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The Charleston Trident Area

"I'm going to Charleston," Rhett Butler said to Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With the Wind. "I want to see if somewhere there isn't something left in life of charm and grace."

	To know Charleston is to love Charleston. One can not help but be captivated by her history and enamored by her beauty. Blessed with an abundance of unique ante-bellum architecture, this gracious Southern belle holds tightly to her rich traditions and elegant style.
Built on 300 years of triumphs and failures, the Charleston Trident area not only fills America's history, but has, in fact, frozen a piece of history for all time.
Charleston at a Glance
The Charleston-Trident area, comprised of Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties, encompasses a 2,600 square mile region located at the southern most end of Interstate 26, along the Atlantic Ocean. Berkeley County is the largest of the three, and the third largest in the state, with 1,110 square miles. Berkeley county has access to the Atlantic Ocean via the Cooper River and Charleston Harbor. Lake Marion, Lake Moultrie and the Francis Marion National Forest provide excellent outdoor recreation for area residents.
	Charleston County is the most urbanized of the three, and covers 939 square miles with over 90 miles of Atlantic coastline. Although Charleston and North Charleston are considered to
be central cities in the county, other communities in the area are Mount Pleasant, Awendaw, James Island, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island.
Dorchester County, the fastest growing county in the state in terms of residential population, with 82 percent growth from 1980 to 1987, encompasses 576 miles. The elevation ranges from 20 to 100 feet above sea level.
People relocate to this lovely city for a multitude of reasons. Corporate executives find themselves in fortunate circumstances when transferred to Charleston. Health care professionals seek out the excellent medical facilities for career enhancement. Retirement to the Greater Charleston area is a dream come true for many each year. Retirees cite the location, mild climate, access to water and beaches, beautiful natural surroundings, excellent health care and cost of living as main factors in deciding to make Charleston their home. Many people just visit Charleston, fall in love and never go home again.
Climate of the Charleston Trident Area
	Charleston's climate rates as one of its most attractive assets. The temperate to subtropic weather offers an ideal opportunity for many year-round outdoor activities. Located near
the southern tip of South Carolina, the 'low country' boasts 91 miles of Atlantic coastline. The average annual temperature is about 65 degrees and annual average rainfall at 52 inches, Trident residents live the good life out-of-doors. It's one of the features that contributes to the quality of life throughout the area.
Arts & Culture
A haven for traveling actors during the colonial days, Charleston became the undisputed center of artist activity of the age. Over the years, Charleston has held fast to a tradition of providing the finest in art, dance, opera, music and theater, and all these art forms thrive in the Trident area today. Fortunately for art lovers, a number of performing and visual artists call the Trident area home year-round. The crowning glory of the Charleston art scene is Spoleto Festival USA. Founded in 1977, by the world famous, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, Gian Carlo Menotti, Spoleto Festival U.S.A. became the new world counterpart to his Festival dei Due Mondi (Festival of Two Worlds) held annually in Spoleto, Italy; Spoleto is held annually in Charleston during late spring. The first museum in North America was founded in Charleston in 1773. Today, it and other museums offer residents a broad perspective of the cultural and sociological life that is in Charleston. The history of this 300 year old community intertwines with a rich and exciting cultural agenda, creating a way of life in which each day brings a new and exciting experience.
Parks & Gardens
	Every weekend can be a vacation weekend in the Trident area, with literally hundreds of parks and gardens awaiting new discovery every day. Whether your travels take
you to the far reaches of the Trident area or just around the corner, the numerous park facilities provide opportunities for meaningful use of your leisure time. You may pick from one of the activity packed county parks or visit one of the areas gardens. Middleton Place, Magnolia Gardens, Cypress Gardens, just to name a few, provide a beautiful locale for a lovely day of outdoor activity.

To get started on your new lifestyle call Charleston, South Carolina's Real Estate Broker specializing in Downtown Charleston, waterfront property, and new construction.

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