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