Area Resources
Here is a list of area resources which we have compiled for your use. We hope you find this helpful. If you have any suggestions for this list, please contact us at drew@drewsineath.com.
GuidesBack to Top
Charleston Restaurant Guide
http://www.lowcountrymarketplace.com/SC/restaurants/
Charleston Restaurant Guide: A list of favorite places to eat in the Lowcountry.
Lowcountry Vistors Guide
http://www.postandcourier.com/lowcountryvisitors/
Welcome to Lowcountry Visitors – your complete guide to where to go and what to do in the Charleston metropolitan area and beyond. We give you the very best of the Lowcountry from historic homes to museums to parks to beaches. You'll find everything you need to know about our most-visited attractions.
Area AttractionsBack to Top
Charleston.net
Local Charleston portal site operated by its primary newspaper, The Post and Courier. Access local news, events, classified ads, shopping, entertainment, local sports and more.
CharlestonLowCountry.com
http://www.charlestonlowcountry.com/
General information site for Charleston featuring a calendar of events, accommodations, lodging specials, vacation packages, tours & attractions, golf, and much more.
Historic Charleston Foundation
http://www.historiccharleston.org
Established in 1947, Historic Charleston Foundation works to protect buildings, landscapes and cultural resources that make up Charleston's rich and irreplaceable heritage. This website gives you general information about the history of Charleston as well as information about the Nathaniel Russell House Tour and the Aiken-Rhett House Tour.
Travel2sc.com
http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/
A general information site for the Charleston area featuring what to see & do, lodging, shop, eat, drink, outdoor activities, parks, and how to plan your trip to the Low Country.
Traveler of Charleston
http://www.travelerofcharleston.com/
General information site that provide visitors to Charleston, South Carolina a reliable and superior quality publication and Internet resource informing them on what to do, where to go, and how to get there while on vacation
Family FunBack to Top
Blackbeard's Cove Family Fun Park
http://www.blackbeardscove.net/
ARR..Blackbeard's Cove Family Fun Park has something for everyone in the family. Attractions include: miniture golf, go-carts, climbing wall, Blackbeard's Gemstone Mining, jump land, indoor play system, and water wars.
Carolina Ice Palace
http://www.carolinaicepalace.com/
South Carolina's Ultimate Family Entertainment Complex, the Carolina Ice Palace was designed to be a year-round family playground for recreational skating, leaque hockey, figure skating, extreme sports, virtual reality and video games. Inside you will find 100,000 sq ft of excitement including two NHL-sized ice rinks.
Charleston County Parks and Recreation
Charleston County Parks and Recreation gives you information about all of Charleston's family-friendly facilities and parks including their famous waterparks: Whirlin’ Waters, Splash Zone, and Splash Island. You can also find information on Charleston's campgournds, beach parks, boat landings, dog parks, and much more.
Frankie’s Fun Park
http://www.frankiesfunpark.com/ncharleston/
Frankie's Fun Park in North Charleston serves up Great Rides, Great Food and Great Times. Go-Karts, Miniature Golf, Bumper Boats, Amusement Rides, Batting Cages and an awesome Arcade are part of our mega mix of fun. Frankie's Grill dishes out tasty food and drinks. Sized up for little kids, big kids and those who still think they're kids.
Jump Indoors of Charleston
This indoor jump center features 12,000 square feet of Jumping & Sliding Fun with 10 Jump Castles, a full arcade and prize center, and food court. For the adults they offer Wi Fi so bring your laptop and you can work while the kids play or enjoy a relaxing visit to the massage chair.
Music In Motion Skate Ring and Fun Park
There are so many fun things for the whole family to choose from. Not only do they have skating but we have a Fun Park outside with lots of great rides. Rides range from $2.00 to $4.00 per ride. There are over 100 video and arcade games inside as well as 2 pool table/air hockey rooms and a Food Court that serves a variety of great tasking food. A DJ plays music, takes requests and will even throw in a skate game here and there. Oh, let's not forget the occasional dance. The fun is never ending.
Paintball of Charleston
http://www.paintballcharleston.net/
Come out and enjoy one of the most thrilling and exciting sports you will ever play!!! Playing at Paintball Charleston is a fast paced and exciting outdoor adventure that places your team against an opposing team. The objective is to Capture your opponents' Flag without being eliminated, while your opponents attempt to do the same to you. Rent your equipment from us or bring your own, Bring a group or just bring yourself. We have 9 fields including 1 speedball field located on a 60 acre piece of land at 7100 Cross County RD.
Party Kingdom
http://www.partykingdomsc.com/
Fun that includes: a seperate Todler center, a huge indoor play park, an arcade and redemption center, teddy mountain where you can build your own stuff animal, a resturant serving all your favorite foods, room for dress-up and tea parties, and rooms for private parties.
South Carolina Aquarium
At the S.C. Aquarium, you will find over 60 exhibits located throughout the Aquarium that focus on five major regions of the Appalachian Watershed: the Mountains, the Piedmont, the Coastal Plain, the Coast and the Ocean. Our changing exhibit space currently showcases the Secrets of the Amazon, displaying a variety of plants, animals and habitats from the Amazon River basin.
Festivals and EventsBack to Top
Drew Sineath & Associates Annual Fall Festival
http://www.drewsineath.com/fall-festival.php
See our NEW Fall Festival Page for full details!!
Come out and have fun while supporting and raising funds for Helping Hands of Goose Creek:
Jump Castles, Games, Live Music, Dance Performances, Karate Demonstrations, Free Child ID Kits, Complimentary Food, and so much more!
If you are interested in volunteering to help out during the event or becoming one of our sponsors, please give our marketing coordinator, Kristen Lanier, a call at 843-725-1200 or send an e-mail to Kristen@drewsineath.com
Cooper River Bridge Run
The purpose of the Cooper River Bridge Run is to promote fitness, health, and improve quality of life. The goal of the Bridge Run is to educate and promote healthier lifestyles therefore making Charleston a healthier community.
Family Circle Cup
http://www.familycirclecup.com
The Family Circle Cup is a WTA Tour affiliated professional tennis tournament for women, held every year since 1973. The tournament is currently played on the green clay courts at the Daniel Island Tennis Center in Charleston, South Carolina.
Flowertown Festival
http://www.summervilleymca.org/flowertown/index.html
Voted one of the best craft shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist magazine, and one of the "Top 20 Events in the Southeast" by the Southeast Tourism Society, our Festival offers something for everyone to enjoy! More than 200 artists and crafters from all over the country display their works for your appreciation and purchase. Each day during the 3-day event brings you live entertainment, a Children's Jubilee, and a tennis tournament to enjoy. Additionally, fabulous festival foods are prepared to tempt your taste buds and to give you a "taste" of Summerville and the Lowcountry area of South Carolina.
Southeast Wildlife Expo
Now in its 27th year, Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) is the largest wildlife art and nature event in the nation, one that you have to experience first hand to understand and truly appreciate. Held each year in the weekend preceding President’s Day, SEWE attracts 35,000+ attendees to beautiful Charleston, SC, to enjoy world-class original art, diverse exhibits, interesting presentations and lectures, not to mention Southern hospitality and lots of fun!
Spoleto Festival
For 17 days and nights each spring, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston, South Carolina’s historic theaters, churches and outdoor spaces with over 120 performances by renowned artists as well as emerging performers in disciplines ranging from opera, theater, music theater, dance, and chamber, symphonic, choral, and jazz music, as well as the visual arts.
Goose Creek LinksBack to Top
Crowfield Golf and Country Club
http://www.crowfieldgolf.com/golf/proto/crowfieldgolf/
Designed by Bob Spence the championship golf course at Crowfield Golf & Country Club is truly representative of Carolina golf. Water is a major feature of our 18-hole course that stretches to nearly 7000 yards. The hilly, undulating landscape of Crowfield certainly presents a enjoyable challenge, but our five sets of tees ensure that every age and skill level will be challenged during your round.
Goose Creek Recreation
http://www.goosecreekrecreation.com/
This site offers Goose Creek residents information on youth programs, special events, athletic programs, and much more.
HealthcareBack to Top
MUSC - Medical University of South Carolina
The ten-story Medical University Hospital accepted its first patients in 1955. In 1985, the name of the hospital and its clinics was changed to MUSC Medical Center, reflecting its function in an academic health institution and its wide range of services to the public. This comprehensive facility is now comprised of three separate hospitals (the University Hospital, the Institute of Psychiatry, and the Children's Hospital). The Medical Center includes centers for specialized care (Heart Center, Transplantation Center, Hollings Cancer Center, Digestive Diseases Center). Numerous outpatient facilities include the Family Medicine Center, University Diagnostic Center, and affiliated faculty practice ambulatory care centers. In the past ten years, $200 million in capital improvements for the Medical Center focused resources on improved quality of patient care and accessibility of services. In 2003-04 there were over 27,000 inpatient admissions and almost 630,000 outpatient visits.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare
http://www.ropersaintfrancis.com/
Hospital and healthcare system offering medical services in Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, West Ashley, North Charleston, Kiawah / Seabrook, Goose Creek, Walterboro and Moncks Corner.
Trident Hospital and Health System
http://www.tridenthealthsystem.com/
Trident Health System - a family of hospitals including Trident Medical Center, Summerville Medical Center, Colleton Medical Center, Moncks Corner Medical Center and Archdale Medical Center - employs nearly 2,500 people and has a medical staff of more than 500 physicians who all have one goal in mind - your health. Our employees provide outstanding healthcare with compassion and kindness, reminding our patients that when they are with us, they are part of our family.
Historic Charleston Attractions and ToursBack to Top
Charleston Tours
http://www.touringcharleston.com/index.html
Take a tour of Downtown Charleston and its surrounding areas from any of the wide variety of tours offered by Adventure Sightseeing. Tour the Highlights of Downtown, Fort Sumter, or local plantations and gardens by bus or boat. Whether you are looking for a tour for just the family or a group tour to anywhere in the Charleston, Adventure Sightseeing can take you there.
Classic Carriage Tours
http://www.classiccarriage.com/index.html
What would be a visit to Charleston without seeing its beauty from one of its well known and classic carriage tours? For decades horse huffs have been heard around the city while locals and visitors alike take the opportunity to experience this age-old Charleston tradition.
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie
Information on history and tour schedules for Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie
Gullah Tours
Gullah - The language spoken by the Lowcountry's first black inhabitants. The language and culture still thrive today in and around the Charleston/Beaufort, South Carolina region. Gullah Tours explores the places, history, and stories that are relevant to the rich and varied contributions made by Black Charlestonians.
Harbor Cruises
http://www.spiritlinecruises.com/
Enjoy a historic tour of Fort Sumter, where the Civil War Began, or discover the best of Charleston Harbor with a boat tour on a SpiritLine yacht. Experience the sea air and extraordinary views while you cruise one of America's most historic harbors.
The Hunley
Visit The Hunley to complete the journey and learn the mystery of the lost vessel and its unsung heroes. The Hunley is like a present from the past protected from the jaws of time and the hands of plunderers. It is a great time capsule that has awaited the advent of technology great enough to unlock and preserve her mysteries. She comes to us now ready to tell her story.
The Original Charleston Walks
http://www.charlestonwalks.com/
The Original Charleston WalksTM feature's the city's most diverse selection of thematic walking tours. Experience the greatest variety of routes, historical themes, utter historical accuracy, and the most outstanding guides in Charleston.
USS Yorktown Tour at Patriots Point
Visit one of the largest museums of its kind in the world at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum. Their featured exhibits include the USS Yorktown, The Fleet, Planes and Flight Deck, Medal of Honor Museum, Vietnam Support Base, and the Cold War Memorial.
Lowcountry SportsBack to Top
All Access - The Offical Guide to the Lowcountry Sports Scene
All Access is the Official Web site of the Charleston Metro Sports Council, based on the award-winning publication. Here you will find the information you need about sports in Charleston, South Carolina. Whether you are planning, participating in, or attending a sporting event you will find everything you need right here.
Canoeing and Kayaking
http://www.natureadventuresoutfitters.com/
Professionally guided kayak, canoe and hiking nature tours since 1984. Their guides are degreed and certified Naturalist and Kayak Instructors. Locations include: Shem Creek in Mt. Pleasant (On-Water Location)!, Isle of Palms, Folly Beach, Charleston, Sullivans Island, Kiawah, Ace Basin, Edisto River, Francis Marion National Forest, and the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.
Charleston Battery Soccer
http://www.charlestonbattery.com/welcome.asp
Completed in April 1999, Blackbaud Stadium became the first privately-funded soccer-specific stadium in the United States. Styled after the classic English soccer experience, the stadium seats 5,100 and offers fans an unmatched environment with superb sight-lines, concessions, a children's interactive soccer theme park, and even a plush English-styled pub, The Three Lions. Additionally, the complex includes sky boxes, a plaza for corporate entertaining, and state-of-the-art media capabilities, making it one of the premier professional soccer venues in the U.S. and a prototype for all future soccer-specific stadiums yet to come.
Charleston RiverDogs Baseball
The Charleston RiverDogs play at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park on the banks of the scenic Ashley River and are a Class-A affiliate of the New York Yankees.
Charleston Running Club
http://www.charlestonrunningclub.com/
The Charleston Running Club (CRC) is a non-profit group of about 300 people interested in running. They have a long history of over 30 years, of being the center of the Charleston area running community. They were instrumental in starting two of the area's largest races, the Cooper River Bridge Run and the Kiawah Marathon.
Charleston Tennis Courts
http://www.charlestoncity.info/dept/content.aspx?nid=926
Local quide to finding private and public tennis courts in Charleston.
Fishing Charters
http://www.alltackle.com/south_carolina_charters.htm
Founded in 1999 as an e-commerce web site devoted to fishing enthusiasts, it provides a one-stop resource of gear and information for freshwater and saltwater fishing activities. Currently the site hosts over 1800 pages of content and delivers over 3,000,000 monthly page views to over 200,000 unique visitors. The company's e-commerce storefront offers a wide selection of nationally branded fishing products.
Golf
http://www.charlestongolfguide.com/
The Charleston Area Golf Guide provides complete information about Charleston, SC area golf courses as well as things to see and do off the course.
Sailing
http://www.charlestoncommunitysailing.org/
A complete quide to sailing in Charleston. Charleston Community Sailing Inc. is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to improve the community and the sport of sailing by providing access, facilities, and sailing instruction to people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, skill levels, and physical abilities.
South Carolina Stingrays Hockey
http://www.stingrayshockey.com/
The South Carolina Stingrays are two-time Kelly Cup Champions!
Vollyball
http://charlestonvolleyball.net/home.html
Charleston Beach Volleyball and Social Club gives you leaque information and a calendar of games.
Military ResourcesBack to Top
Automated Housing Referral Network
If you are looking for a rental home in the Charleston area, then check out AHRN.com. The Automated Housing Referral Network is sponsored by the Department of Defense and is designed to improve the process of securing available housing for relocating military members and their families.
Charleston Air Force Base
The Charleston Air Force Base is in North Charleston and is under the control of the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The base includes four airlift squadrons, an operations group, a maintenance directorate, a mission support group, and a medical group. Charleston's mission is to fly C-17s and provide airlift of troops and passengers, military equipment, cargo, and aero medical equipment and supplies.
Charleston Naval Weapons Station
http://www.cnic.navy.mil/charleston
Naval Weapons Station Charleston is the premiere facility within the South Carolina low-country military complex and accomplishes the mission of enhancing readiness by providing outstanding installation management and infrastructure support to deployed warfighters and lowcountry warriors and their families. This award-winning station is an integral part of the South Carolina lowcountry and is the #1 employer in the area with a $2B economic impact.
Military Times
Online newspaper for everything military: military news, benefits, money, careers & education, community, and much more.
MovingStation.com
http://www.movingstation.com/military/default.asp?fn=mil_main.htm
Military Moving Station safeguards the interests of military personnel who are buying or selling a home. Military Moving Station provides military members with an expert Real Estate Counselor to help select and manage real estate professionals, coordinate all activities from the very first step to home closing, and serve as an independent resource to answer all their questions.
PCSAmerica.net
PCS America is a very targeted Relocation Network for the United States military community including active members, Guard and Reserve, the DoD civilian workforce, retirees, veterans, and their families. Over 200 US military installations and their local communities linked into one Network, plus nearly 100 Overseas installations!
Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR)
http://www.public.navy.mil/spawar/Pages/default.aspx
SPAWAR is a member of the Naval Acquisition Enterprise (NAE) with 7,550 employees.
US Army Corps of Engineers
http://www.sac.usace.army.mil/
The history of the Charleston District starts less than fifty years after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was established in 1775.The district facilities expanded across Charleston from Market to Broad Street with a work force of over 1,000.
USCG Sector Charleston
http://www.uscg.mil/d7/sectCharleston/
Welcome to Coast Guard Base Charleston. The Base is located in the Southern most part of the city. Historic Charleston surrounds the waterfront area in which the Base is situated. Charleston is a seagoing port with access to both the Ashley and Cooper Rivers. This leaves the Base in an ideal position for many seagoing missions as well as a variety of shore based activities.
Mortgage CompaniesBack to Top
Ikon Financial Group
Ikon Financial Group is a full service lending firm with offices throughout the Southeast. Utilizing a dedicated staff of loan officers and processors, as well as an internal compliance department, Ikon is known for getting deals done and to an on time closing.
We work with a wide network of lenders that provide us priority service enabling us to meet your needs more efficiently. With a dedicated customer service team we are always available to help you and your clients.
With years of experience and diverse product offerings we work with your clients to understand your purchase or refinance goals and make suggestions accordingly. We currently offer Conventional, Jumbo, FHA, VA and Correspondent Lending options. We also have great success in securing financing for self-employed borrowers as well as other special scenario borrowers.
Call your local representative to schedule an appointment today:
James J Sineath
843-553-0788 office
843-343-4789 mobile
MuseumsBack to Top
American Military Museum
http://www.americanmilitarymuseum.org/
The American Military Museum in Charleston, S.C., offers a one-of-a-kind experience in military history for travelers and residents. Located in Aquarium Wharf adjacent to the debarkation point for tours to historic Fort Sumter, the Museum is filled with authentic artifacts from 14 American conflicts from the Revolutionary War through the recent war in Iraq. Visitors marvel at 70 display cases filled with 260 uniforms, 33 flags, medals and hundreds of military artifacts from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard.
Children's Museum of the Low Country
The Children's Museum of the Lowcountry (CML) is Charleston's first hands-on learning environment designed just for children ages 3 months to 12 years and their families. Since opening its doors on September 21, 2003, more than 250,000 visitors have explored the museum's eight interactive exhibits, ranging from a full-scale shrimp boat to an area just for infants and toddlers. CML is the perfect family destination — many parents seize the opportunity to be a kid again and discover the exhibits with their child, and each exhibit offers something for children of any age.
North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum and Educational Center
http://www.legacyofheroes.org/
A few short years ago, leadership from the City of North Charleston and American LaFrance had a dream of partnering together to build a museum that would showcase the corporate collection of antique fire fighting apparatus while educating visitors on the heritage of fire fighting, the dangers of fire and the methods of fire prevention. Today, we are pleased to see that dream become reality with the opening of the North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum and Educational Center which is conveniently located adjacent to Tanger Outlet Mall. Also housed within the facility is North Charleston satellite office of the Convention and Visitors Bureau which will provide services to tourists coming through and staying in North Charleston. As visitors enter the facility with the massive, mahogany firehouse doors into the 25,000 square foot facility, they take a step back in time.
The Charleston Museum
http://www.charlestonmuseum.org/topic.asp?id=1
Welcome to The Charleston Museum, America's First Museum, founded in 1773. Its mission is to preserve and interpret the cultural and natural history of Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry. We invite you to explore this rich, varied history at the Museum and its two National Historic Landmark houses all located downtown in America's Most Historic City.
The Charleston Renaissance Gallery
The Charleston Renaissance Gallery is the nation's foremost gallery specializing in fine art of the American South. Our gallery offers nineteenth and twentieth century masterworks, including oils, works on paper and sculpture; the art of the Charleston Renaissance; and select works from the estate of Elizabeth O'Neill Verner. Established as Robert M. Hicklin Jr., Inc. in 1972, the gallery counts private collectors from across the country and around the world, as well as premier national institutions, among its clients. In addition to regular exhibitions and educational symposiums, the gallery has published several scholarly catalogues and three major volumes on Southern art. Our library of over four thousand books and extensive archives are open to students and connoisseurs with an interest in the advancement of Southern art history.
The Confederate Museum
http://www.csa-scla.org/articles/ConfederateMuseum.htm
The Museum is located at the corner of Meeting and Market Streets in Historic Downtown Charleston. Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Saturday 11AM - 3:30PM Closed on Sundays and Mondays Admission: Adults & Teens $5.00----6 - 12 years old $3.00, Under 6 Free
The Gibbs Museum of Art
The Gibbes Museum of Art is located in Charleston’s Historic District at 135 Meeting Street (2 blocks south of the Market between Cumberland and Queen Streets). Over 10,000 pieces of art are featured in Gibbes Museum of Arts permanent collection. The collection focuses on fine American art with an emphasis on original Charleston works. Over 300 years of Americas history is represented through paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, portraits and sculpture. A remarkable array of Japanese wood block prints is on display as well as paintings by such noted artists as Washington Allston, Gilbert Stuart and America's first professional female artist, Henrietta Johnston.
Plantations, Parks, & GardensBack to Top
Charleston Tea Plantation
http://www.bigelowtea.com/plantation.aspx
America's only tea garden. Over 150 years ago, tea planters brought their finest ancestral tea bushes from China and India to Wadmalaw Island near the historic old city of Charleston, SC. Now the direct descendants of these very plants have been lovingly restored to their former grandeur here at the Charleston Tea Plantation, a lush subtropical tea farm.
Cypress Gardens
http://www.cypressgardens.info/
Located near Charleston, SC, Cypress Gardens is a lowcountry scenic treasure. Visit the Butterfly House, Aquarium and Reptile Center. Crocodile Isle features exhibits of crocodiles & alligators in captivity. The pristine blackwater swamp offers breathtaking views of mirrored reflections of tall cypress and tupelo trees. Picturesque bridges are found along the scenic trails. Experience one of the world's most fascinating and beautiful natural environments, a lowcountry blackwater swamp. Formerly one of the areas largest rice plantations, Cypress Gardens has a fascinating history. The beauty of the swamp has served as a scenic location for several major motion pictures, including The Patriot and The Notebook. A visit to Cypress Gardens will create a memory that will last a lifetime.
Drayton Hall Plantation
Visit Drayton Hall, a leader in Charleston's historic preservation movement, in southern plantation history, and in public education. Drayton Hall was a rice plantation, a military headquarters, a site for strip mining, and a country retreat before it became a National Trust historic site. Its record stretches over three centuries of American history, and it is the only plantation house on the Ashley River that survives today.
Magnolia Plantation
http://www.magnoliaplantation.com/
Welcome to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Founded in 1676 by the Drayton family, Magnolia Plantation has survived the centuries and witnessed the history of our nation unfold before it from the American Revolution through the Civil War and beyond. It is the oldest public tourist site in the Lowcountry, and the oldest public gardens in America, opening its doors to visitors in 1872 to view the thousands of beautiful flowers and plants in its famous gardens. So join us here at Magnolia Plantation to experience the beauty of its gardens and its rich history today.
Mepkin Abby Monastery
Mepkin Abbey was founded in 1949 in the Low Country of South Carolina by 29 monks coming from the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky. Thousands continue to visit us and to stroll through these Gardens each year. The monks of Mepkin Abbey welcome many kinds of visitors. People come because they have heard of our beautiful environment, our life of prayer, work, and study, because of the quiet and peace they can find here, or because they are curious about our life and mission.
Middleton Place
http://www.middletonplace.org/
Middleton Place was established early in the life of the Carolina colony and served as a base of operations for a great Low Country planter family and was home to a dynamic African-American slave community. Begun in 1741 by Henry Middleton, President of the First Continental Congress, the 60-acre landscaped garden was both an intellectual and emotional focus for successive generations of Middletons. Today, Middleton Place is a thriving restoration or eighteenth and nineteenth century plantation life. Having survived wars, earthquakes, and hurricanes, including Hurricane Hugo in September of 1989, Middleton Place remains a resilient masterpiece of landscape design and a well-preserved plantation that demonstrates two centuries of plantation life. Visitors are welcome to walk the beautiful gardens and stable yards, explore the museum house, enjoy many outdoor activities like horse back ridding or canoeing, relax in the peaceful inn, and taste the old south in classy restaurant.
Santee Canal State Park and Berkeley Museum & Heritage Center
Old Santee Canal Park commemorates South Carolina's beautiful natural resources and emphasizes the tremendous historical significance of the Santee Canal. Less than 30 minutes away from downtown Charleston in historic Berkeley County, Old Santee Canal Park offers its visitors a glimpse at the events that shaped our lives and our communities as we know them today. The park features The Stony Landing House, The Berkeley Museum, an interactive Kids Museum and Nature Park, and miles of walking trails.
SchoolsBack to Top
Public School Review
http://www.publicschoolreview.com/county_schools/stateid/SC/county/45015
Compare up to three schools for the latest in teacher-student ratios, grades, ages, etc.
Ashley Hall School
http://www.ashleyhall.org/Default.asp?bhcp=1
Ashley Hall provides a challenging and rewarding academic environment for girls and young women. A rigorous curriculum, taught by exceptional faculty, is customized specifically for the ways girls learn and ensures an outstanding education and a competitive advantage in today's world.
Berkeley County Schools
http://www.berkeley.k12.sc.us/
The Berkeley County School District remains a state leader in innovative classroom technology. Interactive whiteboards, as well as hand-held and laptop computers, were added to many classrooms. All new and renovated schools have Cynergi technology that links safety and communication needs within the learning environment. Students have one of the state's best access rates to current technology with over 11,500 internet capable classroom computers. To view Berkeley County School Report Cards:
Berkeley County Elementary Schools' website, news, calendar, faculty and staff: Berkeley County Elementary Schools
Berkeley County Intermediate Schools' website, news, calendar, faculty and staff:Berkeley County Intermediate Schools
Berkeley County Middle Schools' website, news, calendar, faculty and staff:Berkeley County Middle Schools
Berkeley County High Schools' website, news, calendar, faculty and staff:Berkeley County High Schools
Blessed Sacrament School
http://www.scbss.org/home.aspx
Located at 2 St. Teresa Drive in Historic Downtown Charleston.
Charleston County Schools
In addition to striving to provide the best education to Charleston County students, the school district strives to be an important part of the overall community. Through programs such as continuing education, the Gold Pass Club, parent resources and emergency shelter locations, the Charleston County School District is a good neighbor. To view Charleston County Districts and Schools and each school's website: Charleston County Districts and Schools
Charleston Southern University
http://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/
Charleston Southern focuses its educational programs on five life preparation concepts: values and ethics, communication, leadership, service and wellness. These five concepts not only help our students prepare for successful careers -- they help prepare our students for life. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Students can choose from more than 32 undergraduate majors and graduate programs in business, criminal justice and education. Each degree program is combined with a comprehensive liberal arts foundation which is designed to develop problem-solving and communication skills. Beyond the classroom, students can participate in a variety of campus activities including academic clubs, service organizations, intramural athletics and campus ministries. The University offers intercollegiate athletics for both men and women, competing in the NCAA Division I Big South Conference. Charleston Southern fields teams in basketball, baseball, softball, women's soccer, cross country, track and field, golf, tennis and volleyball, as well as a Division I-AA football team.
College of Charleston
Founded in 1770 and chartered in 1785, the College of Charleston is the oldest institution of higher education in the state of South Carolina and the thirteenth oldest in the United States. Incorporated into the South Carolina State College System in 1970, the College began to serve a much broader region. Whereas the first class conducted at the College contained about a dozen Charlestonians, the student body now numbers approximately 9,800 students, 70 percent of whom are South Carolinians; other students come from 50 states and 65 foreign countries. The enduring commitment to the liberal arts is seen in the core curriculum of the College which requires study in English, history, modern and classical languages, math, science, the arts, and the social sciences. At the same time, the College has expanded its offerings to include new and emerging fields of study.
Dorchester School District 2
http://www.dorchester2.k12.sc.us/education/district/district.php?sectionid=10198
Dorchester District Two is the fastest growing school district in the state according to recent state statistics. Currently serving more than 20,400 students, the school system is growing more than 900 students each year as families choose to make their homes in the area because of the award-winning school system. We have eleven elementary schools, six middle schools, and two high schools currently serving the suburban community of Summerville. It is a challenging yet exciting time for our district as all decisions and future plans are driven by student achievement and serving the needs of each student.
Dorchester School District 4
http://www.dorchester4.k12.sc.us/home.aspx
Dorchester School District Four is located among moss-draped live oaks and a tradition-rich lowcountry lifestyle. The district's proximity to the metropolitan areas of Charleston, Summerville, Orangeburg, and Columbia offers residents the opportunity to reside in a relaxed atmosphere while having access to the cultural and economic benefits of the city. All children reaching age four (4) by September 1 may participate in special classes designed to prepare them for school. Our elementary schools provide kindergarten experiences to prepare students in reading, writing, and math readiness. The elementary program is designed to give students a firm foundation in reading, math, sciences, social studies, and life skills. The middle school curriculum is focused on meeting the needs of pre-adolescents. The curriculum includes a strong focus on reading and math while incorporating exploratory offerings and a strong career decision-making focus. The secondary curriculum provides a comprehensive educational program with the emphasis placed on meeting the diverse needs of the students and preparing them to be lifelong learners. The district offers honors/advanced placement, college prep, tech prep, and occupational courses. School-to-Work initiatives are a major focus of the secondary curriculum. The Odyssey Educational Center (OEC) in Saint George provides an alternative school setting for middle school students who need extra assistance to earn promotion to a higher grade level. High school students also may earn diploma credits at OEC. To view Dorchester School District 4 schools and each school's website: Dorchester School District 4 schools
Faith Assembly Christian School
http://www.faith-ag.org/FaithRedFrames/desktops.htm
Faith Christian School is a ministry of Faith Assembly of God located in Summerville, SC. Faith Christian School is a college preparatory school for grades k4-12 that exists to help Christian parents disciple their Christian children.
First Baptist Church School Charleston
First Baptist Church School is a K3-12 independent school in downtown Charleston and is best know for three things: our nurturing, our Christian environment; our addordable rate; and our highly successful students. Our students' successes speak for themselves: every FBCS student goes to college.
Mason Preparatory School
Founded by Nancy D. Hawk and named for the first headmistress, Harriett S. Mason, Mason Preparatory School is n independent, non-profit, co-ed institution for grades 1-8 and it located on the peninsula of historic Charleston, South Carolina, across from the City Marina.
Northwoods Academy
http://www.northwoodacademy.com
Northwood Academy serves approximately 800 students in K-4 through 12th grade. Students come from across the Charleston area and represent a variety of Christian denominations. When the school was founded in 1978, under the banner of Northwood Christian School, it boasted 80 students in one classroom. Today the school occupies two campuses, employs over 50 teachers, and is one of the ten largest SCISA schools.
Pinewood Preparatory School
An independent, college preparatory school located in Summerville, SC, Pinewood Preparatory School is dedicated to the intellectual, physical, ethical, and social development of its students, their families, faculty and staff. In order to enrich the communities we inhabit, our members strive to embrace challenges, cultivate global vision, seek knowledge, and love wisdom.
Porter-Gaud School
http://www.portergaud.edu/home/
Porter-Gaud School is an independent college preparatory school with historic ties to the Episcopal Church. With an approximate enrollment of 960 students in grades Kindergarten–12, Porter-Gaud is a coeducational day school located on the banks of the Ashley River in Charleston, South Carolina. Porter-Gaud represents over a century of experience in preparing students for college and guiding them through their formative years to maturity.
St. John's Christian Academy
St. John's Christian Academy is a college preparatory Christian school located in Moncks Corner, South Carolina near Charleston. We are accredited by the South Carolina Independent School Association. We offer a college-prep, Christian education for grades K3 through 12th.
The Art Institute of Charleston
http://www.artinstitutes.edu/charleston/
Established in 2007, The Art Institute of Charleston is one of The Art Institutes, a system of more than 40 schools across North America. With it's Market Street location in the heart of Downtown Charleston. It's close proximity to the arts, the historical, and the cultural organizations will give you all the experiences that this lovely city has to offer. As a student here, you'll learn from artists and professionals in a hands-on environment. And you'll have the opportunity to make both professional contacts and lifelong friends. The vision of The Art Institute of Charleston is to become a leader in creative education for South Carolina.
The Charleston Catholic School
http://sites.slicker.com/charlestoncatholic/
Located at 888 King Street in Historic Downtown Charleston. The Charleston Catholic School, born out of a Catholic identity, emphasizes spiritual, educational and individual values. CCS serves the families from the downtown parishes and those in the greater Charleston area who desire Catholic education. The dedicated faculty stresses parent-teacher-student-parish interaction in a family-oriented school setting. CCS welcomes families of all ethnic and religious backgrounds.
The Citadel : The Military College of South Carolina
The Citadel was established in 1842 by an act of the South Carolina General Assembly and was originally located on Marion Square in downtown Charleston. Today the picturesque campus, which was moved in 1922 to the bank of the Ashley River, is home to 24 major buildings and 1,900 young men and women enrolled in 19 degree programs. The College of Graduate and Professional Studies (CGPS) offers evening and summer, coeducational undergraduate and graduate degree programs. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked The Citadel among the best colleges in the region in their annual surveys of "America's Best Colleges."
Trident Technical College
Trident Technical College is a public, two-year, multi campus institution which provides quality education and promotes economic development in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. TTC is a member of the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education system. As an open-door institution of higher education, the College provides lifelong learning opportunities for traditional and nontraditional students. These opportunities enhance the economic, social and cultural life of the community. Accessible and responsive to the needs of this multicultural community, TTC prepares students for a rapidly changing global environment.
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Citadel Mall
http://www.shopcitadel-mall.com/
Citadel Mall is home to all your favorite stores like Belk, Dillard's, Sears, Parisian and Target, not to mention other great shops like August Max Woman, American Eagle, Limited, Bombay Company, Babbages, The Gap and Foot Locker. Citadel Mall has over 90 fabulous stores and eateries making it truly a total shopping experience.
Historical King Street Shopping
http://www.charlestonsfinest.com/sc/exclusking.htm
Historical King Street shopping is traditional Charleston at its finest. Experience a shopper’s paradise as you walk the nearly 20 blocks long stone streets and enjoy the wide variety of shops, boutiques, and restaurants. Among the charming architecture and palmetto trees the shops will range from your favorites such as Gap, Sac’s 5th Avenue, Pottery Barn, and Lacrosse to unique finds such as Water Lilly, Anne’s, Berlins Clothiers, and Moo Roo’s Handbags. No matter what your heart desires: fine foods, antiques, jewelry, and designer clothes, you are sure to find it here.
Market Street
This historical four building, open-aired, market spanning from Meeting Street to East Bay Street in the heart of Downtown Charleston, houses more than 100 small and unique shops, each with its own flavor, history and character. Some of the products for sale include locally crafted sweetgrass baskets, clothing, artwork, jewelry, local souvenirs, perfumes, food, T-shirts, and other gift items.
Northwoods Mall
http://shopnorthwoodsmall.com/
Northwoods Mall is home to your favorite stores like Belk, Dillard's, JCPenney and Sears, not to mention other great shops like Hollister Co., American Eagle Outfitters, Yankee Candle, Charlotte Russe, Bath & Body Works, Jason's Deli and S & K Menswear. Also, opening soon Perfumania! Northwoods Mall has over 135 stores, services and eateries, making this mall a true shopping experience
The Shops at Charleston Place and The Rivera
http://www.charlestonplaceshops.com/
Walk along the Italian marble floor and under the 12-foot crystal chandelier to this collection of 32 upscale shops and boutiques. At the Shops at Charleston Place and The Rivera you will find shops such as Crabtree & Evelyn, Gucci, April Cornell, Talbot's and Laura Ashley, VSOE Boutique, Everything But Water, and Godiva. Delight yourself in five-star dinning at Charleston Grill or the Palmetto Café.
The Tanger Outlet Shops of Charleston, South Carolina - 843-529-3095
http://www.tangeroutlet.com/charleston
Spend a day of fun and shopping at the new Tanger Outlet Shopping Center in Charleston, South Carolina. Just off of both I-26 and I-526, the Tanger Outlet Center is centrally located in North Charleston, close to the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. With over 90 brand name designer and manufacturer outlets stores, selling adult and children's apparel, footwear, accessories, housewares & home furnishings and many specialty stores, there is sure to be a store for everyone. You can spend the day shopping at Share the Joy, a Ganz approved seller of all items Webkinz related, Apparel Stores like the Levi's Outlet Store, Banana Republic Factory Store, Eddie Bauer Outlet, Tommy Hilfiger Company, Shoe Stores like Adidas, Nike Factory Store, Skechers, Striderite and Timberland Outlet Stores. Some of the new stores that just opened include: Mikasa, Charleston Souvenir and Little Me and Calvin Klein will be opening soon. Don't forget to check out the two-story food court, with seating both inside and outside. This Tanger Outlet center has it all and provides you with a Downtown Charleston feel, thanks to the many fountains and the "Rainbow Row" look given to the stores.
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Berkeley County Water
Provides water, sewer and sanitation services for Berkeley County residents
Berkeley Electric Cooperative
Cooperatives are not-for-profit, consumer-owned businesses. Electric cooperatives were formed over 60 years ago with the specific task of electrifying rural America. South Carolina’s electric cooperatives now serve over half a million consumers, or nearly one third of the population of our state. Together, that makes them larger than any other utility in the state in the total number of consumers served.
Charleston Water System
http://www.charlestonwater.com/
Charleston Water System is a public water and wastewater utility governed by a Board of Commissioners. We provide water and wastewater service to the City of Charleston, including West Ashley, Daniel Island, and James Island. In addition to our direct retail customers, we provide water service to other water utilities and government agencies in the Lowcountry and treat wastewater from Folly Beach, Hollywood, Ravenel, and Meggett on a wholesale basis.
City of Goose Creek
http://www.cityofgoosecreek.com
This website will give you general information about the City of Goose Creek and will provide you with links to the city's fire department, court system, police department, and public works.
Home Telephone Company
Home Telephone Company is an independent telecommunications company located in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. They serve Berkeley County and the Harleyville area of Dorchester County. Their subsidiary, Home Telecom, serves portions of the Low Country in the Greater Charleston area, including Goose Creek, Daniel Island and nearby neighborhoods.
Santee Cooper
https://www.santeecooper.com/portal/page/portal/santeecooper/homepage
Santee Cooper is South Carolina's state-owned electric and water utility. They serve over 155,000 residential and commercial electric customers in Berkeley, Georgetown and Horry counties. They also generate the power distributed by the state's 20 electric cooperatives to more than 625,000 customers in all 46 counties. Santee Cooper provides power to the power authorities in the municipalities of Georgetown and Bamberg, the Charleston Air Force Base, and 32 industries in the state. More than 1.8 million South Carolinians receive their power directly or indirectly from Santee Cooper.
South Carolina Electric & Gas (SCE&G)
At SCE&G, we’re at the heart of energy – in your home, your business, your schools and all throughout your community. We focus our resources on delivering energy to you in the most reliable, efficient, environmentally friendly ways possible. We make our services convenient for you too – with online resources you can access anytime day or night. At SCE&G, we’re more than your energy provider. We’re your energy partner.
