| there's also a seasonal outdoor pool and an upscale restaurant. 1 miles from downtown. upgraded rooms add marble bathrooms, fireplaces, and sitting areas with sofas. minimum-stay rules may apply. admission to the museum and garden, and evening drinks and snacks are complimentary. set in a modern building within the historic middleton place plantation, this sophisticated hotel overlooks the ashley river and is 16. featuring handcrafted furniture, floor-to-ceiling windows with wooden shutters, and hardwood floors, the woodsy rooms offer free wifi and flat-screen tvs, plus coffeemakers and minifridges. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a suite adds a private deck. continental breakfast is served in the neighboring lake house
Charleston International Airport 33 min
Caw Caw Interpretive Center (24 min)
Set on a historic rice plantation, this area offers a range of trails with exhibits & rare wildlife. Gullah-Geechee Corridor (32 min)
Exhibits & events on history & culture of the Gulla Geechee people, descended from African slaves. Middleton Place (17 min)
Sprawling Ashley River rice plantation dating to the 1730s, with gardens and refined lodging. Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site (28 min)
Tours & interactive exhibits at the birthplace of the Carolina colony, first settled in 1670. Carolina Ice Palace (29 min)
Indoor hockey & ice-skating with lessons, leagues & parties plus a sports bar with daily specials. Friends of the Hunley (32 min)
Waterfront museum offering weekend tours of a 19th-century historic submarine, artifacts & exhibits. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens (7 min)
Lush garden dating to pre-Revolutionary War times, with train & boat tours, plus a petting zoo. North Charleston Wannamaker County Park (33 min)
Sprawling expanse of woodlands & wetlands with grills & picnic spots, plus a fee-based water park. Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site (16 min)
Colonial-era settlement with many original buildings & ruins, archaeological digs & guided tours. Audubon Swamp Garden (10 min)
Serene wetlands home to alligators, turtles & peacocks, explored via a boardwalk & bridges. Frankies Fun Park (24 min)
Lively outpost of a family-friendly chain with sprawling go-kart tracks, arcades & other amusements. Riverfront Park (31 min)
This popular green space along the Cooper River features a large meadow & performance pavilion. Hampton Park (33 min)
Featuring extensive floral displays, this park also offers a baseball diamond, playground & trail. Drayton Hall (9 min)
Storied, well-preserved antebellum plantation with tranquil grounds & an African-American cemetery. Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark (32 min)
Outdoor, summertime amusements at Wannamaker Park, with waterslides, a wave pool & more. | 
