleston : Michelin's recommendations

Set on a 5.2- square-mile peninsula at the confluence of the Ashley and Cooper rivers on the South Carolina coast, the city of Charleston is like a grand Southern dame, venerable in her history, elegant in her architecture and genteel in her manner. Lovely buildings line Charleston's narrow streets and loom gracefully along the Battery overlooking Charleston Harbor, displaying excellent examples of wrought- and cast-ironwork. Boutiques, antique shops and restaurants abound, catering to a wide range of tastes and wallets. The first great victory of the Revolutionary War occurred here, as did the first shots of the Civil War.

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Tourist attractions Charleston : Things to see and do

Historic District

USA - Charleston 29401

Occupying the lower tip of the peninsula formed by the Ashley and Cooper rivers-named for Anthony Ashley Cooper, one of the English Lords Proprietor-Charleston's historic district encompasses the area specified in the original 17C city plan, called t..

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Aiken-Rhett House

48 Elizabeth St. USA - Charleston SC

Unlike other Charleston historic homes that have been restored to their former glamour, the Aiken-Rhett House has been preserved as it appeared c.1860. Built as a Federal-style brick single house in 1817, the home was purchased by the Aiken family wh..

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Charleston Museum

360 Meeting St. USA - Charleston SC

Across the street from the visitor center, America's first museum was founded in 1773. Now housed in a contemporary structure, the collections cover Charleston and the Lowcountry's social and natural history from pre-settlement days to the present. A..

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Hotels Charleston

Renaissance Charleston Historic District Hotel

68 Wentworth Street USA - Charleston SC SC 29401

Prix Prices from : 249 $

Located in downtown Charleston, this hotel offers an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. It also features a grill restaurant directly on the campus of the College of Charleston. All rooms are elegantly furnished and have marble bathrooms. Each comes..

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Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District

345 Meeting Street USA - Charleston SC SC 29403

Blending the historic charm of 1860 with all of today's modern conveniences, this historic hotel is situated adjacent to the Charleston Museum and close to many other popular attractions. Ideally placed in the heart of the city, the Hampton Inn Char..

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Hampton Inn CharlestonHistoric District

Meeting St 345 USA - Charleston (South Carolina) SC 29403

follow signs to Visitor Center. Lockwood Dr. to Calhoun 8 lights left on Meeting St.From Airport - Follow signs to 526 Columbia-Charleston. From 526 take I-26 East to Charleston. Exit 221 also known as Meeting Street. Turn right on Meeting Street the..

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