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| Show us your best shot! Upload your Charleston photos and stories, here. |
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| Many visitors choose Charleston as a vacation destination for the golf, beaches, shopping and history. But they always come back to the area for the food. Get acquainted with our chefs, award-winning restaurants and irresistible southern-style cuisine. With over 120 restaurants in downtown Charleston alone, you'll want to use our restaurant search to decide where to eat! |
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| From the unusual to the unique, shopping in Charleston is anything but ordinary. In fact, few visitors to the Lowcountry can leave without indulging in a little retail therapy. |
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| At first glance, Charleston's comfortable climate, unique antebellum architecture, miles of sandy beaches and acres of superb natural parks reflect a relaxed community, a still portrait of unchanging beauty. But look again. |
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| No other city in the Southeast offers a backdrop for weddings as beautiful, historic and timeless as Charleston. In fact, in recent years, Charleston has become a rising star for destination weddings. Find the perfect venue and ideas for planning your wedding or group event in Charleston. |
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| One glance at the area's overflowing arts calendar reveals a virtual feast of Broadway shows, symphony orchestra concerts, dance company performances and even Charleston's own internationally renowned arts festival. Charleston is also teeming with sporting, historic and cultural events. Don't miss your favorites - check our events calendar to locate dates and contact info. |
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| Touring a Lowcountry plantation today offers visitors fascinating insight into the real life and times of the people who lived there in the 18th and 19th centuries. The agricultural economy and much of life in the South revolved around plantations. |
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Any journey into the soul of the Old South must begin in Charleston. One stroll down Broad Street at dusk, the sea breeze rustling gently through the palm trees, you will swear you hear the clop, clop, clop of horse hoofs on the cobblestones amidst layers of voices rising up from the centuries. Even if you are a first-time visitor to the historic city, Charleston's nagging familiarity, that sense of déjà vu, hangs over you. You think the familiarity may come from the history books depicting its heyday in the unfolding of American history. Or, perhaps from Dubose Heyward's lyrical descriptions of Catfish Row in his best selling novel, Porgy. Or, maybe it is the array of starring roles the city has played in movies such as Gone with the Wind, North and South and The Patriot, to name just a few.
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Enjoy a historic tour of Fort Sumter, where the Civil War began, or discover the best of Charles- ton Harbor with a boat tour on a SpiritLine yacht. Experience the sea air and extraordinary views while you cruise one of America’s most historic harbors. At night you can watch the sun set and enjoy a delicious meal aboard our dinner cruise.
Please call: 1-800-789-3678. |
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Renowned Chef, Donald Barickman and Executive Chef, Craig Deihl collaborate on the menu for Cypress that highlights the rich bounty of the Lowcountry. An authentic wood-burning grill is a major emphasis on the cuisine, adding distinctive flavor to many dishes. Tableside presentations and made-to-order dessert soufflés add a dramatic touch. Tel: 843-727-0111. |
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Imagine owning real estate where the game you love is so passionately cared for, a private golf community, where generously scaled estate sites, 1-7 acres, melt into the scenery; near the course but mostly un- seen. Here the natural environ- ment and golf coexist so harmon- iously, Audubon International recognized Briar's Creek for its efforts. Please call: 1-877-718-4962. |
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For more great vacation ideas look for the Discover Charleston book in your hotel room!
