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There are plenty of sights and sounds in Charleston. This southern charmer has all the tranquility of the south and the sophistication of a northern city. So, when you're done relaxing at your Charleston bed and breakfast and wanting to venture out, try these places and events.
Charleston Museum
360 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843)722-2996http://www.charlestonmuseum.org
One of the places to visit has to be America's first museum. Founded in 1773, this museum preserves the history and culture of Charleston through exhibits on Native Americans, the plantation systems, trade & commerce, African-American contributions, and Civil War memorabilia. Objects from that time such as clothing, furniture, tools, pewter, ceramics, and toy and games exemplify what life was like for Charlestonians back then.
Charleston Towne Landing
1500 Old Towne RDCharleston,SC 29407
Phone: (843) 852-4200
http://southcarolinaparks.com/park-finder/state-park/1575.aspx
Another place besides the Charleston Museum that celebrates the history of Charleston is the Charleston Towne Landing. Here, visitors can see a reproduction of the 17th century cargo vessel, Adventure. And for the Charleston inn guests that are animal lovers, you can "adopt" one of the indigenous creatures that live in the Animal Forest. For prices and animals, visit their website.
Patriots Points Naval & Maritime Museum (located in Charleston Harbor.)
40 Patriots Point RoadMount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464 (4 miles from Charleston)866-831-1720 toll free 843-884-2727
http://www.patriotspoint.org
For the Charleston B&B guests that are into submarine and wartime vessels, this is the place for you. Ships like the Yorktown CV-10, the destroyer USS Laffey, the Treasury class Coast Guard cutter Ingham, and the Balao class submarine Clamagore are on display here and open to the public. The Congressional Medal of Honor Museum is also here. For ticket prices and information, call or go to their website.
The North Charleston Colliseum
5001 Coliseum Drive
North Charleston, SC 29418
Phone: (843) 529-5000Fax: (843) 529-5010
http://www.coliseumpac.com
Dubbed as one of the hottest new entertainment complexes in the country, this is the place to see a concert or performance when vacating at a Charleston bed and breakfast. Artists such as John Legend, India Arie, Rod Stewart, Neil Diamond, the Eagles, and Jimmy Buffet have all performed here. Also, Jerry Seinfeld has done a performance as well. For event information, go to their website.
North Charleston Cultural Arts
Located on the Former Charleston Naval Base
1530 7th Street and Hobson Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
Phone: (843) 745-1087
http://www.northcharleston.org/Departments/CulturalArts.aspx
Located six miles away in North Charleston, the North Charleston Cultural Arts is a venue for cultural activities within the community. They host a multitude of events throughout the year like dinner theatre, summer concerts, children's theatre, and stage band concerts. Past events include a Native American and Cherokee Art Showcase and Children's Theatre rendition of "Chicken Little".