Charleston, SC
Travelogue
1999 Comments
Welcome to the Charleston, SC Travelogue - a moderated page where
you can get the inside information on the best eateries, places to go,
local nightlife, and things to do in and around the Charleston area.
Note: This page is not an advertisement for any particular spot and all
opinions contained here are solely those of the individual contributor.
E-mail addresses are being removed to encourage the posting of
answers to the Travelogue and to reduce the growing spam problem.
Please see our
Accommodations Pages for Places to Stay or use our
Hotel Search
Click
here to bring up an easy-to-use form for submission to the
Travelogue. Note: These pages are provided courtesy Southeast Getaway.
You will be brought to the Segetaway.com site for postings of new
comments.
Have you ever stayed at the Battery Carriage House? Please tell me how
you liked it.
-- Lynn Roberts (teroberts@mindspring) submitted 1/27/1999
Is there still such an animal? My husband has talked so much about
it when he was attending DUKE but I can't seem to find any information
about it. I'm beginning to think he's making it up! It has to do with a
sister city in Italy and is in the spring. Any information would be
helpful.
-- Porter, Karin" (kporte@coair.com) submitted 1/27/1999
Editor's Note: I believe you are referring to the Spoleto Fesitval
which is held during the month of June. You can find more information
at http://www.spoletousa.org/
We visited family in charleston from Jan 16,1999 to Jan 23,1999.
Everything was beautiful and you couldnt ask for nicer weather. Having
said that, We came from Northern Calif longing for that southern
hospitality and charm instead we had a very bad experience with rude
staff at the hotel we stayed at which was Inntown suites they
completely spoiled our trip. We are a family of six who travel quite
often and have stayed at various hotels, this by far has been the
worst!!The hotel itself was ok,But the staff couldnt of been ruder if
they tried.
-- lynne booker (cadrming) submitted 1/27/1999
My husband and I along with our dear friends visited Charleston some
years back and ate a dish at a restaurant called "The Steam Pot." I'm
trying to duplicate that recipe back here in Tennessee to celebrate our
friends wedding anniversary. Any suggestions?
-- Anonymous submitted 1/27/1999
there was a house on tv recently that used to belong to john s oneal
sometime around the civil war and it had been sold to an afro american
woman and i do not remember her name. do you know anything about this
particular house? it is supposed to have a big O initial in the gates
or ironwork and maybe the lattice . there are supposed to be the
frenchwrought iron features with an O in them? any help locating the
house would be appreciated.. shayne o'neal ford
-- Anonymous submitted 1/27/1999
Would like some information on plantation tours in Charleston.
Lodging around town that would be close to places of interest, most of
all Plantations and prices. Thank you, Julie Q.
-- julie quimby (pljq@erols.com) submitted 1/27/1999
3DLooking for hotel or B and B for under $100/ night in April. Also,
other neat towns around there to visit and stay. Ideas please.. Thanks
, Bill=20
-- 3DBill Morey (3Dbillmorey@prodigy.com) submitted 1/27/1999
Emeril LaGasse claims the best cheeseburger in America can be found
at Melvin's on Mt. Pleasant. Can anyone vouch for this? I certainly
intend to try it on my next visit.
-- Dale Brown (dunes@prodigy.net) submitted 1/27/1999
Hello there! Eight of us from Northern NJ are planning a trip to
Charleston for golf (3/30/98 - 4/3/98). We are looking for help in
booking challenging courses. We don't have lodging yet, so we would
also appreciate recommendations on that topic as well. We'd much prefer
to stay as close to the courses as possible and minimize drive
time..... If anyone has any suggestions or recommendations we would
surely appreciate hearing from you! Thanks, Peter D. Kelly
-- Pete Kelly (NJKelly23@aol.com) submitted 1/03/1999
Help !! I am from Fla. and want to get married in Charleston. Could
someone please recommend a romantic place where I could have a horse &
carriage type wedding outside!?! Thank you, Henry
-- Henry D (gatorama@worldnet.att.net) submitted 1/03/1999
We're looking at going to Charleston the last week of March, 1999.
I'm worried that the trees and flowers will not be in bloom yet, and
this may not be the best time to go. What is it like that time of year
in Charleston? Thanks
-- Kim Pilon (chuckkim@usinternet.com) submitted 1/03/1999
My grandaugher is attendig college in Charleston and lives on
St.Phillips st.I would be most grateful if i could get any information
on this area, such as crime and is this a good area. thank you very
much for any info.
-- R.HALL (rgh7370@aol.com) submitted 1/03/1999
we are looking for a location that sells emmett kelly figuriens. in
charleston or north charleston. thank you for your help.
-- arlene price (jjprice@clis.com) submitted 1/03/1999
I've been to Charleston several times and we make a point to go at
least two or three times a year. Someone who hasn't been to this
magical city can't understand all of the beauty, history, and wonder
that it holds. Everytime we come over there, we take Eddie Macy's ghost
tour. This is an excellent way to learn about the history of the city
and the events that have made it what it is today. We also like to
visit the lighthouse on Sullivan's Island. This is a secluded little
spot and is one of Charleston's best kept secrets I believe. I could go
on and on. The Market, Fort Sumpter, The College of Charleston and The
Citadel, The Battery, and Waterfront Park. All of these contribute to a
perfect atmosphere. So if you have a couple of days, make it a point to
vist this place where the people are extremely friendly, the food is
great, and there is neve a dull moment. I've been to 44 of the 50
states and have yet to see a place as nice as Charleston, South Caroli!
na. William Richardson Birmingham, Alabama
-- William Richardson (wrichard@pandora.hhs.k12.al.us) submitted
1/03/1999
Because of our love of Charleston & the most relaxing vacations
we've ever had, my wife & I took the plunge and purchased a
vacation/rental property on Wild Dunes (1998). So far we've been very
pleased. The beach, relative privacy, and proximity of all Charleston
offers is an unbeatable combination. On our last visit, we discovered
the pleasures of The Boathouse. It is located near the channel between
IOP and Sullivan's Island. I would describe it as upscale seafood. The
bleu cheese cole slaw is unique. We're also partial to the Long Island
Cafe on IOP.
-- Dale Brown (dunes@prodigy.net) submitted 1/03/1999
Hello, I love the city of Charleston is the most romantic city in
the US, I have been around the world for 5 years and I will like to
live in charleston, I speak spanish, french and portuges and I will
like get a job using my language skills. thank you for any information
ciao!!
-- wilson wilches (terranove@msn.com) submitted 1/03/1999
I am a graduate of West Virginia University with a BS in journalism,
concentrating in advertising and business. I love the south and have
heard wonderful things about South Carolina. I love being near the
beach and the cultural aspects of Charleston. However, I am in search
of a good job in advertising or any related business field. I don't
know much about Charleston, jobwise, so it would be great if someone
could give me some information about the job market and any other
helpful info. I would really appreciate it. Thankyou, Jennifer.
-- Anonymous submitted 1/03/1999
Can anyone recommend a campground in or near the Charleston area? I
will be traveling there March of 99 to visit the Patriots Point Naval
Museum. Thanks
-- Anonymous submitted 1/03/1999
Does anyone know of a good hotel in Charleston or Charleston area
that allows pets? We want to be able to walk around the city or the
beach area with him.
-- bjorn (bjornina@aol.com) submitted 1/03/1999
Hey People! Just wanted to say that as we speak I'm on vacation in
Charleston for the 3rd time in the last 3 years. I just can't get
enough of this place! Thanks to the great directions I found on this
website, I actually found The Wreck yesterday--I didn't get to eat
though because they are not open for lunch on week days. My family and
I are planning to go back on Friday night for dinner and I'll let
everyone know how it was, I can't wait to try this place out, and by
the way WOW the building really is a WRECK of a place....heeheehee....
Well, happy vacationing! Cynthia Wright
-- Cynthia (cynthehen@otn.net) submitted 1/03/1999
Could anyone comment of their golf experience(s) in Charleston,
courses, accomodations, packages? Thank you
-- Bill McDougall (mcd@log.on.ca) submitted 1/03/1999
Hymans': The lobster was too soft, the grilled tuna was not
sufficiently cooked and the cole sloe was flaccid at Hyman's at 2:00 pm
on 10/20/98. We will never eat there again and will recommend that
others not eat there.
-- Anonymous submitted 1/03/1999
My wife and two teens are planning a trip to Charleston arriving on
Thanksgiving Day 11/26. Any suggestions where we may find a good local
resturant that will be open on Thanksgiving? $$ to $$$ B+ or better,
dressy or tie optional any suggestions??
-- dan goss (dangoss@bellsouth.net) submitted 1/03/1999
I recently purchased a house at Shadowmoss Plantation. I will be
using this house as a vacation home, one month of the year. The rest of
the time I would like to rent it ona weekly basis through the golf
package tours in the Charleston area. Can you suggest a few of the
reputable agencys that offer this service? Thanks in advance for your
help. F. Sisson
-- Fred Sisson" (fudeal801@email.msn.com) submitted 1/03/1999
My wife and I are interested in a one bedroom studio with a
kitchenette for the period - arriving on November 18, 1998 and
departing the morning of November 24, 1998. My wife is a beginer golfer
and would like to play a round or two at a 9 hole par course and I'm
interested in playing a couple of rounds at an executive or regulation
course. We are both interested in biking and would like accomadations
with a water view
-- Edward O'Sullivan (edkathos@worldnet.att.net) submitted
1/03/1999
10-12-98 I will try and keep this shprt but I have a hard time
whenever I speak of Charleston. We discovered Charleston in 1990 and
have gone back every year since. We have nevewr visited a more
beautiful, historical or friendly city. After visiting 10 times we have
decided to retire there in 6 years. We have always had many interesting
things to do. Visit the forts, take a tour (Old South-Red Sash), eat,
tour plantations, browse market street, eat, walk the beaches, visit a
museum, tour the homes, eat, take a bike ride, relax at colonial lake,
drive to the Islands, eat, visit the churches, tour the cememteries,
eat, golf, shop,walk-walk-walk.
Did I mention eat? We prefer casual and our favorites (we've tried
many) are California Dreaming, Shem Creek Bar and Grill, T-Bonz in Mt.
Pleasant and for lunch Wild Wings on Market Street. We are usually too
tired and too full for night life but we had a fantastic fun Friday
night at Mt. Pleasants Wild Wings. The food, brew and live shag music
(Second Wind) was a great way to end our 1998 trip. Eric, our waiter
made sure of that.
Never a day goes by that my wife and I don't mention Charleston. For
two Michiganders who can"t wait for retirement, thank you people of
Charleston for many memorable vacations. Oh and one more great thing
about South Carolina coastline is 98.9 BREEZE RADIO. Mike and Diane
(vece67@yahoo.com) Please write.
-- Anonymous submitted 1/03/1999
We are planning a trip to Charleston in March and neither my husband
nor myself have ever been there. We need some visitor's information and
hope that you will send us that or put us in touch with whoever can.
Thanks! slb1325@aol.com
--
(SLB1325@aol.com) submitted
1/03/1999
Try my ghost tour in Charleston! It is Ghost Walk, a name registered
with the Secretary of State for South Carolina! The tour is 1 1/2 hours
long and we tell more stories than any other tour on the market! Plenty
of ghost in Charleston to talk about and we would love to have you on
the tour. Tours are 5 pm from The Mills House Hotel and 7 pm and 9 pm
from TG's, 170 Church St.
-- Anna Blythe (atblythe@bellsouth.net) submitted 1/03/1999
I would like to know if any courses offer club rental. If so, which
resorts, the price, and club selection. Thanks!
--
(mhagedor@UNMCNOTES.UNMC.EDU)
submitted 1/03/1999
My husband and I are interested in buying a condo in Charleston. We
spotted some on Legeare(?) Street in historic Charleston. Can anyone
give us information about these condos?
-- Katie H. (kd84819) submitted 1/03/1999
My husband and I just visited Charleston Sept. 20-24, 1998 for the
second year in a row and stayed at the Meeting Street Inn. This
charming Inn serves a Continental breakfast every a.m. and wine and
cheese 5:30-6:30 p.m. The Inn keepers were helpful and friendly and
steered us to one of the best restaurants called The Mint Julep. The
fried green tomatoes are a must! Another excellent restaurant was 82
Queen, quite elegant with a beautiful outdoor garden. We also enjoyed
Hymans for seafood, Bocci's for Italian and Blossoms for their mushroom
stuffed ravioli! We took a horse and carriage tour for two, a little
pricey, but better than being cramped into the larger tour carriages
especially on a hot day. Enjoyed our visit to Boone Hall Plantation and
Drayton Hall. A walk to Waterfront Park in the evening and using the
swings was enjoyable. The best thing about staying in town was that
everything was in walking distance. We also enjoyed the Fall
Candlelight Tour of homes in historic Charleston, put on by the
Historic Society. Beautiful homes filled with antiques, and even met
some of the homeowners. Since this was a night tour, each home had
candles outside to guide you to the right house. It was the best! We
will certainly be back to this charming city again. Katie H. submitted
10/4/98
-- Katie H. (kd84819) submitted 1/03/1999
We're interested in taking a cruise from Charleston to Savannah. Do
you have such a cruise? And how long are you docked at Savannah? Etc.
--
submitted 1/03/1999
Planning to relocate in Charleston and would love some information
on areas to live to include cost of living . Prefer nice, family
atmosphere close to the water. I plan on working at MUSC and would like
some information about the University. Thank you for your assistance.
Karen.
-- Karen (gjohnson@netunlimited.net) submitted 1/03/1999
Hello, My family and I are coming to Charleston In September, this
is our second trip and we really enjoy vacationing in Charleston but
the this year we are bringing our small dachshund and what i wanted to
know is are dogs allowed on the beaches? Thanks,HSchmama@aol.com
-- Lisa (HSchmama@aol.com) submitted 1/03/1999
3DI fell in love with Charleston and the Lowcountry the summer afte=
r graduating high school and have been returning as often as possible
ever since.
I prefer to stay on the Isle of Palms (or Sullivan's) to enjoy the
beach AND the old city in a perfect combination. On the islands, my
favorite "soul-cleansing" activity is a walk down the deserted beach
before the sun rises, then the spectacularly beautiful break of day as
the sun comes over the ocean. (For shelling, this is the best time of
day, depending on the tides.) You'll often find yourself alone except
for the tiny speck of a jogger or other savvy guest on the horizon.
As for Charleston itself, there are so many spots, I cannot begin to
list them all. I definitely agree with fellow travelers who suggest a
carriage tour for orientation and WALKING South of Broad. I often park
at the garage at the corner of King and Queen Streets for a nice
central location near the Market, King Street shopping and the walk to
the Battery.
Restaurant suggestions are varied, but I, too like 82 Queen, Poogan's
Porch (try lunch for the same basic menu at better prices), and
Magnolia's. Although service can be a bit slow, Garibaldi's in the
market is also reliably good.
An addiction I have had for years are the pralines and especially the
glazed pecans at Market Street Sweets, on the north side of the market.
Some out of the way suggestions for those with extra time:
=80 For nature lovers, there is a remarkable swamp boardwalk about
30-4= 5 minutes from Charleston near Goose Creek managed by the Audubon
Society, The Francis Biedler (sp?) Forest. The walk is easy and the
forest is pristine.=20
=80 For an extra special hidden spot, find Magnolia Cemetary, just up
the river from the city. Check local maps, but it is off whatever
street East Bay becomes heading up river. This is an amazing spot
(actually more than one cemetary) with incredible monuments and
mausoleums in a setting of huge live oaks strewn with moss right on the
river. I HIGHLY recommend it.
=80 The drive down U.S. 17 to Beaufort (or even to Savannah for dinner)
is also beautiful, with lots of side spots to explore, such as Edisto
Island where the shelling is usually abundant on the State Park end of
the island. (Edisto is where I spent my first night in the Lowcountry,
camping at the park at 17.)
=80 Off the beaten path in Charleston proper is Colonial Lake, a mostly
residential area, but worth a drive through.
=80 Magnolia and Middleton gardens are almost otherworldly in late
Marc= h and early April when the azaleas are in bloom. I tend to think
the gardens are much more the point than the houses, but Middleton
Place does have a nice (if brief) tour. At Magnolia, take a break and
rent a canoe for a quiet time on the marsh pond next to the river
(usually very private, as no one else seems to do this). The water is
very shallow, so there are no problems for inexperienced canoeists.
=80 If you aren't staying on the islands, it is still worth your time
to drive through Mount Pleasant (take the old roads, not the new
connector), take side streets to see the old homes in Mt. Pleasant,
drive across the Ben Sawyer bridge to Sullivan's and the Isle of Palms.
You can spend a few hours at the beach at Isle of Palms, or simply
drive the two islands to see the wonderful beach houses, new and old.
On Sullivan's there is the light house and Ft. Moultrie. On your
return, dine at Shem Creek (NOT the Trawler...try Ronnie's, R.J.'s or
one of the others).
I'll stop there, but I must say, as a frequent traveler, Charleston and
the Lowcountry is probably my favorite spot on earth. =09
-- 3DDBurnley (3DBurnDan@aol.com) submitted 1/03/1999
We will be vacationing with another couple next month in Myrtle
Beach. Prior to that we will be visisting Charleston for 2 nights and
want to make the most of our time there. Please recommend:
1. A lovely inn/hotel/B+B in the historic area that will awaken our
senses, as well as be convient for exploring!!
2. Please also recommend restaurants for not only dinner, but also
breakfast and lunch
3. Any other suggestions would be great!!
-- Judy and Jack - Pittsburgh, Pa. (pustene@sgi.net) submitted
1/03/1999
Hi There!
One of my graduates asked me to find a reference to "Beach Boogie Blues
Satellite Network" located in Charleston. Can anyone help me with a
telephone number or E-Mail address?
Many Thanks, Roy Blair Director School of Broadcasting
--
(RoyEBlair@aol.com) submitted
1/03/1999
Good afternoon,
My name is Sergio Sanchez, from Spain. My fiancee and I are now
planning our honeymoon tour across Southeastern USA to take place in
March, 1999.
We would like to spend a couple of days in Charleston, and would deeply
appreciate any suggestions as to where we should stay and what we
should not forget to visit.
This will be a very special trip in our lives and we want it to be as
romantic as possible. Maybe an old B&B inn in the historic district
would be our best choice, but we are not sure as we have never been
there before nor know anyone who had.
We are not looking for a fancy hotel or a luxury suite, we want
something cozy and warm in the $100 night for two range.
Looking forward to hearing from all of you soon. Thank You.
Sergio Sanchez & Ligia Andres. Benicarlo, Spain (ligia_andres@hotmail.com)
-- Andr\is"
submitted 1/03/1999
RE: to Brian's question 5/20/98 about what the rooms are like at the
Quality Inn Downtown Charleston on Calhoun Street. They are quite
breezy right now. The hotel is under major re-development. All the
Exterior walls have been removed. Obviously the property is closed and
is expected to reopen spring 99. The Hilton off Montague Avenue in
North Charleston is a nice property. A lot of business people like to
stay there because I hear their rates are reasonable and it still has
decent access time (about 10 Min) to downtown. They also have two
shuttle vans. But keep in mind Charleston has numerous good properties.
It depends on what level and price of accommodations you desire.
-- Steve (Webmaster@touristpack.com) submitted 1/03/1999
I'm sorry. Your Travelogue appears to be hopelessly out of date.
Maybe I'm wrong, but even so, feel I must educate some of these kind
people who have written about their experiences.
I live in Charleston and have spent most of my life here. I've also
lived in Washington DC and Atlanta GA for some periods of time and have
had the priviledge of traveling througout Europe. It has been my good
fortune to dine in some of the world's finest restaurants and to have
been exposed to a wide range of delightful dining experiences from pubs
in the English countryside, to Mama and Papa run trattorias in Tuscany,
to hole in the wall Mexican and Cuban Restaurants frequented where we
were the only table not speaking Spanish---despite the fact we were
thousands of miles from any border. I love food. Correct that. I love
all good food---from Escargot at a four star Paris restaurant with a
waiter behind every chair to the juiciest cheeseburger served in a
working man's greasy spoon--anything, as long as it's the best
representation of what it attempts or claims to be as is possible.
I should also add that I come from a long line of good cooks and I like
to think that I'm improving on my culinary heritage. That having been
said, I believe that I am qualified to make some observations and
recommendations to the fine people who frequent this site.
First of all, please, please, please, remember these two important
terms: self-promotion and frozen seafood. These are terribly important
when considering two restaurants that are mentioned in almost every
letter, Hyman's Seafood and Poogan's Porch.
To the lady who couldn't get in, don't worry it wouldn't have been
worth it if you had been swept to the front of the line.
Hyman's claims to have been voted the best for seafood in Charleston,
but from what I know, they ran their own ballot. No one I know who
lives here eats there, unless they are going for quantity and
bargain-basement pricing vs. quality and freshness. For seafood I would
recommend going East of the Cooper to The Boathouse Restaurant. It is
fabulous. But, a word of warning, MAKE RESERVATIONS. It may be a
hassle, but when you get there you'll know why. The Wreck is also good,
but the price's are not as cheap as one would expect. Still it's as
fresh as it should be in it's shrimp dockside location--unlike some of
it's neighbors. Another good choice on Shem Creek is Slightly Up the
Creek. There are also a few good places on Sullivan's Island, but I
haven't eaten there recently so ask around.
Poogan's Porch may have been okay ten year's or so ago when they first
opened, but the some food was virtually unpalatable the last time I ate
there. I ordered She-Crab soup, a local specialty that I make myself,
and was able to stand my spoon up in the middle of the bowl.
Unfortunately, this was not an indication of a generous amount of crab
meat in the recipe. The soup was so thick and lumpy with flour--the
were actually white, dry, uncooked lumps of the stuff throughout--that
it resembled aspic or opaque jello. I was unable to find more than one
eighth of an inch strand of a piece of what may have been crab or some
other fish in the soup, the rest was all flour and water and salt with
some other unknown quantities that provided a pale color.
Poogan's promotes itself as on of the oldest purveyors of traditional
low country cooking in the area. I is certainly their right to do
so.It's called advertising. But, if you want really good low-country
cusine go somewhere else. If you're on a budget, try Jestine's or
AIice's Fine Foods.
If you'd like a nicer dining experience I can reccomend 82 Queen,
Anson's, Magnolia's and--one of my favorites--Slightly North of Broad.
If you really want a treat, make reservations for the Peninnsular
Grille. It is expensive, but well worth it. All of the seafood is fresh
too. Nothing frozen here. If you like fine Italian, Fulton Five is a
must, but reservations are a good idea as it's small and intimate.
Again, only the freshest and best food. Other good, but less expemsive
spots are The Bookstore Cafe, Baker's Cafe---great brunch---, Zebo's,
Sermet's, La La Luci and Arizona's--for Southwestern.
I know I'm leaving out lots of fine people and restaurants that I love,
but I can't spare any more time. I would recommend reading the Thursday
issue of The Post&Courier and looking at the restaurant listing there,
it's very informative and up to date. I'm delighted everyone likes
Charleston as much as they do and would like to think that I could make
their experience that much better. Thanks for the space.
P.C.
-- P.P.S. (golddogmom) submitted 1/03/1999
PLEASE SEND INFORMATION ABOUT FOLLY BEACH AND CHARLESTON. I WOULD
LIKE ACCOMODATIONS AND BEST EATERIES AND PLACES TO VISIT. DURING THE
WEEK OF SEPT.12-17TH. PLEASE MAIL TO 110 CANNON LOOP,CHUCKEY, TN 37641
THANK YOU. MS. JULIA WADDELL
--
submitted 1/03/1999
Gill and I went to Charleston between Thursday 29th July and Sunday
2nd August 1998. We had a really lovely time staying at the Barksdale
House Inn which was excellent. The service was first class we had
breakfast in our room served on a silver tray. A wonderful centrally
located Inn which didn't charge the earth. We visited all the touristy
sites including Boone Hall Plantation which was fascinating but rather
overpriced at $10 per person. The house was rebuilt in 1935 and is
therefore considerably younger than our home in England. The present
owners live in the property and so tourists only get to see the ground
floor. The slave street is extraordinary and they have plans to develop
this area further and give tourists a real insigt into what life for
the slaves was actually like.
I read a number of travelogue entrees before going to Charleston and
took the advice of some of the correspondence. Based on our visit I'd
make the following suggestions;
1. Do go to Hyman's for excellent sea food and fair prices.
2. Do not go to 82 Queen. We got hot and bitten by bugs, sitting
outisde. The food was good but expensive and we felt rushed by our
waitress and unable to relax.
3. Try taking a good guide book and driving round the historic district
south of Broad Street. The roads are quiet and there is an
architectural treat at every turn.
4. If you want to indulge your creative side try Wired & Fired a trendy
cafe / workshop where you can paint pottery whilst enjoying a beer or a
coffee. Be careful to cost out all items, one guy spent over $60 on two
dog bowls!!! But it was fun and they were unique.
Last year we went to New Orleans for a similar break whilst our son was
looked after by his granny Annie , grandad Dave and aunties Jenny and
Susie. Charleston was less electic and alive but far safer and easier
to explore. I hope you enjoy your visit as much as we did. Matthew
Milburn
-- Matthew Milburn (Milbs@Compuserve.com) submitted 1/03/1999
We are planning a trip to the Charleston area, and would like to
rent a condo on the beach. Anyone have any suggestions on which area (Folley
Beach, Isle of Palms, etc) is best for a family vacation? We would like
something that's not greatly crowded, and is casual/relaxed/friendly.
Thanks for any help. 8/1/98 mbooth@swbell.net
-- (mbooth@swbell.net)
submitted 1/03/1999
Trying to find information on Christmas in Charleston. Looking for a
child free wine food and spectacular surroundings. reply to clothear@flash.net
-- Sawyer
submitted 1/03/1999
I plan on visiting a friend in Charleston the first week in August.
But she will be at work during the day and I was wondering if anyone
had any insight on some interesting things to do alone (laying out on
the beach only goes so far). I look forward to learning about the
city's history, along with learning some things about myself. I
appreciate your help! Thanks, mdivina@hunton.com
-- Maryann Divina (mdivina@hunton.com) submitted 1/03/1999
My husband & I are planning a short trip to Charleston this
December. I would like the names of a couple of nice but relatively
inexpensive B&B's or hotels to stay at. Also, if someone could give me
the name of one or two good restaurants to visit, I would appreciate
it. I have seen the name Poogan's a lot. Thanks for the help!!
-- D. Bush (dabush@bellsouth.net) submitted 1/03/1999
I would like to get hold of the Charleston Chamber of Commerce. Do
they have an e-mail address? Thank You. Lori Klein
-- Lori Klein (halo@povn.com) submitted 1/03/1999
Hello, My name is Paul von Wittgenstein and I was wondering if you
could tell me where/who I would contact to have 'hard-copy' travel
guide and vacation planning information sent to me. and I am very
interested in spending some holiday time in the Charleston area. Its
beautiful and seems rich in history. Thanks in advance for your help.
Paul v.W.
--
submitted 1/03/1999
My husband and I will be visiting Charleston Aug. 23 thru the 26.
Never been before. We would love to rent a place nearby for a
reasonable rate. Would handle with care...any takers?
-- Martha Otte (gotte@email.msn.com) submitted 1/03/1999
I'm planning a 3 night family trip to the charleston area during
8/98 which includes my husband, two toddlers (under 3) as well as some
extended family members. We will be staying at Wild Dunes but would
like to spend one day in Charleston. Would love suggestions on hitting
the highlights of the area in a short time... tours, sights etc. Which
carriage tours are best? Love GOOD FOOD, but most options need to be
kid friendly. Are there any good,reasonable restaurants at Wild
Dunes...How about Tradewinds? And what's the real truth about the
Wreck? What about golfing outside of the pricey resort courses and good
fishing for my dad? Any suggestions are appreciated.
-- G. Floyd (eyewise@home.com) submitted 1/03/1999
We vacationed in Charleston June 29 - July 2, 1998. What a wonderful
place, we didn't want to leave. We stayed at the Boardwalk Inn at the
Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle of Palms. Their beaches are unsurpassed.
We had lunch at the Wild Wing Cafe, great selection of wings. For a
great dining experience visit J.Bistro in Mount Pleasant. Besides the
great tasting food, the menu and presentation were fantastic. We took a
carriage ride. It was very enjoyable and we learned a lot of history.
For an unforgettable experience go sailing on the Schooner Pride. We
took the two hour sunset cruise and loved it. Charleston has something
for everyone.
-- Tina (tlutley@computerland.com) submitted 1/03/1999
We have a friend who has had an heart attack in a near by city in
SC. He has been transported to a Charleston S.C. hospital. We
understand the hospital has University in its name. The telephone
operator was not able to help us. Do you know of such a hospital? Thank
you, Bob Killelea
-- Bob Killelea (killele@ibm.net) submitted 1/03/1999
To whom ever receives this, I am very interested in going to the
college of charlston. I have but one problem I can not find them on the
Internet. If yuo have or could get their internet address for me I
would be much obliged. Thank you Bill Smith
-- Smith"
submitted 1/03/1999
Hello! I am a french writer and journalist, living in Paris, and I
would like to know more about the jewish community. My husband and I
think to be in Charleston end of July or beginning August. Who could
tell me which persons I could contact? For advance, thank you a lot.
Mrs Michele Kahn mkahn@pratique.fr
-- Kahn
submitted 1/03/1999
Can anyone tell me about a boat called "Silver Dolphin" located at
the Ripley Light Marina .I needd a phone number if possible Thanks
-- Veronica (rangerbob@fuse.net) submitted 1/03/1999
We will be visting the Charleston area from July 25 to Aug 2. Are
there any 5k runs scheduled in the area?
-- Chris Tilton (christ@infinet.com) submitted 1/03/1999
We just spent our honeymoon in Charleston (6/2-6/9) and had a
wonderful time! We traveled by train from NYC - took about 12 hours,
most of which we spent sleeping. It is a good way to travel if you
don't want to drive long distances and don't feel like flying. We
stayed at the Indigo Inn, had a very nice room and found the staff to
be very helpful. We were within walking distance to most everything,
but got a little wilted by the heat the 1st few days we were there -
the heat index was about 105! My husband's favorite restaurant was,
without a doubt, Hyman's - we ate there 3 times that week! Captain
Stacks was a little lacking in the service area and had way too much in
the hot sauce area (the chef was experimenting with EXTREMELY hot
sauces the night we were there - he has since stopped we hope :-) We
went on 2 carriage rides and thankfully got 2 separate routes in the
lottery. The ghost walk was a neat thing to do, but make sure that you
have comfy shoes! We also rented a car and went to Magnolia Plantaion -
I found the house tour to be very informative and the train ride a nice
way to see the ground in the VERY hot weather. I can't really say it is
the best plantation, as it was the only plantation we went to! I have
been raving about the city since we have returned and look forward to
returning sometime in the near future!
-- Mae (isa@westnet.com) submitted 1/03/1999
We took our trip to Charleston with our two very young sons from May
30 through June 6, 1998. The beach on the Isle of Palms is beautiful.
(highly recommended) The Audobon Swamp Garden was really cool and there
are no mosquitos, in case you were wondering. (recommended) We took a
tour of Charleston harbor under sail power on the schooner Pride.
(highly recommended find them at the City Marina) We toured The
Charleston Tea Plantation, the only tea grown in America! given the
first Saturday of the month May through October. (If you're a tea
drinker highly recommended) We stopped to see the Angel Oak on the way
back from the tea plantation, it is worth the stop. It is estimated to
be over 1400 years old and it is a sight to behold. (highly
recommended) If you are a train buff or have kids with you check out
The Best Friend of Charleston museum right behind the Visitors Center
in downtown Charleston. (recommended) We love shrimp! So if your
interested in hearing about our shrimp experiences read on. Hyman's is
by far the best seafood restaurant in the area! Their ads say come
early or late which is good advice. It is worth it to plan ahead to be
able to eat there. Go ahead and try the Boiled Peanuts don't be afraid,
they are good. (extremely highly recommended) Sullivans on Sullivans
Island is pretty good. (recommended) Angel Fish on James Island has a
wide variety of fresh healthy food (not a seafood restaurant), we did
not have any shrimp there but what we did have was very good. (highly
recommended). The Charleston Crab House on the Wapoo River was good and
had a great view of the river and drawbridge that our boys really
enjoyed. (recommended) Now for our version of the Wreck, it was easy to
find and if you like to sweat (no air conditioning) and enjoy the aroma
of a seafood processing plant while you dine you will love The Wreck.
Besides that the grilled shrimp was excellent but the fried shrimp
tasted like it was cooked in very old oil that had already been used to
fry a lot of fish. (If your nose doesn't work and you like non-fried
food recommended, otherwise avoid it) California Dreaming was a major
disappointment we had been there about 5 years ago for the first time
and were not impressed, but after having many people rave about it we
tried again with the same disappointing results. It is a chain
restaurant with that look and feel. (not recommended) Overall our trip
was wonderful, we want to move there! Kevin and Angela Avery
-- Kevin & Angela Avery (kevin@pobox.com) submitted 1/03/1999
We just returned after a week long visit to the Charleston area and
would like to recomend two lovely B%=FD&B around the city. One, at=
McClellansville, a real village is called "Village B&B" at 333
Mercantile Road (843-887-3371). Best thing is to ask for directions at
Graham's Grocery. A lovely place situated in a dream-like village. The
other is an historic waterfront building at Beaufort, the Cuthbert
House Inn (800-327-9275). This one is a real piece of architectural
preservation and perfect taste! While in Charleston, we tried a few
restaurants and were pleased at Mint Julep but not impressed by the
very pretentious Carolinas's. For a light pleasant meal try Zebo's
Brewery at King's Str.=20
Dr. Erica Hoffer
Poison Information Center
Rambam Medical Center
Israel
-- Erica Hoffer"
submitted 1/03/1999
We were married in Charleston last June at the Charleston Chapel for
Weddings on Ashley Avenue. We highly recommend the chapel to anyone
planning a wedding in this beautiful city.
-- Angela (amehaffe@westga.edu) submitted 1/03/1999
Hi everyone, I hope asking questions like the following is
appropriate for the travelogue. My wife and I are taking a vacation
away from the kiddo the end of this month and will spending 6 days in
the Savannah/ Charleston vicinity. We'll have two nights in Charleston
per se, and, as we don't tend to put our money in our hotel rooms, and
we must have a swimming pool, we're staying at the Howard Johnson
Riverfront. AAA gives it 3 diamonds, but is there anything particularly
bad about it we should know? Also, we love it eat international and
want to stay away from variations on american/continental/California
cusisine. Based on recommendations from a "Go Carolina" website we plan
on dinners at a Spanish restaurant, Andalucia, a New Orleans style
restaurant, La Tasha's and/or an Indian place called Taste of india.
Any comments? For breakfast we might like to try at least one
"southern" homestyle experience. Any suggestions? Also are any of the
coffee house breakfast spots in the Historic District to be preferre
over on another? And finally, if we do lunches we've picked Alice's
Fine Foods and Aaron's. Any thoughts on that? Thanks for any input you
can give. Michael Warren Santa Cruz, CA plan to should know?
-- Michael Warren (michael.warren@sen.ca.gov) submitted
1/03/1999
-
Click here to bring up an easy-to-use form for submission to
the Travelogue. Note: These pages are provided courtesy Southeast
Getaway. You will be brought to the Segetaway.com site for postings
of new comments.
|
Back
to Charleston Connection