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Charleston City Guide
United States of America > Charleston
Most people's impression of Charleston was formed from "Gone
With The Wind." It's true that the Lowcountry area has been
home to battles, especially in the Civil War when Charleston
was nearly destroyed by those Damn Yankees.
Charleston is also one of the interesting places to visit.
If you want something classic, Charleston has several museums
to choose from. Charleston Museum, one of the first museums
in the U.S. which exhibits on history, nature, culture and
design. Other interesting museums include the Gibbes Museum
of Art (a fine collection of American paintings and Japanese
woodblock prints) and other fascination.
Besides that, a good way to compliment the historic buildings
you'll see in the city is to visit one of the plantation
homes in the outlying area. Boone Hall Plantation, east
of the city in Mt. Pleasant, is famous for its avenue of
oaks and its nine original slave cabins.
You'll have to get out of town a bit to find a beach, but
there are several to choose from. Most are located on the
coastal islands that surround Charleston harbor and run
southwest of town. These breezy beaches are Folly Beach,
Sullivan's Island, Kiawah Island and other beautiful beaches
that offer you fantastic beach activities and sea view.
Indulge yourself in some sports too after visiting the
popular attractions. Golf has long been a popular pursuit
in the Charleston area. If you want to get a swing of golf,
this is the right place to be. In fact, the city claims
to be the site of the first golf course in the U.S.
Getting There and Moving Around
By air
Charleston International Airport (CHS), which is 13 mi/20
km northwest of the city center and it serves domestic and
international flights as well.
By rail
Amtrak trains also provide service to Charleston along
an East Coast route that runs from Boston, Massachusetts,
to Jacksonville, Miami and Florida.
By road
Greyhound offers transportation to other cities in South
Carolina and to points beyond. There are also taxi and car
rental services provided for your flexibility to move around
the city.
Moving Around
The availability of various transport mode in Charleston
definitely adds up the fun for your stay here.
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