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A historic home that can be toured during the Festival of Houses & Gardens.

See the historic and iconic architecture and garden landscapes of King Street, East Battery, South Battery, and the historic Ansonborough neighborhood.

Photo provided by Historic Charleston Foundation

Ready for a getaway, Raleigh? While we love spending the spring season in our city, we do enjoy a springtime getaway. Enter: Charleston, SC — and there’s no better time for a Charleston trip than during the Festival of Houses & Gardens.

Did you know? This festival is the longest and largest Festival of Houses and Gardens on the East Coast. It’s happening now-April 16, which means there’s plenty of time to explore while enjoying Live Like a Local events that highlight Charleston’s culture, music, art, and more.

Tickets are on sale now. We’ll see you there. *

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