North Charleston, South Carolina Relocation Guide
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Population: 7 Located in Berkeley County
North Charleston is America's most beautifully preserved architectural and historic treasure, with a rich, 300-year history just waiting to be discovered. Hundreds of significant and lovingly preserved structures from the colonial and antebellum periods grace the Historic District's narrow streets. Church bells toll the hour as history unfolds around each and every corner. In no other place are the past and present more intertwined. The entire North Charleston area is a never-ending feast for the senses, with history serving as the main course. Visit Charles Towne Landing, the site where the original settlement was established in 1670. Explore the North Charleston Museum, our nation's first museum, or Patriots Point, the world's largest naval and maritime museum and home of the Fighting Lady, the WWII aircraft carrier Yorktown. Drive to Fort Moultrie, scene of the first decisive American victory of the Revolution, and a mainstay of shore defense until 1947. Recreation: The area's lush sea -islands and sun-drenched beaches offer as much recreation or relaxation as your heart desires. Charter fishing on the Gulf Stream or inshore waters is readily available. Browse through inviting boutiques, art galleries and antique shops found throughout the North Charleston area. When it comes to dining, your biggest decision may just be what to try next. Every meal is a celebration of tastes, with variety that ranges from traditional oyster roasts to fine continental dining. If festivals strike your fancy, you have come to the right place. You will be dazzled by a diverse array of special events. Shopping : Delightfully different shopping is one of the best reasons for being in the North Charleston area. You'll find indigenous local crafts, unique specialty shops, and antiques galore - plus, a wide variety of high-end national retailers, including Saks Fifth Ave. Climate: North Charleston is well known for its mild climate. You will find the weather in this region pleasant most of the year. Unlike the south, Charleston actually has mild seasonal changes. For a couple of the summer months it will get a bit warm and humid but the much longer mild periods clearly offset the few hot days. The winters are brief and the nice days pop up often to keep the spirits up. You can go ahead and sell your snow blowers and shovels at your next yard sale. Snowfall is rare. Short sleeve shirts in December and January are fairly common. Average January highs are around 59 degrees with lows at 38 degrees. Spring comes early with a floral display of azaleas, dogwoods, redbuds and magnolias that you will not believe. Autumn is a wonderful time of year as the sky takes on brilliant colors and the leaves began to change. Wow! This is the place to enjoy subtropical climate with all the advantages and beauty of the changing seasons. The North Charleston area's legendary southern hospitality guarantees you a warm welcome and a pleasant pace of life as you enjoy each and every day. Experience the noticeable difference of life "North Charleston style." |
