Charleston, South Carolina is the second largest city in the state and the old city is located primarily on a peninsula formed by the Ashley River and the Cooper River. Many put Charleston as the fastest growing cities in the region. The city offers a strong history, a laid-back atmosphere and plenty of southern hospitality.
There are a wide range of attractions to keep you entertaining and intrigued during a visit to Charleston. Fort Sumter is famous for being the place where the first shots of the Civil War broke out. The fort is now in ruins, but the site is a must-see stop for history buffs. Be sure to consider a carriage tour of the city. The tours take you to most of the historical sites around the city and are a unique way to see much of what Charleston has to offer.
Charleston is considered to be a humid subtropical climate. The summers can get hot and a bit humid - with high temperatures reaching near 90F and rainfall averages reaching 6 inches a month. Winters are mild and low temperatures rarely fall below freezing.
You can find a number of cheap flights to Charleston almost any time during the year. Cheap airline tickets from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport (CHS) can be found for just over $300 US. Flying in from New York will cost only a small amount less with cheap airline tickets costing around $290 US.
There is a wide range of accommodations around the city - from the historic to the modern. Cheap hotels in Charleston can be found almost anywhere in the region. Cheap hotels rooms near the main attractions can offer rates starting under $100 US.