Charleston First-Time Visitors Guide
Charleston has so much to offer that it can be a little overwhelming trying to figure out what to see and do first. If you only have a short time to visit or if it’s your first time in the Holy City, there are few things you just can’t miss. We’ve compiled a list of […]
What to See, Do and Eat in Mount Pleasant
As you’re visiting Charleston, you can’t miss the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge over the Cooper River. It’s majestic diamonds are easy to spot if you’re at one of the parks or attractions near the Charleston harbor or taking a boat tour. So where does the bridge take you? The Ravenel Bridge connects downtown Charleston to the […]
5 Things to Love about Springtime in Charleston
Finally! Spring has sprung here in Charleston. It’s time to shake off winter and immerse ourselves in the sunshine. Here are some things we love about Charleston in the spring: First beach trip: What’s not to love about shaking off the chill of winter and heading to the beach in the spring? The feel of […]
Charleston: The City of Seafood
By Jason A. Zwiker If you want to hear the tales of long ago, the behind-the-scenes story of the South Carolina Lowcountry and especially of the food we love to eat, get a shrimper or an oysterman on the water. Trawlers returning to the docks after a long, hard day of work on the water, […]
The Gem of Mount Pleasant: Shem Creek
Visitors who want to see Charleston the way the locals do should head to Shem Creek where shrimp boats dock daily, dolphins are always playing and restaurants are serving up shrimp and grits and ice cold beverages. Shem Creek – located in the heart of Mount Pleasant – is home to water tour companies, restaurants and bars along with […]
Charleston: The Perfect Blend of Nature, Adventure
McKevlin’s Surf Shop on Folly Beach rents hundreds of surf boards each day during the busy summer season. Some people take surfing lessons while others just paddle around in the waves. Either way, shop manager Brian Eichelman said interest in more adventurous activities is growing. “The amount of interest in (surfing) has grown in the last five […]
