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City in South Carolina, United States
Photo: North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
North Charleston is in the Greater Charleston area. It is the third largest city in South Carolina with a lot of muscle in terms of commerce and consumerism.
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American LaFrance Fire Museum
Covers the profession and history of firefighting in the area, with simulators and restored fire trucks on display.
Warren Lasch Conservation Center
Museum about the historic 19th-century submarine HL Hunley that is being restored, and about submarine warfare.
Expansive park of wetlands and woodlands where you can rent boats or hike various trails, plus a community water park called Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark
A picturesque park with an esplanade and boardwalk along the Cooper River, with container ships and the Greater Charleston Naval Base Memorial to capture your attention.
Energetic entertainment center with amusement rides and water rides, batting cages, go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf, and an arcade.
Turkish/Middle Eastern buffet.
Some nice breaded fish filets and brews here.
Everyone seems to be in a pretty jovial mood here by the time they've finished the tour.
Lesser expensive option in a seemingly high-priced area, with a fairly good-sized outdoor pool. Formerly a Hampton Inn.
Renovated all-suites hotel next to the Charleston Area Convention Center and North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center. Free shuttle to Charleston Airport, less than two miles away. Indoor pool, free made-to-order breakfast and evening reception, and fitness center featuring a Peloton Bike with toe cages.
With its location just to the north of Charleston, it can be readily reached by all the means used in reaching the latter; in fact, most of these are in North Charleston:
Read in the guideCharleston Area Regional Transportation Authority or CARTA provides connections to different points within North Charleston.
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Charleston · International · CHS
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