Bishop Gadsden Lifestyle: Charleston Area
   

Bishop Gadsden is located just across the Ashley River from downtown Charleston. Founded in 1670, this historic Atlantic seaport has a timeless grace that draws you into its fascinating streets and alleyways. You will thrill to the beauty of Charleston's many churches and grand homes, while delighting in the discovery of her famous "single houses" and brightly colored buildings so reminiscent of the Caribbean Islands. The city's hospitality is legendary - from the friendly greetings of people on the street, to a local historian sharing a story, to the handwritten invitation to "Come on in!" tacked on a garden gate.

Antique shops and boutiques are filled with treasures to tempt and tickle your fancy and, on the sidewalks, local artists offer unique sweetgrass baskets and bright paintings for sale. From a play in the country's oldest theatre to the Charleston Symphony Orchestra's remarkable music to a world premiere at the internationally acclaimed Spoleto Festival U.S.A., Charleston will fulfill your every cultural desire no matter the season. For sports enthusiasts, this city is home to the annual Southeastern Wildlife Exhibition, plus a host of spectator sports and superlative outdoor activities year-round. And as you surrender to a slower tempo and relax as the sun sets over harbor, world-class chefs will introduce you to tastes from around the globe as well as to their Lowcountry specialties.

Just a short trip over the bridge from Bishop Gadsden, Charleston's sights, sounds and tastes will provide you with endless fascination as will the wildlife and endless vistas of coastal South Carolina.