35 Best Things to Do in Charleston, South Carolina (2026): History, Food, Beaches and Local Tips

Colorful historic houses of Rainbow Row on East Bay Street in Charleston, South Carolina

35 of the best things to do in Charleston, South Carolina: the Historic District, Rainbow Row, The Battery, Fort Sumter, IAAM, Patriots Point, McLeod and Middleton Place, the Angel Oak, Folly Beach, Lowcountry food, free things to do, events, where to stay and 1–3 day itineraries.