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By Sara Paetow**** Charleston, South Carolina, is one of the most popular travel destinations in the United States. With its beautiful streets, incredible historic sites, outstanding restaurants and miles of gorgeous beaches, Charleston has been named Travel & Leisure’s top city in the U.S. for many years in a row. If you enjoy history, architecture, great food, […]
by Kye Allen Since the founding of Charleston in 1670, there has been an immense amount of tangible history within the city’s walls. Charleston has served as the seat of much stress, death and turmoil over the past 350 years. In a city that has been the site of slave trade, piracy, natural disasters, fires […]
Planning a trip somewhere new is always exciting, but finding the “best spots” can serve as a challenge. Over the past few years, Charleston has repeatedly earned the title “No. 1 U.S. City,” bringing in tourists from around the world. Those of us lucky enough to live here have learned the best local spots to […]
Looking for a bite that doesn’t break the bank? Charleston, South Carolina, has been ranked one of the top food cities in the country, but when it comes to the brunch lifestyle of trendy downtown, affordable is hard to come by. As they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and these […]
As one of the most attractive tourist destinations in America, it’s not surprising that thousands of visitors pour into Charleston every week The food, the history and the scenery continue to enchant both residents and guests alike. For tourists who like to be active while on vacation, the city has even more to offer. Though […]
Charleston horse carriage companies are creating dangerous situations for not only the horses but also the residents of Charleston by offering year-round carriage tours. If the horse carriage companies would only provide tours during the holiday season when weather is cooler and there are fewer people driving and walking around downtown, this could be a […]
Whether a tourist or local to Charleston, there is great coffee to be had all over the Holy City. It would truly be a disgrace if one missed out on the incredible coffee shops this city has to offer. Whether you are into new hip, modern shops or cozy hole-in-the wall options, Charleston has both […]
If you don’t know what avocado toast is, you must be living under a rock because it is the most popular item on almost every brunch menu in Charleston, S.C., and probably the rest of the world. This smashed (or sliced) avocado on whole grain bread with a dash of olive oil and sea salt […]
by Caroline McNeely There are a lot of good colleges to attend, but after you’ve visited the College of Charleston in the heart of one of the most historic cities in the country, you won’t want to go anywhere else. Trust me. But just in case, here are nine reasons why I’m telling you the […]
by Marianna Vick, MaryBeth Hardee & SaraLouise Saad
by Dani Dixon Charleston’s college nightlife has much to offer (and much to take away when it comes to your wallet!) But the bar scene here is as eclectic as the city itself, with everything from hole-in-the-wall dive bars to embellished and upscale cocktail lounges. But each bar has its own personality and your favorite […]
In its third year of being ranked the top place to visit in the United States, Charleston is no stranger to tourists. And while the Holy City has plenty to attract the bigger crowd, it is just as happy accommodating the smaller groups. But the key to a great experience isn’t going to all the regular touristy places; […]
Pulsating nightlife, great beaches, festivals every weekend…there are so many reasons to visit the Holy City. Here are 13. by Emily Deal
Charleston is arguably the most comprehensive culinary destination in the South. With hundreds of talented chefs eager to show off their work, food and beverage festivals have become a staple of the Charleston culinary culture. Many of Charleston’s great chefs joined in an event Oct. 11 that wasn’t just for showing off, it was also […]
Charleston is known for its food and beverage scene, which can drain your pockets quickly. But it doesn’t have to if you know where and when to go. Below is a schedule of happy hours around the Holy City that will take you from Monday to Sunday for all the best deals. Eat, drink and be […]
The Food Truck phenomenon has been in full force in the Holy City for a while now, which means there are some great meals to be had on wheels. From the Big Apple down to New Orleans, food trucks have been serving up restaurant-quality meals that will have you talking for days. That’s why Charleston chefs […]
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