11 days in Charleston & Williamsburg Itinerary

Many visitors describe their Charleston holiday as a warm embrace by an old, dear friend--who lived about 200 years ago.

On the 30th (Mon), admire the natural beauty at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens and then take in the views from Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. Keep things going the next day: browse the exhibits of Fort Sumter National Monument, get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, then go for a charming ride with a horse-drawn carriage tour, and finally get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

For more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Charleston sightseeing planning site .

Oxford to Charleston is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Oxford in March, expect Charleston to be much hotter, temps between 66°F and 47°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to travel to Williamsburg.

Founded in 1632 as a fortified settlement on the high ground between two rivers, Williamsburg served as a colonial capital of Virginia for over 80 years.

Explore Williamsburg's surroundings by going to Richmond (Hollywood Cemetery, White House of the Confederacy, & more), Tom Leonard's Farmer's Market (in Glen Allen) and National Museum of the Marine Corps (in Triangle). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Colonial Williamsburg, step aboard Jamestown Settlement, browse the exhibits of Historic Jamestowne, and witness the site of a historic battle at American Revolution Museum at Yorktown.

To see more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Williamsburg vacation planning tool .

Traveling by flight from Charleston to Williamsburg takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. Traveling from Charleston in April, Williamsburg is a bit cooler at night with lows of 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can travel back home.