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Historical Things to Do in Charleston, SC

Fort Sumter, Charleston, SC

People come to Charleston for many reasons – architecture, food, beaches and cultural events. Yet one of the main draws for Charleston is her incredible past. From Colonial times to the Civil War, this city by the sea played a prominent role in the country’s history. The Charleston area has numerous museums and historical attractions […]

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 […]

Video of The Battery in Charleston SC – Traveler TV

Traveler TV - Videos of Charleston SC

Episode #1: The Battery – Traveler TV y Welcome to Traveler TV where we’ll be visiting famous landmarks and recommending fun things to do when visiting Charleston South Carolina! In our first episode we’re at The Battery which is one of the city’s most recognizable historic landmarks. In 1670 English Colonists moved a few miles […]

Must-Visit Charleston Spots

Ravenel Bridge

The Charleston area is home to some amazing landmarks – some historic, others breathtaking and all of them worth a visit while you’re out and about in the Lowcountry. Here are a few favorites; keep watching our blog for even more! Magnolia Cemetery This historic cemetery sits on a former rice plantation. It opened in […]

Charleston’s History is Deeply Tied to the Harbor

Charleston is most certainly a city by the sea. From the Civil War-era forts in the harbor to the port as a center for trade, Charleston’s history and economy are anchored in the water that borders the city. Rice and indigo trades flourished in the 18th century, bringing the city significant wealth and prominence. When the first shots of […]

It’s Hip to be in Charleston

Charleston picked up a cool new accolade this week: No. 22 on Travel + Leisure’s list of America’s Best Cities for Hipsters. Sure we know Charleston is cultured, refined and historic and now we can add “hip” to the list. Travel + Leisure called out Upper King Street as a “hot zone” along with local […]

Celebrate GO Day with Fort Sumter

Famous Charleston Landmarks

We have no shortage of outdoor options here in Charleston so celebrating National Get Outdoors Day shouldn’t be a problem. This fifth annual event is all about encouraging healthy, active outdoor fun. Spearheaded by the U.S. Forest Service and American Recreation Coalition, part of the event’s mission is to encourage use of public lands and […]

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