Local Information
The Charleston area is a wonderful place to live. Each year more than 4 million visitors come to enjoy this beautiful community. From historic downtown Charleston with its wonderful architecture, restaurants and shops, to beautiful beaches, great golf courses, and historic plantations, you’ll find that there is much here to see and enjoy. Here are some sites that you may want to explore as you plan your visit.
Map of Area - http://google.com/maps
Charleston Chamber of Commerce - http://www.charlestonchamber.net
Charleston Visitors Center - http://www.charlestoncvb.com/visitors
History
Charleston is famous for its history. You'll want to be sure and explore these sites.
Fort Sumter, where the Civil War started - http://www.nps.gov/fosu/
The Old Exchange, Revolutionary War Site - http://www.oldexchange.com
Patriots Point, naval museum - http://www.patriotspoint.org
Charles Towne Landing, where South Carolina was founded- http://www.charlestowne.org
Plantations and Gardens
There are so many beautiful gardens to enjoy here and with our weather there is always something in bloom.
Middleton Place - http://www.middletonplace.org
Drayton Hall - http://www.draytonhall.org
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens - http://www.magnoliaplantation.com
Boone Hall - http://www.boonehallplantation.com
Cypress Gardens - http://www.cupressgardens.info
Cultural Activities
One of the nicest things about living in Charleston is that the arts flourish here. Keep these organizations in mind.
The Gibbes Art Museum - http://www.gibbesmuseum.org
The Charleston Museum - http://www.charlestonmuseum.org
The Spoleto Festival - http://www.spoletousa.org
The Charleston Symphony - http://www.charlestonsymphony.com
Charleston Stage - http://www.charlestonstage.com
Footlight Players - http://www.footlightplayers.net
Best of Broadway Series - http://www.coliseumpac.com/bob.php
Charleston Ballet - http://www.charlestonballet.com
Charleston Concert Association - http://www.charlestonconcerts.com
Sports
Charleston is a great place for sports both to play and watch
The Charleston Riverdogs Baseball - http://www.riverdogs.com
The Charleston Battery Soccer - http://www.charlestonbattery.com
SC Stingrays Ice Hockey - http://www.stingrayshockey.com
Golf - http://www.charlestongolfinc.com
Tennis - http://www.familycirclecup.com
Fishing - http://www.sciway.net/tourism/charleston-sc-fishing-guides-charters.html
Historic Preservation House & Garden Tours
Both these groups are experts on preservation and do so much to make Charleston the wonderful community that it is. They also offer special tours throughout the year you may enjoy.
Historic Charleston Foundation - http://www.historiccharleston.org
Preservation Society - http://www.preservationsociety.org
Special Fun with Kids
When you are tired of the beach. keep these spots in mind.
Charleston Childrens Museum - http://www.explorecml.org
The SC Aquarium - http://www.scaquarium.org
