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Colorful houses and palm trees on Broad Street in Charleston, South Carolina
Broad Street, Charleston, South Carolina (courtesy, Charleston CVB)

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In the closing pages of Gone With the Wind, Rhett tells Scarlett that he's going back home to Charleston, where he can find "the calm dignity life can have when it's lived by gentle folks, the genial grace of days that are gone. When I lived those days, I didn't realize the slow charm of them." In spite of all the changes and upheavals over the years, Rhett's endorsement of Charleston still holds true. Read More

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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island

One Sanctuary Beach Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455 Map

Distance: 15.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Holiday Inn CHARLESTON-MILLS HOUSE

115 MEETING ST.
Charleston, SC 29401 Map

Distance: 0.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Elliott House Inn

78 Queen Street
Charleston, SC 29401 Map

Distance: 0.1 mi.
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Hotel Class: 3 class stars
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Attractions

Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens

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U.S. 17/701
1235 Long Point Rd
Charleston, South Carolina

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

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This unique plantation is approached by a famous Avenue of Oaks, huge old moss-draped... Read More

Cypress Gardens

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U.S. 52
3030 Cypress Gardens Rd
Charleston, South Carolina

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This 163-acre swamp garden was used as a freshwater reserve for Dean Hall, a huge Cooper River... Read More

Charleston Walk (The)

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58 1/2 Broad St
Charleston, South Carolina 29401

Distance: 0.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Here it is&mdashall the character of Charleston in one guided tour! You can see Charleston's... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Charleston

Distance (mi.)
Charlotte Douglas Airport 178.3 map Flight Deals to CLT
Jacksonville International Airport 191.5 map Flight Deals to JAX
Raleigh/Durham Airport 223.0 map Flight Deals to RDU

Other Smaller Airports near Charleston

Distance (mi.)
Charleston AFB Municipal Airport 10.6 map Flight Deals to CHS
Hilton Head Airport 59.2 map
Myrtle Beach AFB Airport 84.8 map Flight Deals to MYR

Flight Deals to Charleston

Originating From
Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte (CLT) $143
Newark (EWR) to Charlotte (CLT) $144
Baltimore (BWI) to Charlotte (CLT) $144
New York City (NYC) to Charlotte (CLT) $144
Newark (EWR) to Charlotte (CLT) $144

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Charleston Vacation Rentals

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1652 E Ashley

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Laundry, Linens, Refrigerator, Stereo, Sundeck, TV, Toaster, VCR
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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in CHARLESTON, SC 29492

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
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