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Charleston City MarketvsOld Exchange & Provost Dungeon
Charleston City Market and Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon are both rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Charleston City Market is preferred by most professionals compared to Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon. Charleston City Market has a TripExpert Score of 86 with positive reviews from 6 reviews like Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Where.
Charleston City Market
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Where
Condé Nast Traveler
Charleston, SC
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Fodor's "Most of the buildings that make up this popular attraction were constructed between 1804 and the 1830s to serve as the city's meat, fish, and produce market." Full review
Lonely Planet "The historic market is the crowded center of the district, with vendors hawking junky souvenirs from open-air stalls." Full review
Frommer's "Charleston’s City Market dates back to 1788 and remains a fun if touristy place to explore, crammed with arts-and-crafts stalls, restaurants, and the city’s famed Gullah “basket ladies”." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Charleston City Market is home to more than 50 sweetgrass basket weavers who demonstrate their hand-weaving techniques daily." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Today the long sheds offer a virtual flea market of foodstuffs, T-shirts, jewelry and sweet grass baskets." Full review
Where "In the present day, the market is a shopping favorite of locals and tourists alike. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "easily the city’s most distinguishable landmark. " Full review
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon Fodor's Afar Magazine Michelin Guide Where Frommer's
122 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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Fodor's "The site of many historic events, including the state's ratification of the Constitution in 1788 and two grand celebrations hosted for George Washington." Full review
Afar Magazine "One of the most important buildings used during the American Revolution is the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Built by the British in 1771 as an Exchange and Customs House, this Palladian-style building was where South Carolina Patriots ratified the US Constitution in 1788." Full review
Where "During the Revolutionary War, American patriots were held prisoner in the Provost Dungeon, which now provides an eerie tour through history." Full review
Frommer's "Today, the main floor contains exhibits on the history of the town and the building...and the lower-level dungeon displays mannequins and dioramas of pirates and patriots." Full review
