Moving to Charleston: The Un-Tourist Guide

Why Everyone Loves Charleston

Moving to Charleston? Relocating to the Lowcountry? Want to learn about Charleston real estate, top restaurants, things to do, hotels, historic tours, neighborhoods and employers? Curious about the culture and economy? This relocation guide tells you everything you need to know about Moving to Charleston! Charleston, South Carolina is a great place to move. She regularly commands the top spot on travel “favorite” lists. So far, Conde’ Nast Traveler voted her “America’s Favorite City” three years in a row, and more recently she landed a Reader’s Choice designation of #1 Destination in the World. Although Charleston is a friendly and welcoming city, it can still be tough to make yourself at home unless you have Moving To Charleston: The Un-Tourist Guide, which tells you everything you need to know to help you settle smoothly into the Holy City. Our aim with Moving To Charleston: The Un-Tourist Guide is to help you:

• Find a place to live that fits your lifestyle
• Ferret out the best schools for your children
• Discover the best places to shop for everything from groceries to gowns
• Experience all the outdoor activities available here
• Fit into your new hometown

You’ll Find Exactly What You Need To Know About:

• Our four seasons
• Property taxes
• Cost of living
• Healthcare
• Utilities
• Choosing where to live
• Safety
• Renting vs. buying
• Cost and types of housing
• Shopping centers
• State of the real estate market
• Dining out
• Grocery and locally grown foods
• Sports and fitness
• Furniture
• Childcare
• Arts, culture and music
• Colleges and universities
• Nightlife
• Pre-K through high school choices
• Local media
• Outdoor activities
• Associations and community groups
• Charleston neighborhoods
• The local economy
• Making the move
• Finding a job
• Charleston history
• Phone & web contacts for key resources