Explore the Rich History of Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car, start by heading west on any main road towards the city center of Charleston. Look for signs to US-17 S. Merge onto US-17 S and continue for about 3 miles. Take the exit toward Folly Rd/James Island and merge onto Folly Rd. After about 1.5 miles, turn left onto Old Towne Rd. Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site will be on your left at 1500 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, SC 29407. There is a parking fee of $2 per hour.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, you can catch the CARTA bus #10 (North Charleston to Downtown Charleston). Board the bus at any major stop in Charleston Area Beaches. Stay on the bus until you reach the stop at the intersection of Folly Rd and Old Towne Rd. From there, it's a short 10-minute walk to Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site. Head northwest on Old Towne Rd until you reach the entrance. Note that the bus fare is $1.50 one way.

• Rideshare

  If you prefer a more direct route, consider using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Simply input 'Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site' or the address '1500 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, SC 29407' into the app. The cost may vary based on your starting point and the time of day, but expect to pay between $15 to $30 for a ride from most locations in the Charleston Area Beaches.