"Just Lovely - Sugar Pie" Charleston by BruceDunning

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A quaint town on the coast

This town is one of those most preserved to keep the heritage as much as possible. It seemed to work, and there are a lot of houses that still have that 1800's grand era feel. Times were good then and cotton was a king until the Civil War. Take tours of the houses where available; the insides are well done.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:WEll preserved city that has spectacular Battery Row
  • Cons:Could get too many tourists-4 million-most in summer
  • In a nutshell:Love the era of that splendor and quiet wealth of the south
  • Last visit to Charleston: Aug 1997
  • Intro Updated Jan 12, 2011
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View of carrier on skyline - Charleston Aircraft CArrier-USS Yorktown Things to Do (7)

This first carrier was sunk in 1944. Another with the same name was built, and road the seas until about 1980's, when... more travel advice

View of fort walls and signs of battle - Charleston Fort Sumter Things to Do (7)

The beginning of the Civil WAr took place here. Right after secession of South CArolina, they gave the Union troops two... more travel advice

CAnnon amoung the tourists - Charleston The Battery is at Water Edge Things to Do (7)

The battery park and artillery guns are lined up along the coastal area. It is a nice view of Ft. Sumter and the open... more travel advice

Typical beach sand - Charleston Beaches to Enjoy the Sun & Water Things to Do (7)

NOt that Charleston is famed for its beaches, they do have some on the no9rth and south ends of the city. Some are not... more travel advice

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