Charleston: The Big
Sweet Grass BaskeT
BY CLAY
LARROY
The
preparation for a vacation is almost
as exhilarating as the vacation itself.
I love printing out the tickets and confirmations while thinking about how much
fun I will have on vacation. Now that summer is officially here I want to
discuss places to go on your summer vacations. I think that some of the
best destinations in the world are right here in our great country America. So
I am continuing my tour across America. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!
Visit Charleston
Founded and settled by English colonists in 1670, Charleston grew from a colonial seaport to a wealthy city by the mid-eighteenth century. Through the mid-nineteenth century, Charleston’s economy prospered due to its busy seaport and the cultivation of rice, cotton, and indigo.
In April of 1861, Confederate soldiers fired on Union-occupied Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, thus signaling the beginning of the Civil War. Charleston was slow to recover from the devastation of the war. However, its pace of recovery became the foundation of the City’s greatest asset – its vast inventory of historically significant architecture. Short on capital after the war, Charleston was forced to repair its existing damaged buildings instead of replacing them.
After the war, the City gradually lessened its dependence on agriculture and rebuilt its economy through trade and industry. Construction of the Navy Yard in 1904, just north of the City’s boundaries, pushed Charleston vigorously into the twentieth century. During the first few decades of the 1900’s, industrial and port activities increased dramatically. Later, major sources of capital came from the Charleston Naval Base, the area’s medical industry and the tourism industry. Today approximately 4.51 million people visit our city annually generating an estimated economic impact of $3.22 billion.
In April of 1861, Confederate soldiers fired on Union-occupied Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, thus signaling the beginning of the Civil War. Charleston was slow to recover from the devastation of the war. However, its pace of recovery became the foundation of the City’s greatest asset – its vast inventory of historically significant architecture. Short on capital after the war, Charleston was forced to repair its existing damaged buildings instead of replacing them.
After the war, the City gradually lessened its dependence on agriculture and rebuilt its economy through trade and industry. Construction of the Navy Yard in 1904, just north of the City’s boundaries, pushed Charleston vigorously into the twentieth century. During the first few decades of the 1900’s, industrial and port activities increased dramatically. Later, major sources of capital came from the Charleston Naval Base, the area’s medical industry and the tourism industry. Today approximately 4.51 million people visit our city annually generating an estimated economic impact of $3.22 billion.
25 Ann Street Charleston, SC 29403
80 Broad Street Charleston, SC 29401
79 Church Street Charleston, SC 29401
360 Concord Street Suite 9 Charleston, SC 29401
190 King Street Charleston, SC 29401
360 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29403
171 Moultrie Street Charleston, SC 29409
188 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401
6 Chalmers Street Charleston, SC 29401
17 Chalmers Street Charleston, SC 29401
Meeting & Broad Street Charleston, SC 29401
A group of concerned and passionate citizens helped to create this historic museum, and after its grand opening in March of 1993, the museum has grown and fostered a reputation for being the number one go-to spot.
100 East Doty Avenue Summerville , SC 29483
- The Wells Gallery
Located next to the Gibbes Museum of Art, this art gallery features art from all different mediums including sculpture, watercolors, oil, hand-blown glass and jewelry.
125 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401
- Blackbeard's Cove Family Fun Park
3255 Highway 17 North Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
Frankie's Fun Park This amusement park has all the right ingredients for the perfect dosage of fun. Attractions include everything from a rock climbing wall and batting cages to miniature golf, a driving range and various go kart race tracks.
5000 Ashley Phosphate Rd Charleston, SC 29420
5000 Ashley Phosphate Rd Charleston, SC 29420
Splash Island Waterpark Get soaked at this park while taking full advantage of the idealistic weather. Located in Palmetto Islands County Park, Splash Island caters to a younger crowd with its activity pool and 16 ft otter slide for toddlers.
444 Needlerush Parkway Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
444 Needlerush Parkway Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
871 Riverland Road Charleston, SC 29412
8888 University Boulevard North Charleston, SC 29406
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Love and Travel to create memories that will last a
lifetime!
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