Moon Charleston and SavannahThe charming and elegant cities of Charleston and Savannah are some of the only cities in the United States that don't look like they were built yesterday, and the depth of history and southern charisma that cling to these cities make them some of the most alluring cities around. With Moon Charleston and Savannah you can learn about the history of the sister cities, find out where to shop in Savannah or club in Charleston, and get details on biking the Sea Island Coast or finding the best seafood. Mike Sigalas helps you have a truly personal experience in these beautiful hotspots. Suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights provide you with real insights so you can decide where you should go, stay, and eat—without hassles or regrets. Mike details where to hike, bike, shop, golf, stroll, and more. Complete with maps, photographs, illustrations, and special emphasis on leading destinations such as Fort Sumter, Charleston Historic District, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Hunting Island, St. Helena Island, Fort Pulanski, Cumberland Island, Saint Simons Village, and the Historic Districts of Charleston and Savannah. |
Contents
The Lay of the Land | 13 |
The Gullah and African American History Tour | 26 |
Charleston and Vicinity 3435 | 34 |
Sights | 40 |
Greater Charleston | 41 |
Entertainment and Events | 68 |
Accommodations | 83 |
Charleston Accommodations | 84 |
Entertainment and Events | 175 |
Savannah Accommodations | 185 |
Information and Services | 190 |
Tybee Island | 191 |
Okefenokee | 201 |
Brunswick | 205 |
Jekyll Island | 219 |
Background | 237 |
Charleston Food | 92 |
Information and Services | 106 |
Beaufort and the Lowcountry | 113 |
Hilton Head | 133 |
Savannah and Vicinity | 149 |
Savannah Sights | 155 |
Culture | 282 |
Food | 294 |
Information and Services | 312 |
FLORIDA | 317 |
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adults African American AM-5 PM barbecue Bay St Beaufort Blvd boat breakfast British Brunswick Café Carolinians Charles Town CHARLESTON AND VICINITY Church City Market coastal Colonial crab daily for lunch downtown Edisto entrées fish Folly Beach fried Georgia GOLDEN ISLES golf Grill Gullah Harbor Highway 17 Hilton Head Hilton Head Island historic district Hotel House Isle of Palms Jekyll Island kayak kids King St land live Lowcountry lunch and dinner marshes Mon.-Fri Mount Pleasant Museum North Ocean offers Oglethorpe Okefenokee Swamp Open daily Open Mon.-Sat Palmetto Park Plantation Resort restaurants River rooms SAVANNAH AND VICINITY Sea Island Sea Island Coast Sea Pines Resort seafood SEAN SLINSKY Sherman ships shops shrimp Simons Simons Island slaves South Carolina Southern Spanish spot Square stay Street Sullivan's Island Swamp tion tour Trail Tybee Island visitors center Yamassee