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Charleston - South of Broad

The tip of the Charleston peninsula is home to one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in the country. Referred to as South of Broad, this area includes White Point Gardens, also known as The Battery, as well as Charlestons famous Rainbow Row, which served as the backdrop to Dubose Haywards notorious novel, Porgy, published in 1925.

Of special interest are the meticulously restored antebellum mansions that line the peninsular city overlooking Charleston Harbor with a view of Fort Sumter and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. A peek through an iron gate may offer a glimpse of one of the neighborhoods European-style landscaped gardens, many of which have been restored along with the house to their original design and splendor. An evening stroll along the promenade traces the tip of this neighborhood and grants all takers a salty sea breeze through their hair and the soothing sound of lapping waves mingling with the distinctive clopping of horse hooves on nearby cobblestone streets.

South of Broad is bordered to the north by Broad Street, the thriving commercial district of historic downtown Charleston. Many of the citys finest restaurants are also found on or near Broad Street, along with some of the areas most upscale shops and boutiques. Everything to live the good life is all within walking distance of historic Charlestons South of Broad neighborhood.