Charleston, South Carolina is known for its bright colored streets, southern hospitality, and rich history. It is a city that needs to be on your bucket list. With something for everyone, Charleston provides the perfect backdrop for a weekend getaway. Below…
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One of my favorite places to visit when in Charleston is Fort Sumter. This hallowed ground is where the American Civil War began. Construction on Fort Sumpter started in 1829, and it is named after a Revolutionary War hero, General…
If you are a plants person and love gardens, then Magnolia Plantation & Gardens needs to be on your garden bucket list. Not only is this place America’s last large-scale romantic-style garden but it is also America’s oldest public garden, opening its…
There is nothing quite like walking the grounds of an old Southern plantation, and Charleston is full of them. If you are looking for something to do outside the city, I highly recommend heading to the banks of the Ashley River.…
Only a few miles away from the Georgia state line sits one of the top ten sites to visit in South Carolina, Redcliffe Plantation. Completed in 1859, Redcliffe Plantation served as the home of James Henry Hammond, who went on…
If you have ever been to Charleston, you’ll know there is a lot to see, do and eat. One of my favorite activities from this particular weekend was visiting Boone Hall Plantation. This plantation is rich in history and southern…
