• Joe Riley Waterfront Park - This scenic park offers visitors a stunning panoramic view of Charleston Harbor. Enjoy clear views of the Ravenel Bridge, the U.S.S. Yorktown at Patriots Point, and Fort Sumter.
• Dock Street Theater - Established in 1736, the Dock Street Theatre was the first building in America constructed solely for theatrical performances.
• The Citadel - Founded in 1842, The Citadel is one of six senior military colleges. With over 2,300 members in the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, it is one of the largest uniformed bodies in the U.S. The college is situated on 300 acres along the Ashley River.
• Rainbow Row - This is the longest continuous cluster of intact Georgian row houses in America. Known for its beautiful pastel colors, it is one of the most photographed areas in the city.
• Battery & White Point Gardens - Located at the peninsula’s tip, this area is known as “where the Ashley and Cooper rivers meet to form the Atlantic Ocean.” Also called Oyster Point, it offers stunning views of Fort Sumter and the harbor, with some of Charleston’s most impressive southern mansions overlooking the park.
• St. Michael’s Church - Dating back to 1761, St. Michael’s Church is the oldest church in downtown Charleston and represents ecclesiastical law at the Four Corners of Law. The churchyard is the resting place of two signers of the U.S. Constitution, John Rutledge and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney.
• Charleston City Hall - Originally built as The First Bank of the United States on a colonial marketplace site, this Adamesque building became City Hall in 1818 and now represents municipal law at the Four Corners of Law. Constructed between 1801 and 1804, it is one of the city’s most beautiful buildings, located on a site designated as part of the civic square in the Grand Modell, the 17th-century city plan.
• Hampton Park - Spanning 60 acres, this is the largest park on the peninsula. Once the site of the Washington Race Course, it is now encircled by centuries-old Live Oaks and Southern Magnolia trees, surrounding its lush gardens.
• Charleston County Courthouse - This neoclassical building, designed by Irish architect James Hoban, is likely the model for Hoban’s most famous work, the U.S. White House. Both buildings are modeled after Leinster House, the current seat of the Irish Parliament in Dublin.

• Private transportation

Seeking a hassle-free way to explore Charleston? Join local guide Jeff Zimmerman and his team for a 2-hour private driving tour across the city. Avoid the crowds in a spacious, weatherproof SUV. Enjoy a personalized experience as Jeff and his team customize your private tour to match your individual interests. As licensed tour guides since 1997, Jeff and his team offer a distinctive narrative on the city’s history, diverse architecture, culture, and even its natural environment. You’ll not only visit the must-see attractions but also venture off the beaten path to discover hidden gems that are inaccessible to carriage and bus tours.

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