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Performing Arts Center
| 9 Miles
5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418
Bringing the largest and most popular concerts, comedy, family shows and broadway performances to the greater Charleston area, the Performing Arts Center contains 2,300 seats in a state-of-the-art facility located within close proximity of 800+ hotel rooms with numerous dining and shopping venues within walking distance.
The Charleston Area Convention Center Campus is the perfect setting for high-energy tradeshows, intimate corporate meetings or special events. Located minutes from the Charleston International Airport and a short shuttle ride to the Historic District, this "campus-style" complex – the largest of its class in the Southeast – offers everything you need to make your event both memorable and successful.
Whether meandering through the historic Market, perusing the antique district of King Street or taking in an afternoon of urban shopping at the Tanger Outlet shopping center - Charleston offers goods and wares to suite the most discerning shopper.
SC Aquarium
100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401
Located on the historic peninsula, the SC Aquarium has more than 60 exhibits located throughout the facility that focus on five major regions of the Appalachian Watershed: the Mountains, the Piedmont, the Coastal Plain, the Coast and the Ocean. Our changing exhibit space currently features Camp Carolina, an interactive, immersion exhibit preparing and exciting visitors for exploring the outdoors of the upstate region of South Carolina.
The Charleston Museum was founded in 1773 while South Carolina was yet a British colony. Now a modern 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, the Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums, and is commonly regarded as America's first museum.
Fort Moultrie
| 15 Miles
1214 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
The original Palmetto log fort was begun in 1776 and only partially completed when attacked by a squadron of British warships. The current structure was completed in 1809. Union soldiers abandoned the fort in December 1860 for the stronger Fort Sumter. Following the surrender of Fort Sumter, Confederate forces fortified Moultrie as one of a string of batteries and forts protecting Charleston's harbor. In February 1865, Confederates evacuated the city leaving the fort behind, hidden under a band of sand that protected its walls from federal shells. The interior of the fort has been restored to reflect the story of American seacoast defense through World War II, and a visitor center is located near the fort. The National Park Service administers the fort.
Charleston International Airport
| 2 Miles
5500 International Blvd, #101, North Charleston, SC 29418
Travelers can select from 128 flights daily going to 15 destinations. Charleston International passengers can enjoy all the travel advantages combined with a unique and refreshing level of personal services and attention. Due to the modern facilities, state-of-the-art operations and proximity to Charleston, the Charleston International Airport is quickly becoming a principal transportation center for the southeastern United States and a gateway to the world.
