SELECT Magazine Summer 2020 | Page 12

3 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA Charleston is the capital of southern charm, made evident by its horse-drawn carriages, cobblestone streets and an abundance of elegant plantation houses, home to some of the oldest landscaped gardens in the country. Tour some of Charleston’s most famous plantations, such as at McLeod Plantation and Historic Site, Middleton Place or Magnolia Plantation, learning about their role in the fight for civil rights while taking in the grandiose antebellum architecture, fragrant, everblooming flowers and refined stable yards. Then, soak up the harbor views with a stroll along the waterfront, tee off on perfectly manicured golf courses or take a self-guided walking tour of the city’s many historic sites. 4SEATTLE, WASHINGTON If you’re craving fresh seafood, few west-coast cities can compare with Seattle. Whether you’re into grilled salmon, oyster shooters, shellfish or sushi, you’ll find it all at the lively Pike Place Market, a place just as entertaining as it is delicious. In this city, you can find art at every turn, from the elaborate sculptures at Chihuly Garden and Glass to the wavy exterior of the Museum of Pop Culture and the angular glass architecture of the Seattle Public Library. Museum of Pop Culture with the Space Needle in the background 12 | SELECT · 2020