Tom’s Top 5 in Charleston
Charm. It’s the thing that always gets me here. Every time I visit Charleston I find myself surprised once more by its fascinating fusion of old and new. Blessed with beautiful Colonial heritage, it is enriched by the past while embracing 21st century life. There’s a quiet energy that fuels innovation, yet Charleston has foregone the usual trappings of modernity – the sprawls of skyscrapers and carbon-copy malls. This is a city that moves to its own beat, and one that can’t fail to draw you in with its heady mixture of contemporary creativity and old-world Southern charm. Here is my list of the top five things to do to really get under the skin of this magical place.