To find a flight to Charleston, try any one of the major US domestic carriers servicing Charleston International Airport or locate a travel agent to help you:
Charleston Visitor Reception and Transportation Center 853-8000 375 Meeting Street, Charleston
Conveniently located in the heart of Charleston’s historic railroad district, the Charleston Visitor Reception and Transportation Center is a beautifully restored 1857 railroad warehouse. Offering a variety of interesting exhibits, as well as Forever Charleston, a slide show about the city’s history, the Center is the perfect place to begin any exploration of Charleston. Maps, brochures and books are available for the adventurous. Ample parking is available, allowing visitors to connect with a tour or the Downtown Area Shuttle. Tickets for events and attractions are also on sale. The Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) offers transportation throughout historic district. Visitors can park at Visitor Center, 375 Meeting St., or at any city-owned parking garage while they ride. Single rides $1.00 (exact change required), multiple day passes also available. Other city bus routes available at the CARTA Web site.
Maps, schedules at Visitor Center
375 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7420 www.ridecarta.com
Frances R. Edmunds Center for Historic Preservation 724-8484
108 Meeting Street, Charleston
For visitors wanting to take a deeper look into Charleston culture and architecture, the Frances R. Edmunds Center for Historic Preservation is the place to go. The Center’s friendly staff can answer questions and direct visitors to places of interest. Books and reference materials relating to preservation and restoration are available, as well as tickets to Historic Charleston Foundation’s Nathaniel Russell House and Middleton Place Foundation’s Edmondston-Alston House. The Center is open Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Preservation Society of Charleston
722-4630
147 King Street, Charleston
One of the nation’s premiere preservation organizations, The Preservation Society of Charleston offers information at its bookstore and visitor center in downtown Charleston. Of special interest is the society’s Annual Fall Candlelight Tours of Homes and Gardens, which run annually from the end of September through October. Information and tickets to the event are available here. The Preservation Society of Charleston’s bookstore is open Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
With just 300 members, many of them non-residents and no unaccompanied guests, you might feel as though you have the course to yourself. The Golf Club at Briar’s Creek was recently awarded the 2007 Golfweek Residential Course Of Distinction award.
Voted Best Seafood Restaurant...Charleston Courier and News. With both waterfront and deck dining, it is reported that Charleston Crab House is the perfect family spot. Famous for fresh local fish & seafood, steaks, pastas, chicken, salads and frozen tropical drinks. Southern seafood, sensible prices and a darn good time.
Luxury real estate sales on Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, Johns Island, Wadmalaw and the surrounding Charleston area. One of Charleston area's leaders in luxury real estate sales and vacation rentals on Kiawah Island. Find the perfect luxury property for a seasonal vacation rental or year round South Carolina coastal living. Tel: (843) 768-0273
Conveniently located in the heart of Charleston’s historic railroad district, the Charleston Visitor Reception and Transportation Center is a beautifully restored 1857 railroad warehouse. Offering a variety of interesting exhibits, as well as Forever Charleston, a slide show about the city’s history, the Center is the perfect place to begin any exploration of Charleston. Maps, brochures and books are available for the adventurous. Ample parking is available, allowing visitors to connect with a tour or the Downtown Area Shuttle. Tickets for events and attractions are also on sale. The Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Maps, schedules at Visitor Center
With just 300 members, many of them non-residents and no unaccompanied guests, you might feel as though you have the course to yourself. The Golf Club at Briar’s Creek was recently awarded the 2007 Golfweek Residential Course Of Distinction award.
Voted Best Seafood Restaurant...Charleston Courier and News. With both waterfront and deck dining, it is reported that Charleston Crab House is the perfect family spot. Famous for fresh local fish & seafood, steaks, pastas, chicken, salads and frozen tropical drinks. Southern seafood, sensible prices and a darn good time.
Luxury real estate sales on Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, Johns Island, Wadmalaw and the surrounding Charleston area. One of Charleston area's leaders in luxury real estate sales and vacation rentals on Kiawah Island. Find the perfect luxury property for a seasonal vacation rental or year round South Carolina coastal living. Tel: (843) 768-0273
