NOUN: A low-lying area of land, especially the coastal plains of the Carolinas and Georgia. Locals spell this "low country" or "lowcountry".

September 3, 17, 2010
Dance the night away under the stars at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Dance to the hottest oldies & beach music around. Food and beverages will avaliable on-site for purchase.

September 5, 2010
Barbecue and bluegrass, just the sound of it makes your mouth water and your toes start tappin'. The summertime is the perfect time for Boone Hall Plantation's first annual Barbecue Cook-Off and Bluegrass Festival. Professional barbecue teams will travel to Boone Hall to compete.

September 11, 2010, Charleston Area
Help Clean Up Charleston!! Communities, schools, businesses and other groups are invited to join the Adopt-A-Highway program to clean up Charleston County. Citizens from all over Charleston will engage in litter pickups. Volunteer your church, your office team, your soccer team or just yourself.

September 11, 2010
Before cotton was king and rice reigned supreme, South Carolina colonists struggled to find a cash crop that would provide them with a life of luxury. Colonists experimented with a variety of plants for both produce and profit. Join us at Charles Towne Landing for "From Seeds to Shillings: Growing Wealth at Charles Towne." Click Here for More Information...

H.L. Hunley was a Confederate submersible that demonstrated the advantage and danger of undersea warfare. Although not this nation's first submarine, Hunley was the first submarine to engage and sink a warship. The Hunley is normally open for public tours every Saturday from 10 - 5 and Sunday from 12 - 5. For more information on tours call (877) 448-6539.

83-107 East Bay Street, Downtown Charleston
When on vacation in Charleston, Rainbow Row is a MUST TO SEE. Originally these mid-1700 homes had been the center of commerce; merchants had stores on the first floor and lived on the floors above. Today this beautiful array of homes is known as "Rainbow Row".

Market Street, Downtown Charleston
When on vacation in Charleston, the City Market is a must see. There are a total of four buildings spanning from Meeting Street to East Bay Street. An assortment of wares is sold by hundreds of vendors. Sweet grass basket weavers can be seen in every building, along with, local artists, jewelry, tapestry, souvenirs, church dolls,afghans, rugs, rice, beans and sauces, local candies and cookies and much more.

#6 Chalmers, between Church and State Streets.
Recently this building has been opened to the public as a museum. The Old Slave Mart is the only known building used as a slave auction gallery in South Carolina.

Stay at the Beach!! Located 30 minutes from historic downtown Charleston, on Kiawah's West Beach, these 1 and 2-bedroom beach side and ocean front villas are just steps away from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a short walking distance to golf, tennis, shopping and restaurants. Privately owned, managed and maintained, each Getaway Villa is beautifully decorated and completely furnished. (843) 343-7215

These touring itineraries detail the best things to see and do while you're in Charleston. Itineraries include complete information on recommended tours, accommodations, MUST TRY restaurants and shops. Information includes website links, touring tips, how to get to/from downtown, where to park and much much more essential touring information!