Fodor's in Focus Charleston: With Hilton Head & the Lowcountry (Fodor's in Focus Charleston)

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When To Go ............ 6

Chapter 1: Welcome to Charleston ............ 7

History of Charleston ............ 9

A Progressive City Rooted in History ............ 11

If You Like ............ 12

Chapter 2: Exploring Charleston ............ 15

Orientation & Planning ............ 16

Exploring Charleston ............ 17

Side Trips from Charleston ............ 37

Chapter 3: Where to Eat in Charleston ............ 43

Chapter 4: Where to Stay in Charleston ............ 67

Chapter 5: Nightlife & the Arts in Charleston ............ 91

The Arts ............ 92

Nightlife ............ 95

Chapter 6: Sports & the Outdoors in Charleston ............ 101

Beaches ............ 103

Sports & Activities ............ 104

Spas ............ 112

Chapter 7: Shopping in Charleston ............ 113

Shopping Districts ............ 115

Specialty Stores ............ 116

Chapter 8: Hilton Head & the Lowcountry ............ 125

Orientation & Planning ............ 127

Hilton Head Island ............ 132

Beaufort ............ 170

Daufuskie Island ............ 182

Edisto Island ............ 184

Travel Smart Charleston ............ 187

Index ............ 198

About Our Writer ............ 208

Maps

Downtown Charleston ............ 20—21

Greater Charleston ............ 33

Where to Eat in Downtown Charleston ............ 46—47

Where to Eat in Greater Charleston ............ 63

Where to Stay in Downtown Charleston ............ 72—73

Where to Stay in Greater Charleston ............ 85

Hilton Head & the Lowcountry ............ 127

Hilton Head Island ............ 134

Where to Eat on Hilton Head Island ............ 137

Where to Stay on Hilton Head Island ............ 146

Beaufort ............ 171