Explore the sights, sounds and flavors only found in one place: Charleston, South Carolina.
For 17 days and nights in May and June, Charleston is turned into a citywide stage with the sound of applause echoing at every turn. The pageantry, intrigue, wonder, surprise, delight, and passionate conversation ushered in by Spoleto Festival USA—the internationally acclaimed arts festival that has been a part of local culture for more than [...]
The Charleston area is a year round feast for the senses. Spring smells like tea olive, summer is salty breezes. Fall tastes like slow cooked collard greens, winter is a hearty bowl of shrimp and grits. While certain aspects of Lowcountry life are constant no matter the time of year—like the rustle of palmetto fronds, [...]
Bestselling novels turned blockbuster movies turned worldwide sensations—from Harry Potter to The Hunger Games, young adult fiction is a literary tour de force. On Saturday, 45 acclaimed young adult genre authors, 25 of whom have appeared on The New York Times Best Seller List, will participate in the second annual YALLFest hosted by Blue Bicycle Books, [...]
There is an inherent elegance to Charleston’s historic estates, and some of the most beautiful weddings in the South take place Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, where scenery unfolds with the seasons. From scarlet-colored camellias at Christmastime to cornflower blue sky in summer months, the landscape at these bucolic enclaves is a rich tapestry of natural beauty. Established [...]
It sits untouched by fad or fashion, blithely removed from modernity. Neither running water nor electricity course through the bones of the circa 1738 home, which is widely recognized as one of America’s foremost examples of Georgian architecture. Seven generations of the Drayton family served as stewards of the property prior to 1974, when the [...]
Known for rich history, well-preserved architecture, a celebrated restaurant community and mannerly people, Charleston has been named both Top U.S. City and Top Destination in the World by Condé Nast Traveler 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the second consecutive year the historic coastal destination has received the No. 1 U.S. City ranking. “We are tickled pink, just [...]
When land is batten down to sea level, a gentle rise in topography becomes a desirable outlook. Many aspects of the Lowcountry have evolved over the past 307 years, yet one spot remains as picturesque as it was in 1705, when a planter named John Williams picked it to be his homestead. Some 15 miles [...]
HAVE YOU ever seen a bison up close? Watched otters frolic? Watched a hawk hunt? Heard the shrill cry of a peacock? Held a stare-off with an owl? Been splashed by a dolphin? Been nuzzled by a sheep? Petted a mule? It’s easy to walk on the wild side in Charleston. No, we’re not talking [...]
From the Marion Square Farmers’ Market this morning: These vibrant spears of tender asparagus will be wrapped in prosciutto and served picnic-style tomorrow at Middleton Place during the Spoleto Festival USA finale concert, along with some ripe melon, pickled okra, goat cheese with fig preserves, sweet corn and heirloom tomatoes—all purchased this morning at the farmers’ market. [...]
The clock is ticking! Voting ends today in the Conde Nast Traveler 2012 Readers Choice Awards. This is your last chance to show your support for Charleston—winner of the 2011 #1 U.S. City Award! Here’s the link to vote: click. Deadline is April 30, 2012. Don’t delay. Vote today! For the past few days, we’ve shared reasons why people in [...]