Charles Towne Landing - Charleston National And State Park

  • Address: 1500 Old Towne Road, Charleston, SC 29407
  • Phone: +1 843 852 4200
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  • Website:www.charlestowne.org
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5.0
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3.0
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Charles Towne Landing
1500 Old Towne Road
Charleston, SC 29407

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  • This state park is many things to many people, and it really is a terrific introduction to a hands-on history lesson. Founded in 1970, Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site is 663 acres of walking, bicycling, and in-line skating paths; an animal ... more on Globepequot.com
  • A historic village recreating the life and times of America's early settlers. more on TripAdvisor
  • Pets are not allowed in buildings, the Animal Forest, and on the Adventure, however, they are allowed in most other outdoor areas while on lead. ... more on DogFriendly.com
  • Welcome to the Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site where history comes alive! Walk on the very spot where English Colonists in 1670 established the first ... more on Charlestowne.org
  • This 663-acre park is located on the site of the first 1670 settlement. Underground exhibits show the colony's history, and the park features a re-creation of a small village. A brand new visitors center/museum has been added with lots of interactive exhibits. You can rent a bike for $3 an hour. ... more on Frommers

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1.0
Sad

As parks go, this is pleasant, but as a so-called "living history" exhibit, this is the most pathetic attempt I've ever seen to exploit the public's interest in colonial history. It's clear that there has been little to no investment here since 1970. There is one (1) 17th-century style house. The... A TripAdvisor Member, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

2.0
Oh, what potential lost!

Charlestowne Landing... the first English settlement in SC. The potential for a vibrant and informative site is simply astounding. Unfortunately, the potential is never realized. First, ... daguys, a user of epinions.com. Read full review on Epinions.com

5.0
Elena T. 's review

This is as good as it gets for a weekend family getaway. Step back in time at the Charles Towne Landing, the birth place of America and South Carolina. ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

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4.0
Gorgeous!! Park, being updated...

I agree that the historical part of the park needs work and, in fact, it is being (slowly) updated. The REAL reason to go to CTL is the scenery. Majestic live oaks, a profusion of camellias and azaleas (huge), some really beautiful vistas of the marsh and of downtown Charleston, make this park a ... A TripAdvisor Member, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

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5.0
a truly magical day

Today, my girlfriend and I visited Charles Towne Landing because we both had a Monday afternoon off, some time to kill, and heard they had a decent zoo. We'd been meaning to go for awhile, but didn't think too much about it, probably because we hadn't heard much about it from other people. Why? W... A TripAdvisor Member, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

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