Pictures of Charleston

• South Carolina
• Charleston County
• USA
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See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.

Stroll the city’s waterfront esplanades at sunset, when the afternoon sun begins to dip and the harbor is lit with soft colors.

Built by the architect of Charleston’s City Hall, this elegant 19th-century house is furnished with period decor from the collections of the Charleston Museum.

Learn about American military heroes, climb aboard the vessels in the harbor and sleep the night in the quarters of a ship.

Tour an aircraft carrier that earned its battle stars in World War II and the Vietnam War.

See an array of aquatic creatures, including an albino alligator, in underwater habitats ranging from salt marshes to coastal plains.

Wander through excellent gardens, stroll along the scenic banks of the river and learn about Charleston’s dark history in the museum.

This 19th-century mansion is remarkable for its circular dining room, self-supporting three-story spiral staircase and elaborate detailing.

This 19th-century mansion is remarkable for its circular dining room, self-supporting three-story spiral staircase and elaborate detailing.

Wander through excellent gardens, stroll along the scenic banks of the river and learn about Charleston’s dark history in the museum.

Wander through excellent gardens, stroll along the scenic banks of the river and learn about Charleston’s dark history in the museum.

This 19th-century mansion is remarkable for its circular dining room, self-supporting three-story spiral staircase and elaborate detailing.

Learn about American military heroes, climb aboard the vessels in the harbor and sleep the night in the quarters of a ship.

Stroll the city’s waterfront esplanades at sunset, when the afternoon sun begins to dip and the harbor is lit with soft colors.

Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.

This 19th-century mansion is remarkable for its circular dining room, self-supporting three-story spiral staircase and elaborate detailing.

This 19th-century mansion is remarkable for its circular dining room, self-supporting three-story spiral staircase and elaborate detailing.

Wander through excellent gardens, stroll along the scenic banks of the river and learn about Charleston’s dark history in the museum.

Wander through excellent gardens, stroll along the scenic banks of the river and learn about Charleston’s dark history in the museum.

This 19th-century mansion is remarkable for its circular dining room, self-supporting three-story spiral staircase and elaborate detailing.

Wander through excellent gardens, stroll along the scenic banks of the river and learn about Charleston’s dark history in the museum.