Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
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| Charleston Convention and Visitor's Bureau - Great resource for everything to dining options to cultural events. | |
| City of Charleston - Website for City of Charleston | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Isle of Palms - Isle of Palms Municipal Information | |
Sullivan's Island - The Town of Sullivan's Islands Official Site
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Town of Mount Pleasant - Website for Town of Mount Pleasant
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| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Terraserver - Topographical Maps | |
| Topozone - Togographical Maps | |
| Conservation | |
| Beaufort County Open Land Trust - Preserving the beauty of the Lowcountry environment. | |
| Ducks Unlimited - World Leader in Wetlands Conservation. | |
| Lowcountry Open Land Trust - Preserving our natural and historic landscape for future generations. | |
| QDMA - Quality Deer Management Assocation, Let him go so he can grow. | |
| The Nature Conservancy - We've protected more than 117 million acres and 5,000 miles of rivers globally. | |
| Fish and Wildlife | |
| Department of Natural Resources - Purchase fishing or hunting liscense, renew boat registration online as well as a great source of local outdoor information. | |
| US Fish and Wildlife Service - Southeast Region | |
| Mortgage | |
Raven Mortgage Bankers - We offer you the competitive rates and service you deserve. Whether you're a first time home buyer, building your home or are refinancing - we will find you the best rate and program for your situation. Apply online today for a no-cost, no-obligation pre-approval!
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Home Mortgage Choices - A Division of Guaranty Bank
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| Outfitters | |
| Barton and Burwell - South Carolina's fishing and hunting outfitter. | |
| Charleston Angler - One of Charleston's premier saltwater and fly fishing outfitters. | |
| Luden's Outfitters - | |
| Tides and Weather | |
| Local Tidal Predictions - Tidal Predictions for the Charleston Area | |
Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars....
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| Attractions | |
| Middleton Place Plantation - MIDDLETON PLACE is a National Historic Landmark and a carefully preserved 18th-century plantation that has survived revolution, Civil War, and earthquake. | |
Patriot's Point Maritime Museum - Patriots Point, one of the worlds largest naval & maritime museums, is home to the aircraft carrier Yorktown, WWIIs Fighting Lady.
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South Carolina Aquarium - For visitors of all ages, theres no better place to start your visit to Charleston than the South Carolina Aquarium.
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| The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon - Considered to be one of the three most historically significant Colonial buildings in the United States, the Old Exhange Building is a "must see" when visiting Charleston. | |
| Events | |
| Cooper River Bridge Run - Annual 10k Run. | |
| Lowcountry Oyster Festival - World's Largest Oyster Roast. | |
Southeastern Wildlife Expo - The nations largest wildlife art and nature event.
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| Spoleto Festival USA - Two week Festival Celebrating the Arts. | |
| Future Developments | |
| Carolina Park - Much anticipated mixed use development in North Mount Pleasant | |
| East Edisto Project - Large scale conservation driven master plan under way for 72,000 acres along the Edisto River in Charleston and Dorchester Counties. | |
| News and Media | |
| Charleston Magazine - Arts, Culture and More. | |
The Charleston Regional Business Journal - The Charleston tri-county area's business newspaper, providing comprehensive coverage of the local business scene
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The Post and Courier - Charleston's Daily Newspaper
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| WCBD - NBC - Local NBC Affiliate | |
| WCIV - ABC - Local ABC Affiliate | |
| WCSC - CBS - Local CBS Affiliate | |
| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Tax Information | |
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| Tours | |
Charleston Harbor Tours - We are the oldest continuously operating harbor tour company in Charleston, tracing our roots to 1908.
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| Old South Carriage Co. - Clippity clop your way back to Colonial times where a horse-drawn carriage tour will reveal 300 + years of history including antebellum mansions, churches, and cobblestone streets. | |
| Palmetto Carriage Works - Palmetto Carriage Tours offers guided tours by mule-drawn carriage of Charleston's Historic District. Tours begin at the red barn near the northern end of the public market, and parking is free. Tours run daily, call for reservations. | |
| Schooner Pride - Enjoy Charleston's historic sites and wildlife from aboard the Schooner Pride, whose crew will allow you to help them sail. | |
| Spiritline Cruises - Enjoy a historic tour of Fort Sumter, where the Civil War Began, or discover the best of Charleston Harbor with a boat tour on a SpiritLine yacht. | |
| The Original Charleston Walks - Charleston Walks is Charleston South Carolina's premiere walking tour company offering daily walking tours about Charleston's Civil War history, Pirates, Ghosts and more. | |
| Home Repair | |
| Home Depot - Find your nearest Home Depot store location. | |
| Lowes - Find your nearest Lowe's store location. | |
| Accommodations | |
Charleston Harbor Hilton - Full Service Hotel and Marina in Mount Pleasant.
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Charleston Place - Premiere Hotel in Historic District.
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Expedia - Total Travel Resource
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Planters Inn - Relais & Chateaux Property in Historic District.
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The Sanctuary - Full Service Spa and Hotel on Kiawah Island.
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| Dining | |
| Magnolias/Blossom/Cypress - One Website three great restaurants. | |
McCrady's - Fine Dining Restaurant in the Historic District.
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| Relocation Links | |
| Beaufort County Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Sports | |
Charleston Battery - Professional A league Soccer Team
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Riverdogs Baseball - Minor League Baseball Team
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Stingrays Hockey - East Coast Hockey League Team
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| Internet Search Engines | |
Ask.com -
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