Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

Elegant Charleston House

The beautiful historic Charleston houses come in all sorts of shapes and size. This elegant one stands alone on Elliott Street.

The beautiful historic Charleston houses come in all sorts of shapes and size. This elegant colonial era one stands on Elliott Street.

Happy Independence Day!

One of the most famous gates in Charleston, SC is the Sword Gate, named for the swords that are embedded in the design.

The flags flying above the iconic Sword Gate in Charleston help celebrate any national holiday in style. Happy 4th of July!

Cobbles

Charleston, SC has eight cobblestone streets... including South Adgers Wharf -- which runs into the end of the iconic Rainbow Row.

Charleston has eight cobblestone streets… including South Adgers Wharf — which runs into the end of the iconic Rainbow Row.

Nooks and Crannies

The old alleys in downtown Charleston, SC are full of history and character.

The old alleys in downtown Charleston, such as Bedons Alley, are full of history and character.

Church Street Bricks

The last few blocks of Church Street in Charleston, SC are paved with brick... making it one of the few brick streets in the historic city.

The last few blocks of Church Street in Charleston are paved with brick… making it one of the few brick streets in the historic city.

Pretty in Pink

Late afternoon sun casts beautiful shadows across an elegant pink antebellum house in Charleston, SC.

Late afternoon sun casts beautiful shadows across an elegant pink antebellum house on Tradd Street in Charleston.

Meeting Street

One of the main streets in downtown Charleston, SC, is Meeting Street. Some of the most amazing houses in the city are found on this stretch.

Meeting Street in downtown Charleston is home to some of the most beautiful houses in the city are found on this stretch.