Charleston (South Carolina)

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Charleston is the largest and oldest city in the state of South Carolina in the United States. Its historic downtown is on a peninsula formed by two rivers and the Ashley and the Cooper, flowing into the Atlantic, and protected from the open ocean by surrounding islands. Charleston was captured in the American Civil War without much property damage, so the historic part of town has buildings that are hundreds of years old. The current downtown skyline, with practically no tall buildings due to the city's height restriction ordinance, is dominated by church steeples and the stunning Arthur Ravenel cable-stay bridge over the Cooper River. The city is a major port on the eastern seaboard of the US and a popular destination for domestic and international tourists.

Charleston (South Carolina) Halal Travel Guide

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Outside of downtown, which is best explored on foot, Charleston is a city that is best traveled by car. Several rental vehicle services are available at the Charleston International Airport. Some area hotels also provide transportation to and from the airport.

By public transportation

The public transportation system in Charleston consists primarily of a fleet of buses run by the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) and privately run taxi services. The bus system is not widely used by the upper-class residents of the city, and would be rated as fair by the standards of most larger urban areas. Bus Route 11 serves the Charleston International Airport and the downtown area. The most useful service for tourists CARTA offers are the three free shuttle lines (Routes 210, 211, 213), called DASH (Downtown Area SHuttles), which carry riders around downtown and can cut down on the amount of walking you need to do. Regular fares are $2, but downtown DASH services are free of charge.

Taxis are generally safe and affordable in Charleston but are sometimes difficult to find unless they are prearranged by calling one of the taxi services in advance or you are in the downtown area, where it is easy to flag one down. If a taxi to the airport is required, it must generally be arranged in advance. Expect at least a half-hour wait for a taxi to arrive; if staying in a hotel, hotel staff can help arrange for a taxi.Another option is to take a shuttle van from the airport - this may be cheaper. However, upon noting that one is leaving the city for the airport, transport will generally arrive with undue haste.

By tour bus or carriage

Gray Line of Charleston offers a choice of guided mini-bus tours of the historic, charming city of Charleston, designed to give you a fun and informative look into the city’s impeccably maintained past.

A great way to tour the city is by carriage drawn by horses or mules (many vendors available at the Market in downtown Charleston), although one might prepare oneself for some derisive comment and exasperation from local residents inconvenienced by such quaint methods of transit.

By foot

Luckily for visitors to Charleston's peninsula and the historic neighborhood is accessible on foot. If staying in one of the many hotels on the peninsula, a visitor could easily explore most of the city's major historical sites without the benefit of a car, either by foot or with the help of the DASH trolley lines. Unfortunately and the plantations—a significant part of Charleston's history—are not located within walking distance of the peninsula. If you are driving into the historic downtown and the first thing to do is to find someplace to park. Garage parking is available at the Visitor Center for $2/hr, but metered street parking is also available throughout the city.

The streets in historic downtown Charleston are more or less parallel and perpendicular to the Cooper River waterfront, forming a warp grid pattern, with a major shift in the angle of the grid at the east-west "fault line" of Beaufain/Hasell Street, just north of the old Market Area near the waterfront. The major east-west street, Calhoun Street, was once known as the Boundary Street, separating the then-suburbs north of it from the urban area south of it. The major north-south street, King Street, is the main shopping street in downtown, from the Upper King area north of Calhoun around the Visitor Center south to the upscale anchor, Charleston Place, at Beaufain/Hasell.

Several blocks south is a major east-west street, Broad Street, which divides two areas in historic downtown, aptly named North of Broad and South of Broad. Those South of Broad were nicknamed SOBs, and those Slightly North of Broad were SNOBs. The French Quarter, founded by the French Huguenots, is just south of the Market Area along the waterfront. The area near the southern tip of the peninsula, where the Ashley and Cooper Rivers meet, has been known as The Battery.

There are many walking tours, which give you the opportunity to see more than just driving past in a bus or carriage. There is a walking tour for virtually every interest. You will find Pub Tours, Civil War tours, culinary tours, ghost tours, Gulla tours, architecture tours, art tours, and even pirate tours. Some of the walking tour companies offer tours with guides in period costume. Charleston Pirate Tours even has a costumed guide whose parrot, a blue and Gold macaw, accompanies the tour.

What to See

A good place to start a tour of Charleston is the Visitor Center GPS 32.7894,-79.9369 at 375 Meeting St. (between John and Ann Sts.) (☎ +1-800-774-0006), not far from the terminus of I-26 northwest of downtown.At the Visitor Center, a traveler can find maps and guides, tour a small museum dedicated to the history of Charleston, book sightseeing tours, and view an introductory film to Charleston ($2). All the free DASH shuttle routes serve the visitor center, so it's also a handy place to park your vehicle and start exploring downtown.

Historic attractions

Overview of interior of Fort Sumter IMG 4543 - Fort Sumter

Charleston's primary attraction to visitors is its historical setting and monuments. vel/charleston/sitelist.htm A list of some sites to visit includes:

• Charleston Museum 360 Meeting Street 32.7898, -79.9359 across the street from the Visitor Center Opening Hours: Open daily Adults $10 Charleston Museum Start with this museum to learn about Charleston's history.

• Fort Sumter 1214 Middle St, Sullivan's Island 32.7525, -79.874444 30min ferry Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM Fort Sumter - FortSumter2009 The island site of the start of the Civil War, now a National Monument. One must board a ferry for an additional fee at either Liberty Plaza in downtown or Patriot's Point in Mt. Pleasant. The ferry ride is about 30 minutes. Fort Sumter is in ruins, but there are markers telling you where things used to be, as well as a museum.

• French Quarter 32.779167, -79.928056 French Quarter (Charleston, South Carolina) Pink-house-charleston-sc1 Between S. Market and Tradd, Meeting and the waterfront, where the English colonial Walled Town once stood. Known for its art galleries, St. Philips Church, French Huguenot Church, and historic architecture.

• The Market 32.7809, -79.9292 An old shopping neighborhood at the foot of Market St. where vendors still sell wares. Contrary to popular legend and the Market was never a slave exchange. However and the remnants of an old slave market are located a few blocks away.

• Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site 32.8075, -79.986944 Charles Towne Landing - Cabin at Charles Towne Landing, South Carolina, August 2022 Off US 171 on the west bank of the Ashley River, about 3 miles northwest of downtown.

• The Citadel 32.797222, -79.961111 The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina - Citadel_Belltower - Historic military college founded in 1842. Full dress parades generally occur every Friday afternoon while school is in session and are free to the public. The campus is typically open to visitors and tours can be arranged by calling the school or stopping by the Admissions Office located in Bond Hall.

• The College of Charleston 32.784167, -79.938056 College of Charleston Randolph hall college of charleston Founded in 1770 and the College of Charleston is the oldest institution of higher education in the state of South Carolina and the thirteenth oldest in the United States.

• Randolph Hall NA, NA- At the College of Charleston. Built in 1828. Popular civil war movie-making site.

• Longitude Lane - Longitude Lane | off E Bay Street 32.7746, -79.9279 Colonial cobblestone lane built on a longitude line.

• Fireproof Building 100 Meeting Street 32.776667, -79.931944 ☎ +1 843-723-3225 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 4PM Fireproof Building South Carolina Historical Society A National Historic Landmark constructed in 1827 and believed to be the oldest building of fireproof construction in the United States. The work of Robert Mills and the first native-born American to be trained as an architect, and a Charleston native who worked with other important early American architects such as Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Latrobe. Mills was responsible for the Washington Monument and many other public buildings. The building consists primarily of solid masonry in a simple Greek Doric style. An oval hall contains a cantilevered stone staircase lit by a cupola. The building serves as the headquarters for the South Carolina Historical Society, a private non-profit organization founded in 1856.

Parks and gardens

Charleston-SC-pineapple-fountain - The "Pineapple Fountain" at the Waterfront Park

• The Battery and White Point Gardens 32.7698, -79.9302 A park located at the southern tip of the Charleston peninsula with stunning vistas, especially along the Battery Promenade by the Cooper River. Don't miss the elegant historic mansions along the Promenade, some of which have sold for nearly $20M.

• Liberty Plaza at the east side of Calhoun St. fronting the Cooper River 32.7905, -79.9253 Has the South Carolina Aquarium and the Fort Sumter National Monument Visitor Center, both offers views of the Ravenel Bridge. Thit is also where you may take a boat tour to Fort Sumter.

• Waterfront Park from Vendue Range south to Water St. along the Cooper River 32.7781, -79.9252 A popular park with plenty of lovely fountains and benches for people-watching. A couple of the fountains are designed for wading, including one shaped like a pineapple. The Wharf at Vendue Range offers views of the cruise ship terminal and the Ravenel Bridge.

Museums

• Gibbes Museum of Art 135 Meeting Street 32.778611, -79.931667 ☎ +1 843-720-1682 Gibbes Museum of Art - Charleston gibbes art gallery - Since 1905, this striking Beaux Arts building has housed a premier collection of over 10,000 works of fine art, principally American works with a Charleston or Southern connection.

• South Carolina Aquarium 100 Aquarium Wharf 32.791111, -79.925556 at Liberty Plaza at the end of Calhoun St. ☎ +1 843 577-3474 Opening Hours: Daily 9AM–5PM (until 6PM in summer); last admission two hours before closing $25 adults, $15 children South Carolina Aquarium SC-Aquarium-front 66553

Historic places of worship

One of Charleston's nicknames is "the Holy City," owing to its many vel/charleston/architecture.htm historic churches which dot the downtown peninsula, but also because the city provided religious tolerance to many who fled persecution, including the French Huguenots, Church of England dissenters, and others. The first places of worship organized in the late 17th and early 18th century were located around the old walled town and the present French Quarter. As the town grew outward, later places of worship were mainly located towards the upper wards north of Boundary Street and the present Calhoun Street. Colonial Charleston was the wealthiest English town in America, which is reflected in the sophisticated architecture of many of the churches. If visiting over the weekend, consider attending a service at one of these places to see them up-close.

St-philips-episcopal-charleston-sc1 - St. Philip's Episcopal Church

• Circular Congregational Church 150 Meeting Street 32.778889, -79.931111 Circular Congregational Church - Circular Church - May 2013 Congregationalists, Scotch and Irish Presbyterians, and French Huguenots of the original settlement of Charles Town founded this dissenting congregation, known as the Independent Church, around 1681. They met at the White Meeting House, for which Meeting Street is named.

• French Huguenot Church 44 Queen Street 32.7779, -79.9309 at Church St. - Organized around 1681 by Huguenot refugees from the Protestant persecutions in France; first church at present site built in 1687.

• St. Philip's Episcopal Church 146 Church Street 32.7790, -79.9292 Organized around 1681 at site now occupied by St. Michael's.

• First Baptist Church 61 Church Street 32.7739, -79.9297 Organized around 1683; present site donated in 1699. Oldest Baptist church in the South, and often referred to as the "Mother Church of Southern Baptists".

• First Scots Presbyterian Church 53 Meeting Street 32.7744, -79.9312 Organized in 1731.

• Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim 90 Hasell Street 32.7822, -79.9330 near the Old Market - Organized in 1749. The oldest surviving Reform synagogue in the world.

• St. Michael's Episcopal Church 71 Broad Street 32.7763, -79.9308 Organized in 1751.

• St. Mary's Catholic Church 89 Hasell Street 32.7820, -79.9324 Organized in 1789. Oldest Catholic church in the Carolinas.

• Trinity United Methodist Church 273 Meeting Street 32.7840, -79.9327 Organized in 1791.

• Second Presbyterian Church 342 Meeting Street 32.7888, -79.9339 Organized in 1809.

• Gothic Church of Saint John the Baptist 120 Broad Street 32.7765, -79.9345 Gothic Church of Saint John the Baptist (Charleston, South Carolina) - Gothic Church of St. John the Baptist Charleston SC Gothic Church of Saint John the Baptist Organized in 1821.

• St. Matthews Lutheran Church 405 King Street 32.7870, -79.9374 Organized in 1840.

• Citadel Plaza Baptist Church 328 Meeting Street 32.7873, -79.9343 at Calhoun St. - Citadel Plaza Baptist Church - Citadel Plaza Baptist Church Charleston - Organized in 1854.

• St. John's Lutheran Church 5 Clifford Street 32.7789, -79.9344 Organized 1742.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Charleston (South Carolina)

Horse-drawn carriage charleston - Horse-drawn carriages are a popular attraction

• Carriage tours. Several groups operate horse-drawn carriage tours of the historical sites in the city. Most of these tours leave from stands on Market street, next to the Market itself. While reservations are not required for these tours and they are run on a first-come-first-served basis, so plan to wait during peak tourist season. Luckily, most of the tour services assign a departure time, rather than making clients wait in line, so tourists waiting for a carriage can take the opportunity to visit the Market shops. Discount coupons are available in free tourist maps and guides.
• Walking tours. Equally fun walking tours include guided history tours and scary ghost tours through the streets of Charleston. Because the historic downtown is relatively compact, self-guided walking tours can be found in many guidebooks. An interesting DIY walk is to do the Charleston Museum Mile along the Meeting Street corridor, which includes historic sites, historic places of worship, and related points of interest; a brochure can be found at the Visitor Center.
• Baseball can be seen at Riley Park where the Charleston Riverdogs, an affiliate of the New York Yankees, play ball.
• Soccer fans may want to take in a Charleston Battery match at Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island. It's a 5,000 seat stadium with a nice little English-styled pub.

• Angel Oak - 32.7178, -80.0794 Angel Oak - Angel Oak Johns Island SC horz For lovers of nature, Angel Oak is a sprawling oak tree purported to be over 1000 years old and provides a great place for a picnic and a visit off the beaten path (John's Island). If you are looking for a laid back younger (surfer) crowd, check out events at the Daily Dose (see Eat).

Events

• Lowcountry Oyster Festival (January)
• Southeastern Wildlife Exhibition (February)
• Charleston Wine + Food (Early March)
• Walking Garden and House Tours (mid-March to mid-April) Sponsored by the Garden Club and the Historic house group. Many related activities.
• Spoleto Festival USA (Memorial Day to mid-June). One of the best arts festivals in the U.S., which is a counterpart to the festival held in Spoleto, Italy, founded by composer Gian Carlo Menotti.
• Piccolo Spoleto Festival (Memorial Day to mid-June). The little brother to the Spoleto Festival USA.
• Taste of Charleston (October).
• Christmas in Charleston (December).

Shopping in Charleston (South Carolina)

Charleston market - The entrance to Charleston Market

The Market the shops lining Market street are a popular shopping destination for tourists. The Market itself is a large gathering of small vendors that sell everything from blankets to Candies. Baskets and other sweetgrass crafts can also be bought at the Market. While the Market is full of the usual souvenirsy knick-knacks, if you look closely you will find some nice things. Gel candles filled with seashells make for a nice souvenir. Reptile and eel skin wallets are another nice item that you will have a hard time finding in other places. More traditional shops line Market street, and most of these sell merchandise that is aimed at tourists. There are a string of Candies and confectionery shops along Market street where you can buy fudge, saltwater taffy and pralines.

Upscale shopping in downtown Charleston can be found at the shops lining King Street. These shops are known for selling high-quality merchandise, but are not known for bargain prices.

A popular souvenir in Charleston are sweetgrass crafts. Sweetgrass weaving is a Gullah specialty and done by hand to produce a wide range of crafts from coasters to child-sized baskets. It's interesting to see the weaving process and it can be viewed for free wherever sweetgrass crafts are sold. The seller will typically be working on a craft wherever he or she is selling them. For the larger baskets and they will sit inside of it while weaving. Sweetgrass crafts are quite expensive. A small basket to hold coins or keys will cost between $70 and $150 depending on the intricacy and features such as handles. Larger baskets can cost upwards of $500. The Market is the most convenient place to buy baskets as there will typically be several weavers there on any given day. If you want more of a bargain or a little more selection and there are roadside stalls on Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant (South Carolina) | Mt. Pleasant. If you'd like an affordable sweetgrass souvenir, look for young children downtown selling sweetgrass roses that they've woven. These will typically cost a few dollars and make for a nice gift, but may be hard to find because police chase the children away if they're seen selling them.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Charleston (South Carolina)

Charleston is considered a great restaurant town in the Southeast U.S., especially for seafood.

• Five Loaves Cafe 43 Cannon Street ☎ +1 843 937-4303 - A local favorite offering soups, salads, sandwiches and more. No reservations allowed so expect to wait at peak times. There is also a Mt. Pleasant location.

• The Kickin Chicken 337 King St; also locations in West Ashley and James Island ☎ +1 843 805-5020 Great sandwiches and wraps and great atmosphere.

• Moe's Crosstown Tavern 714 Rutledge Ave ☎ +1 843 641-0469 - Incredible bar food and great venue to watch your favorite sports team. Also offers an incredible Sunday brunch.

• The Mustard Seed 1970 Maybank Highway ☎ +1 843 762-0072 $8–22 Has homemade bread and chips.

• Shuang Xi McCall Center, 5070 International Blvd, North Charleston ☎ +1 843 747-6147 Excellent freshly cooked Chinese food. Eat in or take out.

• Sticky Fingers 235 Meeting Street ☎ +1 843 853-7427 - Memphis styled BBQ chain restaurant.

• Sunflower Cafe | 2366 Ashley River Road in West Ashley ☎ +1 843 571-1773 $10-20 The food is incredible. Service is sweet and sincere.

• Wild Wing - 36 N. Market Street ☎ +1 843 722-9464 - Chain restaurant.

• 39 Rue de Jean 39 John Street ☎ +1 843 722-8881 - Refined French cafe in Upper King. Lunch and dinner served daily.

• The Barbadoes Room 115 Meeting Street in the Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel ☎ +1 843 577-2400 - Has a stunning atmosphere and offers a great dinner date setting. Don't forget to come by after Church for their superb Sunday brunch.

• Basil (Thai) Restaurant 460 King Street ☎ +1 843 724-3490 Opening Hours: Lunch, Monday to Friday only. Dinner nightly after 5PM Elegant Upper King alternative to lowcountry cuisine. First come, first serve; no reservations.

• Coast Grill 39 John Street ☎ +1 843 722-8838 Good seafood in Upper King. Dinner nightly.

• Cru Café 18 Pinckney Street ☎ +1 843 534-2434 Opening Hours: Lunch and dinner, Tuesday - Saturday Small cafe in the Market Area serving upscale comfort food.

• FIG 232 Meeting Street ☎ +1 843 805-5900 Opening Hours: Dinner served Monday to Saturday after 6PM Local contemporary bistro in the Market area.

• Gaulart & Maliclet Fast & French 98 Broad Street near King St. ☎ +1 843 577-9797 Opening Hours: Closed Sundays Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and take out).

• Hank's Seafood Restaurant - 10 Hayne Street and Church St. ☎ +1 843 723-3474 Good seafood in the Market area. Dinner nightly.

• Hyman's Seafood Restaurant 215 Meeeting Street ☎ +1 843 723-6000 Excellent seafood, casual atmosphere, reasonable prices, very popular, near the Charleston Place. Lunch and dinner daily.

• Jestine's Kitchen 251 Meeting Street ☎ +1 843 722-7224 - Offers some of the best lowcountry food for the money. Very popular and has been featured in many national food publications. A must have is the "tablefruit cocktail" (sweet tea), fried okra, and a slice of homemade pie (choose from over 10 kinds).

• Virginia's on King | 412 King St at Hutson St. ☎ +1 843 735-5800 Upscale lowcountry Southern cuisine.

• 82 Queen - 82 Queen Street 32.777916, -79.932571 ☎ +1 843 723-7591 - Some of the best she-crab soup in town.

• Husk - 76 Queen Street 32.778073, -79.932130 ☎ +1 843 577-2500 - Led by award-winning chef Sean Brock, Husk focuses on both exploring and creating playful variants of traditional Southern food.

• Magnolia's 185 East Bay Street 32.779353, -79.927205 ☎ +1 843 577-7771 - Southern infusion cuisine.

• Slightly North of Broad 192 E Bay Street 32.779804, -79.926938 slightly north of Broad Street ☎ +1 843 723-3424 - The restaurant serves traditional Southern cuisine, and its menu selection varies with the seasons.

Bars are not difficult to find in Charleston. Charleston has two favorite drinks of choice FireFly Sweet Tea Vodka (produced from locally grown tea) and Grand Marnier (a French orange drink). All downtown restaurants have to close by 2AM and Charleston has an enforced open container law.

• Blind Tiger 36-38 Broad Street ☎ +1 843 577-0088 - An old speakeasy from the Prohibition perioid that is a local favorite.

• Burns Alley 354 King Street ☎ +1 843 723-6735 - Another local favorite, tucked amongst all the college bars on King Street.

• Henry's House 54 North Market Street ☎ +1 843 723-4363 - Has a lively 40s crowd.

• Rooftop 19 Vendue Range in the Vendue Inn - Atop the Vendue Inn; an excellent place to enjoy a drink outdoors.

• The Gin Joint 182 East Bay Street ☎ +1 843 577-6111 - Pre-prohibition style drinks made with top-shelf drink and house-made mixers.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels/Resorts

Gothic Church of Saint John the Baptist, Charleston SC, East view 20160704 1 - Gothic Church of Saint John the Baptist

Charleston is serviced by many local hotels and virtually all of the major U.S. hotel chains. Expect to pay a premium for a room on Charleston's downtown peninsula, especially in the historic hotels. A vehicle is not needed - nor recommended - to explore the historic downtown. If a vehicle is accessible during the trip, one may want to hop across the rivers to West Ashley or Mount Pleasant (South Carolina) | Mount Pleasant where hotels are less expensive. Both West Ashley and Mount Pleasant are less than a five to ten minutes drive to the downtown peninsula. Also less expensive are hotels in North Charleston, which is convenient for the Charleston Airport and the Coliseum, and the Convention Center.

• James Island County Park and Campground 871 Riverland Drive 32.7371, -79.9916 ☎ +1 843-795-7275 or +1 843-795-4386 - This park has over 600 acres, walking and biking trails, a dog park with a lake, kayak and canoe rentals, a waterpark and a 124 site RV park that is first class. There are also lovely furnished cabins with nice views of the wetlands and an area for primitive camping. It is on James Island, but is roughly miles 6 from downtown Charleston and roughly 7 miles from Folly Beach.

• Creekside Lands Inn - 2545 Savannah Highway 32.7931, -80.0555 off Savannah Highway (US 17) in West Ashley ☎ +1 843 763-8885 Rooms start from $49.99 Rooms located along the peaceful Long Branch Creek, a tidal saltwater creek, teeming with shrimp and fish. Features include a private dock reaching into the creek, outdoor swimmingpool with barbecue grill, complimentary continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi for guests.

• NotSo Hostel - 156 Spring Street 32.7892, -79.9501 ☎ +1 843 722-8383 Dorms beds at $19-21 per day, superior Muslim friendly rooms at $55-60 per day depending on season

• Suburban Extended Stay Airport 7582 Stafford Road, North Charleston 32.9381, -80.0434 off Interstate 26 ☎ +1 843-414-6800 Extended stay hotel with coffee-makers, refrigerators, microwaves and stovetops in all rooms.

• Barksdale House Inn - 27 George Street 32.7846, -79.9341 ☎ +1 843 577-4800 +1-888-577-4980 A quiet, low-key bed and breakfast wonderfully close to the College of Charleston and the King Street shopping neighborhood, but still offers privacy and comfort. Call for last-minutes rates and you may get a substantial discount, but don't count on that during busy times.

• Comfort Suites West of the Ashley | 2080 Savannah Highway 32.7908, -80.0334 Highway 17 at I-526 ☎ +1 843-769-9850 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 11PM All suite property with continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, indoor pool, fitness center and business center. 100% non smoking.

• Courtyard North Charleston | 2415 Mall Drive, North Charleston 32.8757, -80.0112 near I-26 and Montague Avenue ☎ +1 843-747-9122 - Free WiFi, but only in the lobby & large business center.

• Embassy Suites Charleston 337 Meeting Street 32.7879, -79.9354 adjacent to Marion Plaza ☎ +1 843 723-6900 - Housed in a historic building that was once the South Carolina State Arsenal and the original Citadel Military College built before the Civil War, now restored in its original architectural style and often referred to as the "Big Pink Castle". Inside and the hotel features British West Colonial Plantation decor, with hardwood floors, potted palms, ceiling fans and mahogany furniture. A lush 5-story atrium has a 12 foot fountain, exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, and plenty of furnished nooks for quiet conversations. Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast served each morning along with a reception each evening with free cocktails and light Snacks. Complimentary wireless internet, pool, jacuzzi, fitness room, and two-room suites with microwaves and refrigerators.

• Hampton Inn Charleston Historic District 345 Meeting Street 32.7887, -79.9359 at John St, across the street from the Visitor Center ☎ +1 843 723-4600 - Features antebellum decor in a restored warehouse with original hardwood floors. Complimentary hot breakfast and high speed wireless internet connection.

• Renaissance Charleston Historic District Hotel 68 Wentworth Street 32.7829, -79.9335 ☎ +1 843 534-0300 - Historic decor with a modern twist and boutique lodgings with luxury amenities.

• Staybridge Suites - 7329 Mazyck Road, North Charleston 32.9335, -80.0485 ☎ +1 843 377-4600 - All-suite hotel with full kitchens, free hot breakfast, indoor swimming pool, and complimentary wi-fi.

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• Andrew Pinckney Inn - 40 Pinckney Street 32.7823, -79.9299 ☎ +1 843 937-8800 +1-800-505-8983 A boutique inn located one block off of historic Market Street. Free wireless internet access, continental breakfast, afternoon cookies, and all day lemonade and teas.

• Battery Carriage House Inn - 20 S. Battery 32.7706, -79.9308 ☎ +1 843 727-3100 +1-800-775-5575 +1 843 727-3130 - A historic bed and breakfast mansion on the Battery Park overlooking Charleston Harbor.

• Belmond Charleston Place - 205 Meeting Street 32.7810, -79.9320 Downtown ☎ +1 843 722-4900 +1-800-611-5545 A full-service four-diamond hotel. Michelin-rated restaurant, spa, 24-hour room service, cafe, and club.

• Church Street Inn 177 Church Street 32.7806, -79.9297 corner of Church and Market Streets ☎ +1 843 722-3420
• Francis Marion Hotel 387 King Street 32.7859, -79.9364 ☎ +1 843 722-0600 Check-in: 4PM / Check-out: noon Francis Marion Hotel =387 King Street - Once the largest and grandest hotel in the Carolinas when it opened in 1924, this place was named for a general of the American Revolution and re-opened in 1996 after a major restoration. Restaurant serving Southern cuisine, fruit cocktails and jazz piano in bar, and spa on-site. Hotel services include a doorman and bell service, concierge, valet parking, room service, wireless internet, business center, newsstand and gift shop and a well-equipped fitness center.

• French Quarter Inn - 166 Church Street 32.7805, -79.9291 ☎ +1 866-812-1900 - A AAA 4 Diamond award winning hotel located on Market St. 4 Diamond restaurant Tristan is on property and provides room service.

• The Governor's House Inn 117 Broad Street 32.7760, -79.9336 +1-800-720-9812 The former home of Governor Edward Rutledge, this beautiful southern home has been converted into a charming bed and breakfast filled with a rich history.

• HarbourView Inn - 2 Vendue Range Street 32.7790, -79.9259 ☎ +1 843 853-8439 +1-888-853-8439 Overlooks the harbor and offers complimentary cookies and milk to guests every evening, a and Cheese reception, and lodgings with historical interiors.

• King Charles Inn - 237 Meeting Street 32.7826, -79.9322 ☎ +1 843 723-7451 +1-866-546-4700 Outdoor heated pool, wireless internet access, manager's reception, fitness center, and a buffet breakfast.

• Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel - 115 Meeting Street 32.7778, -79.9315 ☎ +1 843 577-2400 +1-800-874-9600 This hotel has lots of history (it was saved from a fire by Robert E. Lee himself) and the rooms are very comfortable, and the staff is attentive.

• Vendue Inn | 19 Vendue Range 32.7786, -79.9265 ☎ +1 843 577-7970 +1-800-845-7900 +1 843-577-7346 Daily Southern breakfast, fireplaces, and marble whirlpool baths. Has two on-site restaurants and is cat friendly.

• Hotel Bella Grace 115 Calhoun St. 32.7871, -79.9328 ☎ +1 843-990-7500 - 50 guest rooms with modern amenities and decor.

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Charleston (South Carolina)

• Mount Pleasant (South Carolina) | Mt. Pleasant, across the Cooper River from Charleston, is an easy trip over the Arthur Ravenel Bridge and is home to Patriots Point, a naval and maritime museum with an impressive display of warships including the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier and the USS Clagamore submarine and the USS Laffey and USCG Ingham destroyer as well as a coast guard cutter. There is also an aircraft and a reconstructed Vietnam perioid camp. For more military history, nearby Sullivan's Island to the south of Mt. Pleasant is home to Fort Moultrie, a Revolutionary and Civil War fort.
• There are numerous beach towns in the Charleston area. The warm waters and gentle surf make for a delightful swimming experience particularly during late spring and early fall when lower temperatures allow for a prolonged beach experience. Folly Beach is often very busy, and has earned a reputation for being a good surfing location. Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms also have a good beach, which is connected. Isle of Palms is often filled with people. Sullivan's Island, however, normally has few people, and is less commercialized, so there is plenty of room. In summer mornings there are plenty of dogs without a leash, often more than people.

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