The city of Charleston is located just south
of the mid-point of South Carolina's
coastline, at the junction of the Ashley and
Cooper Rivers. Charleston's name is
derived from Charles Towne, named after
King Charles II of England.
Charleston is a notable tourist destination,
its streets lined with grand live oaks
draped with Spanish moss, and the
Cabbage Palmetto, the state tree of
South Carolina. Charleston is one of
America's most beautifully preserved
architectural and historic treasures.
Charleston lends itself to walking, and
many visitors find this to be a convenient
way to see everything the city has to offer.
Beautiful homes, churches and public
buildings line the city's tree-lined streets.
Magnificent formal gardens grace much of
the Historic District, adding to the beauty
of the colonial, antebellum, and Victorian
architecture.
Some of the more popular attractions are
White Point Gardens and The Battery,
Charles Towne Landing and the
Waterfront Park. Other "must see"
attractions include The Charleston
Farmers Market the Old Exchange and
Provost Dungeon, the Old Slave Mart,
Gibbes Museum, the Charleston Museum
and Charleston's Historic Houses:
Aiken-Rhett House,
Edmondston-Alston House
Nathaniel Russell House
Joseph Manigault House
Heyward Washington House
Charleston is an important port, boasting
the second largest container seaport on
the East Coast and the fourth largest
container seaport in North America. It is
also the second most productive port in
the World behind Hong Kong.
In July of 2005, the Arthur Ravenel Bridge
opened as the longest cable-stayed bridge
in the USA. The bridge links Mount
Pleasant with downtown Charleston, and
has eight lanes and a 12-foot lane shared
by pedestrians and bicycles.
of the mid-point of South Carolina's
coastline, at the junction of the Ashley and
Cooper Rivers. Charleston's name is
derived from Charles Towne, named after
King Charles II of England.
Charleston is a notable tourist destination,
its streets lined with grand live oaks
draped with Spanish moss, and the
Cabbage Palmetto, the state tree of
South Carolina. Charleston is one of
America's most beautifully preserved
architectural and historic treasures.
Charleston lends itself to walking, and
many visitors find this to be a convenient
way to see everything the city has to offer.
Beautiful homes, churches and public
buildings line the city's tree-lined streets.
Magnificent formal gardens grace much of
the Historic District, adding to the beauty
of the colonial, antebellum, and Victorian
architecture.
Some of the more popular attractions are
White Point Gardens and The Battery,
Charles Towne Landing and the
Waterfront Park. Other "must see"
attractions include The Charleston
Farmers Market the Old Exchange and
Provost Dungeon, the Old Slave Mart,
Gibbes Museum, the Charleston Museum
and Charleston's Historic Houses:
Aiken-Rhett House,
Edmondston-Alston House
Nathaniel Russell House
Joseph Manigault House
Heyward Washington House
Charleston is an important port, boasting
the second largest container seaport on
the East Coast and the fourth largest
container seaport in North America. It is
also the second most productive port in
the World behind Hong Kong.
In July of 2005, the Arthur Ravenel Bridge
opened as the longest cable-stayed bridge
in the USA. The bridge links Mount
Pleasant with downtown Charleston, and
has eight lanes and a 12-foot lane shared
by pedestrians and bicycles.
The Carefree Traveller
Getting to Charleston
Airport
The Charleston area is served by Charleston
International Airport (CHS), which is the busiest
passenger airport in the state of South Carolina.
Book Your Flight
Interstates and Highways
Interstate 26 enters the city from the north-
northwest, and connects the city to its airport,
Interstate 95, and Columbia, South Carolina.
Sightseeing in Charleston
The best way to see Charleston is on foot. And one of
the most comprehensive and well-researched guides
to a Charleston walking tour is :
Charleston: A Historic Walking Tour (Images of
America) by Mary Preston Foster
A South Carolina native, a librarian and licensed
Charleston tour guide, Mary Foster shares her
experience and passion for this city’s wonderful past.
With this book you'll discover what you want to visit
and its' history.
Airport
The Charleston area is served by Charleston
International Airport (CHS), which is the busiest
passenger airport in the state of South Carolina.
Book Your Flight
Interstates and Highways
Interstate 26 enters the city from the north-
northwest, and connects the city to its airport,
Interstate 95, and Columbia, South Carolina.
Sightseeing in Charleston
The best way to see Charleston is on foot. And one of
the most comprehensive and well-researched guides
to a Charleston walking tour is :
Charleston: A Historic Walking Tour (Images of
America) by Mary Preston Foster
A South Carolina native, a librarian and licensed
Charleston tour guide, Mary Foster shares her
experience and passion for this city’s wonderful past.
With this book you'll discover what you want to visit
and its' history.
Charleston is known as The Holy City due
to the prominence of churches on the
low-rise cityscape, particularly the
numerous steeples which dot the city's
skyline, and for the fact that it was the only
city in the original thirteen colonies to
provide religious tolerance to the French
Huguenot Church. It is still the only city in
the U.S. with such a church.Charleston was
also one of the first colonial cities to allow
Jews to practice their faith without
restriction. Brith Shalom Beth Israel is the
oldest Orthodox shul in the South, founded
by Ashkenazic (German and central
European) Jews in the mid 19th century.
As an old colonial city, Charleston has a
wide variety of museums and historical
attractions. The Old Exchange and
Customs House in downtown Charleston,
finished in 1771, is arguably the third most
important Colonial building in the nation.
Not far from Charleston is the location of
Fort Moultrie and Fort Sumter, the
reputed site of the "first shot" of the
American Civil War. Patriot's Point, is
located across the river in nearby Mount
Pleasant.
There are several former plantations in the
area:
Boone Hall Plantation
Drayton Hall
Magnolia Plantation,
Middleton Place.
Charleston annually hosts Spoleto Festival
USA, a 17-day art festival featuring over
100 performances by individual artists in a
variety of disciplines. Charleston's other
major festival is the MOJA Arts Festival, a
two-week celebration of African-American
and Caribbean arts, music, and culture. The
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is also
held in the city, as well as the Food + Wine
Festival, Family Circle Tennis Cup, Cooper
River Bridge Run and the Charleston
Harbor Fest held annually in May and
features tall ships, boatbuilding, and the
Charleston to Bermuda Race.
to the prominence of churches on the
low-rise cityscape, particularly the
numerous steeples which dot the city's
skyline, and for the fact that it was the only
city in the original thirteen colonies to
provide religious tolerance to the French
Huguenot Church. It is still the only city in
the U.S. with such a church.Charleston was
also one of the first colonial cities to allow
Jews to practice their faith without
restriction. Brith Shalom Beth Israel is the
oldest Orthodox shul in the South, founded
by Ashkenazic (German and central
European) Jews in the mid 19th century.
As an old colonial city, Charleston has a
wide variety of museums and historical
attractions. The Old Exchange and
Customs House in downtown Charleston,
finished in 1771, is arguably the third most
important Colonial building in the nation.
Not far from Charleston is the location of
Fort Moultrie and Fort Sumter, the
reputed site of the "first shot" of the
American Civil War. Patriot's Point, is
located across the river in nearby Mount
Pleasant.
There are several former plantations in the
area:
Boone Hall Plantation
Drayton Hall
Magnolia Plantation,
Middleton Place.
Charleston annually hosts Spoleto Festival
USA, a 17-day art festival featuring over
100 performances by individual artists in a
variety of disciplines. Charleston's other
major festival is the MOJA Arts Festival, a
two-week celebration of African-American
and Caribbean arts, music, and culture. The
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is also
held in the city, as well as the Food + Wine
Festival, Family Circle Tennis Cup, Cooper
River Bridge Run and the Charleston
Harbor Fest held annually in May and
features tall ships, boatbuilding, and the
Charleston to Bermuda Race.
Charleston: A Historic Walking Tour
(Images of America)
Author: Mary Preston Foster
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
(Images of America)
Author: Mary Preston Foster
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Accomodations
Beaches
The beaches are usually hundreds of yards wide at
low tide and may only be a mere sliver during high
tide. Be sure to check the Tide Charts. The waters
are usually calm, spots known for their dangerous
currents are very clearly marked. Normally the
beaches do not have lifeguards, so swimming is at
your own risk. It is unlawful to walk on the sand
dunes, pick sea oats, drive on the beach and litter.
Dogs are allowed on most beaches at specific times.
Many of the beaches have leash-free hours and/or
areas (usually between 5 am and 10 am). Leash laws
vary, so please check before you go.
Isle of Palms
Sullivans Island
Kiawah Island
Folly Beach
Seabrook Island
Edisto Beach
The beaches are usually hundreds of yards wide at
low tide and may only be a mere sliver during high
tide. Be sure to check the Tide Charts. The waters
are usually calm, spots known for their dangerous
currents are very clearly marked. Normally the
beaches do not have lifeguards, so swimming is at
your own risk. It is unlawful to walk on the sand
dunes, pick sea oats, drive on the beach and litter.
Dogs are allowed on most beaches at specific times.
Many of the beaches have leash-free hours and/or
areas (usually between 5 am and 10 am). Leash laws
vary, so please check before you go.
Isle of Palms
Sullivans Island
Kiawah Island
Folly Beach
Seabrook Island
Edisto Beach
Wentworth Mansion
Historic District
149 Wentworth St - Charleston, SC,
United States 29401
Historic District
149 Wentworth St - Charleston, SC,
United States 29401
Hampton Inn Charleston
Historic District
345 Meeting St - Charleston, SC,
United States 29403
Historic District
345 Meeting St - Charleston, SC,
United States 29403
Francis Marion Hotel
Historic District
387 King St - Charleston, SC,
United States 29403
Historic District
387 King St - Charleston, SC,
United States 29403
Planters Inn
Historic District
112 N Market St - Charleston, SC,
United States 29401
Historic District
112 N Market St - Charleston, SC,
United States 29401
Wild Dunes Resort
Oceanfront
5757 Palm Blvd - Isle Of Palms,
SC, United States 29451
Oceanfront
5757 Palm Blvd - Isle Of Palms,
SC, United States 29451
The Inn at Middleton Place
4290 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC,
United States 29414
4290 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC,
United States 29414
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