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Points of Interest
  • The Battery
  • Boone Hall Plantation
  • Charleston Farmers' Market
  • Charleston Ghost and Dungeon Tour
  • Charleston Symphony Orchestra
  • Dock Street Theatre
  • Festival of Houses and Gardens
  • Folly Beach
  • Gibbes Museum of Art
  • Hunley Submarine
  • James Island County Park
  • Marion Square
  • Market Street
  • Middleton Place
  • Music Farm
  • Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
  • Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum
  • Piccolo Spoleto Festival
  • Redux Contemporary Art Center
  • South Carolina Aquarium
  • Waterfront Park

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Charleston is a city preserved by care and novelty, but this isn’t to say that Charleston is outdated or boring. Aside from being a beautiful and historic city, Charleston offers a variety of activities and events to choose from. The city is a national tourist destination that attracts those from far and wide to the annual Piccolo Spoleto arts festival and the Festival of Houses and Gardens. Three other colleges (CSU, the Citadel, and Trident Tech) are nearby, so even though Charleston is not a huge college town, there are enough college students to go around. Whether you’re into sports or art, outdoor activities or indoor, shopping or surfing, there is always something to do. Shops on King and Meeting Streets are only blocks away from campus. Beaches (yes, more than one) are only a 20-minute drive, and there are more restaurants downtown than anyone could ever eat at in a lifetime.

You may hear some stories of Hollywood celebrities graduating from the College or building a summer home here, but there are more stories to tell that are rich in history, meaning, and significance. Even students who have come to know Charleston as their home are freshly impressed and amazed by the beauty and history this city has to offer. The vendors on Market Street and the spooky ghost and dungeon tours are popular among students and tourists alike. Even just taking a leisurely walk around town is sure to be a feast for the eyes—mansions and spectacular gardens are in abundance south of Broad Street. If you are looking for skyscrapers, rush-hour traffic, and the hustle and bustle of a metropolis, search elsewhere. If you’re looking for laid-back, sweet-tea drinking, easy-going Southern culture, Charleston is just right for you.

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Local Atmosphere at College of Charleston

Stevie22

'14

History

5.0
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Charleston

There is so much to do in Charleston! The college is located within walking distance of some of the best shopping in the south, as well as tons of bars and clubs. The beach is a short distance away and is worth the trip. The Citadel is close by, meaning tons of available hot guys.

Feb 11, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at College of Charleston

traneu

'15

Music Performance

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The Heart of All Arts

All things here are truly artistic and beauty. The air is filled with art and adventure. Each day is new and there is never a dull moment living right in the middle of Charleston. There are plenty of museums, an aquarium, arts events, scenery, shopping, fine dining, and the weather is perfect.

Feb 11, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at College of Charleston

nnewman513

'15

Psychology

5.0
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Campus Integration With the City

The life of the city is as incorporated with the life of the student campus. There is not a separation and people love to be a part of everything. Overall security is safe, just avoidance of a few roads and there is always something going on. Not to mention, the weather is amazing. The parties, beaches, and optimistic attitude gives the local atmosphere of Charleston an amazing feel.

Jan 27, 2012

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Citadel Mall
  • Mount Pleasant Towne Center
  • Shops at King Street
  • Village Square Shopping Center
Major Sports Teams
  • Charleston Battery: Major League Soccer
  • Charleston Riverdogs: Minor league baseball
  • South Carolina Stingrays: East Coast Hockey League
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Columbia: SC: 2 hours, 30 minutes
  • Myrtle Beach: SC: 2 hours
  • Savannah: GA: 2 hours
Did You Know?

Fun Facts about Charleston:

  • The College of Charleston is the oldest city-run college in the United States, and one of the five oldest colleges in the country.
  • Every year, the city of Charleston rakes in over four billion dollars from over five million tourists.
  • Gone With the Wind, White Squall, The Patriot (with Mel Gibson, not Steven Seagal), O, Cold Mountain, and many other movies were filmed in Charleston.
  • Just take if from Scarlett O’Hara: Charleston tops the list of best-mannered cities in the United States.
  • The Piccolo Spoleto Festival, which is held every spring in Charleston and lasts two and a half weeks, is the most comprehensive arts festival in the country.
  • Charleston, South Carolina’s oldest city, has a sixteenth place ranking for the best quality of life in the nation, according to easidemographics.com.
  • Travel + Leisure magazine named Charleston "America’s Friendliest City" in 2008.
  • The Notebook was filmed in Charleston and on CofC’s campus.

Famous People from Charleston:

  • Stephen Colbert – comedian and host of the "Colbert Report"
  • Andy Dick – comedian and actor
  • James B. Edwards – governor of South Carolina
  • Dubose Heyward – author of Porgy, later adapted into the famous musical Porgy and Bess" by George Gershwin
  • Orlando Jones – actor and comedian
  • Padgett Powell – author of "Edisto" and "Aliens of Affection"

Local Slang:

  • Chucktown – Charleston
  • Y'all – You all

 

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AMC Citadel Mall Stadium 16
2072 Sam Rittenburg Blvd.
Charleston
(843) 763-7052

Carmike James Island 8
1743 Central Park Rd.
Charleston
(843) 795-9499

Regal Palmetto Grande Stadium 16
1319 Theatre Dr.
Mount Pleasant
(843) 216-8696

Terrace Theater
1956 Maybank Highway
Charleston
(843) 762-9494

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