One of the oldest cities in the United States, Charleston, South Carolina has both history and character. With cobblestone streets and decorative front porches, the buildings of Charleston provide a visible record of America's history from its pre-Revolutionary days. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction to Charleston, South Carolina - Overview - Culture - Orientation/Location - Climate and When to visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Magnolia Plantation and its 300-year-old Garden - Mount Pleasant across the Cooper River - Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie - Two Relics of Naval Defence - Waterfront Park - The Angel Oak Tree - an Ancient Landmark - Rainbow Row - Places of Worship in Charleston - Museums of Charleston - The South Carolina Aquarium and the Center for Birds of Prey - Other highlights of Historic Charleston - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Places to Eat - Places to Shop
