Aiken-Rhett HousevsSt. Philip's Church
Both Aiken-Rhett House and St. Philip's Church are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Aiken-Rhett House scores significantly higher than St. Philip's Church. Aiken-Rhett House is ranked #1 in Charleston with positive reviews from 6 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Afar Magazine.
Aiken-Rhett House
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Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
48 Elizabeth St, Charleston, SC 29401
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Fodor's "One of Charleston's most stately mansions, built in 1820 and virtually unaltered since 1858." Full review
Travel + Leisure "It’s mostly unfurnished, letting your imagination take over when you walk through the tall-ceilinged rooms. Remnants include a standing harp, family portraits, and a gray-painted drawing room." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Built as a Federal-style brick single house in 1817, the home was purchased by the Aiken family who remodeled and expanded it during their residence." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Aiken-Rhett House is unique among downtown properties in that the whole grounds are preserved, including the former slave quarters and work yard." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The spaces are some of the best preserved in the United States, and offer invaluable insight into the lives of the enslaved in antebellum Charleston." Full review
Frommer's "The property still looks as it did in 1858, before the outbreak of the Civil War." Full review
St. Philip's Church Fodor's Frommer's
142 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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Fodor's "Amble through the churchyards, where notable South Carolinians such as John C. Calhoun are buried." Full review
Frommer's "This impressive church is nicknamed the “Lighthouse Church” because a light was once put in its distinctive steeple to guide ships into the harbor...houses the oldest congregation in South Carolina" Full review
