| Charleston, SC is a place where Scarlett O'Hara | | | | the confederate building, Rainbow Row, the |
| would feel welcome as would any modern day | | | | Battery, College of Charleston, and every point in |
| persona. The city is warm, inviting, and above all | | | | between. Make sure that you eat at one of the |
| else -- historic.When locals talk about South of | | | | fine dining establishments; you will rave over the |
| Broad they are talking about the heart of the city. | | | | seafood! Note the oaks and observe the Spanish |
| This area dates back several hundred years and | | | | Moss on the trees.If you need more information, |
| features the row houses that made the city | | | | here is the city's site: |
| famous, the houses of worship that anchor the | | | | College of Charleston's site is here: |
| city [did you know that one of the first | | | | areas of interest nearby include Magnolia |
| synagogues built in the US is in Charleston?], and | | | | Gardens, Fort Sumter, the Isle of Palms, Mount |
| the people who give the city its charm.The city is | | | | Pleasant, John's Island and Santee. Hilton Head |
| best observed on foot. Or, by horse drawn | | | | Island is one hour to the south and the state |
| buggy. Make sure you have a comfortable pair of | | | | capital, Columbia, is a two hour trip northwest on |
| shoes on and, if visiting in the summer, expect to | | | | Interstate 26.Matt lives in the "other" Carolina, |
| be soaked in sweat! Bring plenty of fresh water | | | | North Carolina, but has also lived in Charleston, |
| and dress lightly. Enjoy the guided tours or simply | | | | one of his favorite cities. |
| purchase a map and take a tour yourself. Note | | | | |