Charleston Flight Guide
Charleston is a typical southern city located in South Carolina on the Atlantic coast of the United States. The city has a special southern flair and was the setting for the world famous movie “Gone with the Wind”. It is home to 107,000 people and used to be the capital of South Carolina until 1788.
The historic Old Town has a line-up of lovely churches, mansions, houses, impressive buildings and parks. Boone Hall is the former cotton plantation that became famous through the movies “Gone with the Wind” and “North and South”. Tourists can visit the Georgian mansion as well as the former slave quarters and gardens. Is has an impressive driveway with ancient oak trees and the plantation- in fact, it is considered the finest plantation in the United States. There are guided horse-drawn carriage sightseeing tours, as well as walking tours through the historic Old Town of Charleston. Tour operators are mainly located in the North Market Street.
There are numerous Holiday Inn branches in Charleston, as well as other popular chains such as the Great Western. These are a good option for affordable but comfortable accommodation with convenient locations. Flying to Charleston from Australia involves many stops and passengers will experience very long journey times. It is useful to browse the internet for convenient connections rather than simply booking with Qantas. Average flight duration is no less than 23 hours.
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http://www.charlestoncity.info/home/default.aspx - Visitor information Charleston
http://www.charleston.com/ - Tourist information Charleston
http://www.charlestoncvb.com/ - Tourist guide Charleston
http://www.charlestoncvb.com/ - Charleston airport
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