Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Charleston, South Carolina.Charleston is a seaport city and its historic downtown is on a peninsula formed by two rivers, Ashley and Cooper, flowing into the Atlantic, and protected from the open ocean by surrounding islands. Charleston was captured in the Civil War without much property damage, so the historic part of town has buildings that are hundreds of years old. The current downtown skyline, with practically no tall buildings due to the city's height restriction ordinance, is dominated by church steeples and the stunning Arthur Ravenel cable-stay bridge completed in 2005 over the Cooper River. The city is a major port on the eastern seaboard of the US and a popular destination for domestic and international tourists. Charleston's primary attraction to visitors is its historical setting and landmarks such as Fort Sumter, the island site of the start of the Civil War.Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information. Contents: Welcome To Charleston Overview Language & Dialect Arrivals By plane By car By train By bus Local Transportation By public transportation By tour bus or carriage By foot Sightseeing Highlights Historic Attractions Historic Places of Worship Other Attractions Fun Activities Events Shopping Highlights Dining Guide Cheap Moderate Splurge Greater Charleston Bars, Clubs & Drinking Accommodation Guide Historic Downtown Greater Charleston North Charleston Campgrounds and RV parks Local Help Consulates Local & Day Trips