Charleston, USA

Quick Facts

• Charleston is home to the oldest public college in the United States, the College of Charleston, founded in 1770.
• The city was the site of the first shots fired in the Civil War at Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861.
• Charleston's historic district features over 1,200 preserved buildings, showcasing architectural styles from the 18th and 19th centuries.
• The city hosts the Spoleto Festival USA, an annual arts festival that has been celebrated since 1977, attracting artists and performers from around the world.
• Charleston is known for its unique Gullah culture, which has roots in the African heritage of enslaved people who lived in the region, and is famous for its distinctive language and culinary traditions.

Travel Details

Country

USA

Population

Varies

Daily Budget

$100-200

Best Time to Visit

Mar–May, Oct

Current Weather

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9°C/48°F

Partly Cloudy

Currency

$ USD

Coordinates

32.7765, -79.9311