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Nathaniel Russell House vs Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

Both are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Nathaniel Russell House ranks significantly better than Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon. Nathaniel Russell House scores 92 with approval from 7 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.

Nathaniel Russell House
Nathaniel Russell House
9 / 10
51 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Its grand beauty is proof of the immense wealth Russell accumulated as one of the city's leading merchants." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The excellent guided tours provide context not only about the Russell family, but also the enslaved African Americans." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"On lower Meeting Street, the circa-1808 Nathaniel Russell House has the most impressive curved staircase I’ve ever seen." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Flanked by a formal English garden, Nathaniel Russell's Federal-style residence was completed in 1808." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"This beautiful Neoclassical house, built in 1809, is maybe the best historic home open for tours in a city dripping with history." Full review
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Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
8 / 10
122 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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Fodor's 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 Afar Magazine
"One of the most important buildings used during the American Revolution is the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon." Full review
Michelin Guide 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 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 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