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DOWNTOWN. Charleston's aquarium offers unforgettable, panoramic views of the historic harbor, and things only get better from there. Visitors can appreciate nature's magnificence both inside and out, making the place ideal no matter the season. Inside, displays detail SC's major regions: Mountain Forest, Piedmont, Coastal Plain, and Atlantic Coast. A variety of birds, reptiles, and salt- and freshwater fish is included as well. Interactive displays also allow children to experience close encounters with horseshoe crabs and starfish. The two-story shark tank is a sight to behold too!
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SULLIVAN'S ISLAND. Despite the fact that construction on Fort Sumter was incomplete, Major Robert Anderson moved his troops here from Fort Moultrie, prepared to defend the site from the Confederate army. Sumter was eventually taken by the Confederates anyway and became a Southern stronghold for most of the Civil War, even in the wake of Union Volleys. The fort is accessible only by water – Spirit Line Cruises runs informative trips back and forth, year round. Nearby Fort Moultrie is also worth a visit. The Visitor Education Center, at Liberty Square, has extensive historical information on both forts.
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NORTHWEST CHARLESTON. This 18th-century plantation is listed as a National Historic Landmark and boasts one of the country's oldest formal gardens. Most of the original structures were burned during Sherman's raid, but the 1755 red-brick guest wing still remains, as does a sugarcane mill and working stable. Gift shop and restaurant on-site.
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DOWNTOWN. One of the most often photographed and painted scenes in Charleston, this stretch of private homes dates to the mid-1700s. The fourteen homes are painted in every color of the rainbow, and although they're not open to the public, they're a not-to-miss sight.
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5. HL Hunley Submarine
1250 Supply St, Warren Lasch Conservation Center, North Charleston, SC 29405 · 843-744-2186
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NORTH CHARLESTON. In February 1864 this Confederate submarine, manually powered by nine men, approached the Union ship Housatonic and set off an explosive charge. As the submarine backed away, the ship sank within a matter of minutes. Unfortunately (and for unknown reasons), the submarine also failed, coming to rest on the floor of Charleston Harbor, where it remained until recovery in August, 2000. Now, the Hunley is undergoing conservation at the former Charleston Navy Yard, where visitors can see her from the deck above her holding tank. There are also plenty of other interesting exhibits, including the mock-up of the Hunley that was used in the television movie. Great gift shop, too.
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DOWNTOWN. This unique home was completed in 1808 by the wealthy merchant whose name it takes and is best known for its free-floating circular staircase (which has no visible means of support) and lavish design elements. The home is a fine example of Federal design and Adam decor, and it features exquisite artwork and furnishings.
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NORTHWEST CHARLESTON. This 17th-century plantation has one of the nation's largest collections of azaleas and camellias; plus, a few gardens date back to the 1680s. Two previous main houses were destroyed by fire during a raid by Union troops, and the current house, furnished with period pieces, dates to 1873. The plantation also includes the 60-acre Audubon Swamp Garden with its majestic cypress trees. Children under 6 are not permitted on the House tour.
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FOLLY ISLAND. Located on the west end of Folly Island. Turn right at the Ashley Avenue stoplight and drive to the end of the road. Amenities include 2500 feet of ocean frontage, 200 feet of river frontage, dressing areas, outdoor showers, restrooms, boardwalks, picnic areas, and a snack bar (seasonally). Boogie board, bicycle, umbrella, and chair rentals available. Lifeguards on duty seasonally.
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