Top Five Must-See Destinations in Charleston

If you want to experience one of the coolest andthat offer these invigorating tours, using Percheron
most pristine, cleanest cities in the US then make sureDraft Horses. If you find yourself staying here for a
that you checkmark Charleston on your list of placesfew days, a horse drawn carriage tour is definitely a
to see before you die. Perhaps one of the mostmust-do!
beautiful cities in the entire country, Charleston offersGullah Tours
an amazing and historically-rich city that many localsOne of the coolest ways for history buffs to really
refer to as the 'Holy City' for the abundance oftake in all of the important sights in this city and get a
churches - which number in the 100s and whichrich dose of its important past. These medium-sized
steeples are obviously notable portions of the skyline.buses seat around twenty persons and offer two
From the older and historically-rich downtown area thathour guided tours of the city. Get ready to learn about
is packed with two-level town homes to the newerthe Gullah past that is part of this city's heritage. When
uptown district that features plenty of shoppinghere, these tours are absolutely must-see if you really
centers, restaurants and boutique stores, indeedwant to get a feeling for how amazing this destination
Charleston is major tourist destination in the Unitedcity truly is.
States. The popularity of this city as a vacationer'sDrayton Hall
hotspot has seen the construction of thousands ofThis hallway was originally owned by the famous
luxurious hotels over the years, many that line theDrayton family for more than two hundred years.
gorgeous beaches off the Pacific Ocean. While thereSitting on a gorgeous plot of just over six hundred
is much to see when you are in this city, if you findacres, this very old structure was actually constructed
yourself here, make sure that you find the time to visitduring the mid-1700s. Today it serves as a hot tourist
these top five must-see locations.destination for those who are fascinated by the history
Beachesof the South. The Georgian-Palladian style of this
Perhaps one of the greatest attractions to this city isbuilding's architecture is truly a must-see when you
the numerous beaches that line the Pacific Ocean,travel to Charleston.
making it a tourist Mecca of the South. The beaches inCivil War Walk
Charleston are without a doubt one the greatestPerhaps one of the most notable historical parts of this
staples of this city. When you are here, it's almostcity, made famous by the attack on Fort Sumter,
mandatory that you don some swimwear and hit thewhich was what drew the state into the Civil War. As
sand for a few hours. Just make sure you don't forgetthe Confederate units battled the Union in 1863, both
your sunscreen. Chances are that no matter wheresides struggling to gain control of this key port city,
you end up staying in this city, the beach is only but aCharleston was nearly burned to the ground. Make
few miles drive from your hotel.sure that you don't miss this amazing recant of
Classic Carriage ToursAmerican history when you travel to Charleston - it is
The city's history dates back hundreds of years ago,part of the South's very vibrant history. An hour long
and in some of the older parts of the city there areguided tour will take you on a journey where you can
even restored cobblestone roads. One of the coolestrelive part of the Civil War...a sight not to be missed
things that you can do while in Charleston is take awhen here!
classic carriage tour. There are several companies