Charleston, South Carolina has been around since the late 17th century, and so much of the old historical nature of Charleston has been preserved through the generations.
Being in Charleston feels somewhere in between feeling like you’re in a history book, a bopping city, and a gorgeous beach town. If this sounds good to you, you have to go to Charleston.
One place in Charleston you have to visit is the Battery. This was the defensive sea wall during the Civil War, because it’s right on the water. Nowadays, people go there to check out the stunning oversized homes, which give Charleston such a magical feel.
Charleston also has a ton of nearby beaches like Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, and more. Being able to be in a great city one day and drive only 20 minutes to the beach the next is so special and another reason why Charleston has something other cities just don’t have.
If you have a sweet tooth, you cannot leave Charleston without trying a praline. These pralines are caramel-y, nutty, soft, and really give you the perfect combination — all in a little round treat. You can often see bakeries making them fresh, which is super exciting!