Moving to Charleston: The Un-Tourist Guide(R) (ePub)

Charleston, South Carolina regularly commands the top spot on travel "favorite" lists. So far, Condé' Nast Traveler voted her "America's Favorite City" three years in a row, "America's Friendliest City" in 2014. Travel + Leisure voted her #1 City in the United States. She's also landed a T+L Reader's Choice designation of #1 Destination in the World.

For all the publicity it gets, the city of Charleston is a relatively small place. The city itself has roughly 128,000 residents and the three county metropolitan region has 700,000 residents.

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

Pre-K through high school choices

Colleges and universities

Nightlife

Arts, culture and music

Local media

Outdoor activities

Associations and community groups

The local economy

Making the move

Finding a job

Charleston neighborhoods

Charlotte history

Phone & web contacts for key resources