{"id":7,"date":"2021-02-01T08:01:47","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T08:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecharlestonweekender-com.sd.mba\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2021-02-01T10:46:35","modified_gmt":"2021-02-01T10:46:35","slug":"the-beautiful-old-town-of-charleston","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thecharlestonweekender-com.sd.mba\/the-beautiful-old-town-of-charleston\/","title":{"rendered":"The beautiful, old town of Charleston"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The state of South Carolina in its southeastern part is home to the beautiful, historic, port city of Charleston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many vacationers here who come to see the sights of the city and taste the fine cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty of the city is enchanting. It preserves the city&#8217;s history with picturesque houses and buildings in colonial, classical and Victorian styles. Walking through the narrow streets of the city you can see many spires of churches visible from the low-rise skyline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/54e4e6bfe4b04465619a3b2f\/1428181383386-4JQLXZTIPNQBFTGT8XM1\/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kFvMGRYkbCNsuAMUea4LQlwUqsxRUqqbr1mOJYKfIPR7LoDQ9mXPOjoJoqy81S2I8N_N4V1vUb5AoIIIbLZhVYxCRW4BPu10St3TBAUQYVKccdYVXBVvju5Hk2C6Ed5VluIPS4Tsv7BEViXnheA8Xz_IC4Rz-jfCe7mDZQ8G-Nbc\/Charleston+Daytime.jpg?format=2500w\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Charleston is a city of contrasts. Here you can spend a holiday for all tastes. For example, plunge into history, and visit places of military glory during the Civil War, or spend the day in the beautiful gardens of the city, intoxicating its fragrance of wisteria, jasmine and magnolia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of the city sits on a peninsula between the Ashley and Cooper Rivers that flow into the Atlantic Ocean, it&#8217;s a great place for a beach vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s an amazing, memorable city in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\">What&#8217;s a must-see while vacationing in Charleston<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Charleston is rich in attractions that will interest any traveler. Some of these places are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Fort Sumter, a famous fort in the United States, which was fought over in 1861, resulting in the Civil War. Today Fort Sumter is a national monument of the United States.<\/li><li>In picturesque Waterfront Park is a beautiful and interesting Fountain &#8211; Pineapple, which is made in the shape of a large pineapple. Waterfront Park is a favorite place for vacationers, because the most unusual and beautiful photos are taken here.<\/li><li>Nathaniel Russell House Museum, it has many expensive, unique and interesting things. For example, the front door of the museum is made in the style of Tiffany. What&#8217;s unusual about the museum is that it has storefronts that sell antique antiques.<\/li><li>Charleston College, the first educational institution in the state, was built in 1770.<\/li><li>The Patriots Point Naval &amp; Maritime Museum, which is primarily known for the Yorktown aircraft carrier that took part in hostilities. There were 24 of these aircraft carriers in the United States.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\">When is the best time to visit Charleston?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to visit Charleston is in the spring or fall. The weather at this time is pleasant, warm, and conducive to city walks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/undiscoveredcharleston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/cropped-Chef_Parker_Pirlou_undiscovered_Charleston_2019_tour.jpg.jpeg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The climate here is subtropical, oceanic. Therefore, winters are cold, windy and sometimes snowy. Summers, on the contrary, are very hot and rainy, during this period there are a lot of mosquitoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning a trip in the summer, do not forget to take a mosquito repellent and an umbrella.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\">What not to miss while vacationing in Charleston<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Charleston is a very beautiful, historic city. The air in the city is saturated with the ocean, blooming gardens, and delicious seafood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Charleston&#8217;s cuisine is appreciated by any foodie. There are plenty of restaurants, cafes, and stores that cater to all budgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the heart of town, there&#8217;s a butcher&#8217;s shop that sells Artisan sausages-a delicious combination of meat and popular local sauces: tomato, mustard, or vinegar. Those with a sweet tooth can treat themselves to Xiao Bao&#8217;s Asian fusion biscuits or Parlor Deluxe&#8217;s stylish retro ice cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the wintertime, a culinary festival takes place in the streets of the city, where you can sample shrimp and crab dishes, barbecued chicken and participate in a tasting of local wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A palm tree is considered a symbol of the city. It is planted on every street, making the city unique unlike other cities in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cnn.com\/cnnnext\/dam\/assets\/200820142808-13-charleston-tourism.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Charleston is home to North America&#8217;s longest and largest stretched bridge, the Arthur Ravenel Bridge. Construction of which was completed in 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is an unusually large oak tree in Charleston Park called the &#8220;Angel Oak.&#8221; This massive tree is 20 meters tall. The oak is about 1500 years old. Today, various festivals and creative events called &#8220;evenings under the Angel Oak&#8221; are held near it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Going to Market Street, you will plunge into the world of trade. This is the oldest shopping district in the city. Here you can find everything from cheap trinkets to crocodile leather goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Charleston is a European city in the United States of America. It is a thriving city that draws attention with its wild beaches, tea plantations, cypress groves, and golf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you come here at least once, you will want to return again and again to continue to discover and enjoy the beauty of the city.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The state of South Carolina in its southeastern part is home to the beautiful, historic, port city of Charleston. There are many vacationers here who come to see the sights of the city and taste the fine cuisine. The beauty of the city is enchanting. 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