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Charleston Travel Guide: Reviews, photos, & videos
Often referred to as “The Holy City” “The Palmetto City” and even “Chucktown,” Charleston, South Carolina is a city that some how manages to be both relaxed and sophisticated while giving off an old-South vibe without the scorching heat. Located at the confluence of the Cooper and Ashley Rivers, Charleston is South Carolina’s fastest growing central city and was voted the “best-mannered” city back in 1995. Often compared to another southern paradise town Savannah, GA, Charleston is an ideal vacation destination for both domestic and international tourists thanks to its location to the water, pristine scenery and a historic downtown with many buildings still standing from the pre-civil war days. And with the Charleston real estate scene always fairly consistent, there are plenty of available Charleston vacation homes and various other vacation properties in Charleston (condos, high rises etc.).
For those looking to check out some of the gorgeous Charleston scenery, head over to the southern tip of the Charleston peninsula to The Battery – a park flanked by gorgeous, historic mansions along its rustic promenade. Then head over to the Charleston Museum to learn about the intriguing history of Charleston and its people. After that cruise by For Sumter – which is the tiny island best known for being where the civil war started. Although the actual Fort is in ruins there is a museum with several landmarks and markers that give all the fascinating details. Finally, check out the French Quarter to see some of the more prominent old churches in Charleston such as the St. Phillips Church and the French Huguenot Church.
