You might be free to visit today, but Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park hasn't always been so welcoming! Get to know the story behind this stronghold and exactly what it was built to defend.

This history-filled fortress is often on the itineraries of visitors to South Carolina. But Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park isn't the area's only highlight. USS Yorktown, College of Charleston, and Charleston City Market are some other interesting sights nearby.

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Marina Inn At Grande Dunes

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Jan 24 - Jan 28

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Boston (BOS) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,738 reviews)

The room was clean and spacious. The view of the intracoastal waterway and the golf course was great. We also had dinner at Reflections downstairs and the food was very good. We will definitely stay here again.

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The Ryder Hotel

Charleston Historic District

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Boston (BOS) to Charleston (CHS)

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

Great Location! Clean rooms. Fun bar/ restaurant.

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King 583

Downtown Charleston

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Mar 13 - Mar 15

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Charleston (CHS)

9/10 Wonderful! (177 reviews)

It was everything we needed, clean, comfortable, great location and nice staff.

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

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Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

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Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

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Hands-on Cooking Class in Charleston

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Charleston: Outer Banks Film Locations Tour

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Fort Moultrie

Learn about more than 240 years of seacoast defense, from the American Revolution to World War II, at this important fort on South Carolina’s Sullivan’s Island.

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Charleston Lighthouse

Find out about the history of Sullivan's Island with a stop at Charleston Lighthouse.

Fort Sumter

Enjoy an informative boat ride on picturesque Charleston Harbor and explore the grounds of one of America’s most significant Civil War-era forts and battle sites.

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Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sullivan's Island Beach during your trip to Sullivan's Island? Discover the area's sunsets and shops.

Shem Creek Park

Explore the great outdoors at Shem Creek Park, a lovely green space in Mount Pleasant. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.