Park the car, and walk when you visit Charleston. The narrow streets are
pedestrian friendly. (You can park in a garage at the visitors center at
219 Meeting Street for $10 a day; metered parking is free on Sundays and
after 6 p.m.) The Governor's House Inn in the historic district is my
favorite place to stay for the comfortable rooms and wide porches that
invite relaxation and for the off-street parking at no extra charge. I
can walk almost anywhere, day or night, and feel safe.
Walking tips: Stroll to The Battery, to the shops on King Street, to The
Market area, and to restaurants on East Bay and Meeting Streets. Along
the way, peek into lovely gardens tucked behind wrought iron fences and
catch glimpses of everyday life in this charming city. --Karen Lingo
