--- title: Make the Most of Your Vacation With an Essential Charleston Passport description: Sometimes it is hard to fit everything you want to see into one trip. Time, cost, location, or all of the above can be an issue in strategically planning activities. With the Essential Charleston Passport, the Charleston Heritage Foundation attempts to combat these issues. Experience Charleston like never before with an Essential Charleston Passport!  image: https://www.charleston.me/hubfs/127663849_10158143893993208_872318226753144501_n.jpg --- [![charlestonme-blog.png](https://www.charleston.me/hs-fs/hubfs/charlestonme-blog.png?width=210&name=charlestonme-blog.png "charlestonme-blog.png")](http://charleston.me) [![charlestonme-blog.png](https://www.charleston.me/hs-fs/hubfs/charlestonme-blog.png?width=210&name=charlestonme-blog.png "charlestonme-blog.png")](http://charleston.me) [**](https://www.charleston.me/make-the-most-of-your-vacation-with-an-essential-charleston-passport#) 1 ![featured image 1](https://www.charleston.me/hubfs/127663849_10158143893993208_872318226753144501_n.jpg) History # Make the Most of Your Vacation With an Essential Charleston Passport ![](https://www.charleston.me/hubfs/BEAADA8B-EAB9-41DB-B81E-479BD788DF9F.jpg) By [Bailee Wilson](https://www.charleston.me/author/bailee-wilson) November 13, 2021 ### Posts by Topic - [Activities (113)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/activities) - [Amusement (112)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/amusement) - [Events (104)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/events) - [Shopping and Dining (73)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/shopping-and-dining) - [Around Town (61)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/around-town) - [Holiday (54)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/holiday) - [Family (52)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/family) - [Date Night (27)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/date-night) - [Summer (25)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/summer) - [Winter (23)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/winter) - [History (17)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/history) - [Music (15)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/music) - [Outdoor (14)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/outdoor) - [Tips and Tricks (14)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/tips-and-tricks) - [Free (13)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/free) - [Nightlife (11)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/nightlife) - [News (9)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/news) - [Beach (8)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/beach) - [House Tour (5)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/house-tour) - [Fitness (2)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/fitness) - [Pets (2)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/pets) - [Charity (1)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/charity) - [Contest (1)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/contest) - [Off-Season (1)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/off-season) - [Services (1)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/services) - [Surf (1)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/surf) - [Swimming (1)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/swimming) - [local charity (1)](https://www.charleston.me/topic/local-charity) Search Sometimes it is hard to fit everything you want to see into one trip. Time, cost, location, or all of the above can be an issue in strategically planning activities. With the [Essential Charleston Passport](https://www.charlestoncvb.com/heritage-federation/passport/), the Charleston Heritage Foundation attempts to combat these issues. Experience Charleston like never before with an Essential Charleston Passport!  ![187990194_10158551838628208_2386834475274861029_n](https://www.charleston.me/hs-fs/hubfs/187990194_10158551838628208_2386834475274861029_n.jpg?width=2048&name=187990194_10158551838628208_2386834475274861029_n.jpg) Gibbes Museum - photo from [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/explorecharleston/photos/a.397444118207/10158551838623208/?type=3&theater)  With an Essential Charleston Passport, visitors can explore a variety of Charleston's most significant and well-known historical and cultural sites for nearly 50% off their normal admission prices! Admission to iconic historic houses, America's oldest landscaped gardens, America's oldest preserved plantation house, and a variety of museums are all included in the deal. ![172985743_10158469483113208_306438901198864008_n](https://www.charleston.me/hs-fs/hubfs/172985743_10158469483113208_306438901198864008_n.jpg?width=1080&name=172985743_10158469483113208_306438901198864008_n.jpg) Drayton Hall - photo from [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/explorecharleston/photos/a.397444118207/10158469483108208/?type=3&theater)  There are three passport options, so you'll be able to select the option that is best for you. With the Explorer passport, you get entrance to 8 sites over 3 days for only $49.99! The next tier up is the Enthusiast passport, which gets you into the same 8 sites plus your choice of either Drayton Hall or Middleton Place gardens and stable yards. If you can't pick between Drayton Hall or Middleton Place, then you can purchase the Connoisseur passport, which gets you into everything listed! Below is a screenshot containing the specific attractions included and other information about the passport variations. ![Screen Shot 2021-11-13 at 2.41.14 PM](https://www.charleston.me/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-11-13%20at%202.41.14%20PM.png?width=1237&name=Screen%20Shot%202021-11-13%20at%202.41.14%20PM.png) Photo from [https://www.charlestoncvb.com/heritage-federation/passport/](https://www.charlestoncvb.com/heritage-federation/passport/)  [Drayton Hall](https://www.charlestoncvb.com/plan-your-trip/tours-attractions~204/historic-sites~1146/drayton-hall~5398.html)- the oldest unrestored plantation house in America- was named the best place to visit in South Carolina by Conde Nast. [Middleton Place](https://www.charlestoncvb.com/plan-your-trip/tours-attractions~204/historic-sites~1146/middleton-place~24729.html) is America's oldest and most important landscaped gardens. The other sites are equally as significant and amazing! Touring them is like taking a step back in time. You'll learn about the area's history, see breathtaking decor and architecture, and have lots of fun!  Be sure to check the passport usage guidelines on the [Charleston Heritage Foundation website](https://www.charlestoncvb.com/heritage-federation/passport/) before purchasing!  This is a great deal for Charleston visitors and is as perfect for first-time explorers as it is for regular travelers wanting better access to attractions. Take advantage of all of the history and beauty that Charleston has to offer! 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