1. In Charleston, you’re basically living in a dream
Magnolia Gardens Butterfly Release
2. Or at least life feels like one
Quarterman’s Lake, North Charleston
3. There’s nothing in the world like a sunset on Clark Sound
Clark Sound
4. Or falling in love in Battery Park
The Battery
5. Or celebrating your best friend’s wedding over a flask of Fireball whiskey
Pit Street Bridge
6. Search Magnolia Gardens for hidden bridges
Magnolia Gardens
7. Or curl up under a 1100-year-old oak tree.
Angel Oak Tree, Johns Island
8. Fried chicken and waffles might as well be a staple of your diet
9. And Charleston’s known for its sweet tooth, too
Macaroon Boutique, 45 John Street
10. But if you’re looking for locally grown, organic food, Charleston Farmers Markets are some of the best around
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
11. Lie under the trees in full bloom
St. Phillips Church
12. Or discover Charleston’s beautiful downtown
Downtown Charleston
13. If you don’t feel like walking, take a horse-drawn carriage and befriend the horses
Mules from Palmetto Carriage Works in downtown Charleston
14. Explore Charleston history at Magnolia Plantation
Magnolia Plantation
15. Or simply enjoy the beauty of present day
Magnolia Plantation Gardens
16. Charleston’s raised some of the finest…
Stephen Colbert was raised in Charleston, S.C.
17. And some of the bravest men and women in the country call Charleston home…
Charleston Air force base
18. No matter where they fly off to next
“Smoke Angel” caused by vortex from an engine of an air force jet during the C-17 Globemaster III, 14th Airlift Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C.
19. Sit by the Pineapple Fountain
at Charleston Waterfront park
20. Or simply jump right in the fun
Charleston Waterfront Park
21. Experience local seafood
King Street
22. And take a ride down Shem Creek
Shem Creek
23. Get the best view of the famous Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge
Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge
24. Or catch a glimpse of Charleston’s dolphins
Charleston Harbor
25. Or surf the waves
Folly Beach
26. Or just kick back and watch the tide come in
27. This could be the view from your front porch
Westcott Plantation
28. You’re bound to have a great view of Charleston’s infamous Spanish moss
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
29. Charleston will undoubtedly take your breath away
Charleston Harbor
30. Because there’s just simply no place like home
Charleston Harbor
