Not sure why they call it the dirty south because there is nothing dirty about either of these places. We thought a more accurate nickname would be the "Charming South" But then again, I cant recall any rappers that are repping Savannah or Charleston as their hood. We will begin with our visions of Savannah and work our way into the very different feel of Charleston.
Over the years I have fallen in love with the overly buttered, oiled, and salted food that Paula Dean has been putting in front of the television. I just love the way she has so much fun while she is cooking and you can feel her personality through the television. Well, she is from the quaint city of Savannah and she actually owns the most successful restaurant in town called "Lady and Sons". There is a charm about this southern city that carries through everything. Sometimes you have to look through the tourists traps and tourists themselves to see it, but spend enough time exploring and you are sure to find it. Although it was tempting to do the Horse drawn carriage, we walked throughout the city for the entire day so we could see everything and save $40. During our walk we stumbled upon many different town squares with their own statues and unique gardens in each of them. We also tried to visit as many of the historical homes as possible during our walk. Since we were 4 days early of St. Patricks day, the city was fairly quiet and we weren't sure what to do after dinner. We did some research and decided to be those corny tourist who take the Ghost tours through the city in a hearse at midnight. Let me tell you, this was one of the best ways to see the city. The ghost stories were both funny and scary at the same time, which is great for us since we are big wimps. After tossing and turning all night from the scary stories, we packed up and headed for Charleston S.C.
When we arrived in Charleston we were surprised at how developed it was. I guess we were expecting it to be more like an old colonial or beach town. But it had a great mix of beaches, historical homes, parks, and trendy shops and restaurants. Because of the College campuses close by, the city has a young and vibrant feel. It truly makes for an interesting mixture of the new world meeting the old world. Once again we passed on the horse drawn carriage ride and walked through the city. There are not too many pictures of this city because we were limited on time and we were too busy shopping. So if you are looking for a place that is close to the beach, full of history, has a great mix of restaurants, unlimited shopping, and has a great night scene, then Charleston just might be the perfect place for you.
Days traveled: 47
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Charleston, SC
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