Southern hospitality is the name of the game in Charleston, population 728,000. Enjoy pleasant weather throughout the year in South Carolina’s oldest and largest city. Let Charleston’s horse-drawn carriages, historic homes and cobblestone streets charm you, as well as the vibrancy of the city’s entertainment options! Charleston’s waterfront location alone will capture your heart, whether you’re taking in the view at White Point Garden, dining pier-side at Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar or visiting the Morris Island Lighthouse.

Broken up by the Stono, Ashley and Copper Rivers, Charleston proper is comprised of six unique districts: The Peninsula (aka downtown), West Ashley, Johns Island, James Island, Cainhoy Peninsula and Daniel Island. Wherever you are, you’ll notice Charleston’s passion for the arts and delectable cuisine. Each year, Charleston hosts Spoleto Festival USA, founded by Gian Carlo Menotti. It’s a 17-day festival of art featuring over 100 performances by difference artists. In addition to Spoleto, Charleston also hosts Taste of Charleston, Lowcountry Oyster Festival, Charleston Marathon, Charleston Fashion Week and more. When you aren’t busy attending exciting festivals and events, you’ll love visiting local museums like the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art and the Charleston Museum, or taking in the fabulous architecture of the Calhoun Mansion or Joseph Manigault House. Rainbow Row is another Charleston gem—a delightful display of pastel-colored Georgian-style rowhomes built between 1748 and 1845. historic, beautiful and worth visiting! Don’t forget all of the amazing restaurants that make up the city, from the decadent Black Wood Smokehouse to mouthwatering Grill 225.

A new job is in your future. A range of companies in Charleston are ready to hire! Major employers in the city include Joint Base Charleston, Medical University of South Carolina, Boeing, Charleston County School District and Roper St. Francis Healthcare. Academics have their pick of fantastic colleges in Charleston, too, including the College of Charleston, Charleston South University, Charleston School of Law and the Art Institute of Charleston. Travel around town via I-26 and I-526, as well as Routes 17 and 52. The Charleston International Airport lies just north of Charlestown and is easily accessible by both highways and Route 78.

Charleston living suits you. Paired with a living experience at IRT, you can’t go wrong!