Charleston SC is an amazing city.  It is consistently voted in the Top 5 in tourists locations in the U.S. and nearly always voted as the nation's friendliest city.  That which makes up Charleston is not just the downtown area that many are familiar with, but also the surrounding towns and city that make up the metropolitan.  I've compiled a list of things to do that may be helpful if you should have the fortune of visiting our beautiful city.

10.  Carriage Tours - One of the best ways to see and hear the sights and sounds  of downtown Charleston is to take a Carriage Tour.  There is something about riding in a horse drawn carriage down a cobblestone road that makes learning that much more enjoyable.  

9.  Beaches - being a coastal city, Charleston is surrounded by barrier islands with beaches.  These barrier islands each have distinct characteristics.  The islands include  Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island,  Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, & Edisto Beach.   

8.  Charles Towne Landing - this is a park to commemorate the first permanent settlement in Charleston in 1670.  The park is a living testament of life in that settlement.

7.  Ft. Sumter - On April 12, 1861 Confederate artillery fired from Charleston onto the federal stronghold of Ft. Sumter.  Those shots fired were the beginning of the American Civil War.  Take a short boat ride and explore this historical island fort. 

6.  Cypress Gardens - Located in Moncks Corner, about 45 minutes from downtown, the garden is centered around a blackwater swamp.  Much of the movie The Patriot was filmed here. 

5.  Charleston Harbour Boat Tours & Dinner Tours - A great way to spend an evening in Charleston is to book a boat dinner tour.  Spend two or three hours touring the harbor while have a delicious meal.

4.  Fishing Tours - see Charleston from a different perspective.  Charter a fishing tour company to show your where the "big ones" are located in either fresh water  along the various rivers, or in the deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

3.  Charleston County Waterparks - Charleston County Parks have many features that one would enjoy but perhaps what most people like the best are the waterparks.  Nothing beats a hot summers day like splashing in the water and sliding down the water slides.

2.  Middleton Place - located on historic Hwy 61, Middleton Place is one of the many historic plantations (National Historic Landmark).  Step back in time and see what life was like in 18th century America.  Visit the gardens, house museum, and plantation stable yards for an experience you'll never forget.

1.  Boone Hall Plantation -  Visit the place that NBC daytime television has called "a must see stop on any trip to Charleston SC."  The Oaks planted over 250 years ago greet you and paint a picturesque scene.  You can tour the plantation house located on the property and also take various seasonal tours.

If you fall in love with the city and decide, like many others, that you would like to call this your beautiful city your home, please contact me for free home buying services and information:

Michael J. Johnson, Realtor

843-817-5299

www.providingthelight.com

www.metrocharlestonhomes.com