Events in Charleston 3/1 through 3/5?

This is a two part question, and any help would be greatly appreciated.

Is there a special even in Charleston which is soaking up all the hotel rooms? It seems to be difficult to find a hotel room.

Also, once I do get this booked, are there any can%26#39;t-miss events during that time period? My girlfriend (both fairly youngish but not kids anymore-- call us late 20%26#39;s early 30%26#39;s) and I will be there during the dates specified, and are interested in tours, special events/concerts, and anything with a true local flavor. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

Events in Charleston 3/1 through 3/5?

I think I just answered my own question: bridge run. Darn, I was looking forward to staying in Charleston, but not if the rooms are as scarce as they are being represented by the B%26amp;B%26#39;s I%26#39;m calling.

Events in Charleston 3/1 through 3/5?

I%26#39;m assuming you meant 4/1 through 4/5... and we are also in full swing with our Historic Society Tours of Homes and Gardens. Draws thousands of visitors and lasts for a month! Because of the variety of offerings during this festival, you are sure to find something that interests you. For example, there might be chamber music in a garden somewhere one day, a walking tour (they give you a map and the homes are ';attended'; by docents) of 8 to 10 homes another day, and a garden tour of 8 to 10 gardens another day followed by a wine reception and/or preceded by a presentation by an author/landscape architect, - you name it, we have it. And since you%26#39;re from Savannah you know how absolutely perfect our weather is at this time of year - that%26#39;ll bring %26#39;em out of the woodwork!

I guess you took a look at our ';Things To Do'; tab (upper left on this page) and clicked on ';Events';?

If you%26#39;re looking for an off time to visit the city, there won%26#39;t be one now til about December - oops - January. Our summers bring people who flock to the local beaches (which are close by, will be extra warm, and convenient for visitors to the Historic downtown). But you know that since you%26#39;re less than 2 hours away!

tram3 - our plantations are definitely worth a visit. Since you%26#39;re somewhat local, you might consider staying nearer to them (most on Hwy 61 and one in Mt. Pleasant) and driving into the ';big city'; (LOL!) It sounds like you%26#39;re relatively new to CHS so I%26#39;ll mention that it%26#39;s way too easy to get to downtown. Unlike any other city I%26#39;ve known, actually. Admittedly I have always said there is little traffic here - I was proven wrong yesterday when the ';leaving the beach'; traffic made it look like July 4th weekend! What%26#39;s up with that?

Oh, do get to the beach. On the way you can visit Shem Creek. Outdoor dining, outdoor creek front bars, great time for all. If you have a dog, bring him/her! Very pet friendly.

Only minutes past Shem Creek is Sullivan%26#39;s Island - I%26#39;d rec you go to Poe%26#39;s Tavern. (Edgar Allan Poe lived on Sullivan%26#39;s). Drive on 2 min farther to Isle of Palms for a nice walk on the beach or beach volleyball.

In the city: carriage tour is a MUST; go for a walk on your own through the residential district (the area South of Broad Street - see ';Map'; tab on left side of this page). If you can, take a tour with the Historic Society.

That enough for ya? ENJOY and welcome!

Yep. My brain is apparently fried from work. I did in fact mean 4/1 and 4/5.

There are no even halfway-reasonable hotel rooms in your city, unfortunately. I%26#39;m looking to travel elsewhere, but I%26#39;ll be visiting again on a weekend no so jam-packed with bridge runners.

Thanks for your thoughtful reply-- I%26#39;ll put it to good use on my next trip there.