Charleston

A 24-hour guide to the Holy City.

While there are many things to do in Charleston, these are the city’s best-kept secrets.

Establishments that are unsuspecting during the day come alive at night in Charleston. Here are several places to check out for coffee, a great glass of wine or whiskey, and epecially a late-night nosh.

Sample the best small bites in this culinary mecca of the South.

Looking for a tasty seafood dish? Try Andrew Zimmern's Charleston-inspired oyster and shrimp pan roast.

Travel Channel's picks for places to stay in Charleston.

Charleston Family Travel

Travel Channel provides travelers with some of the best festivals and events in Charleston, including the Lowcountry Oyster Festival and the MOJA Arts Festival.

Immerse yourself in Charleston's rich culture, and visit a few historic destinations, including Fort Sumter, the H.L. Hunley Submarine and the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon.

The surrounding barrier islands and beaches of Charleston have their own Southern charm, and give adventuresome travelers a chance to escape the city.

View out top picks for historic homes and gardens in Charleston.

Charleston's music scene.

Our picks for the top 5 museums in Charleston.

Our editors visited two of the most popular Southern cities: Charleston and Savannah. Decide for yourself which one of these historic towns can lay claim to being the South’s best city.