A Trip Back in Time
By Sarah Dixon | November 5Spanish moss hangs thick off the trees. A horse-drawn carriage clops down the street past century-old plantation houses and historic churches. The salty smell of the sea is everywhere. Is this a tropical paradise? No, this is Charleston. And it's only a five-hour drive from Franklin Street. Often called the "living museum," Charleston blends rich history and culture with a surprisingly chic and sophisticated metropolitan feel.