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Charleston is known for its atmospheric brick streets, aristocratic homes, historic churches, and other iconic structures. People enjoy taking a romantic carriage ride in the city at night. Visitors also head to Charleston to witness the many attractions in the city, including the Middleton Place Plantation, Waterfront Park, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, and more. It's also worth taking a boat ride to Fort Sumter National Monument, seeing the USS Yorktown and Patriots Point, strolling through the Battery and White Point Gardens, and much more.

Historical downtown area of Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston

Country
United States
Founded Date
November 30, 1782
Population
137,041 ( 2020)
Elevation
6 meters

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