5 Things to Love about the Lowcountry
In a recent post, we highlighted 10 things we love about the Lowcounty. Well, there’s plenty more than that, so here are five more. Let us know what you would add to the list. In our own backyard we have the Grits Capital of the World. It’s the tiny town of St. George’s claim to […]
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 […]
Music, Mystery and Moonlight on the Carolina Queen
As the Carolina Queen floats into the Charleston Harbor this spring, it brings with it multiple options for visitors who want to experience dining, music and entertainment on the water. Charleston Harbor Tours takes visitors on tours aboard the Carolina Belle as well as hosting regular Blues & BBQ cruises, but the Carolina Queen provides an additional […]
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 […]
Stereotypes of the South
From sweet tea and grits to country music and pickup trucks, the South faces some stereotypes. When you visit Charleston do you come with stereotypes in mind? Once you arrive, are those stereotypes confirmed or contradicted? In the wake of Bubba Watson’s Masters golf win, CNN published “The South” Not all Bubbas and banjos,” a […]
Charleston in the Spotlight
Hardly a week goes by that Charleston – at least in some form – isn’t making the news. Our fair city graces the pages of many travel magazines, websites and blogs. If we’re not careful, we might start to get a big head. Here are a few articles that caught our attention recently: “Charmed by […]
10 Things to Love about the Lowcountry
There are so many things to love about the Lowcountry but here are 10 of our favorites. What would you add to the list? Pluff mud: That dark soft soil found in our many marshes. It sticks to your shoes and your soul. Waterfront Park: Snag a spot on one of the pier swings and […]
Take the Eat Local Challenge
Local is where it’s at! Especially when it comes to food. Eating local isn’t terribly tough in Charleston. We have dozens upon dozens of local restaurants, access to local seafood and farmers markets that have long seasons thanks to our mild climate. So Lowcountry Local First is issuing a challenge for April: Eat Local! The […]
Flowers Steal the Show at Annual Festival
This year Summerville celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Flowertown Festival, an event that started as a fundraiser for the Young Women’s Christian Organization and has grown to one of the top 20 events in the Southeast welcoming some 200,000 attendees. The festival remains a major fundraiser, benefiting the Summerville YMCA. The festival not only […]
Racing Around Charleston
The Cooper River Bridge Run attracts thousands of runners to Charleston each year for one of the country’s top 10K races. In fact, this year’s race sold out weeks before the event on March 31. With Charleston’s mild climate, running is a popular sport – even the diehard runners brave the heat of July and […]
Southern Style with Palmetto Carriage
Carriage tours in Charleston are one of the most popular things to do for good reason. They’re fun, relaxing, informative and let you see the city at a much slower pace. Palmetto Carriage Tours is the premier carriage tour company in Charleston and operates from its “Big Red Barn” on Guinard Street right off the […]
Top 6 Things to Do in Charleston
If you tell someone you’re visiting Charleston who’s been here before, then they’re more than likely going to tell you what you must see or do. Of course it all depends upon what your current situation is. Do you have kids? What’s your ideal for a great vacation? Active, on the go, relaxing or a […]
Conde Nast Traveler: Charleston is No. 1
It has just been announced that Charleston has been named the No. 1 Top City in the United States by Conde Nast Traveler magazine! It’s no surprise since Charleston has been No. 2 behind San Francisco for a few years now. Charleston attracts more than 4 million visitors per year who are lured by its […]
Charleston Named Top Romantic City in U.S.
Yahoo! News, through its new weekly “Wanderlust” series, just ranked Charleston No. 1 on its list of top surprisingly romantic cities in the United States. Charleston, S.C. Providence, R.I. Austin, Texas Denver, Colo. La Jolla, Calif. Read the full story.
