Charleston Travel Guide

South Carolina was one of the original colonies of the U.S. Charleston, founded around 1670,  is one of the cities which preserves the heritage of the country. The city is a peninsular region in between the Ashley River and Cooper River. The low-rise skyline of the city is adorned with medieval churches and cathedrals from Georgian, Greek Revival, Colonial and Victorian periods.

The effects of the Civil War are apparent throughout the city. For example, Fort Sumter is an important site from the Civil War. You can visit the ruins of the Fort by taking a short ferry ride. Fort Moultrie is another Civil War site. The slave markets have closed, but Market St. still has remnants from the previous markets. Furthermore, this area has a bustling line of street vendors.

The Citadel is a school that is around two centuries old. You can visit the campus and take a look at the Military College. You might think two centuries is pretty old, but wait till you see the College of Charleston. This college is the oldest in the state.

Charleston is not Jerusalem. Yet, the city harbors several churches. The First Baptist Church, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church and Circular Congregational Church are just a few.

The famous French Quarter is a must visit. It was once an old colonial British town. You can ogle the historic architecture of St. Phillips Church, and visit the artsy galleries. Moreover, museums are abundant here. For example, tThe Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, Gibbes Museum of Art, and the Charleston Museum have treasured the history of Charleston.

Taking a boat to Fort Summer from Liberty Square will give you a stunning view of Ravenel Bridge. Plus, Waterfront Park is built along the Cooper River. It is a great place of entertainment for sports fans. The Greek Doric style of the Fireproof Building is fantastic. Consequently, it has become the Headquarters of the South Carolina Historical Society.

December 7, 2016 11:08 am Published by Staff Writer