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20 South Battery

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9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (165)
The price is $339
$433 total
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May 20 - May 21
20 South Battery
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Other landmarks in Charleston Historic District

The Dock Street Theatre is Charleston's last surviving hotel from the antebellum period. The silhouette of its wrought iron balcony against the spire of St. Philip's church may be the single most photographed spot in the city. The main portion of the building was constructed around 1809 as Planter's Hotel. The hotel was built by Alexander Calder and his wife, who did so by renovating several pre-existing buildings at the site. The main entrance may not have been built until 1855 by J.W. Gamble. The hotel was used extensively by planters from the midlands of South Carolina, who traveled to Charleston during horse-racing season. It was noted for its wonderful food and drinks during this era, and the South's famous Planter's Punch may have originated here. Guests to the hotel passed through the recessed porch with brownstone columns, into the lobby, and up a grand staircase that ascended to a drawing room. While much of the interior has been altered, these elements of the antebellum hotel remain and were adapted in subsequent uses of the building. A series of additions to the hotel throughout the 19th and 20th centuries can be easily identified by differences in brick coloration. This theater is said to have been the first building built specifically for theatrical performances in America. Planter's Hotel occasionally housed one of the city's theatrical troupes, which performed at the nearby New Theatre during the mid-19th century. The most notable actor of this troupe was Junius Brutus Booth. Booth was the patriarch of an outstanding family of actors, which included John Wilkes Booth, President Lincoln's assassin. Junius Booth, who stayed at the Planter's Hotel, allegedly tried to kill his manager here in 1838. Today the Dock Street Theatre is home to the Charleston Stage Company, South Carolina's largest professional theater production company, and houses the city's Cultural Affairs office as well as The City Gallery, an exhibition space for local artists.

Dock Street Theater

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Dock Street Theater in Charleston Historic District. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, The Riviera Theater, Footlight Players, and The Black Fedora are all a short walk away.

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  • Another up-scale property is Market Pavilion Hotel, which is 6 minutes away on foot.
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  • Travelers looking to drive and park with ease should consider a stay at Wentworth Mansion, which offers free valet parking. You’ll be a 13-minute walk from Thomas Elfe House.
  • Another property that offers free parking is The Ashley, which is 3 minutes away by car.
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  • Before or after your visit to Thomas Elfe House, you can check out nearby sights like Charleston City Market, Medical University of South Carolina, and College of Charleston.
  • Other places in the area are Front Beach, Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course, and Patriots Point.