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  • 20 South Battery – Charleston, SC

    20 South Battery – Charleston, SC

    20 South Battery

    Charleston, SC

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    A horse-drawn carriage passes in front of 20 South Battery, a familiar scene along Charleston’s historic Battery. 📸 20 South Battery

    20 South Battery
    • Address: 20 S Battery St, Charleston, SC 29401
    • State: South Carolina
    • Website: https://20southbattery.com/

    Overview

    Set directly across from White Point Gardens, 20 South Battery is one of Charleston’s most storied historic estates. Dating to the 1800s and meticulously restored beginning in 2018, the property invites guests to stay within a landmark rather than simply admire it from the street. Covered piazzas, quiet gardens, and harbor views lend the estate a distinctly residential presence along the Battery.

    Why It’s Worth a Stop

    This is Charleston at its most atmospheric and unhurried. Mornings unfold on the porch with views of the water, afternoons drift through shaded gardens and historic rooms, and evenings are made for long walks along the Battery promenade. With a limited number of rooms and an emphasis on calm, 20 South Battery is ideal for travelers who value history, privacy, and a strong sense of place.

    What to Know Before You Go

    • Adult-oriented property with a small number of individually designed rooms and suites
    • Two distinct stay experiences: the historic Mansion or the quieter Carriage House and Courtyard Rooms
    • Breakfast included
    • Fourth-floor library with sweeping views of the harbor and Charleston skyline
    • Walkable to waterfront paths, historic homes, and downtown Charleston

    Fun Fact

    The estate underwent a two-year, research-driven restoration to return it to its Gilded Age character. A dedicated history book documents the property’s layered past and the lives once lived within its walls.

  • Hunting Island State Park Campground – Hunting Island, SC

    Hunting Island State Park Campground – Hunting Island, SC

    Hunting Island State Park Campground

    Hunting Island, SC

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    A quick selfie with a park ranger, whose days are spent guiding visitors, monitoring wildlife, and keeping the park running smoothly. 📸 Hunting Island State Park

    Hunting Island State Park Campground
    • Address: 2555 Sea Island Pkwy, Hunting Island, SC 29920
    • State: South Carolina
    • Website: southcarolinaparks.com/hunting-island

    Overview

    Hunting Island State Park Campground sits among maritime forest and sandy shoreline, offering one of the most scenic camping experiences on the South Carolina coast.

    Why It’s Worth a Stop

    You can camp beneath palmettos, walk straight to the beach, and climb a historic lighthouse all in one day. (*The Hunting Island Lighthouse is currently closed for repairs.  The lighthouse can still be viewed from the grounds, and docents are on hand to interpret and give more information about the lighthouse.)

    What to Know Before You Go

    • Sites for tents and RVs
    • Beachfront and forest sites available
    • Mosquito repellent recommended
    • Wildlife sightings are common, from shorebirds along the beach to deer in the forest

    Fun Fact

    Hunting Island’s lighthouse was designed to be taken apart, which made it possible to move the entire structure inland when beach erosion threatened its original site in 1889.