Charleston, South Carolina- What to Expect

Charleston personifies the romanticised concept of the Old South, with its aristocratic mansions encompassed by lush foliage and brick streets. In 1773, Charleston was described as the most prosperous town in the American South, and today, it retains perhaps more than any other, the ambience of the plantation society.

Here are a few things that come in handy while planning your trip to this beautiful city:

1. The Winter Months Last through Dec to March with an average high of 15°C and an average low of 6.1°C.
2. An Average meal for one person costs about 20.07$ in a non-expensive restaurant.
3. A Pint of Domestic Drought Beer costs about 5.35$ on an average.
4. A Litre of gas Costs 0.85$.
5. A monthly Travel pass on regular rates would cost around 66.91$.
6. The monthly rent of a 1BHK a little off the City Centre is about 1,547.39$.

Main Attractions:

1.  A place where travellers and locals gather to unwind and enjoy the scenes of the Charleston Harbor, the 12-acre Waterfront Park stretches onward more than 1,000 feet of waterfront. Old-fashioned lawn benches and double swings face the water, where sailboats and larger ships are a common sight. Fountains, including the unusual Pineapple Fountain, are illuminated at night, and seasonal flower gardens add dashes of colour. The park’s convenient location near the City Market and historic sights, along with its free wifi, make it even more attractive.
2. Nothing rings with the aura of the Old South like a grand estate, and Charleston has several to show off. In addition to its fully furnished plantation dwellings, Middleton Place is further characterised by America’s oldest landscaped gardens. Stretching in a magnificent series of sloping terraces, hedged galleries, and pools, the grounds show off their symmetrical 17th-century European design. The gardens bloom year-round with rare camellias in the winter and azaleas in the spring.
3. One of the most popular activities in Charleston with kids is the South Carolina Aquarium. Despite its name, it isn’t just home to underwater creatures. Birds, land-dwelling mammals, plants, and reptiles join the sea inhabitants in every kid’s favorite Charleston attraction. The emphasis is on participation, so in addition to the two-story, 385,000-gallon aquarium tank, where there are daily interactive shows, you’ll find Shark Shallows, where you can touch sharks and rays, and a touch tank with starfish and other creatures.
4. The attack on Fort Sumter, the federal fort guarding Charleston Harbor, by Confederate forces on April 12, 1861, began the American Civil War. The excellent National Park Rangers’ interpretation here today brings those events vividly to life and sets the stage for a better understanding of Civil War history. 
5. With over 300 bird species, Huntington Beach is considered by many to be the best birding neighbourhood in South Carolina. Patrons can usually spot alligators at the park’s freshwater lake. Art enthusiasts enjoy the juried Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival held every September in the former residence of Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington. The philanthropist and sculptor are also liable for the neighbouring Brookgreen Gardens.
6. As if kangaroo joeys and koala cubs weren’t enough, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is home to more than 2,000 other animals, representing more than 350 species. The two-acre African Plains exhibit reproduces an African savanna, where you can observe giraffes, ostriches, and zebras accompanied by African lions and baboons in their separate natural habitats. The Ndoki Forest area is a haven for gorillas, elephants, and meerkats. Siberian tigers and Komodo dragons, among other species, represent Asia, while North American varieties include grizzly bears and California sea lions.
7. If you’re in upstate South Carolina, swing by the Greenville Zoo to meet exotic and North American animal varieties. Elephants, monkeys, leopards, and toucans have a residence at the zoo. Special features include family experiences and programs, as well as overnight stops.
8. You can explore the night sky through public displays at the Dupont Planetarium in Aiken. While the planetarium’s main focus is astronomy, other presentations may take spectators into wild weather events or the molecules of a living cell. The planetarium prompts visitors to make reservations for shows, as accommodation is limited.