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Charleston Attractions and Dining Overview
Home » South Carolina » Charleston Attractions and Dining » Charleston Attractions and Dining OverviewPosted by Your Guide on May 10, 2006 5:08 PM
History, culture and entertainment thrive in the picturesque town of Charleston, South Carolina. This port city was a cultural Mecca for the colonies in the 17th century and started actors and musicians started flocking here as early as the 1600s. Charleston is also a treasure chest filled with historic antebellum homes, sprawling plantations and landscaped gardens for visitors to discover and take a step back in time. Much of Charleston’s historic remnants are well-preserved and on display for visitors to see. It is evident to all that this town takes great pride in the history and beauty they have to offer.
There are several ways to see all the wonderful attractions of Charleston from the churches, to the shopping to the museums and so forth. The city of Charleston offers several guided tours to make the overwhelming chore of seeing all that you want to see as relaxing and informative as possible. If you are up for it, take a walking tour to really submerge yourself into the action.
After a long day of sightseeing, there are several eating establishments to choose from to rest your bones and fill you stomach. The cuisine in Charleston is a reason to visit the town in itself. Deep Southern dishes are very popular and it isn’t hard to find shrimp and grits, fried okra and fresh seafood dishes. Whether you choose a historical restaurant offering fine dining or a casual seafood joint overlooking the water, you will not be disappointed in your sampling of low country cuisine.
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