5 Places in Charleston You Shouldn’t Miss This Spring
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Look at any list of the “Best Places in the U.S. To Visit” and you’ll likely find Charleston, SC, somewhere on it. The so-called “Holy City” has so much rich history. There are also tons of amazing places in Charleston, SC, to visit.
Whether you plan to travel to Charleston soon or call Charleston home, strive to see everything the city has to offer. Here are 5 places in Charleston you won’t want to miss this spring.
Historic District
No matter what time of year it is, the Historic District is always one of the best places in Charleston, SC, to visit. However, the spring will be an especially good time to make your way to this part of town since it’ll have even more charm than usual.
You can stroll down Charleston’s cobblestone streets in the spring and soak up everything that makes the city so special. With the weather being on the nicer side, you can explore the pastel-colored antebellum homes in the historic downtown area called Rainbow Row. You can also snap photos with Ravenel Bridge in the background and wander down King Street to find the food, fashion, and art that have helped put Charleston on the map.
Those visiting Charleston may even want to take guided walking tours in the Historic District. You can learn so much about Charleston’s history and the city’s architecture.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Once upon a time, 19th-century planter and priest Rev. John Grimké Drayton planted a gorgeous garden for his wife to get her excited about moving from Philadelphia to Charleston. Workers on the plantation spent the 1840s carrying out his plans so he could surprise his wife with the garden. Following the Civil War in the 1860s, Rev. Drayton opened it up to the public.
For about a century, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens was only open seasonally to let people see the azaleas, camellias, and magnolias on the property blooming in the spring. Eventually, it began staying open year-round. People from all across the country flocked to it to see its beautiful flowers and Spanish moss-draped trees.
People continue to visit Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in the spring to gawk at its gorgeous flowers, trees, and other plants. They also visit to discover more about its history. You can tour the historic plantation house on the property and hear all about the slaves and descendants of slaves who stuck around following the Emancipation Proclamation to care for the garden.
Folly Beach
Folly Beach is only about 15 miles from downtown Charleston, but it’ll feel like you’re stepping into a different world when you visit. The beach gives off a laidback vibe that attracts both visitors and locals throughout the year, including in the spring.
The temperatures in Charleston are still on the cooler side in the spring, so getting in the water while on Folly Beach might be out of the question. But if you’re feeling brave, you can swim, surf, paddle board, and kayak off the coast. You can also walk up and down Folly Beach, which is about 6 miles long, to soak up some South Carolina sun.
There is plenty to do as soon as you step off Folly Beach, too. So many beachfront restaurants, stores, and other establishments will greet you. Many of them are locally owned places in Charleston, SC, that’ll showcase the friendliness the city is known for.
Middleton Place
The previously mentioned Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is far from the only historic plantation you’ll want to consider visiting while in Charleston. Middleton Place is another plantation that offers a great sense of Charleston’s history while also allowing you to gaze at many different types of flowers. Blooming azaleas and camellias are on full display in the spring.
While visiting Middleton Place, you’ll also have the opportunity to find out more about its history. It precedes the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens by about 100 years, as Henry Middleton started building it alongside slaves who lived on the property in the 1740s. It would go on to become the home of the first Camellia Japonica ever planted in the U.S.
Since then, parts of Middleton Place have been destroyed and rebuilt again. It sustained heavy damage during the Civil War and the Great Earthquake in 1886. But it has remained in the Middleton family for centuries now. You’ll be able to experience everything that has happened to it during a tour of the property.
Boone Hall Plantation
A handful of incredible attractions in Charleston could lay claim to the fifth and final spot on this list. The Fort Sumter National Monument, White Point Garden, the Old Slave Mart Museum, Sullivan’s Island, and the Nathaniel Russell House Museum are a few. But we’ll opt to include Boone Hall Plantation instead.
When you pull up to this particular plantation, stunning oak trees that make up the Avenue of the Oaks will greet you. You’ll also witness beautifully landscaped gardens and get a chance to take guided tours of the plantation house on the property.
But the most interesting thing about this plantation is that, despite appearing on the National Register of Historic Places, it’s still in operation. This makes it one of the oldest operating plantations in the country.
Visit These Places in Charleston, SC, Throughout the Spring
The beauty of visiting Charleston, SC, is that you’ll be able to see lots of different types of places within the city on a single day. You can take a tour of a plantation in the morning, relax on the beach in the afternoon, and grab a bite to eat in the Historic District at night.
Anchor Heating and Air is proud to serve such a diverse community, and we enjoy visiting these places in Charleston, SC, just as much as those coming to Charleston from other cities. Call us at (843) 564-7777 if you live in the area and need assistance with your heating and air conditioning system.
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For the locals that may be reading this article, be sure to join us at the inaugural Charleston Country Music Festival! We are proud to be one of the local sponsors of this event, and can’t wait to hear country artists like Whey Jennings, Raelyn Nelson Band, One Flew South, Andrew Beam, and much more!
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