South Carolina

DrFumblefinger visits the historic Battery Park in Charleston. Built at the confluence of the Ashley and Cooper Rivers and Charleston Harbor, it's a wonderful place to relax, enjoy the sea breeze and a sunset.

Charleston gets its first trans-Atlantic route, and a prestigious one at that.

SHeymont spotted this young alligator along a bike trail on Hilton Head Island, SC

St Michael's is the oldest church in Charleston. The building and many of its interior features date to the mid-18th century.

Marilyn Jones shares a lesson in the South Carolina Lowcountry art of basket weaving.

When visiting a new city, Marilyn Jones likes to start off with a city tour. In Charleston, she found one that combined a land tour and a harbor cruise.

The Columbia Canal has a lot of history and is still important to Columbia, South Carolina

Gumbo was at the South Carolina State House in Columbia. See more of the buildings amazing architecture

  A new visitor to Greenville, SC, I hear of Falls Park on the Reedy, but have no idea where it is located. Walking along Main Street, I stop and ask a young woman for directions. She smiles and says it is right across the street. Indeed, Falls...

I hadn't even gotten in the door of Charleston, SC's historic post office and Federal courthouse when I was caught by this doorknob. And that was only the beginning of the gorgeous details, as you can see.         Sometimes, I find...

  Among the many traditions of the Lowcountry around Charleston SC few are as fascinating or as rich in history as basketweaving using sweetgrass—native bulrush. These baskets are displayed for sale by their makers on the steps of the...

Those who have been following TravelGumbo for awhile know that I enjoy looking at the signage of cities I visit.  We've looked at signs of Quebec City , Prague , Toronto and Honolulu . Today we expand the list by adding the beautiful city of...