I’m trying to plan my honeymoon, which will be this June. Which would be better at that time, Charleston, SC or Savannah, GA?

‘Better’ is determined by:
1. Price – cheaper is better
2. Variety of attractions / things to do – greater variety is better
3. Type of attraction – museums, shopping, historical attractions a plus
4. Number of attractions – more is better
5. Restaurants – good food and wine a HUGE plus
6. Atmosphere – small-town, peaceful, and unique is what we’re looking for

I've looked stuff up on both city's homepage, but I haven't actually been to either. For those who have actually been there, what are your thoughts?

3/12/2006 11:01:33 PM

well i live in Charleston, but ive never made it to Savannah...

but they arent too far apart, so you could do both

Uhm...Charleston is next to the beach, you can go to the Battery, downtown is pretty sweet, nightlife is cool...very historical town if you like that...theres 2 or 3 Malls in Charleston, Mt. Pleasant is pretty cool too

Charleston is loaded with great places to eat, jesus i try and eat a different place every week
we have japanese, chinese, greek, indian, mexican, italian, american..etc etc

hope that helped a lil....

3/12/2006 11:09:13 PM

i vote charleston

3/12/2006 11:09:54 PM

Steven - thanks for your awesome help :-)

3/12/2006 11:12:10 PM

Charleston. Much more to do. Savannah is nice...but it's like a lesser version of Charleston.

I'm a little biased because I live in Charleston, but my cousin lived in Savannah so I've visited there several times. It is really nice, but IMO Charleston is a better place for a honeymoon.

And I'm sure Steven can help you too, but let me know if you have any questions about places to stay/eat/go out/do while you're in Charleston. My mom just remarried last September and they had a small honeymoon in Charleston and had a great time. There are a lot of very nice, romantic restaurants as well as rooftop and outside bars that provide a great atmosphere to have a few drinks and listen to a good band. Just walking around East Bay/Broad/King and all of the streets in between with the old houses and buildings is nice.


[Edited on March 12, 2006 at 11:16 PM. Reason : .]

3/12/2006 11:12:31 PM

Charleston has alot more to do. Savannah is more small towney feeling.

3/12/2006 11:14:49 PM

charleston was pretty cool

theres tons of shopping in the downtown area (but im not really into shopping so i couldnt tell you much more than that) -- TONS of places to eat -- seemed like there were lots of attractions, mostly lots of war related crap like aircraft carriers and forts and all that

the beach at sullivans island was pretty nice and not too crowded.

i was only there for a weekend though, so i couldnt tell you much more than that. hope it helps some.

[Edited on March 12, 2006 at 11:16 PM. Reason : j]

3/12/2006 11:15:37 PM

So far the votes are pretty one-sided in favor of Charleston

3/12/2006 11:19:14 PM

i used to buy food from you at the c-store in bragaw.

MOVIN UP IN DA WORD!!!!!!!!!!!

3/12/2006 11:23:23 PM

Ah, the good ole C-store!

3/12/2006 11:26:21 PM

well ive never been to savannah so im not really voting. just saying that i had a good time in charleston.

3/12/2006 11:32:44 PM

i live in charleston and it would be ok.
charleston is cheap
there is a large variety of shit to do here
museums, shopping, historial is the name of the game here
plenty of attractions that will take a full to half day
lots of good food down town as well are stroll to mt p or di for some other options
atmosphere, its a tourist town

3/12/2006 11:46:32 PM

I live in charleston as well, and i gotta say its nice here.

Youll like it better than savannah.

3/12/2006 11:55:04 PM

Been to Savannah a lot. It's really gorgeous and I love the feel of the town. However, aside from doing non-stop walking tours, river boat rides, and visiting cutesy shops, there's nothing to do. There IS a beach...but...I wouldn't go there.

3/13/2006 9:08:17 AM

Charleston and Savannah are close enough together to do both--just stay in Charleston and make a day trip down to Savannah (it's worth a day trip).

There's plenty to do in Charleston: Fort Sumter, Battery, Yorktown, SC Aquarium, the Market, the Hunley, etc.

For a good view of the city, walk to the top of the Ravenel Bridge over the Cooper River. Go early before it gets too hazy.

Check the county parks for various activities. They usually have canoe/nature trips through the local swamps and rivers. http://www.ccprc.com/index.asp

North of Mount Pleasant on 17 is Francis Marion National Forest. Plenty of trails. The Palmetto Trail starts there. The I'on Swamp trail goes through an old rice plantation (it's all overgrown now, but you can still see the canals, snakes and gators). If you go north on 17, make sure you stop at Jack's Cosmic Dogs.

Go to Hunting Island State Park for a day trip.

For good French eats, go to Rue de Jean downtown. Very, very, very, very, very good. Also, try Gullah Cuisine in Mount P. Not fancy, but good.

I like Isle of Palms for the beach.

Make sure you stay downtown. If you can't swing staying downtown, try Mount Pleasant. Stay out of North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, and West Ashley.

3/13/2006 12:33:27 PM

if you're going to hunting island stop by Bueford, SC. I think thats how its spelled. Its really nice with some great resturants. Hunting Island has a pretty nice light house that you can go to the top of.

3/13/2006 12:34:59 PM

1.Pretty close to same
2. C-ton
3. Savanna might edge out for historicity but not by much.
4. C-ton by far
5. Both good
6. Savanna's probably a little bit quieter/small townish. But Charleston has quiet bits. Both Unique/quaint.

I'd go with Charleston if you do plan to go out a lot. But if you JUST want peace and quiet Savannah might edge out.

Another consideration is I think Charleston is a lot less of a pain to get to.

3/13/2006 12:40:40 PM

The more I think about it, the more sense it makes to stay in Charleston and make a day trip to Savannah. I'm glad I asked

3/13/2006 2:19:27 PM

charleston, hands down with a day trip to savannah, or maybe even stay overnight down there if you want to take in some of the nighlife.

also try to get out of the downtown area of charleston, out to kiawah or seabrook.

i used to live down there and still have family that live on james island, and we're down there usually 1-2x a year. make sure to eat at Poogan's Porch http://www.poogansporch.com/main.html, it's a local fave. also take the carriage tour, some of the ghost tours and walking tours of the houses along the battery. the aquarium is decent, haven't had a chance to see the hunley. you can also get to folley beach for a beachy type atmosphere (think outer banks).

if you have any questions i'd be happy to try to answer them

3/13/2006 4:00:20 PM

I always wonder why people try to plan honeymoons thats filled with so many activities.

When I go on mine, there will only be one consistent activity. Sex. 3-7 days of nothing but sex.

I guess people get pretty bored with it after a day or two.

3/13/2006 4:07:43 PM

holy crap, i didn't realize this many twwers live in charleston. i lived there last year.

3/13/2006 4:16:52 PM

^^ butt secks

3/13/2006 4:49:03 PM

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"holy crap, i didn't realize this many twwers live in charleston. i lived there last year. "

me either, ive seen a few on base, like officers and stuff...but wow pretty cool

im about to move off base(goose creek) and into Cooper Pointe over in North Chuck

3/13/2006 9:13:18 PM

I've seen a decent amount when I've gone into King St. Grille to catch a game. But when I go other places to catch games, I rarely see State fans.

3/13/2006 9:16:19 PM

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"I always wonder why people try to plan honeymoons thats filled with so many activities. When I go on mine, there will only be one consistent activity. Sex. 3-7 days of nothing but sex. I guess people get pretty bored with it after a day or two."

you can bone down anywhere--like back home...if you're on a vacation somewhere, might as well go do the stuff that place has to offer. i'm not saying i wouldn't bone down with great frequency and ferocity on a honeymoon...but i wouldn't stay holed up in the hotel room the entire time (so to speak).

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"if you're going to hunting island stop by Bueford, SC. I think thats how its spelled."

Beaufort, you mean...although it is pronounced "Bew-fort", as opposed to Beaufort, NC (which is pronounced "Bo-fort".

3/13/2006 9:18:17 PM

there are 50 places i would rather be then charleston SC on my honeymoon


might have to do with the fact that the ghetto and king street are an elway football throw apart

3/13/2006 11:15:30 PM

did any of y'all know Jerry (the homeless dude)?

3/13/2006 11:22:54 PM

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"there are 50 places i would rather be then charleston SC on my honeymoon "

Charleston is a nice place to spend a honeymoon if you don't want to (or can't) spend a lot of money.

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"might have to do with the fact that the ghetto and king street are an elway football throw apart "

Most of the things you would do or go on your honeymoon in Charleston are far away from the ghetto. Market St and most of East Bay where you do your shopping, dining, and drinking is a good ways away from the ghetto. The Battery is the furthest away from the ghetto. The only part of King that is close to the ghetto is near the bridge where the bars and restaurants are that college students frequent.

So your post is pointless, dumb, and of no help to the person asking for information.

3/13/2006 11:40:32 PM

if you think the shit close to King street is the ghetto then you are a fuckin honkey 100%

3/14/2006 1:34:29 AM

Charleston's a MUCH better "honeymoon" location.

Much more laid back, close access to Myrtle, tons of great places to eat and stay, lots of nice attractions...just a better atmosphere for a honeymoon. It's just easier to find quiet, relaxing areas in Charleston.

3/14/2006 1:36:56 AM

dude, Charleston isn't all that close to Myrtle

and why would you go to Myrtle Beach for a honeymoon, anyway? I'm not hating on the place--Dad has a place at Cherry Grove--but it's not a honeymoon sort of location.

3/14/2006 1:41:40 AM

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"if you think the shit close to King street is the ghetto then you are a fuckin honkey 100% "

A close female friend of mine was mugged there, and i saw someone walking get hit by a drunk driver. In the same weekend.

Sorry, i dont feel the same way you do. Have fun in charleston, it is a fun place.

3/14/2006 5:40:31 PM

^ a house on logan rd. got robbed a few months ago. Theres a crack house there.

omf behind hillsbourgh st is the ghettoooooooo

3/14/2006 5:52:35 PM

^^Holy shit!!! Don't go to NYC!!! When I was there a couple years back in September a couple planes flew into buildings!! That shit happens all the time there!!

Seriously, there are "rough" parts in every city you go to. I doubt honeymooners plan on spending any of their time in Charleston in the "ghetto" neighborhoods.

3/14/2006 6:41:53 PM

ive been to savannah and charleston, and charleston was by far a better place for a honeymoon, although go a little further south and you'll run into key west

3/14/2006 6:55:23 PM

more like another 8 hours.

and if i wanna hang out with gay people i can go to san fran

or chapel hill

3/14/2006 7:20:17 PM

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"did any of y'all know Jerry (the homeless dude)? "

flannel jacket, shaggy beard? always asks for ciggs?

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"might have to do with the fact that the ghetto and king street are an elway football throw apart "

you got to be kidding me...if you think Charleston is ghetto, you need to get out more, or find your way over to North Charleston, towards the Air Force Base...

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"A close female friend of mine was mugged there, and i saw someone walking get hit by a drunk driver. In the same weekend. "

uh...people get mugged in Beverly Hills and im sure people get hit by cars there too...but im sure thats not the ghetto

3/14/2006 9:18:15 PM

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"Savannah is nice...but it's like a lesser version of Charleston."

3/14/2006 9:52:01 PM

Anyone that thinks King St isnt ghetto hasnt driven far enough north on King. I live in Charleston and my gf and I go to Savannah sometimes for fun. Savannah is prettier and more charmingly southern, but there is definately more to do in Chucktown.

3/14/2006 9:54:42 PM

I live in Savannah for a year and I suggest Charleston. Every good reason has already been stated.

3/14/2006 10:13:56 PM

Charleston for everything except small town feel. Savannah has that down to a tee.

3/14/2006 10:20:43 PM

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"the beach at sullivans island was pretty nice and not too crowded."

Hit up 22 and you'll see enough people to choke a donkey. Head down towards 18

3/14/2006 10:21:51 PM

Im too dumb to realize people get mugged all over the world.

Grow up you efaggots, this poor couple cant afford better and you are just backing their half assed realization of that fact.


PS: If you respond in anyway to my post, you have been trolled.

[Edited on March 14, 2006 at 10:35 PM. Reason : I dont read tww enough anymore to keep tabs on trolling]

3/14/2006 10:28:42 PM

king street can't touch spurill avenue

3/14/2006 11:05:10 PM

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"king street can't touch spurill avenue"

true, but at least Spruill has ho's

3/14/2006 11:09:25 PM

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"Anyone that thinks King St isnt ghetto hasnt driven far enough north on King."

I don't think anyone isn't saying that parts of King St. aren't ghetto...but people on their honeymoon have no reason to go to that part of King St. anyways. The only place they might want to check out down there is Basil for some good Thai food...but that's about it.

3/14/2006 11:23:35 PM

^^ haha it's funny cause it's true

3/14/2006 11:27:47 PM

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"When I go on mine, there will only be one consistent activity. Sex. 3-7 days of nothing but sex."

I vote Charleston, plus its closer to home if you are from around here so the sex will come quicker!

3/14/2006 11:51:08 PM

Charleston for the lowlands cooking.

3/15/2006 2:30:34 AM