Old Exchange Provost and Dungeon Tours

Photo by Aaron D. Hunt
Photo by Aaron D. Hunt
Nothing gives us an insight into days gone by quite like old buildings. Learn a thing or two about the area's colorful history at Old Exchange Provost and Dungeon.

This historic landmark is located in Downtown Charleston. Once you've explored all you can at Old Exchange Provost and Dungeon, head to nearby USS Yorktown, College of Charleston, and Charleston City Market.

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The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
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Oct 6 - Oct 10
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,738 reviews)
While looking for a place to stay in Charleston, this hotel had great reviews. I am sure it is great for most of it's guests, but that was not our experience. We did not have cold water in the shower and when we inquired about it, was told there was an issue with the water. No big deal, but it also happened to be an extremely hot week so not having cooler water in the shower was not ideal. There was also an issue with the A/C. Our room would not cool down and instead of being able to move rooms, we were given a box fan - which only moved the warm air around. With it being so hot not only while we were out enjoying Charleston, but when we got back to the hotel room, we cut our trip short and only stayed the first night. The staff did apologize when we checked out. Perhaps if it had not been so hot our experience would have been better.

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
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Sep 2 - Sep 7
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,616 reviews)
Excellent service and cleanliness

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The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
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8.6/10 Excellent! (995 reviews)
The hotel lost power during our stay and their generators weren’t working, which left us in an 85 degree room overnight. While the power outage is out of the control of the staff, the overall handling of the situation was incredibly poor

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

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Charleston: Schooner Sailing Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch

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The Dock Street Theatre is Charleston's last surviving hotel from the antebellum period. The silhouette of its wrought iron balcony against the spire of St. Philip's church may be the single most photographed spot in the city. The main portion of the building was constructed around 1809 as Planter's Hotel. The hotel was built by Alexander Calder and his wife, who did so by renovating several pre-existing buildings at the site. The main entrance may not have been built until 1855 by J.W. Gamble. The hotel was used extensively by planters from the midlands of South Carolina, who traveled to Charleston during horse-racing season. It was noted for its wonderful food and drinks during this era, and the South's famous Planter's Punch may have originated here. Guests to the hotel passed through the recessed porch with brownstone columns, into the lobby, and up a grand staircase that ascended to a drawing room. While much of the interior has been altered, these elements of the antebellum hotel remain and were adapted in subsequent uses of the building. A series of additions to the hotel throughout the 19th and 20th centuries can be easily identified by differences in brick coloration. This theater is said to have been the first building built specifically for theatrical performances in America. Planter's Hotel occasionally housed one of the city's theatrical troupes, which performed at the nearby New Theatre during the mid-19th century. The most notable actor of this troupe was Junius Brutus Booth. Booth was the patriarch of an outstanding family of actors, which included John Wilkes Booth, President Lincoln's assassin. Junius Booth, who stayed at the Planter's Hotel, allegedly tried to kill his manager here in 1838. Today the Dock Street Theatre is home to the Charleston Stage Company, South Carolina's largest professional theater production company, and houses the city's Cultural Affairs office as well as The City Gallery, an exhibition space for local artists.

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Enjoy a show at Dock Street Theater, a storied theater in Charleston. Discover the area's churches, or seek out its local tours.

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