Reservations Charleston is an education in history. To visit without touring some of the houses and museums would be missing what makes Charleston such a popular tourist destination. If your time is limited, here is what we believe are some of the must-see items. For an overview of Historic Charleston, a carriage ride or bus tour your best bet.
Drivers tell interesting stories of houses and people, giving a good background of the area.
After the tour, they can also be a good source of information for directions and other places to go or see. The Charleston Museum is the first and oldest museum in the U.S., it covers Charleston history from the beginning. Good for context. There are a number of fine houses. The Nathaniel Russell House is an outstanding example of Adam architecture, built shortly before 1809.