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Charleston, SC
United States
Pastel rowhouses, lowcountry cuisine, beaches, Southern charm + history
Mar-May and Oct-Nov: 60-78°F, ideal. Summer hot/humid (90°F+ with mosquitoes). Hurricane risk Jun-Nov.
When to visit
Award flights from the US
Economy
Chase Ultimate Rewards
via Southwest Rapid Rewards
+ $30 taxes
Chase UR → Southwest LGA-CHS
American AAdvantage
+ $20 taxes
AA economy JFK-CHS via CLT
Business / First
American AAdvantage
+ $20 taxes
AA business via CLT (regional jet legs)
Cash equivalent: economy ~$300 · business ~$1,100 roundtrip from NYC
Award hotels
The Restoration
Hyatt
Cat 6 Unbound — boutique historic district.
Hyatt Place Charleston Historic District
Hyatt
Cat 4 — walk to King Street.
Hyatt House Charleston Historic District
Hyatt
Cat 4 — extended-stay nearby.
The Charleston Place
Marriott Bonvoy
Standard category; King Street luxury.
Hotel Bennett
Hyatt
Cat 6 Unbound SLH — Marion Square luxury.
What to see & do
Rainbow Row + Historic District
13 pastel rowhouses on East Bay Street + cobblestone streets full of antebellum homes.
Fort Sumter National Monument
Civil War started here in 1861. Ferry from Patriots Point or Liberty Square.
Sullivan's Island Beach
15 min east — wide beach, dunes, fewer crowds than Folly. Lighthouse views.
Magnolia Plantation
1676 plantation with one of America's oldest public gardens. Boat + tram tours.
Husk
Sean Brock's flagship Southern restaurant — hyperlocal ingredients, James Beard winner.
Folly Beach + Morris Island Lighthouse
Surf town vibe; lighthouse views from north end of Folly. Easy day trip.
Monthly weather
| Month | Low | High | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 60°F | |
| Feb | 43°F | 64°F | |
| Mar | 50°F | 70°F | |
| Apr | 57°F | 76°F | |
| May | 65°F | 83°F | |
| Jun | 72°F | 88°F | |
| Jul | 75°F | 90°F | |
| Aug | 75°F | 89°F | |
| Sep | 70°F | 85°F | |
| Oct | 60°F | 77°F | |
| Nov | 50°F | 70°F | |
| Dec | 43°F | 62°F |
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