Charleston SC City Guide - Travel Planner, Hotels, Relocation,
Real Estate, & Business Guide - Charleston South Carolina

Welcome to Charleston Perhaps it's the weather, the southern charm or the ample history of this old city that has brought her to recent heights of popularity. As a hot location for internationally known events like the Spoleto Arts Festival and Women's Family Circle Cup tennis championship, as well as renowned events drawing a domestic audience from all over the country such as the South Eastern Wildlife Exposition or the Blues Festival, just to name a few, Charleston should definitely be added to your must do list. Adding to her notoriety, Charleston has been newly included as a departure port for popular cruise lines. Whether it's her rich history in the building of the nation or the breathtaking array of fine art to be admired or purchased, Charleston has something to offer everyone. Not only can you have fun in the sun with pristine beaches and shop with abandon from sidewalk style to beautiful boutiques by day, but you will also find nightlife for those from college age to the culture required of the more sophisticated and successful boomer age. Charleston, the hostess of the south welcomes you.

Where to stay in Charleston How you rate the success of your trip to Charleston will largely depend on how happy you are with your lodging and accommodations. No matter how beautiful the city, if you aren't comfortable where you rest your head, somehow, your experience with everything else is affected. Insure the most pleasurable time possible by booking your hotel with the confidence of a knowledgeable selection. In its Accommodations Information page, Charleston's Finest City Guide lends a hand in your process to select the best hotel, bed & breakfast or inn to suit your needs, area requirements and your budget. Find hotel information, reviews and descriptions to aid you in selecting your vacation home away from home. For budget assistance, try Charleston Reservation Deals for possible discounts and group rates or for more personal booking service, call our free, local reservation center at 800-310-1292, M-F 9a-5p, Eastern Time to speak with a well-informed agent familiar with any of your desired areas; historic district, oceanfront, riverview, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston at the airport and convention center and other areas.

Charleston Lodging Reviews and Articles With constant newcomers and renovations to the hotel and accommodations scene, be an informed consumer before booking your hotel or inn. Prior to making your lodging selection visit Charleston Lodging Info and read about various areas and districts of town and then find the link for Articles and Reviews for informative hotel reviews and ratings to read up on updates to your old favorites or quite possibly discover some new favorites in the process.

Events in Charleston Visit the calendar of events found in Charleston's Finest City Guide. Here you'll find dates and information on each upcoming event in Charleston. Further, you can find descriptions of what can be expected at each event, admission price, location and other pertinent information when you visit our "Where and What to do" page. Let us help you arrange your trip around events you plan to attend.

Charleston Attractions Charleston has earned her stripes in the hospitality industry having been voted one of the top five destination spots in the country by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine. It's not only her rich historical sites and breathtaking architecture, or the anticipation of every want, need or desire a guest could possibly have for tour offerings, notorious events and superlative cuisine, or the ideal weather for a beach nest getaway. It's no one of these intriguing draws alone but the unusual combination of these features and more that makes Charleston unique in her attractiveness as a destination spot. Charleston's Finest City Guide will help you learn about and select the precise sites and events that will put the city firmly in your top few destination spots as well. Make Charleston your own destination spot and come to visit her again and again.

Thinking of relocating to Charleston or a city move? Find up to date home listings at Charleston Real Estate MLS Guide. Locate areas of interest and create an account to save your searches and favorite house finds. Receive e-mail alerts on changes like price reduction on your saved houses and also on new listings in your desired areas. Find information about Charleston and surrounding areas to pinpoint the town and neighborhood that is just right for you. Is it a condo in Peninsula Charleston or a beachfront on one of the islands, Daniel or Sullivan's or Isle of Palms, a stately home in lovely downtown Summerville or a scenic bucolic hobby farm in Goose Creek or Walterboro? Find your haven whether in North Charleston, Mt. Pleasant or West Ashley, we can help you find your own piece of paradise. Get to know the different areas of Charleston by taking a few minutes to read about what the many areas offer Peninsula Charleston, West Ashley, James Island, Folly Beach, Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Daniel Island, Goose Creek, North Charleston, Hanahan, Summerville, and Moncks Corner.

New neighborhoods and home construction in Charleston Charleston SC New Homes Guide brings you up to date information on reputable real estate agents, new developments, builders and developers, area statistics, school information home types, relocation tips, and anything else you may require in the way of information as you make the decision to relocate to Charleston or one of the surrounding areas. Information on new houses and existing houses is available for your inspection and edification. Fill out our online form to request additional information on new homes or you may go directly to Charleston area MLS listings for details on currently available existing and new homes.

Charleston History Widely known for plantations, cotton, slavery and her key role in the Civil War, Charleston is widely marked by this one era in her history. But did you know that Charleston was home to signers of the Declaration of Independence and was home to significant people in the processes of deciding how America's early government was organized? Did you know that it was largely due to the fierceness of South Carolina's sons and fighting militia who occupied the British so thoroughly during Revolutionary War, that the British efforts were stalled and foiled until the French arrived? Thus preventing the Brits from advancing north toward Virginia. Would it surprise you to know that the Holy City earned her name for all the churches erected within her city limits due to her reputation for religious tolerance and shelter? Charleston, SC has done much over the centuries for which she is not so often recognized. Read more on Charleston's history.

Dining Out in Charleston Area Restaurants There are literally hundreds of restaurants in Charleston from which to choose when it comes to satisfying your appetite. A hankering for southern fried to a craving for the freshest seafood right off the docks can be sated. Take a look at our dining section to get an idea of what's on the menu, a sense of atmosphere, price range and rating for many of Charleston's popular dining spots. Make a reservation and treat yourself to a new dining experience every night. Find your favorite spot and try to decide on the best chef or savory plate. You'll have difficulty choosing a favorite but oh, so much fun in the trying!

Nightlife and BarsA concert or play, perhaps the ballet is your passion. Comedy clubs, dancing, cocktails on the roof or a romantic corner table tucked in a shadowed bistro, no matter what your mood, Charleston has the answer. An art walk to take in the subtle nuances of the art world to address your desire for culture or get lost in the sultry rhythm of some down home blues. No matter if you're seeking fun, culture, romance or to just mix and mingle, Charleston comes to life at night. Visit our nightlife guide to find the hot spots that'll spark your torch for adventure and fun in Charleston.

Recreation and Shopping Beaches, baseball, boating, oh my! Golfing, museums, aquarium, as well. Never at a loss for something fun and interesting to do, Charleston and her outlying areas provide indoor and outdoor recreation in every imaginable form for couples, families, business groups, vacationers and stay-cationers. Or if shopping is your favorite form of recreation, King Street, East Bay Street, Broad Street and North and South Market Streets provide hours upon hours of shopping for clothing, art, antiques, fine home design, linens, culinary arts, stationary, literature and just about anything you could possibly think of for which to shop. Or find a bargain treasure at the Tanger Outlet in North Charleston where fine names in home goods, jewelry and fashion can be purchased for less.

Wedding Guide Visit the Charleston Wedding Guide to find resources for all your wedding needs. Find vendors and venues to provide you with an array of possibilities for the perfect wedding day for you and your intended and your guests. Catering and cocktails, dining and dresses, musical bands and wedding bands; find all the information you need to plan your most memorable day in the Charleston Wedding Guide.

Charleston Employment and Jobs Check out the employment possibilities and business opportunities in Charleston. New growth in the aeronautics and technology industries, as well as new facets in the hospitality industry like cruise lines leaving port from Charleston keeps the city buzzing with opportunity. Perhaps your entrepreneurial spirit will ignite a new idea for a local business. Investigate available employment openings in our job market listing as well as jobs and possible business prospects in the classified listings in the local newspaper.