Search flights to Charleston

Located in the U.S state of South Carolonia, and the second largest city of the state after Colombia. It sits on the delta of the Ashley and Cooper rivers as they empty into the Atlantic Ocean. The city has a long history, having been founded in the year 1670 and deriving its name from the English King Charles II. It is a charming city with wonderful examples of 19th-century antebellum architecture. It is also home to protected nature preserves in the surrounding area where visitors can see many different types of wildlife.

Charleston has been rated one of the prettiest cities in the US by the esteemed Travel-Leisure and Conde Nast Traveller magazines. It was also rated as the "Most Polite and Hospitable" city in the US as well. Tourism and the port's trading comprise the majority of the city's economy. There are many luxurious lodging options, as well as quaint B&Bs and world-famous hotel chains as well.

Places to visit in the city include Rainbow Row, the Charleston Museum, the Cooper River, Waterfront Park, and Middleton Place. Charleston has a subtropical cliamte with mild winters and hot summers, as well as year-round rainfall. Charleston is located 20 minutes northwest of the city center.