Charleston, SC is a historic and vibrant city with something to offer for everyone. Located along the South Carolina coastline, Charleston has a unique culture that reflects its past as well as its modern amenities. With an array of shopping, dining, and outdoor activities available, it’s easy to see why people continue to flock to Charleston every year. Whether you enjoy exploring the area’s historical sites or just taking a stroll through one of its many parks, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this coastal city. Reviews of Charleston are overwhelmingly positive, and it has been named a top tourist destination by numerous publications for its rich history and diverse array of activities. From boat tours of the harbor to art galleries in historic buildings, visitors can experience the charm of Charleston while also taking part in modern attractions like theme parks and aquariums. The city also features world-class restaurants that specialize in seafood dishes such as crab cakes and Lowcountry boil. In addition to its variety of attractions and activities, Charleston offers an excellent selection of hotels for visitors looking for luxury accommodations with stunning views. No matter what your style or budget may be, you’ll find plenty of options when it comes to lodging in this charming seaside city.
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NO southern hospitality - 11/14/2017
Okay, i so rarely leave reviews but I moved to the Charleston area based on positive reviews so here's my take:
As much as they claim southern hospitality, this place is the most toxic and hateful place I've ever lived (and this is coming from Memphis, TN). The residents here are divided into two groups, native and non-native and that differentiation is of utmost importance. if you choose to move here, you're not wanted and you're reminded daily of this. They do give SOME allowance for military who are forced to live here but they're still treated poorly. You will not be able to leave the house without being flipped off for walking or driving or breathing, whether native or not and fights often break out at the grocery store/park/etc. Traffic is horrendous. I work from home and moved here because I want to adopt soon and wanted a safer place to raise a child. I've unfortunately delayed that until i can move again because I can't imagine raising a child in such a toxic
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cool town from what I saw - 1/30/2017
I was in town for a weekend and stayed in the downtown historic district. Ate several bowls of She Crab soup, took the horse drawn tour, stayed on Queen street. It was raining the whole time but it was a cool town with a lot of old historical buildings.
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best place to live if you have loads of money - 12/23/2015
Charleston is the worst place I've lived at so far. You have to own a car to live here as the public transportation system is pratically useless and non existent in most areas. Its extremely hard to find a job. If you're not from here the people who are, will make you feel like you don't belong. The people are stuck up, rich, and lots of trust fund babies. This area is not meant for someone who doesn't have loads of money. Yea sure this place is beautiful. But there's only so much you can do before you get tired of looking at the battery. Or walking downtown. Or going to the beaches that are over rated. Traffic is horrible 90 percent of the time. There is always an accident. There really isn't anything to do around here unless you have money. If you have money than yea go to the bars, go shopping, you can afford to do fun things. Even the museam cost money and even then they're not number one on my list to go and visit on my day off. If youre gay, dont come here. Its anti LGBT. The
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Finding My Happy - 3/22/2015
Hello All!!!
My name is Tina and I am from Washington, D.C. I've lived here for all of my life...well between D.C. and MD. I will always be a D.C. girl, but it is very expensive up here and I feel as though it is time for a change. I decided on Charleston, because it is the only real city like place I've seen down south. It reminds me of MD. I appears that Charleston is on the rise as well. As far as the rudeness everyone is speaking about I noticed it and it is really shocking to me. Nevertheless, the numbers do not look bad and if I can make things happen in D.C., I can do it anywhere. Besides I travelled down south back and forth for decades during the summers and every fall. I'm just going to give it a try. There is nothing to it, but to do
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Hmmmm. Number one destination in the country??? - 3/11/2015
Let's see...the worst drivers in the country...number one in domestic abuse...the worst school system...corrupt government...high poverty rate...low wages...and the rudest people on earth. So much for southern hospitality. You almost have to apologize if you're from the north. You have to bend over backwards to prove that you don't feel like you're better than the natives to dispel their pre-formed opinions. The infrastructure is terrible and the roads are awful even though you pay a property tax on your vehicle. Gas is cheap, but not for long cause the dear governor wants to charge a gas tax. No vehicle inspections so cars broke down everywhere. Accidents everywhere and 4 of 5 drivers are talking and texting. Not to mention the drivers who pull out in front of you regularly and turn left on a 6 lane main thoroughfare.
Oh yes, and I almost forgot to mention all this culture. How many times can you see the same historical attractions. Architecture?...please.
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Very expensive to live here - 8/28/2014
We have lived in Charleston for three and a half years and we are looking to move. The cost of living is VERY expensive. Food and housing are expensive. Sales tax is high. The unemployment rate is high. The majority of people home school their kids because the schools are not good. Traffic is crazy; they won’t build bridges because of the naval base. People in general are incompetent and rude. There is a lack of infrastructure. There is a pathetic pubic transit system that is pretty much useless because no civil engineers were consulted in the building of the city. Everything is spread out so you would need to own a car here. There are no sidewalks. There is a serious lack of ethics that goes beyond rudeness. 90% of the people who live here are not from here. The weather can’t be beat and the beaches are gorgeous. Think twice before you move here the population has a NEGATIVE 7% growth rate.
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Charleston: Best City in the World - 6/2/2013
Charleston is a very beautiful city on the Atlantic coast in South Carolina. We are mild in the winter (though we can have very cold days)and hot and humid in the summer. Charleston is over 300 years old and consequently has a lot of history. We were a colonial city until the American Revolution and still have some buildings that go back to colonial days. We also basically started the Civil War and we have Fort Sumter (the flash point of the war) right in our harbor. We are a city that appreciates and values art and music and every year we have the Spoleto Festival for the last 17 or so days at the end of May/beginning of June. We have theatre companies, ballet, more artists than you can shake a stick at. We also have the oldest municipal college in America, the first museum in America and the first submarine to sink an enemy ship.
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Charleston, South Carolina - 2/20/2012
Charleston, South Carolina is a beautiful city that has a lot to offer people who reside or visit here. I’m from Charleston, as I was born on the old Charleston Naval Base. I’ve seen this city grow tremendously from the 1970’s to the present. Familiar landmarks have been replaced by newer ones, and the infrastructure has been revamped, or new infrastructure built.
I’ve read the many comments that people have posted here about Charleston. There were some extreme negative things mentioned, but please don’t allow such posts scare you away from visiting or relocating here. You have to realize that people provide their input based on their own experiences in any place that they visit. I assure you that Charleston is like any other American city but, with their own character and niche.
It is true that the education here in South Carolina is not up to standard with the rest of the country, but there are numerous private and charter schools that children
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