Charleston, South Carolina
Experience fine Southern hospitality when you stay with Inspirato in the charming seaside city of Charleston. Nestled within a masterfully remodeled building dating back to 1872, you’ll discover stately accommodations that beautifully blend historic architecture with modern elegance. Choose from stylish two-bedroom residences, Bristow and Archibald, or spacious three-bedroom homes, Heyward, and Dubose, all situated along King Street, the city’s premier shopping and dining thoroughfare.
Nearby, The Charleston Place offers timeless luxury with five exquisite on-site dining options. Or, book a room at The Dewberry and enjoy a cocktail on the tallest rooftop terrace in town.
A Colonial Southern City with World-Class Dining
One of the most well-preserved colonial-era cities in the south, Charleston beckons visitors with its cobblestone streets, stately mansions, and ancient oak trees draped in Spanish moss. Today, the city is more popular than ever with tourists, thanks to its mild climate, world-class culinary scene, and proper southern hospitality. It’s a city best explored on foot, whether you’re strolling the waterfront park along the Cooper River or finding a hidden cobblestone alley in the heart of the historic district. Visit historic King Street to shop high-end boutiques, award-winning art galleries, bookstores, antique shops, and more.
Quick Facts
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Suggested airport
Charleston International Airport (CHS) -
Average temperature
88°F in summer; 57°F in winter -
Peak season
Spring and fall -
Car recommended?
No -
Population
135,000
Destination Highlights
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Fort Sumter National Monument
Located on an island in Charleston Harbor, this historic fort is best known as the site of the unofficial start of the Civil War. Today, it’s owned by the National Park Service and staffed by park rangers. Start at the museum for a deep history dive, then board the ferry to tour the fort.
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Battery Park
Situated at the southernmost tip of the peninsula, Battery Park is the perfect introduction to Charleston, lined with stately waterfront mansions, Civil War-era cannons, palmettos, and gorgeous views of the Sullivan Island Lighthouse.
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Folly Beach
Just south of Charleston, this local-favorite beach is the perfect spot to pack a picnic, rent bicycles, or try your hand at ocean kayaking or surfing. It’s also a prime fishing spot.
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Weather
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Forecasting Your Charleston Vacation
Charleston boasts an enviable semitropical climate with temperatures that average in the high 80s in the summer and hover around 50 degrees during the winter months. Summer is the rainiest season, but thunderstorms tend to move through and dissipate quickly.
