Historic Sites in Kiawah Island

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Historic Sites in Kiawah Island

The Charleston Museum
The Charleston Museum
4.6 (1127 ratings)4.5 (906 ratings)
America's first museum, founded in 1773, exhibits relics from South Carolina & Confederate history.
360 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
MuseumHistorical landmarkHistory museumNatural history museumHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Two Get Lost
Top Things To Do With Kids In Charleston SC
"One of the top things to do with kids in Charleston SC has to be a visit to the Charleston Museum. They have really catered to the engaged and open minds of children with their numerous children’s programs. Kids can take part in special themed events, tours dedicated to kids, history workshops and even special toddler groups for children up to three."
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
30 Best & Fun Things To Do In Charleston (South Carolina)
"The historic importance of Charleston is monumental, and the Charleston Museum does a wonderful job of illustrating this. If you’re looking to come to Charleston this weekend, going to the Charleston Museum is among the best activities. Here, you can see great exhibits that different points of Charleston’s history."
Fort Sumter National Monument
Fort Sumter National Monument
4.6 (7062 ratings)4.5 (4809 ratings)
Accessed by boat, this fort with ruins, gun emplacements & a museum saw the Civil War’s first shots.
South Carolina 29412, USA
Historical placeMuseumsFortressHistoric SitesMilitary Bases & FacilitiesHistory Museums
Mentioned by More Than Main Street
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Charleston SC with Kids
"When you’re looking for things to do in Charleston SC with kids, Fort Sumter is a no-brainer!. I love an activity where kids are learning and they don’t even realize it!. You and your family will learn about the history of Fort Sumter and the pivotal role it played in the Civil War, but I think it’s most fun for families to get out and explore the grounds of Fort Sumter."
Mentioned by The Best of Hipster Charleston, SC
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"Taking a Fort Sumter tour is pretty fun, more for the ride out to Fort Sumter. This is a great opportunity to cruise the harbor and see the city from a different perspective. Famed Charlestonian writer Pat Conroy described the city as a jewel perched on the harbor, and it’s easier to get that picture from the water."
Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens
Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens
4.5 (3048 ratings)4.5 (3563 ratings)
1681 working plantation known for its moss-draped 3/4-mile Avenue of Oaks & original slave cabins.
1235 Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
Sights & LandmarksFarmMuseumWedding venueHistoric Sites
Nathaniel Russell House
Nathaniel Russell House
4.5 (665 ratings)4.5 (1772 ratings)
Ornate, circa-1808 home known for its "free-flying" 3-story spiral staircase, with guided tours.
51 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksHistorical placeHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Gringa Journeys
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"There are so many gorgeous historic homes in Charleston that it’s often hard to choose which to visit. Of the four homes that I toured, the Nathaniel Russell was by far my favorite. While most houses in the city were built similarly, the NR house was styled after a London townhouse."
Heyward-Washington House
Heyward-Washington House
4.6 (251 ratings)4.5 (336 ratings)
18th-century Georgian-style home once belonging to a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
87 Church St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Historical placeMuseumsHistorical landmarkHistorical societyHistoric SitesHistory Museums
Mentioned by Smithsonian Magazine
Explore Historic Charleston With Five Revolutionary War Destinations
"Built in 1772, the Heyward-Washington house was the longtime city home of Thomas Heyward, one of four Declaration of Independence signatories from South Carolina. Today part of a complex that includes another historic house, as well as the Charleston Museum, the home boasts a number of historic home décor pieces, including the Holmes Bookcase, an intricately-carved 1770 library bookcase widely considered one of the most important pieces of furniture from the Colonial era. The staging of the house captures, for modern-day visitors, the feeling of Revolutionary-era Charleston life."
Mentioned by amazingdaytrips.com
Amazing Museums in Charleston, South Carolina
"Built in 1772, this Georgian-style double house was the town home of Thomas Heyward, Jr., one of four South Carolina signers of the Declaration of Independence. The property features the only 1740s kitchen building open to the public in Charleston as well as formal gardens featuring plants commonly used in the South Carolina Lowcountry in the late 18th century."
The Williams Mansion
The Williams Mansion
4.3 (525 ratings)4 (1457 ratings)
35-room Italianate mansion built in 1876, now open for tours detailing architecture, design & art.
16 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Historical place museumMuseumsArchitectural BuildingsHistoric SitesSpecialty MuseumsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"See the opulent luxury of the late 19th century in all its vintage glory at the Calhoun Mansion on Meeting Street. The twenty-four thousand square foot mansion is the biggest single-family residence in Charleston and still used as a family home even though it’s open daily for public viewing. Take a tour through its three magnificent floors with thirty-five rooms full of period furniture."
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"Seeing historic residences like the Calhoun Mansion is one of the coolest parts of touring any city. This is the biggest personal residence in all of Charleston. With 35-rooms, Calhoun Mansion is a seriously impressive piece of Charleston history."
The Governor's House Inn
The Governor's House Inn
4.7 (59 ratings)4.5 (3 ratings)
Polished, antiques-filled quarters in an 18th-century B&B with free afternoon tea & a formal lounge.
117 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Bed & breakfastSights & LandmarksInnHistoric Sites
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"The Governor’s House Inn is a pre-revolutionary National Landmark with romantic grandeur and modern comforts. Guests can stay in a boudoir stateroom and enjoy the veranda porches and drawing rooms. Each room and suite is individualized and inviting."
Saint Michael's Church
Saint Michael's Church
4.7 (236 ratings)4.5 (717 ratings)
Church built in the 1760s with a massive steeple & a cedar pew where George Washington sat in 1791.
71 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Anglican churchSights & LandmarksChurchHistorical landmarkSacred & Religious SitesHistoric SitesChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by Holidify
Architecture of Charleston: 7 Signature Styles and 12 Historic Buildings
"St. Michael’s Episcopal Church is another exemplary Georgian influence on the architecture of Charleston. It is the oldest surviving church edifice and religious structure of the city built in the 1750s. Surrounded by verdant palm groves, the church displays clocks and bells from colonial times, windows in the front, crown molding and delicate paintings on the front door and brick walls with stucco."
Mentioned by Pam Harrington Exclusives
5 of the Best Charleston Churches to Visit this Sunday
"Saint Michael’s Church in Charleston, SC, is the oldest church edifice in the city. The cornerstone of the church was laid in 1752 on the spot where the first church in Charleston, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, was built in the 1680s. Since the 1760s, very few of St. Michael’s features have changed."
Aiken-Rhett House Museum
Aiken-Rhett House Museum
4.6 (494 ratings)4.5 (1441 ratings)
Tours of this historic home of an influential 1800s family include a back lot where slaves lived.
48 Elizabeth St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by charlestonsmuseummile.org
Charleston's Museum Mile
"Built in 1820 and expanded by Governor and Mrs. William Aiken, Jr. in the 1830s, this house and its outbuildings are preserved as rare intact artifacts. The extensive property allows visitors to explore the interconnections among all members of the household, both free and enslaved."
Old St Andrew’s Parish Church
Old St Andrew’s Parish Church
4.9 (40 ratings)5 (9 ratings)
2604 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, USA
Anglican churchSights & LandmarksCemeteriesHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by charlestoncvb.com
Historic Charleston Houses of Worship
"The oldest surviving church in the Carolinas, founded and built in 1706; a number of historic tombs are located in the church yard. Four services on Sundays."

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Hamby Catering
Hamby Catering
4.8 (96 ratings)
925 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407, USA
CatererGourmet grocery storeMobile catererWedding plannerWine store
Tricera Coffee
Tricera Coffee
4 (173 ratings)
Quaint coffee shop offering espresso drinks, plus breakfast & lunch eats in a laid-back atmosphere.
41 George St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Coffee shop
Mentioned by VacationIdea
22 Best Charleston, SC Coffee Shops
"Owned by Robbie Dietrich, the brainchild behind Charleston Cup Coffee, Tricera is a casual coffee shop on George Street in downtown Charleston that has fast become a favorite gathering spot for students from the nearby College of Charleston. The triceratops-themed café serves a variety of regular coffees from americanos and cappuccinos to cafe latte, au laits, and macchiatos, along with signature sips like the saffron latte. The café also serves a menu of light fare such as bagel sandwiches, sweet and savory waffles, breakfast burritos with chili sauce, and innovative bites like donut burgers."
Mentioned by AFAR Media
The Best Cafes & Coffee Shops in Charleston
"Tricera's owners opened this downtown cafe after growing their fanbase through their James Island roastery, Cup. It's no surprise, then, that Tricera's coffee shines, from its excellent iced coffee to its signature saffron latte. Don't skip out on..."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 5 Best Coffee Shops in Downtown Charleston
"Congratulations @hannahgabc for a beautiful first attempt at a Rosetta!. A photo posted by Tricera Coffee (@triceracoffee) on Jul 24, 2015 at 1:21pm PDT. Still relatively new to Charleston, Tricera Coffee has made a mark at the College of Charleston."
Grey Ghost Bakery
Grey Ghost Bakery
4.4 (34 ratings)
1028 Wappoo Rd, Charleston, SC 29407, USA
Cookie shop

Best Lunch Restaurants in Kiawah Island

Sunrise Bistro Mount Pleasant
Sunrise Bistro Mount Pleasant
4.6 (229 ratings)
1039 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Unit 12, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
RestaurantBreakfast restaurantCoffee shopDinerLunch restaurant
Huriyali
Huriyali
4.7 (307 ratings)
Health-conscious, locally sourced cafe fare & juices in charming digs with a hip vibe & patio seats.
401 Huger St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Coffee shopBreakfast restaurantCafeHealth food restaurantLunch restaurant
Mentioned by Luxury Simplified Retreats
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"After taking a walk around the historic gardens of Hampton Park, saunter over to Huriyali Gardens to treat yourself to a soul nourishing and nutrient-packed lunch. A staff favorite, this hip restaurant offers both vegetarian and meat-based dishes but the must-try is their signature açaí bowls. Topped with a variety of fruits, nuts, sauces, and even bee pollen, their açaí bowls are to die for!"
Mentioned by The Refined Hippie
Charleston Plant-based Vegan Guide
"This spot has one of the cutest courtyards in town, perfect for spring lunches; the interior is pretty darn adorable as well. Huriyali offers acai bowls, smoothies, breakfast bowls, wraps, sandwiches, nachos, coffee, and more!"
PrimoHoagies
PrimoHoagies
4.4 (180 ratings)
Philly-born counter-serve sandwich chain known for its hefty hoagies built on sesame-seed rolls.
2755 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466, USA
Sandwich shopCatererDeliFast food restaurantHoagie restaurantLunch restaurantTakeout Restaurant

Best Vegan Restaurants in Kiawah Island

Mellow Mushroom Mount Pleasant
Mellow Mushroom Mount Pleasant
4.3 (785 ratings)
Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
3110 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466, USA
Pizza restaurantCatererGluten-free restaurantRestaurantSandwich shopVegan restaurant
Neon Tiger
Neon Tiger
4.8 (120 ratings)
654 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Vegan restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Charleston Gateway
The Best Vegan Restaurants in Charleston Right Now
"Neon Tiger (654 King St.) is a vegan pizzeria that doubles as a cocktail lounge. It’s new on the foodie scene but knowingly embraces key tenets of old-working cooking (raise hands high for their use of zero flour in their pizza crust!). The menu includes specialty and classic pizzas as well as salads, sides, spirits, and sodas."
YoBo Cantina Fresca
YoBo Cantina Fresca
4.5 (279 ratings)
10 Windermere Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407, USA
Mexican restaurantBarCocktail barFamily restaurantRestaurantSouthwestern restaurant (US)Tex-Mex restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant

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