Charles Towne Landing

  • 1500 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, SC
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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, ... more on Globepequot.com

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It has a beautiful setting (although I don't recommend a marsh in July and August in the Carolinas and Georgia). more on Epinions.com

I loved the grounds. more on TripAdvisor

There is a great potential at the site for ecological interpretation though, with the beautiful views of the river and marshes. more on Epinions.com

At times along the walking path there are views of the Charleston peninsula, and it felt so different to see a modern world, our trip was so peaceful. more on TripAdvisor

Maybe the budget's skimpy, and the facilities are certainly not overwhelming or modernized. more on TripAdvisor

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When I visited Plymouth, MA, two years ago, I was entranced by Plimoth Plantation, which sought to recreate the original Pilgrim's colony. I thought, perhaps erroneously, that Charles Towne Landing wo ... more on TripAdvisor

Charles Towne Landing is interesting but not the most exciting thing to see in Charleston. The small zoo is ok and the exhibits showing life in the early settlement are nice, but not really anything t ... more on TripAdvisor

Though my wife and I have been to Charleston several times, this was our first time visiting Charles Towne Landing. As a state park, it's very affordable. $5 admission for each of us and we rented the ... more on TripAdvisor

A nice afternoon spent learning about the history of the first southern setttlers. We found this to be very economical, beautiful and educational. Had a daily special of head sets, buy one get one fre ... more on TripAdvisor

My friends and I are frequent Charleston visitors and on our last trip to town, we decided that it was about time we got to Charles Towne Landing. It is a short drive of about 10 to 15 minutes from do ... more on TripAdvisor

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Top Reviews From Epinions.com

Charlestowne Landing... the first English settlement in SC. The potential for a vibrant and informative site is simply astounding. Unfortunately, the potential ... more on Epinions.com

Great Amenities at Charles Towne Landing:

  • Children's activities
  • Water drinking
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Soda pop
  • Recreation programs
  • Retail, store/gift shop
  • Museum
  • Park lake
  • Hiking moderate
  • Bicycle riding
  • Kiosk
  • Programs, instructional
  • Picnic area
  • Seasonal festivals
  • Retail, drinks
  • Historic sites
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Historic sites nearby
  • Ranger station
  • Parking
  • Mountain biking
  • Information/contact station
  • Bird watching
  • Hiking
  • Interpretive display
  • Picnic tables
  • Historical areas/struct.
  • Nature study
  • Jogging/running
  • Walking

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Charles Towne Landing Website

www.charlestowne.org

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