Visiting the Firefly Distillery outside of Charleston, South Carolina a fun way to spend the day. The company has been making muscadine and sweet tea vodka since 2008, long before the rise in sweet tea liquor brands. The sweet tea vodka combines one of the favorite beverages of the South, made from tea from the Charleston Tea Plantation, and adds a grown-up kick. … [Read more...] about Visiting the Firefly Distillery
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Kayaking in Charleston’s Shem Creek
Finding an activity that is entertaining for all ages and interests can be difficult, but Charleston, South Carolina, is a place that caters to everyone. Shopaholics can indulge in the King Street boutiques while sports buffs watch a Charleston RiverDogs baseball game. Foodies, especially, can hang out after hours with chefs and dine in the many highly-rated restaurants. But … [Read more...] about Kayaking in Charleston’s Shem Creek
Visiting the Charleston Museum
The Charleston Museum is known as "America's First Museum," having been founded in 1773. Charleston, South Carolina, was still a British colony, so the collection was mostly pieces from Europe. It was inspired by the famous British Museum, founded 20 years prior, which explains the replicas of sarcophagi and Egyptian artifacts. The museum was housed on the College of … [Read more...] about Visiting the Charleston Museum
A First Timer’s Guide to Southeastern Wildlife Expo
What is SEWE, you ask? The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, or SEWE for short, is the region's largest showcase of nature lovers through dog competitions, birds of prey shows, arts events, and culinary demonstrations. The expo is typically over the second weekend in February, which often falls on Valentine's Day. The best part about SEWE is that it has something to offer … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Southeastern Wildlife Expo
Visiting Plantations in Charleston, South Carolina
Whether or not you agree with visiting a plantation, you can't ignore the fact that they are a part of history. These wealthy families had slaves and grew cotton, tobacco, and other agricultural products. Visiting a plantation while in Charleston is a way of understanding how the South functioned prior to the Civil War. I've developed this guide to Charleston plantations so … [Read more...] about Visiting Plantations in Charleston, South Carolina
