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Fine Southern Dining in our Library Restaurant

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:59:42 +0000

Experience the delight of low country southern cooking mixed with French flare at our onsite Library restaurant. You’ll find such southern delights as She Crab soup or Fried Green tomatoes for starters or try our unique soup tasting for a sampling of our delicious She Crab, Sweet Corn and Gazpacho soups. Entrees include everything from Shrimp and Grits to Southern Fried Chicken Breast with honey glazed biscuits to apple brandy glazed grilled pork loin served with haricotverts.

Rooftop Romance in Charleston SC

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:58:18 +0000

Enjoy seabreezes and sunsets from our hotel’s dramatic rooftop bar. Sip a martini, have a glass of wine and relax by our romantic outdoor fireplaces while you listen to the sounds of the harbor and the clip clop of horsedrawn carriages from our intimate Charleston SC bar. You’ll also be entertained by nightly music.

Battery Park/White Point Gardens

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:56:18 +0000

Battery Park, also known as White Point Gardens, was built during 18th century and was the site of dozens of pirate hangings. In 1837, Battery Park/Whitepoint Gardens were transformed into a garden for the use of the public. Framed by giant oaks and in view of grand mansions, a stop to Battery Park is one of the best things to do in Charleston, South Carolina. For more details on visiting Battery Park/Whitepoint Gardens, go to www.vacationsmadeeasy.com/CharlestonSC/pointsOfInterest/BatteryParkWhitePointGardensinCharlestonSC.cfm.

Drayton Hall Plantation

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:54:46 +0000

Drayton Hall Plantation is one of the greatest existing examples of Georgian-Palladian style architecture in the United States. Constructed by John Drayton in 1742, today Drayton Hall enjoys landmark standing as a National Trust Historic Site and is known as a party and wedding events center. For more details about Drayton Hall Plantation in Charleston, South Carolina, visit www.draytonhall.org.

Charles Towne Landing Historic Site

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:53:07 +0000

The Charles Towne Landing Historic Site is the place where the first English settlers landed in the Carolinas. Dating from 1670, the settlement originally known as “Charles Towne” is today the site of a working archaeological site, 80-acre garden and natural habitat zoo. Take the self-guided tour of Charles Towne to fully explore the site. For more on this top Charleston, SC attraction, go to www.southcarolinaparks.com.

College of Charleston

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:50:59 +0000

The College of Charleston offers educations in the liberal arts and sciences and was founded in 1770. With more than 10,000 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate students, the College of Charleston is located in the heart of beautiful Charleston and features an historic campus with beautiful architecture and modern student facilities and programs. For more details on the College of Charleston, visit www.cofc.edu.

The Charleston Museum

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:49:24 +0000

The Charleston Museum holds the high honor of being the first museum in the United States. Founded in 1773, the Charleston Museum exhibits artifacts and collections from the Low Country and the state of South Carolina. The buildings that are part of the Charleston Museum complex include two National Historic Landmark houses. For more details on one of the top Charleston museum attractions, visit www.charlestonmuseum.org.

Middleton Place House

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:48:04 +0000

Middleton Place House is listed as a National Historic Landmark and was built by Henry Middleton, President of the First Continental Congress in the 1700s. Middleton Place Gardens are a rare surviving example of a formal 18th-century garden and the house still features authentic antiques, furnishings, art and silver. For more details on the landmark Middleton Place Plantation House and one Charleston’s greatest attractions, go to www.middletonplace.org.

Magnolia Plantation

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:46:44 +0000

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens was founded in 1676 by the famed Draytons, one of the south’s leading families. The Magnolia Plantation was built before the Revolutionary War and is the oldest surviving tourist site in the Carolina Low Country. Magnolia Plantation is also one of America’s oldest public gardens. For more details on one of the best things to see and do in Charleston, South Carolina, visit www.magnoliaplantation.com.

Old City Market

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:45:00 +0000

Old City Market was built on land given to Charleston by a wealthy local family in the early 1800s. The main building, Market Hall, dates to 1841 and is built in the style of a Greek temple. Today, shop from more than 100 vendors and browse everything from local foods to clothing and Charleston souvenirs, including West African basket weavers. Strolling Old City Market is one of the best free attractions in Charleston. For more details on the many things to do and see at Old City Market, visit charleston.citysearch.com/profile/35677334/charleston_sc/old_city_market.html.