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Charleston

Situated in South Carolina on the Atlantic coast, Charleston has a well earned reputation for gracious hospitality and manners built up over two centuries. Nowhere in the US will you experience such a true sense of the Old South.

Sitting comfortably on the banks of the river, Charleston's elegant colonial homes dominate the skyline. Originally an English settlement, Charleston is one of the oldest and most historic cities in the US.

Time-honoured customs and well-preserved historical architecture combine to make Charleston a favourite destination for couples and families alike.



 
 
Events calendar
Spoleto Festival
22 May - 7 Jun 2009 (annual), Charleston
The annual Spoleto Festival in Charleston, South Carolina is an international multi-arts festival combining opera, music, theatre, circus and dance. more »
Candlelight Tours of Historic Charleston
Sep - Oct 2009; Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun only (annual), Charleston
First arranged in 1977, The Preservation Society of Charleston (America's oldest) stages these autumn house tours as its principal fund-raising activity. The tours give visitors an opportunity to stroll the streets of this old port city in a self-guided walk. more »
 
 
Charleston Place
Your home from home in the heart of one of the most romantic and exciting cities in the world. more »
 
Charleston Grill
Creative, award-winning cuisine in a warm, elegant ambiance, accompanied by live jazz. more »
 
Charleston Place Business Centre
A wide range of services for professionals designed to bring your office to you. more »
 
Meetings & Events
Transform your conference or private event into a grand occasion. more »
 


Language: English

Currency: US Dollars

Climate: A temperate climate with spring and fall being the most pleasant seasons. Summer can become very humid and afternoon downpours are common.

Culture: A charming town with old churches and colonial mansions beautifully preserved, reminders of life in the 18th century. Many plantations in and around the Charleston area are open to visitors.

Places to visit: Gibbes Museum of Art, Aiken-Rhett House, The Charleston Museum, the Dock Street Theater, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra Hall.



 
 
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