Right in the South Carolina low country and overflowing with Southern charm and history, Charleston is the ideal, smaller getaway for anyone seeking a step back in time or a move into the future on the food scene. Home to one of the most fan-friendly, intimate tournaments in the U.S., there’s plenty to do and see beyond the Volvo Car Open in this quintessential Southern city.
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Founded in 1670 as a colonial port city, history is around any corner in Charleston and no where is it more prominent than Fort Sumter. The small island military fort saw the first shots ring out of the U.S. Civil War, marking the beginning of one of America’s darkest five years. The famous battleground is located in the famous Charleston Harbor at the tip of historic downtown Charleston.