3 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Fort Sumter National Monument. Start off your visit on the 25th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site and then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of St. Michael's Church, then take an in-depth tour of Fort Sumter National Monument, and then enjoy the sea views from Morris Island Lighthouse.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Charleston vacation planner.

Athens to Charleston is an approximately 5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Charleston can reach 87°F, while at night they dip to 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive back home.