Charleston

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INTRODUCTION

The historic downtown district has stood throughout Charleston's history as the cultural capital of the south and is considered by many to be a living museum, with a wonderful variety of things to do and see. In this beautifully preserved city, you can experience tours through historic landmarks, including 18th century homes and plantations, the Battery, museums, churches and the city market. It also boasts numerous art galleries.

A fabulous selection of championship courses are located in the immediate area of Charleston, such as Kiawah Island Golf Resort declared Golf Resort of the Year in the North America category by IAGTO, offering challenge, variety and value.



OVERVIEW

State

South Carolina, USA

Currency

US dollar

Language

English

Airport

Charleston Airport

Taxes

8% tax payable upon return of a rental car; 6% state sales tax

Id Required

A valid passport is mandatory.

Tourism Office

www.charlestoncvb.com
843-853-8000

Note

The departure tax is sometimes included in the airfare for some airlines.

Temperature in °C

JAN 3 14
FEB 4 16
MAR 9 20
APR 12 24
MAY 17 28
JUNE 21 31
JULY 23 32
AUG 22 32
SEPT 20 29
OCT 14 25
NOV 8 21
DEC 5 16