Top 10 Charleston Hot Spots

Don't leave this historic coastal city without hitting these 10 shops, restaurants, and attractions.

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Historic Sites

3. Middleton Place (shown here)
The 18th-century plantation boasts grand, geometrically planned gardens; green, sweeping terraces; and lovely views of the Ashley River. 4300 Ashley River Rd., 843/556-6020, www.middletonplace.org.

4. Museum Mile
This history-filled, one-mile walk down Meeting Street extends from the Aiken-Rhett House and The Charleston Museum (the oldest museum in the country) on the north end to the Nathaniel Russell House on the south end. www.charlestonmuseummile.org.