Explore the Historic Attractions with Car Rental Charleston

Charleston is a seaport city in the American state of South Carolina. The city still has its historic downtown with buildings that are hundreds of years old. It still does not have very tall buildings due to the city’s height restriction ordinance. This gives Charleston a medieval look and makes it stand apart from the rest of the American cities. Being a major seaport on the eastern seaboard of the United States and a historic town, it is major tourist destination. Charleston attracts both domestic and international visitors all around the year. The best part is that you can still witness the generations of architecture and see the buildings from last many decades in different architectural styles. It is also known as ‘the Holy City’ because it accommodates numerous churches. Exploring this historic town is a lifetime experience. You can book car rental Charleston and drive down to all places of interest.

When you arrive in Charleston, the thing that surprises you the most besides its medieval appearance is its dialect. It varies from standard American English and people have more of a Southern Coastal Accent containing British influences. Generally, it is easy to get by with American as well as British accents but in Charleston, some speech may be difficult to understand for individuals who have learnt Standard English. You can also find some people speaking in the dialect ‘Gullah’ of English that is almost incomprehensible even to most English speakers. You may also encounter people speaking Spanglish which is an odd combination of Spanish and English. It does not feel that you are in an American city rather sometimes it feels as if you’re in an entirely different medieval town where you are still trying to decipher the language.

Charleston offers a wide variety of historic attractions to its visitors. The Battery and White Point Gardens with the elegant historical mansions along the Promenade should not be missed during your trip. Fort Sumter is the island site of the start of the civil war which is now a national monument. Charleston Museum showcases the history of the city through displays and exhibitions. French Quarter between S. Market and Tradd is known for its art galleries churches and historic architecture. The city also houses building from various architectural styles including early Colonial, Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival and Italianate to Victorian. Exploring this historic town is a lifetime experience. To get around in the city and see the places of interest, you will need a personal conveyance. You can book car rental Charleston and move around conveniently.