Over time Historic Downtown Charleston has experienced many highs and lows. Having endured the Revolution, the Civil War, earthquakes, devastating fires, hurricanes and floods, Charleston still stands strong. Understanding the amount of adversity Charleston has experienced over the years, one can appreciate why local Charlestonian’s are proud of their culture and heritage.
Quickly, visitor’s become aware of the huge amount of Historical Preservation that is alive and well in Charleston. To get a great glimpse into the past a “must do” on every visitors list are the Carriage Tours in Charleston. Not only will you find the tours educational, the drivers make them extremely entertaining as well!
Historic Charleston has expanded over recent years due to preservation activities. Not that historic significance was not there before, it’s simply that the history was being lost and hidden due to blight, neglect and demolition. As the resurgence in rehabilitation and renovation of the areas north of the Crosstown Connector have persisted over the last 20 years, the look a feel of history has made a comeback. Even further up the “neck” of the peninsula, you’ll see more and more projects that are bringing back the energy into communities that once had a vibrant past.
What You’ll Discover
Here in the much of the Historic Areas you find streets lined by large oaks, draped with Spanish Moss shading the sidewalks from the sun. Having a wide variety of architectural elements and style and grace Charleston is like no other. Here you’ll find homes with wide porches, architectural columns, corbels, and unique pediments only found in historic areas like Charleston. It only takes a couple hours here before your mind will take a journey back in time! From the beautiful gardens, wrought iron fences and gates, and carriage houses to the aroma of Jasmine and flower boxes, Historic Downtown Charleston is truly a time capsule to a different era.
Historic Downtown Charleston Lifestyle
Currently Charleston is blending its historic roots and modern flare. Much of the Downtown Historic District is known as the “shopping district” with upscale shopping, dining, night life and just a lot of good fun! King Street is where most of the action is, from Upper King to Lower King. Here on King St. you’ll fine plenty of unique restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, antique dealers and more. On Upper King, which is considered the “design district”, you’ll find more cutting edge restaurants, newly remodeled shops, businesses and homes. This is where the growth has been moving, and it is moving! South of Calhoun on King St. you’ll find many unique boutiques mixed in with familiar names names like the Apple Store and Jos A Bank and many more.
Having a vibrant restaurant scene, Charleston is home to some of the most creative and daring chefs in the world. Upscale favorites like Husk on Queen St. and Hall’s Chop House on King St. should be on everyones list.
With so much to do and see it’s easy to see why some people visit Charleston on a regular basis. Come fall in love with the city and research the many real estate opportunities in Historic Downtown Charleston.
Historic Downtown Charleston Homes And Neighborhoods
Here you’ll find several distinct neighborhoods. Below are links to each of these neighborhoods. Here you’ll discover their unique locations, heritage and history.
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