12 days in Charleston Itinerary

Many visitors describe their Charleston holiday as a warm embrace by an old, dear friend--who lived about 200 years ago.

Attractions like Magnolia Plantation & Gardens and Folly Beach Public Beach make great kid-friendly stops. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Charleston: The Center for Birds of Prey (in Awendaw) and Brookgreen Gardens (in Murrells Inlet). The adventure continues: admire all the interesting features of Fort Sumter National Monument, walk around Joe Riley Waterfront Park, take in the views from Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, and settle in for a delightful tour with a horse-drawn carriage tour.

For maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Charleston travel planning website.

In May, daily temperatures in Charleston can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 64°F.