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Nathaniel Russell House vs South Carolina Aquarium

Both are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Nathaniel Russell House scores marginally higher than South Carolina Aquarium. Nathaniel Russell House is ranked #2 in Charleston with accolades from 7 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Fodor'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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South Carolina Aquarium
South Carolina Aquarium
9 / 10
100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401
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Concierge Concierge
"More than 10,000 types of low-country critters, including loggerhead turtles the size of a car, pythons, alligators, and sharks, call this huge aquarium home."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Jutting into the Charleston Harbor for 2,000 feet, the focal point is the two-story Great Ocean Tank." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Step into the Mountain Forest and find water splashing over a rocky gorge as river otters play." Full review
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Kids love the Touch Tank and the 4-D Theater
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The massive, excellent aquarium showcases the state's diverse aquatic life." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Sharks, sea turtles, wading birds, otters, and seahorses are some of the stars of the conservation-focused displays." Full review
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