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Welcome to Downtown Charleston, SC

Where history lives

"Where history lives"

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A little about Charleston

Charleston truly does have something for everyone, rich history, amazing architecture, shopping, dining and a great array ou outdoor activities. Visit our website and see why visitors and residents alike love Charleston.

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The history of Charleston

Founded and settled by English colonists in 1670, Charleston grew from a colonial seaport to a wealthy city by the mid-eighteenth century. Through the mid-nineteenth century, Charleston’s economy prospered due to its busy seaport and the cultivation of rice, cotton, and indigo. In April of 1861, Confederate soldiers fired on Union-occupied Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, thus signaling the beginning of the Civil War. Charleston was slow to recover from the devastation of the war. However, its pace of recovery became the foundation of the City’s greatest asset – its vast inventory of historically significant architecture. Short on capital after the war, Charleston was forced to repair its existing damaged buildings instead of replacing them.

Contact Information

Address:
4500 Leeds Ave
Charleston, South Carolina
29403

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Businesses in Charleston, South Carolina

Here is a collection of downtown Charleston, South Carolina businesses. Clicking on the thumbnail image, or the blue "View Member" will take you to that businesses page. We've included some jump links so that you can easily navigate to different categories of businesses. Those, can be found directly below as icons. Or, there is a list of categories in the menu bar.

 

Atrium Art Gallery

Art

In the heart of the French Quarter Art District

 

Mary Martin Gallery

Art

Fine art from 50 renowned localand national artists

 

Andrew Pinckney Inn

Lodging

Circa 1840 boutique inn

 

Barksdale House Inn

Lodging

Offers 14 uniquely decorated rooms

 

John Rutledge House Inn

Lodging

A living landmark and grand inn

 

Rice Hope Plantation Bed & Breakfast

Lodging

Five guest rooms with antique and reproduction furnishings

 

The Jasmine House Inn

Lodging

Circa 1843 Greek revival mansion and carriage house

 

Magnolia Plantation & Its Gardens

Museums / Attractions

Witness to the history of our nation

 

Husk Restaurant

Restaurants

Husk is a celebration of Southern ingredients and purveyors

 

Kaminsky's Most Excellent Cafe

Restaurants

Voted best desserts in Charleston year after year!

 

McCrady's

Restaurants

McCrady's offers Modern American cuisine

 

Mercato

Restaurants

Delicious Italian-American dishes

 

O-Ku

Restaurants

Offering contemporary Japanese and sushi

 

Simply Your Spa

Services

Charleston's Cozy Day Spa and Yoga Studio

 

Beads on Cannon

Shopping

Two fabulous floors of beads

 

Ben Silver

Shopping

 

Berlins For Women

Shopping

Unbeatable service plus exclusive fashion forward sportswear

 

Christophe Artisan Chocolatier-Patissier

Shopping

Transport yourself to France

 

George C. Birlant & Co. Antiques

Shopping

A direct importer of 18th and 19th century furniture

 

Joint Venture Estate Jewelers

Shopping

Fine, preowned, estate jewelry and watches