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Edmondston-Alston HousevsHeyward-Washington House
Edmondston-Alston House and Heyward-Washington House are both highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Edmondston-Alston House scores marginally better than Heyward-Washington House. Edmondston-Alston House comes in at 88 with positive reviews from 8 reviewers including Frommer's, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Edmondston-Alston House
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Fodor's
Michelin Guide
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Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
21 East Battery, Charleston, SC 29401
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Travel + Leisure "The Greek Revival Edmondston-Alston House, which is open for public tours throughout the year." Full review
Fodor's "In 1825, Charles Edmondston built this house in the Federal style on Charleston's High Battery." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Tour of the manse, with its triple-storied piazza supported by Doric and Corinthian columns, depicts the life of Charleston's 19C elite. The second-floor library contains more than 1,000 rare volumes." Full review
Where "Stop in for this annual Charleston tradition." Full review
Where "This home was one of the first dwellings built on Charleston’s High Battery in 1825." Full review
Afar Magazine "Thanks to its views across Charleston Harbor, the Edmondston-Alston House is one of the city’s most popular historic homes open to the public." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Charleston may have a wide range of house museums to choose from, but only one—the Edmondston-Alston House—commands sweeping views of Charleston harbor." Full review
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Charleston may have a wide range of house museums to choose from, but only one—the Edmondston-Alston House—commands sweeping views of Charleston harbor.
Frommer's "The house has remained in the Alston family, who open the first two floors to visitors (on guided tours only)." Full review
Heyward-Washington House Fodor's
Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Where Afar Magazine Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
87 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401
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Fodor's "Home of Thomas Heyward, patriot leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence." Full review
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Don't miss the formal gardens, which contain plants commonly used in the area in the late 18th century.
Lonely Planet "Contains some lovely examples of Charleston-made mahogany furniture." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Lawyer and patriot Thomas Heyward was the original owner of this red-brick double house. The site on which the home stands is within the boundaries of the old walled city. " Full review
Where "Built in 1772, this was the townhome of Thomas Heyward Jr., Revolutionary patriot and signer of the Declaration of Independence." Full review
Afar Magazine "It's the only building of its kind open to the public in Charleston. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This house tour inspires even a reluctant patriot with its incredible ties to the Revolutionary War." Full review
Frommer's "In a district of Charleston called Cabbage Row, this red-brick Georgian-style house was built in 1772 by Daniel Heyward, aka “the rice king.”" Full review
