Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is a city where history is found around every corner - with Fort Sumter where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; Harleston Green, the first golf course in America, founded in 1786; and the many colonial and antebellum homes of the multi-block Historic District. Many of Charleston's historic homes even have their own style of architecture - the 'single house' - where the house sits sideways on a narrow lot with its front facing the side garden offering up both enhanced air circulation and privacy. In addition to this unique residential architecture, you will also discover tree-lined streets, elegant public buildings, and magnificent formal gardens, all of which have contributed to the city being named a Top Ten U.S. destination for nine consecutive years by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler. Away from Charleston, you'll find other historic and charming areas. Mount Pleasant, just across the Cooper River, was founded in 1680 and its Old Village, on the National Register, is like stepping back in time. Also in Mount Pleasant is Patriot's Point, one of the world's largest naval and maritime museums. For a beach vacation, you have many choices. The Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island, near Mount Pleasant, are both relaxing and easy-going destinations with miles of beautiful beaches. South of Charleston is Folly Beach with an abundance of natural beauty, rare birds, and history. There is even an old lighthouse and one of the longest piers on the East Coast where you can fish, dance in the moonlight, or just go for a stroll. Located on the ocean, the Charleston area overflows with outstanding seafood. From gourmet cuisine to the quaint shrimp restaurants along Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, you'll get to savor some of the tastiest seafood in the Southeast. Package Includes:- Choice of accommodations
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