Tucked away off of US 17, the main route between Charleston and Myrtle Beach, SC, are the quiet remains of Hampton Plantation State Historic Site. There are plenty of old plantations in South Carolina, but this one is a protected South Carolina state park and National Historic Landmark thanks to…
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is one of the most popular beach destinations on the east coast of the United States. Its nickname, the Grand Strand, isn’t too far off. Beautiful, sandy beaches and more sunshine than you can handle! But Myrtle Beach is also super crowded in the summer, so…
Hidden just outside of Charlotte near the North Carolina-South Carolina state line, is a tribute to America’s 7th president. Andrew Jackson State Park commemorates South Carolina as Andrew Jackson’s birthplace and boyhood home. Come explore this park and learn more about pre-Revolution life in backcountry South Carolina, and how it…
Giant live oak trees dripping with Spanish moss. Colorful rows of colonial houses. Azalea blooms and pineapple fountains. These are just a few of the iconic photographs every Charleston, South Carolina visitor wants for their Instagram feed. Now, it’s important to remember that Instagram is not reality, in most cases,…
Deciding on the best time to visit Charleston, SC is the crucial first step in planning your amazing Charleston vacation. Lucky for you, there’s never a bad time to visit Charleston! But that doesn’t help you decide when’s the best time for you. So, let’s review all four seasons in…
Sometimes, it rains. Even on vacation. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun! Charleston, SC is blessed with pleasant weather most of the time, but afternoon thunderstorms are just a Lowcountry fact of life in the summer. Or, perhaps it’s a blazing hot day and you need to…
There’s just something special about Charleston, SC that makes it irresistibly romantic. For starters, there are just so many things for couples to do in Charleston! I know because I live here and have done most of them! Strolling hand-in-hand with your favorite person in the world as you watch…
Beautiful and charming Charleston, SC is a worthy vacation destination, but staying downtown on the peninsula in the historic district can get a bit pricey. Enter Mount Pleasant, SC! Mount Pleasant is Charleston’s closest suburb, a 10 minute drive across the Cooper River, and is home to some of the…
Experience history, art, food, and beaches all in one magnificent area in Charleston, SC! There is so much to do in Charleston. We've lived here for years and are still finding new things to do! Want to bum on a beach for a week? Eat every delicious piece of food…
Charleston, South Carolina has a lot to offer: beaches, history, live oak trees, and water activities galore. But did you know Charleston is also home to the United States’ only tea plantation? The Charleston Tea Garden, formerly the Charleston Tea Plantation, is just 30 minutes from downtown and makes for…