Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is a city of 154,338 people in Berkeley County, South Carolina, founded in 1670.
Why visit Charleston
Townapedia lists 238 museums and landmarks, 46 parks and trails, 176 places to eat, 18 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include PURE Theatre, Fresh Future Farm (Urban Farm), Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity and James Sparrow House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 44°F.
Weather in Charleston
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Charleston
Charleston is the most populous city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint of South Carolina's coastline on Charleston Harbor, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean formed by the confluence of the Ashley, Cooper, and Wando rivers. Charleston had a population of 150,227 at the 2020 census, while the Charleston metropolitan area, comprising Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, has an estimated 870,000 residents. It ranks as the third-most-populous metropolitan area in the state and the 71st-most-populous in the U.S.
From the Wikipedia article Charleston, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks238
Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity
Monument and historic site · Greek Orthodox · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Church building in Charleston, United States of America
30 Race Street, Charleston
James Sparrow House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
65 Cannon Street, Charleston
Lowndes Grove
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Plantation
266 Saint Margaret Street, Charleston
Andrew B. Murray Vocational School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Former school in Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Bethel Methodist Church (Charleston, South Carolina)
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Church building in South Carolina, United States of America
Boone Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.8 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States of America
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Branford-Horry House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Central Baptist Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Church building in Charleston, South Carolina
Charles Towne Landing
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Park in South Carolina, United States of America, United States of America
Charleston Arsenal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Former U.S. arsenal in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston Cemeteries Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic district in Charleston, South Carolina
226 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds46
Hampstead Square
Park · 3.1 mi
10 East Hampstead Square, Charleston
Mo-Fr 16:00-19:30; Sa-Su 07:00-19:30
Martin Park
Park · 2.8 mi
155 Jackson Street, Charleston
sunrise-sunset
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
Park · 1.6 mi
Size: 664 acres.
1500 Old Towne Road, Charleston
34 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes176
Malagón Mercado y Taperia
Restaurant · Spanish, Tapas · 3.0 mi
33 Spring Street, Charleston
Tu-Su 11:00-22:00
HERD Provisions
Restaurant · Regional · 2.0 mi
106 Grove Street, Charleston
Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00 , Su 11:00-15:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 3.1 mi
1798 Ashley River Road, Charleston
Mo-Th 10:30-21:30; Fr-Su 10:30-22:00
Beautiful South
Restaurant · Chinese · 3.0 mi
128 Columbus Street, Charleston
Mo-Th 11:00-14:00,17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-14:00,17:00-22:00; Su...
Bertha's Kitchen
Restaurant · Soul Food · 1.0 mi
2332 Meeting Street Road
Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00
Big Bad Breakfast
Restaurant · Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Sandwich, Salad · 3.0 mi
456 Meeting Street, Charleston
Mo-Su 07:00-14:30
By The Way
Restaurant · Regional · 3.0 mi
45 ½ Spring Street, Charleston
Mo-We 16:00-02:00; Th-Fr 12:00-02:00; Sa-Su 11:00-02:00
Chez Nous
Restaurant · French, Mediterranean · 3.0 mi
6 Payne Court, Charleston
Tu-Su 11:30-15:00, 17:00-22:00
Frothy Beard Brewing
Brewery and winery · 1.8 mi
Micro brewery and pizza joint. Multi-level. Board game area
1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-23:00
164 more on the map.
Where to stay18
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Downtown - WestEdge
Motel and hotel · 3.0 mi
250 Spring Street, Charleston
Churches and places of worship97
Central Reformed Methodist Union Episcopal Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · 3.1 mi
117 President Street, Charleston
Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · 3.1 mi
44 Nassau Street, Charleston
Emma Abbott Memorial Chapel
Church · Pentecostal · 2.9 mi
52 Cooper Street, Charleston
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.4 mi
1550 Meeting Street Road, Charleston
Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.0 mi
77 America Street, Charleston
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries71
Charleston County Public Library Cooper River Memorial Branch
Library · 2.0 mi
3503 Rivers Avenue, Charleston
Charleston County Public Library John L Dart Branch Library
Library · 2.0 mi
1067 King Street, Charleston
Healthcare9
Fetter Health Care Network’s Charleston Health Center and Corporate Office
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.1 mi
51 Nassau Street, Charleston
Franklin C. Fetter Family Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
2047 Comstock Avenue, North Charleston
MUSC Health Nephrology at Dialysis Clinic, Inc. - Magnolia
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
Map of Charleston
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 44°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 46°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 52°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 60°F | 3.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 68°F | 2.6 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 74°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 77°F | 5.1 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 76°F | 6.1 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 72°F | 5.2 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 63°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 53°F | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 47°F | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Charleston City Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Berkeley County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-29: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Charleston International Airport (CHS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Mount Pleasant 7 mi east, about 10 min by car
- James Island 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Hanahan 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- North Charleston 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Sullivan's Island 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Folly Beach 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Goose Creek 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Isle of Palms 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Hollywood 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Ladson 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- BroadStreetCharleston, Khanrak, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Ashley, Charleston, SC, USA - panoramio, James Castle, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Ashley, Charleston, SC, USA - panoramio (1), James Castle, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chapel of the Holy Family - Charleston 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chapel of the Holy Family - Charleston 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chapel of the Holy Family - Charleston 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chapel of the Holy Family - Charleston 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diocese of Charleston Pastoral Center 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diocese of Charleston Pastoral Center 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diocese of Charleston Pastoral Center 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flooding in North Charleston (21963503052), North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Flooding in North Charleston (21949531516), North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Flooding in North Charleston (21787569810), North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Flooding in North Charleston (21788834209), North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Flooding in North Charleston (21985556321), North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Flooding in North Charleston (21788823169), North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Flooding in North Charleston (21787797118), North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Flooding in North Charleston (21788722919), North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Flooding in North Charleston (21787591410) (cropped), North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Flooding in North Charleston (21787580900), North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Flooding in North Charleston (21352908884), North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Flooding in North Charleston (21975622165), North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Flooding in North Charleston (21787591410), North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Flooding in North Charleston (21985444471), North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 65 Cannon Street, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lowndes Grove (House), Saint Margaret Street & Sixth Avenue, Charleston (Charleston County, South Carolina), C.O. Greene, Public domain
- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (Charleston, SC) 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Branford-Horry House, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0
- USS Yorktown (CV-10) Island - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina - December 29, 2012, David Ratledge, CC BY 4.0
- Stiles-Hinson House 2021a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert Barnwell Rhett House, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Mary's Church (Charleston, SC), Charles N.Bayless, Public domain
- Randolph Hall, College of Charleston, Harleston Village, Charleston, SC (49364204051), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- CamdenDepot HABS pic1 cropped, Louis Schwartz, Public domain
- Coming-street-cemetery-sc1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Secessionville-obelisk-sc1, Brian Stansberry (photographer), CC BY 3.0
- Heyward-Washington House, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Circular Church - May 2013, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Synagogue, John P. O'Neill, Public domain
- 64 South Battery - 2013, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0
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