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Charleston area Concerts and Live Theatre
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Charleston
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long-term displays, exhibitions & expositions, county & state fairs, dioramas
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Spoleto Festival USA - June
In early June America's premier arts festival will fill Charleston's historic theaters, churches and outdoor venues with over 120 performances by renowned artists as well as emerging performers in disciplines ranging from opera, dance, theater and jazz to symphonic, chamber and choral music.For tickets, phone: 843-723-0402.
For a subscription and ticket packages brochure, phone: 843-722-2764.
or Write: Spoleto Box Office, PO Box 157, Charleston, SC 29402.Spoleto Web Site: www.spoletousa.org
Piccolo Spoleto - June
Dates to be announced. As the official outreach arm of Spoleto Festival USA, Piccolo Spoleto showcases the very best artists, writers, and performers in the southeast region against the international backdrop of its parent festival, Spoleto. Piccolo maintains the spirit and intensity of the Spoleto festival season by bringing events in all arts disciplines to the streets, the parks, the churches, the parking lots, the theatres, the storefronts, and wherever people might gather to watch, to listen, to sing and to dance.For a complete schedule of events for the festival,
phone: 843-724-7305 - or write:
Office of Cultural Affairs, 133 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401
- Concerts and Live Theatre
- Contests (e.g. dog shows, horse shows, races)
- Tour Sites (Buildings and/or Grounds)
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Charleston
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including buildings & grounds of special interests to our
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Note: historical sites are listed at
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“America’s Most Photographed Plantation.” Eight miles north of Charleston, off Hwy. 17. Open daily, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. After Labor Day through March 31, Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday, 1 - 4 p.m. April through Labor Day, Monday - Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. Admission charged. Group rates available on request. Call 884-4371.
see also: Boone Hall Plantation Gardens
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CHARLES PINCKNEY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
Today, the last remaining 28 acres of the original Snee Farm include archeological remains of brick foundations and an (unfurnished) 1820s tidewater cottage. The site interprets African-American life during the colonial era. Charles Pinckney (1754-1824) was a statesman, revolutionary war officer and one of the principal framers of the United States Constitution. He also served four terms as Governor of South Carolina and was, at various times in his career, a member of the US Senate, the US House of Representatives and the SC State Assembly. Self-guided tours of the grounds and house. No admission fee.
Open daily from 9a - 6p Memorial Day through Labor Day (closes at 5p off-season). Located on Long Point Rd. just opposite the Boone Hall Plantation north of Mt. Pleasant SC. Phone: 843-881-5516.
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This site of the Charleston settlement of April 1670 has been maintained so that you may enjoy the same wilderness beauty that the our early pioneers enjoyed. Walk, bicycle or ride our tram; explore some 80 acres of tastefully landscaped gardens and exhibits.
- freshwater lagoons, ancient oaks, and over 50 varieties of flora
- aspecial Animal Forest featuring animals indigenous to South Carolina in 1670
(Bison, pumas, bears, wolves, alligators, bobcats, and many other animals and birds roam in their natural environments)- (full-scale) replica of a 17th century trading vessel
- Settlers Life Area (a partial recreation of an early South Carolina village)
- plus gift shop, snack bar and picnic tables
Open daily all year: Sept.-May 9a-5p, June-Aug. 9a-6p. (Closed December 24 & 25). Admission Fees: Senior Citizens $2.50, Handicapped Free. Bicycles $2/hr. with a $1.50 deposit. Tram tour $1 per person.
Located just off NC-171 (Olde Town Rd) - north of US-17, Charleston SC. Phone: 843-852-4200
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View an informative tea video about tea in America. Visit working tea fields. Sample our American-grown teas (as well as other tea time treats) in our Gazebo Gift Shop.
Private tours of this working tea plantation are available by appointment for groups of 10 to 45 at a nominal cost of $5 per person. Usual hours of operation are 10a to 4p daily. We suggest you phone to confirm visitor hours prior to planning your visit.
6617 Maybank Highway, Wadmalaw Island SC 29487. Phone: 843-559-0383 or (toll-free) 800-443-5987. Or e-mail us at: chastea@awod.com
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Built around 1738 by John Drayton, Drayton Hall seems to have been the only plantation home escaping vandalizing by the Union Army during the War Between the States in 1865. Now under joint ownership of the State of South Carolina and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the plantation house is considered by many experts to be the finest surviving example of Georgian Palladian architecture in the United States.
On SC-61 about 8 miles from US-17. Open daily, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Phone for specific visiting hours on day of your expected visit. Admission charged. Group rates available on request. Call 766-0188.
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This is the only tour which actually stops at the Fort Sumter National Monument, "where the Civil War began." Departs from the City Marina-Downtown and from Patriots Point Maritime Museum across the Cooper River (in Mt. Pleasant). A brief cruise to the Fort Sumter island then a stroll around the battlements, the museum and gift shop while National Park Service historians relate the stories of the actions which made this Fort a National Monument. Total time, about 2½ hours.
Postal address: 205 King Street, Suite 204, Charleston SC 29401-3145. Phone: 843-722-2628 or (toll-free) 800-789-3678. Or e-mail us at: joyce@spiritlinecruises.com
For more information about the tours, please visit www.bohicketmarina.com
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Founded around 1671 for Thomas Drayton, the Magnolia Plantation is still owned by his descendants. he plantation house dates from the post-Civil War Reconstruction Era and is open for tours. The plantation grounds are primarily devoted to "the oldest estate gardens in the United States" (separate admission fee) and includes such attractions as the famous Barbadoes Tropical Garden, an 18th-Century herb garden, a Biblical Garden and a 100+ acre waterfowl refuge.
Also on the plantation grounds is the famous Audubon Swamp Garden (separate admission fee) featuring some 60 acres blackwater trees and flora viewable from many boardwalks and dikes.
On SC-61 about 10 miles from US-17 - just beyond Drayton Hall. Open daily, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Phone for specific visiting hours on day of your expected visit. Admission charged. Group rates available on request. Call 571-1233.
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Middleton Place includes the plantation house (guided tours available for a separate admission fee), several out-houses essential to the operation of the plantation in it working days, and "America's oldest landscaped gardens". The property was settled and used as a plantation starting in the late 17th-century. Through a marriage agreement in 1741, the property came under the ownership of Henry Middleton, President of the First Continental Congress. The original plantation house was built shortly afterwards but was vandalized and burned by the Union Army during the Civil War. It was rebuilt during the reconstruction era and became the Middleton family residence. The formal gardens are very extensive and exquisite. (Come prepared to walk.)
On SC-61 about 14 miles from Charleston. Open daily, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Phone 556-6020 for specific visiting hours on day of your expected visit. Admission charged.
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EXCHANGE AND PROVOST DUNGEON
Great educating fun for kids as they discover pirate lore while searching for clues in the Historic Charleston District using an easy-to-read treasure map. Or try the George Washington Scavenger Hunt. Follow President Washington's 'footsteps' to some of the places he visited during his 1791 tour of Charleston. Your treasure hunt ends at the Old Exchange where your kids will receive a special prize pack plus a complimentary tour of the Provost Dungeon.
Hours: 9a-5p daily. Located in the Historic District, 122 East Bay St., Charleston SC 29401. Phone: 843-727-2165.
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Charleston: Other Attractions
including
Balloon Rides, Carriage Rides, Train Rides, Cruises, Parasailing, Wind Surfing, Amusement
and Theme Parks, Water Parks, Zoos, Bowling, Tennis Clubs and other amusements and
attractions
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Here's ice skating in two, NHL-sized rinks. Youth and adult figure skating plus hockey, - as well as access for public skating.
Carolina Ice Palace facilities also include a video arcade, virtual reality center, full service pro-shop, party rooms (by reservation) and a TV lounge. We also serve hot and cold lunches, fantastic cappuccino, great cheesecake, ice cream and much, much more!
Located at 7665 Northwoods Blvd., N. Charleston SC 29406. For more information, please phone: 843-572-2717.
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Tour Charleston from its famous waterways: 20 miles and 300 years of history. Some attractions included are Fort Sumter, Moultrie, adn Johnson, Castle Pickney, the USS Yorktown, the Battery Homes, and much more. In addition to our harbor tours we also do dinner cruises and charters for private parties. Call for ticket prices, departure times and reservations. 843-722-1112 or (toll free) 1-800-344-4483, or visit us online at www.charlestonharbortours.com.
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Charleston's Carriage Company
Carolina Polo & Carriage Company - Weddings, Private Tours, Groups & Corporate Tours. 181 Church St (In the lobby of the Doubletree Hotel) & 16 Hayne St, Charleston SC. 843-577-6767; Fax 843-577-9555
carolinapolo@aol.comClassic Carriage Tours, Inc - Historic Tours and Night Rides. 10 Guignard St, Charleston SC 29401. 843-853-3747
feedback@classiccarriage.comOld South Carriage Company - Horse drawn carriage tours of historic Charleston. 14 Anson Street, Charleston. 843-723-9712; Fax 843-722-2553
Palmetto Carriage Tours - Enjoy A Unique Horse Drawn Carraige Ride In America's Most Historic City. 40 N. Market St. (Rainbow Market), Charleston SC 29401. 843-723-8145; Fax 843-722-6363
info@carriagetour.com
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A 15-court, lighted complex with a practice wall, lounge area, restrooms and shower facilities. The City of Charleston also maintains 24 other courts at various city parks and playgrounds. For more information and court availability please phone 724-7402.
Located at 16 Farmfield Rd, Charleston SC 29407.
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"Drive fast, play hard and even get wet!" 35 acres of fun for all ages. Includes 2 Go-Kart tracks, bumper boats, miniature golf, golf driving range, batting cages, a climbing wall and a fun arcade. And when you get hungry we have an on-premises pizza restaurant. Open daily from 10a to midnight. Come join the fun at 5000 Ashley Phosphate Rd., North Charleston, SC 29420. Phone: 843-767-1376
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Charleston's only luxury cruise yacht and she's custom designed for entertaining individual tourists and tour groups as well as for corporate meetings and entertainment. Departures are from either the Patriots Point Marina in Mt. Pleasant or the City Marina in downtown Charleston.
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The resort includes two separate tennis facilities with a total of 28 hard and har-tru clay courts. Complete instructional personnel always on premises. The Kiawah Island Tennis Resort is rated among the top tennis resorts in the country.
For more information or reservations, please phone 843-768-2121
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Experience the romantic days of coastal sailing through the historic harbor of Charleston aboard the tall ship PRIDE. The PRIDE is an 84 foot, 3-masted schooner (USCG certified to carry up to 49 guests). Spend a romantic 2 hours sailing the historic Charleston harbor is a genuine Tall Ship'. Afternoon or evening schedules. For more information, prices and reservations please phone 843-559-9686 or (toll-free) 800-344-4483. Or e-mail us at: info@schoonerpride.com.
For more information, please visit: www.schoonerpride.com
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Thrill to the feel of the Carolina's largest and most powerful speedboat! Here is an exciting way to see Historic Charleston and beaches. For the romantics we also feature a (slower!) Sunset Harbor Cruise in the evenings. Cruises depart from the City Marina at 17 Lockwood Drive downtown Charleston. Normal operating hours: 11a-8:30p.
For more information, scheduling and reservations please phone: 843-881-3367 - or e-mail us at: 70774.262@compuserve.com.
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Enjoy a most unusual view of historic Charleston Harbor aboard the new Spirit of Carolina, Charleston's finest passenger yacht. This 1 1/2 hour nonstop cruise features historic forts, palatial homes, and a unique vantage point from which to observe the activities of Charleston's bustling port. Tours depart from both the City Marina in downtown Charleston as well as from Patriots Point Maritime Museum across the Cooper River in Mt. Pleasant.
For more information, please visit: www.bohicketmarina.com
205 King Street, Suite 204, Charleston SC 29401-3145. Phone: 843-722-2628 or (toll-free) 800-789-3678 - or e-mail us at: joyce@spiritlinecruises.com
http://www.bohicketmarina.com/
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