#1 tourist destination in the US! http://www.charlestoncvb.com/visitors/tripplanner/what_to_see_do~3/attractions~31/

Beaches and plantations are nearby. We're 20 minutes from downtown Charleston that features the City Market and a host of other shops. Cultural festivals held on a regular basis include the annual SPOLETO music festival (http://spoletousa.org/), MOZART festival, and jazz and bluegrass events among others. Street fairs and art tours are a regular monthly occurrence.

Charleston's history includes the beginning of America's Civil War at Ft. Sumter and many other sites rich with Civil War memorabilia and history. These include an example of a rice plantation at the height of the rice trade and a rare working tea plantation.

The many galleries and museums offer a large and varying display of local arts and crafts such as centuries old sweet grass basket weaving.

Savannah, GA, is another rich historical icon of the American South. It is about an hour and a half drive from Charleston and a frequent overnight destination for many South Carolinians.