Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

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The side of this building in St. Michael's Alley has always reminded me of a face with dimples. The "dimples" are not, however, purely decorative. They are the end of earthquake bolts (or rods), which were used to strengthen the structural integrity of the building.

The side of this building in St. Michael’s Alley has always reminded me of a face with dimples. The “dimples” are not, however, purely decorative. […]

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Stolls Alley, which connects East Bay to Church Street, is one of my favorite cut-thru's in Charleston. 
The bottlebrush plant is one of the most eye-catching, and aptly named, plants in Charleston.
This beautiful wisteria is on the wall of 2 Water Street -- a house  built before 1818 by a merchant who sailed during the Revolutionary War with John Paul Jones on the famous Bon Homme Richard. Interestingly, the ship is named in honor of Benjamin Franklin. Richard was a  pseudonym used by Franklin  (think Poor Richard's Almanac).
Broad Street on a beautiful Charleston day. The incredible building on the left is the Confederate Home and College, which was built as a private home in 1800, became a hotel and then in 1867 became the Home for Confederate Widows and Orphans. Today it is still used as a home, but is also an events venue.

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Featured Food

The Best Breakfast in Charleston

Glimpses’ favorite spot for breakfast, especially during the week when it is mainly just locals, is the Marina Variety Store Restaurant. General ly known by the shorthand, “The Marina,” its menu spans the range from traditional eggs and bacon, pancakes and waffles, to the much more special “Low Country Hashbrowns” or the “Famous Fried Green […]

Best Seafood in Charleston?

There are so many ways seafood can be prepared and eaten in Charleston. From the wonderful Dave’s Carryout (a corner dive, which fries it up deliciously) to the fancier Amen Street  to many more in between (the tourist oriented Hyman’s, the communal tables at Hank’s Seafood, the newly converted food truck to restaurant Roadside Seafood, to the […]

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Featured Activities

Weekend Events

Looking for something fun or unusual to do in Charleston this weekend? You can find a full slate of events here. Enjoy!

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