Charles Towne Landing, Charleston

Name: Charles Towne Landing
Address: 1500 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, 29407, United States
Telephone: (843) 852-4200

#45 among attractions in Charleston

Museum, History museum, Park, Historical place

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Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site in the West Ashley area of Charleston, South Carolina preserves the original site of the first permanent English settlement in Carolina. Originally opened in 1970 to commemorate South Carolina's tricentennial, this 664-acre site is home to an exhibit hall, rental facility, a natural habitat zoo, ongoing archeological excavations, miles of trails, dozens of picnic tables, a replica tall ship, six fireable replica cannon, and much more. ()

Built: 1670 (354 years ago)Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 32°48'24"N, 79°59'18"W

Address

1500 Old Towne RdWest AshleyCharleston 29407 United States

Contact

(843) 852-4200

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Day trips

Charles Towne Landing – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, Summerall Chapel, Ashley Landing, The Citadel.

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Sport venue, Sport, Park
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Church
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Universities and schools
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Park
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Park
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