Fort Sumter, Charleston

AfarJul 8

The city’s first luxury waterfront hotel pairs sweeping harbor views, maritime-inspired design, and on-the-water adventures.

Rooftop pool offers panoramic views to Fort Sumter

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The CooperHotelCharleston's first true luxury waterfront hotel
Cooper RiverSightTerrace suites overlook the Cooper River
Fort SumterParkRooftop pool offers panoramic views to Fort Sumter
The CrossingRestaurantSignature restaurant with harbor atmosphere and menu
SorelleRestaurantSorelle bring a modern spin on classic southern Italian cuisine made with Lowcountry ingredients to the heart of…
Charleston HarborSightThe inlet is formed by the junction of Ashley and Cooper rivers at 32°49′7.10″N 79°55′40.41″W.
Waterfront ParkParkFlows seamlessly from neighboring Waterfront Park
Ashley RiverSightLowcountry adventures along the Ashley River
Tia ClarkPlaceGuide for crabbing on the Ashley River
Hinckley yachtPlaceBoard for a harbor cruise
Lowcountry Oyster Co.Place
King Tide FarmsPlace
Spoleto FestivalFestival

Condé Nast TravelerNov 20, 2025

Places that embody Midwest nice, Southern hospitality, and more.

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Fort SumterParkBuilt on an artificial island in 1829 in response to the War of 1812, which had exposed the inadequacy of American…
The CitadelSightEstablished in 1842, it is the third oldest of the six senior military colleges in the United States.
Kiawah IslandSightKiawah is a sea island, or barrier island, on the Atlantic coast of the United States.
Isle of PalmsSightAs of the 2020 census, Isle of Palms had a population of 4,347.
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Keeneland Race CourseSightLexington, United StatesRace course.

Fort Sumter