The City of Charm: Things You Can't Miss in Charleston

Lisette Marie

November 13, 2025

20. Take a Day Trip to Wadmalaw Island’s Firefly Distillery and Angel Oak Tree

This is believed to be the oldest living 'Live Oak' today in the world. It is estimated to be over 1400 years old and is protected as a national 2000 Millennium Tree and a South Carolina Heritage Tree. It is 65 feet tall and had a circumference of over 2. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Bruce Tuten

Just a short drive from Charleston, Wadmalaw Island feels like a step back in time, with its untouched landscapes and historic charm. Start your visit at the Firefly Distillery, famous for its Sweet Tea Vodka, where you can sample local spirits in a relaxed, Southern-style tasting room. Then, make your way to the Angel Oak Tree, a 400-year-old Southern live oak so massive and sprawling it looks like something out of a fairytale. Standing beneath its enormous branches is a truly awe-inspiring experience.

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The City of Charm: Things You Can't Miss in Charleston

20. Take a Day Trip to Wadmalaw Island’s Firefly Distillery and Angel Oak Tree

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