Charleston, SC has its own unique charm and hospitality.  These are the fun things to do in Charleston!

Charleston is once again on the national stage.  This time, it's a wonderful writeup of our beloved city in The Wall Street Journal.  This article is one writer's perspective on her visit for a long and interesting weekend.  Take a few minutes out of your busy schedule to read about what fun can be had in Charleston...it'll be worth it!

You can read about the writer's weekend in Charleston in the Wall Street Journal article on Charleston.

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If you've lived in Charleston for long, you know that Morris Island is just another great Charleston experience.  This island is inaccessible by car, so you'll either have to take a boat to get there, or parachute out of a plane.  If parachuting isn't for you, then let me suggest Adventure Harbor Tours.

This is a good friend of mine's local business where he takes folks, families, you name it- to Morris Island which is located near Ft. Sumter and on the Charleston Harbor.  This is an exclusive stretch of beach that is mostly very quiet, and if you get there in the morning- you'll get first pick of all the shells.

What makes this adventure so intriguing are the explorations that Howard creates.  Howard has lived here all of his life, so he'll be able to…

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It sure is a great time to live in Charleston! We could be up to our eyebrows in snow and continually fighting off the icy chill, but instead, we're eating fresh oysters and enjoying our beautiful landscape. Plus, as a scenic and cultural hub for the region, Charleston continues to keep the calendar packed with family enjoyment, right through the winter.


Here are a few ideas for family outings for February:

  • Swing to the blues at the 21st Annual Lowcountry Blues Bash, February 3-19. For more information, visit http://www.bluesbash.com
  • Come out the the Annual Charleston Food and Wine Festival which showcases the talents of local and nationally-recognized Southern chefs in our city widely acclaimed for its Lowcountry cuisine. Voted Top 5 food & …

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April is a great month to be in Charleston.  The city and surrounding areas are in full bloom, the nights are longer, and the weather here is just perfect.  Whether you're getting the boat up and running, doing some spring cleaning in the house, or doing yard work- the temperature here seems to be just about right.

Meanwhile, in between those ambitious projects, there's plenty to enjoy around town:

  • Festival of Houses and Gardens, downtown Charleston - Festival tours feature the interiors and gardens of approximately 150 historic private houses in 10 colonial and antebellum neighborhoods during the peak of the city's blooming season.  Tickets to the house and garden tours are $45 and can be ordered by calling (843) 723-1623.
  • The 2010 Family Circle…

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Memorial Waterfront Park, in Mount Pleasant, SC has just opened to the public on Friday.  Directly under the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, this site is sure to draw a lot of attention from the locals and visitors alike.  Ten years in the making and at a cost of $14 million, the park boasts 9 acres total of a grassy lawn area, a sweetgrass cultural arts pavillion, a war memorial, a kayak launch dock, and a pier plaza with snack and tackle shop.  The pier itself is 1,250 feet long (the areas longest), making a great location to fish from- or to enjoy the wonderful views of the waterways.

The hours of the park are from 6am to 11pm, and admission to the park is free.

 

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isle_of_palmsIt’s that time of year again to start heading out to the beaches.  We have some of the nicest beaches around, in Charleston, SC, and with the weather getting warmer and warmer, a dip in the ocean might be the perfect solution.  Whether you’re a younger couple looking to meet friends at the beach, an older couple looking to find a nice quiet spot alone to read, or if you’re bringing the kids to play in the sand and ocean- every beach here in Charleston has something for you.

We mainly have 3 beaches that are closest to Charleston.  Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, and Folly Beach.  I’d like to tell you a little bit about each of them, and give you my synopsis on the kind of people that are attracted to each beach.

Isle of Palms is one of my favorites.  It has…

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Well, we’re halfway through May here in Charleston, SC and there’s still plenty to do.  Look around and you'll see abundant signs of home improvement projects underway - from room repairs to gardening. If you're considering some changes to your home, you'll want to consider not only your own comfort, but also the ultimate return on your investment dollar. I'm always happy to advise you on getting the most out of your home, so please give me a call.

Meanwhile, the calendar begins to give us the flavor of the warm months ahead.

Here are a few things to do in May:

    * April 18th - May 15th - Charleston Free Movies in the Park take place every Friday evening in Marion Square at dusk (except May 1st), so bring your blankets and chairs. Food from numerous…

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