Charleston is one of the oldest and most historic cities in America. It is also one of the prettiest towns in America and has an amazing array of activities, intriguing historic sites, quirky attractions, and more. Visitors will enjoy Lowcountry cuisine, fun festivals, unusual tours, outstanding shopping (including the quaint City Market and enormous Citadel Mall), and area beaches.

In this reference, you'll discover Charleston's...

*best rooftop bar

*best pub tour

*best adults only hotel

*best hostel

*best family lodging

*best dessert tour

*one of the best places in the Southeast to listen to good music

*best eco-tour

*the only tea plantation in North America

*best harbor cruise

*best ghost tour

Plus, you'll learn about the most haunted place in Charleston, Provost Dungeon (dates back to the American Revolution), a great swamp tour, Heavenly Charleston Tour, horse-drawn carriage tours, Gullah tour, a pirate tour that retraces the steps of some of the most infamous buccaneers of the Golden Age of Piracy, Rainbow Row, best places to shop (from novelty toys to fine artwork and antiques), and Patriots Point. You'll also learn how to spend the night aboard a historic aircraft carrier, discover Hoodoo (Lowcountry Voodoo), learn why Charleston is referred to as the "City of Firsts", and all area attractions are revealed, including the best beach resorts and little-known islands.

Terrance Zepke is an award-winning and best-selling author of forty-five books, including the popular, TERRANCE TALKS TRAVEL SERIES. She is also a travel blogger, agent, and host of the UBER ADVENTURES SHOW. She is in demand as a speaker and has been featured in most major media, including The Travel Channel, The Washington Post, CNN, NPR, Associated Press, PBS, The Good Morning Show, The Rick Steves Show, The Learning Channel, and Publisher's Weekly. For more on this author and her titles visit www.terrancetalkstravel.com and www.terrancezepke.com