Southeastern Wildlife Exposition

February 12, 2010 - February 14, 2010. Now in its 28th year, Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) is the largest wildlife art and nature event in the nation, one that you have to experience first hand to understand and truly appreciate. Learn More

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Charleston Celebrates Black History Month

During the month of February, nationally recognized as Black History Month, Charleston, will honor African-American history and culture. All month long, visitors can immerse themselves in the rich sights, sounds and food of South Carolina’s famed Lowcountry region. They can learn about the area’s Gullah heritage, recognized for preserving the African linguistic and cultural traditions more than any other African-American community in the U.S., or partake in centuries-old practices such as sweetgrass basket-making. Learn More

Charleston named No. 2 top American Destination By Condé Nast Traveler

For the seventeenth consecutive year, readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine designated Charleston a “Top 10” travel destination in the U.S. Charleston was honored with the No. 2 slot - topped only by San Francisco. This ranking maintains Charleston’s spot as the No. 1 east coast destination. Learn More

Charleston Among T+L’s Top 5 Cities

Charleston has been ranked as the fourth best city in America, according to Travel + Leisure magazine’s World’s Best Awards 2009 readers’ survey. The same slot was granted to the Holy City last year, after moving up from No. 6 in 2007. Charleston is led only by New York, San Francisco and Quebec City in the US/Canada division. Learn More

BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival

March 4, 2010 - March 7,2010. Guests have the opportunity to indulge in the unique flavors of the Lowcountry while tasting the epicurean delights of the country's best chefs, authors and wine professionals. Learn about and get a taste of Southern cuisine and the Lowcountry's unique food styles, heritage and recipes at various events and venues throughout the weekend. Tickets go fast - so get them while they're hot! Learn More

Carnival Cruise Lines Launches Cruise Program From Charleston in 2010

On May 18, 2010, Carnival Cruise Lines, the world’s largest cruise operator, will introduce the first year-round cruise schedule from Charleston, S.C., with the deployment of the Carnival Fantasy. The ship will operate five-, six- and seven-day voyages to The Bahamas and Key West, Fla., from historic downtown Charleston. Each of the tropical destinations has a character all its own and offers a wide range of snorkeling, fishing and water sports opportunities, as well as beautiful beaches and a distinctive island ambiance! Learn More

2010 Charleston Fashion Week

March 16, 2010 - March 20,2010. Charleston's Marion Square will echo New York's Bryant Park during the fourth annual Charleston Fashion Week, 2010. Local boutiques and emerging designers from the southeast showcase their Spring lines during this five-day celebration of the design community. Learn More

Gourmet & Grapes 2010

04/30/10 – 05/02/10. The Second Annual Gourmet & Grapes event - a dazzling weekend that combines the culinary talents of the country's leading chefs with an assortment of wines from some of the most respected winemakers in the world. Learn More