This exalted city, South Carolina's oldest and largest, is the remarkable epitome of renowned southern charm and hospitality, tenets that are thoroughly realized in its handsome, harbor-side location. Surrounded by beautifully preserved landmarks of an early colonial era, a trip through the city's pretty streets convince one of its inextricable connection with early American history. From leafy courtyards and effortlessly picturesque alleyways that lead to the next Charleston-style mansion and gilded beaches off the peninsula, to humbling reminders of the Civil War, and welcome lessons in southern hospitality and homespun low-country cuisine, there is nothing that Charleston can't entice you with. This Holy City, steeped in a timeless history is full of architectural splendor and religious grace, and is a top-notch destination worth exploring.
