Kelly is very a knowledgeable and talented artist! She was so kind to let us 'schedule' a tour at…read morethe very last minute to see what they do. She makes beautiful wool products with her animals' wool and dyes items with the indigo she grows at the farm. We were also able to u-pick and buy blackberries as we were lucky enough to stop in berry season. Her products are also available at Rosebank Farms Stand. Her husband is an extremely talented woodworker and his products are available at the farm as well. He makes a variety of items including drop spindles.

We had a fun time at Pluff Mudd farm during the Charleston Ag+Art Tour. Driving in you pass the…read moreowners home before you see the actual farm which includes donkeys, goats and a little store where they sell crafts made on the farm. We enjoyed speaking to Dale, the owner, and we purchased a few indigo dyed kitchen towels. We also watched demonstration of how flax plants (grown in the winter on the farm) is turn into linen floss aka flax line.

We very much enjoyed our visit to the Aiken-Rhett House. The guided tour was very well done, and…read moreour tour guide was knowledgeable and informative throughout the experience. We appreciated learning not only about the home and the family who lived in the home, but also about the enslaved people connected to the property and their lives. The preserved nature of the house provides an authentic experience. There were, however, a couple of distractions that took away from the experience. Early in the presentation, the tour guide was drinking a soda and repeatedly belched while speaking to the group, which felt somewhat unprofessional and made the presentation less enjoyable. We also did not care for the indigo art installation displayed throughout parts of the home. In our opinion, the artwork distracted from the preservation-focused experience that makes the house so interesting. Having modern art pieces placed among the furnishings made it harder to fully appreciate the rooms as historical spaces and also made it difficult to take clean photographs of the home itself. Overall, though, this was still a worthwhile visit, and we are glad we included it during our time in Charleston.

I absolutely loved this house and the three star rating has nothing to do with the preservation and…read moreI very much respect the opinion of others to leave the house as it was found but in MHO preservation also means to keep it in good repair as it was once kept in its original grandeur state or social importance. A few more years and the decay to the elements will bring this house to the ground. If you compare this house to the mansion in the Magnolia Plantation you can see what I mean, restoration doesn't necessarily mean modernizing the house with today's comforts like AC but actually preserve it so future generations can have an idea of how the house looked and functioned back in the years. It is not about the 16 dollar entrance fee but I would rather pay more to see what the house looked like in the splendor of the Chas boom rather than what it looked when the family moved out, moreover if the family was going through hard times and couldn't keep it up in good repair I am sure it was better than today and every day that goes by and for respect to the family the Charleston Museum owes some effort to make it look better not just show it as bad as it looks, just rain seeping through cracks and windows is little by little deteriorating it's appearance until some day it will be a parking lot. Our tour took almost two hours TMI

One of my favorite parts of Charleston! King street is always so lively and fun! If you've never…read morebeen - you need to come check it out.

We enjoyed our first time at the Second Sunday happening. What a great way to enjoy this great…read moreshopping experience on King St in downtown Historic Charleston. So many things to do at a leisurely traffic free pace! We had lunch at Joyland, walked over and enjoyed iced coffee & treats (the BROWNIE is to DIE FOR) at Mudhouse Specialty Coffee Shop and ventured over to Bubbies Cookies to take home some treats. This is a venture to enjoy with family and friends!!

Drayton Hall is beautiful and is filled with rich history of slave life and family heritage. It's…read moreworth it to take 1-2 hours out of your day to enjoy the property! The entrance fee is $32 dollars. It is $18 for ages 7-15, and ages 7 and under are free. You save $3 if you pay online. The extensive driveway and parking lot is not paved and was pretty bad for potholes last February. We arrived about 5 minutes after the 4:00 o'clock tour, and the staff were kind enough to take us to our tour group via a golf cart. If you want to see the inside of the plantation, you HAVE to take a guided tour. The guided tour lasts about 1-1.5 hours and is extremely detailed with many points of interest and knowledgeable tour guides. Parking may be an issue if busy, but there is an auxiliary lot so you should be alright. After your tour is complete, there are some small cottages to explore on your own, a gift shop, and a small museum. Out of all the things to do in Charleston, Drayton Hall should be towards the top of your list. We had a good time!

Drayton Hall is a plantation that is in a state of conservation. There is a tendency in the area to…read moretry to conserve rather than restore buildings. About 20 miles SE of Summerville and on the right bank of the Ashley River and the pretty Hwy 61 is located this Palladian style mansion that survived both the Revolutionary war and the Civil War and that means a lot when you consider that the Revolutionary War was won in South Carolina regardless of what some will say, you win some and you lose some. The tendency to conserve rather than to restore makes you use your imagination to see how this house must've been back in the early days. Some of the materials were imported from the old world like the heavy columns, quite an achievement considering today would require the use of heavy cranes so the use of labor and imagination directing a large number of people must've been a delicate task. Can't deny the fact that they acknowledge that enslaved people took an important roll in building and running this place, delicate subject but well recognized by the tour guide and the museum in site. The house is the focus of the 600 acre property that was in the hands of seven generations of the Drayton family, amazing structure considering there were no Palladian architects in the area back in 1738 when John Drayton bought the land and it took him 15 years to build. A lot a lot more can be said about this place but I am not a historian just simply recommend everyone to come and experience this place that will transport you in time and will make you appreciate history and legacy. Just wish money was no object to the conservation effort.

Fantastic experience, all the animals are so sweet and affectionate!…read more A wonderful way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon My girlfriend suggested we do it and have to admit I was a bit apprehensive at first as I am a NYC kid. I had so much fun Lounging around with the Goats, longhorns and Thor the Goose! Getting to know the Lanes was a wonderful experience too, they are so knowledgeable and passionate about their farm that I left with a wealth of knowledge, I will be back soon as I can't wait to see all my new found friends! If in the area stop in you will not regret!

Wife and I spent some time at Lane Country Acres in Ridgeville, SC. We did the private experience…read morefor an hour. We are goat fans and were not disappointed. The goats, Thor the goose, and the Great Pyrenees Remy completed the Hobby Farm experience. Paige and Tommy were great hosts. They provided a charcuterie board, shade and we brought the wine! Great times, we will be back. @lanecountryacres

We have been to several children's museums in different states and honestly this is our least…read morefavorite. The kids definitely still had fun, but not as much as in other places. This one is kind of small. They did have a cool outside area with putt putt and parts to make loopty loop tracks for the golf balls which my son liked. My daughter liked "working" at the seafood restaurant. They both enjoyed "shopping" in the grocery store, but the check out area/scanners weren't working. Overall, glad we visited once, but for the size vs the price, we probably wont be back.

This was a great stop in Charleston with littles! My family went here with our two kids - 3.5 and…read more1.5. Our 3 year old had a blast- he especially loved the grocery store room that's set up to look like a Publix! The museum is a long building with a series of rooms in a straight row. When entering, you walk into the ticket area/gift shop and it's pretty much a straight shot down and then turn back around to go back through the rooms to exit. I wish we could have spent more time at the museum, but we had to leave after about an hour and a half because of our one year olds nap. We could have easily spent the better part of the day there playing! It's priced on the higher end in my opinion, but it is a nice place. Recommend to visitors with littles!

The Old Mart Museum -- History, Not "His-Story"…read more When we toured the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, we were offered the chance to double down on history -- prepay access to the Old Slave Mart Museum just a few blocks away. We took it. But first? Food. Because nothing says "processing 18th-century imprisonment" like realizing your blood sugar is tanking. After regrouping and refueling, we made our way to the Old Mart Museum. The lesson takes place upstairs -- smaller space, more intimate setting. No theatrics. No dramatics. Just truth. Our guide -- well-groomed, composed, clear-spoken -- absolutely killed it. No sensationalism. No softening. Just facts delivered with gravity. What he described was horrific. Human beings cataloged. Sold. Families separated. Lives reduced to transactions. It was hard to hear. But it was history -- not HIS-story. There's a difference. This wasn't about personal interpretation or modern spin. It was documented record. It was accountability. It was context. Charleston is beautiful. Charming. Architectural eye candy. But layered beneath that beauty is commerce that once depended on human suffering. And standing in that upstairs room, listening quietly, you feel that weight. We walked out quieter than we walked in. Some stops on this trip were fun. Some were adventurous. This one was necessary.

The Old Slave Mart is located at 6 Chalmers Street and is a must-have on your itinerary, even if…read moreyou visit Charleston for a short time. In the heart of the French Quarter, near the French Huguenot Church, One of the first African-American slave museums in the country, Old Slave Mart, is set inside the building where enslaved people were auctioned before the Civil War and is a somber, but important part of a Charleston trip focusing on history. The tour is self-guided, with signage explaining the history. There are also personal accounts from enslaved individuals, artifacts, and audio and visual exhibits. It is a small but deeply affecting museum that gives a sobering view of history. Here, you can listen to the recording of an interview with a former slave. Old Slave Mart was a real slave auction site in the 18th and 19th centuries. Slave auctions were held here till 1863.

Truly charming and historic - so it's a win win. I was amazed by the lovely decor and intricate…read morearchitectural details of this historic house. The tour was fascinating as it provided a glimpse into pre-war and post- war (civil) history and how it changed not only socio-economics but also lifestyles. I enjoyed learning about the detailed restoration process. Definitely worth an hour or so of your time while visiting Charleston SC.

Beautiful home with a rich history. Well worth the…read moreadmission price and I recommend the guided tour which is done on the hour.