Established in 1670, Charleston has long been considered an annual Top Ten North American Destination for an international smorgasbord of reasons. Despite floods, hurricanes, epidemics and many battles Charleston's historic district remains fundamentally the same. With 600+ antebellum homes, businesses, museums, and churches built before the 1840’s there is much to see and do. Spend a day, several days, or a leisurely week touring on foot, by horse drawn carriage, or trolley the many gardens, plantations, historic sites, lighthouses, museums and other Charleston attractions and amusements.