Travel Haiku - Charleston, South Carolina Poem by john tiong chunghoo

Winter Charleston
charms of the city
melt our heart

Established in 1680, Charleston, South Carolina, is one of the most visited cities in the South. Avoid crowds by going in winter, when the Historic District reverts to a lovely, lazy European port town. Wander the quaint, winding alleys found south of Beaufain and Hasell streets, and don't miss Rainbow Row, a photogenic stretch of brightly painted homes from the mid-1700s. Stroll along the Battery, at the southern tip of the island, to admire the 19th-century merchant's mansions. For a worthy day trip, visit the three restored plantations on Ashley River Road, about 20 minutes outside of the city.