Charleston, SC--Going next month (Page 3): Thanks for that insite greyfox! Sounds like a great adventure. Tom...

CanonTom Loc: Birmingham

47greyfox wrote:

I lived in Charleston for a couple years while in ... (show quote)

Thanks for that insite greyfox! Sounds like a great adventure.

Tom

CanonTom Loc: Birmingham

PatrickAtty wrote:

If not too far, the landscapes in the Botany Bay Plantation refuge (Edisto Is., SC) and in the paths in the Edisto Is. State Park are great. Here are some shots from earlier this month.

Beautiful shots Patrick! Thanks for the info on Botany Bay Plantation. We plan to see some of the plantations for sure.

Tom

janog

They have a “hop on - hop off” bus system that travels around town. Good system and stops at/near most attractions. You can also go to their visitor center to get good info on sites to visit, etc. Most restaurants require reservations and can be crowded so make reservations as soon as possible

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

By the way, at the end of the day, if you just want a good steak and a nice view of the Charleston harbor, California Dreaming is an easy recommendation.
https://californiadreaming.rest/
https://californiadreaming.rest/location/Charleston-SC/

CanonTom Loc: Birmingham

janog wrote:

They have a “hop on - hop off” bus system that travels around town. Good system and stops at/near most attractions. You can also go to their visitor center to get good info on sites to visit, etc. Most restaurants require reservations and can be crowded so make reservations as soon as possible

Thanks for the info janog. Appreciate it.

Tom

CanonTom Loc: Birmingham

47greyfox wrote:

By the way, at the end of the day, if you just want a good steak and a nice view of the Charleston harbor, California Dreaming is an easy recommendation.
https://californiadreaming.rest/
https://californiadreaming.rest/location/Charleston-SC/

Looks great greyfox. View of harbor sounds super as well. Thanks,

Tom

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

CanonTom wrote:

My wife and I are planning about a week in Charles... (show quote)

I took the carriage ride to get an orientation and some history of the houses and buildings. Took some snap shots but for serious shots you have to walk.
Also carriage rides are on different routes given by a lottery by the city so each one goes a bit different route
It was well worth doing though as we got the lay of the land and history.

CanonTom Loc: Birmingham

Architect1776 wrote:

I took the carriage ride to get an orientation and some history of the houses and buildings. Took some snap shots but for serious shots you have to walk.
Also carriage rides are on different routes given by a lottery by the city so each one goes a bit different route
It was well worth doing though as we got the lay of the land and history.

Great idea Architect, I think we will initially do just that, then come back to what looks most interesting.

rambler Loc: Masssachusetts

Google: “5 best piers to enjoy around Charleston”. Then head to the various beaches to catch the sun rising in the east😇

Billynikon2

Don't forget to eat. Some of the best restaurants in the country.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

CanonTom wrote:

Great idea Architect, I think we will initially do just that, then come back to what looks most interesting.

Some places I found wonderful were:
1. White Point Garden
2. All the famous and infamous houses on Meeting Street
3. The old 19th century jail
4. The Market
5. Ft. Moultrie, The other half of the harbor defenses and is incredibly interesting (I actually liked it more than Ft. Sumter) and it has a wonderful museum. Best of all it is free.
6. If you like ships the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier is worth visiting.
Finally, I just love the old houses and buildings, all fascinated me as my wife and I just wandered aimlessly around the old part of the city. Every street and alley had character and hidden gems off the beaten path that gave unique opportunities for photos that are not the typical me too cliches one always sees.
There is about a weeks worth of things to see on a quick visit time line, a lifetime if you were to stay. It has been one of the most enjoyable places I have visited in a long time. Just ignore the pushing tourists and take it all in slowly at your own private pace away from the tours except for the wagon ride as it really does help, at least for me it did.
Have fun.

clemente21

CanonTom wrote:

My wife and I are planning about a week in Charles... (show quote)

Consider a photography tour. They can customize it for you and save you time as well. Give them a call before going and ask them all these questions. There are several in Charleston.

regularguy55

Be sure to visit the Hunley Project a few miles from the Historic District at North Charleston. It is the Civil War submarine being restored by Clemson University. Amazing story, inexpensive and a good 1-2 hour tour.

huntmj

I've been there twice, good locations are the seashore at sunrise, oak alleys, sheldon, the unitarian church is lovely and the historic streets in the south of the city. The horse drawn carriage rides are fun but not much use for taking photographs

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

PatrickAtty wrote:

If not too far, the landscapes in the Botany Bay Plantation refuge (Edisto Is., SC) and in the paths in the Edisto Is. State Park are great. Here are some shots from earlier this month.

Patrick, I particularly love that b&w tree photo in this group. Well done. /Ralph