Charleston Travel Guide
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Charleston is one of the most popular southern destinations in the country. The districts of the city contain a wide variety of interesting locations and historical landmarks. While in Charleston you can expect to find a rich combination of hospitality and charm resonant of the "Old South." Whether it is the historic houses, churches, or attractions of … Read Charleston introduction
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Climb this hotel's grand staircase beneath a mammoth chandelier, past amazing palladium windows and into the lap of luxury. The beautiful lobby, the site …
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We went camping in Edisto Island 2 years ago, and fell in love with the State Park there. We are going to James Island this year, to try Charleston from a different angle. We were torn between ... more
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Introduction
The balmy air here simply oozes with charm and Charleston has one of the most appealing urban areas in the States - a Gone With the Wind fantasy land of classical Southern mansion houses, sculptured Southern gardens and fine-mannered Southern hospitality.
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Fort Sumter Visitor & Education Center Confederates fired the first shots of the Civil War at Fort Sumter, an artificial island at the entrance to Charleston Harbor, where the Union army had retreated. The Union contingent surrendered and, as a Confederate stronghold, Fort Sumter was shelled by …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 96650 Area : 650km² Longitude / Latitude : -81.6539993286 / 38.3549995422 Currency : US Dollar (USD) Weights & Measures system : Imperial
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there The Charleston International Airport is 19km (12mi) outside of town in North Charleston. If you want to rent a car, Avis, Budget, Hertz and National all have offices at the airport. The Amtrak train station (4565 Gaynor Ave) is 12km (8mi) north of downtown. Rail trips take 11 hours …
History
Recent History Charleston was struck again in 1989 by the devastating Hurricane Hugo. It's remarkable that so much of the town's historic fabric has survived - and fortunate too, because tourism is now a major money-spinner, with close to four million visitors arriving each year. Modern Day …
Weather
Charleston's climate is typical of the Old South, with mild winters (with an average temperature of around 14°C/57°F) and hot, sultry summers - the kind of weather that demands a long, iced drink. Summary of average yearly weather data for Charleston Low temp (°C) High temp …
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Overview of Charleston
In the closing pages of Gone With the Wind, Rhett tells Scarlett that he's going back home to Charleston, where he can find the calm dignity life can have when it's lived by gentle folks, the genial grace of days that are gone. When I lived those days, I didn't realize the slow charm of them. In spite of …
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At first glimpse, Charleston resembles an 18th-century etching come to life. Its low-profile skyline is punctuated with the spires and steeples of 181 churches, representing 25 denominations-the reason that Charleston, known for religious freedom during its formation, is called the Holy …
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