Discovering the Lowcountry ...
Discovering the Lowcountry ...
The Lowcountry is a term used to describe South Carolina and Georgia ’ s coastal counties . The region includes the South Carolina Sea Islands and is home to two of the South ’ s most prominent and historic port cities : Charleston , South Carolina and Savannah , Georgia .
Pictured ( clockwise ): Sheldon Church ruins , St . Helena Church in historic Beaufort , Port Royal shrimp boat leaving dock
The sea islands that dot the Lowcountry landscape are as steeped in history and tradition as the historic cities themselves . Small towns and villages welcome visitors with roadside stands featuring locally caught or grown seafood and produce . Terms such as sweet grass and Gullah become part of your vocabulary as you learn about the culture of the region . Pretty soon you ’ ll develop a taste for shrimp and grits , collard greens and something affectionately known as Frogmore Stew !
The Lowcountry is as much a state of mind as it is a geographical region . The coastal region of southern South Carolina is at the heart of the Lowcountry . A place where the tides govern the lives of the people and the wildlife that make the region unique and captivating . Beautiful parks with historic lighthouses beckon beach goers to explore undeveloped stretches of sand and linger a while in the warm embrace of the South . An afternoon in the car can take you back in time or to the contemporary restaurants and shopping of nearby cities .
Few have said it better than local author Pat Conroy when he said , “ I have traveled the world over , but no matter where I go the Lowcountry still calls me home .”