The Best Friend Train Museum 42 John Street, Charleston, SC 29403

"Fantastic piece of Charleston history. Highly recommend. Great for all ages. The tour guide John is a master storyteller and made our visit a delight.."

"If you find yourself in Charleston, take a brief side excursion to this little gem of a tourist spot for an interesting and informative visit. John was a kind, friendly and knowledgeable gentleman. A host who seems to truly enjoy sharing his breadth of knowledge and enthusiasm about this keynote of Charleston's early history, with any curious patron who walks through the door. Highly recommended for all ages."

"There's a secret about this particular incarnation of the iconic first American steam locomotive, which doesn't appear in any of the nearby informative placards, and requires you to ask the right question in order to 'unlock' it. Asking the right question, in turn, is predicated on noticing something unusual about the tender car. Go find out! It's pretty interesting. My only regret is that I had no cash on hand in order to make a donation. Maybe I could have done so with a credit card, but it didn't occur to me until later, and I've felt rude about it since."

"John(or Jon, not sure) was knowledgeable and helpful. I really enjoyed learning about this piece of v Charleston history. Will go back."

"A fantastic stop for kids or adults. Not a huge area to cover so you could just hop on here. Easily accessible as you leave the visitors center on your walk through downtown. Great info on the history of the railroad industry and the impact this little train had."