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Recognized for its leading edge technology and best practices, Roper
Hospital was founded as the first community hospital in the Carolinas.
In 1829, Colonel Thomas Roper left $30,000 to the physicians of the
Medical Society of South Carolina, it was with this gift that the
Medical Society established Roper Hospital.
Today, Roper Hospital is one of the most trusted names in healthcare
in the Lowcountry. The hospital has won numerous national awards
for quality patient care and has a reputation for providing state-of-the-art
health services. The 453-bed acute care facility offers several
Centers of Excellence.
Roper Hospital
http://www.ropersaintfrancis.com
316 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-2111
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You'll find this list helpful in trying to find
a comfortable setting for your stay in South Carolina. Hotels:
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Guest Houses: - Rutledge
Victorian Guest House
Rutledge Victorian Guest House is an elegant,
Charleston House in the Downtown Historic District. Located 1 block north of Bull,
across from Roman Columns & Park. Within a 5-25 minute walk to all Historic
Sights. - Wortham
House
Wortham House,a gothic revival carriage house thought to be
the oldest of its kind in Charleston, is set admid multiple nationally recognized
garden rooms. Featuring three bedrooms with private baths, Wortham House accommidates
six adults. - Kings
Courtyard Inn
One of King Street's oldest and most historic structures.
Located in the heart of historic Charleston, the Inn is within easy walking distance
to the city's historic homes, gardens and churches. Guest rooms are individually
distinctive and some feature canopied beds, fireplaces and excellent views of
the two inner courtyards. ..........................................................................................................................
Taxi Service: Yellow Cab: 843-577-6565 Express Cab:
843-577-8816 ..........................................................................................................................
Pharmacies: Walgreen's- 1810 Highway 17- 843-388-2575
CVS- 1603 N. Highway 17- 843-884-8281 ..........................................................................................................................
Restaurants & Take-Out: Boathouse (Fine Dining) 101 Isle
of Palm 843-886-8000 Capriccio (Italian) 10374 Chuck Dawley Blvd. 843-881-5550
Eastside Bakery and Café N. Highway 17 843-811-1260 High Cotton (Fine
Dining) 199 East Bay Street-843-724-3815 J. Bistro 819 Coleman Blvd. 843-971-7778
Jim N Nicks Barbeque 288 King Street 843-577-0406 Market Square (International)
170 Church 843-722-4555 McDonald's 1533 N. Highway 17 843-971-7777 On
the Border Mexican Grill- 1875 N. Highway 17-843-656-9840 Peninsula Grill-
Planter's Inn (Fine Dining) 112 N. Market Street 843-723-0700 Pizza Hut 1000
Johnnie Dodd's Blvd. 843-884-9500 R.B's Seafood Restaurant 97 Church Street
843-881-0466 Sticky Fingers Restaurant 341 N. Highway 17-843-656-9840
T-Bonz Gill and Grill- 1028 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. 843-849-1909 Village Chop
House 508 Mill Street 843-884-8103 Wendy's 361 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. 843-849-1909
Zeus Grill and Seafood- 725 Johnnie Dodds Blvd- 843-388-9992 |
| Below are links to assist you in your
travel plans as well as Charleston links to help you decide what you
would like to do while you are visiting.
General Things to Do
http://www.lovingcharleston.com/
HOT! - Attractions
http://www.charlestonimax.com/
- IMAX Theatre
http://www.scaquarium.org/
- Aquarium
Heron
Park Nature Center
Miscellaneous
Charles Towne Landing - Set on land where the Carolinas'
first permanent British settlers made their home in 1670, this 80-acre
park offers not only beautiful surroundings but a living history
lesson.
http://www.10best.com/Charleston,SC/Sights_&_Activities/Parks/index.html
Charleston Waterfront Park - Don't miss this wonderful park
located in the center of downtown. Find an old-fashioned park bench
in a shady spot and watch people stroll by as children romp on the
large green and run along the palm tree-lined walkways.
http://www.tbrpc.org/waterfront/charles.htm
Classic Carriage Tours - Classic Carriage Tours offers guided tours
in carriages drawn by award-winning Percheron Draft Horses.
http://www.classiccarriage.com/
Civil War Walk - Adult tickets are
$18; tickets for children ages 8-14 are $10. Save $3 if you order
online.
http://www.civilwarcharleston.com/
Spiritline Dinner Cruise - Depart the Patriots
Point Military Museum aboard the Spirit of Carolina for a magnificent
three-hour dinner tour of Charleston Harbor.
http://www.spiritlinecruises.com/
Gibbes Museum of Art - Over 10,000 pieces
of art are featured in this museums permanent collectionone
that places a focus on fine American art with an emphasis on original
Charleston works.
http://www.gibbesmuseum.org/

Local Charleston Tourism Sites - This is a great site,
use the calendar of events for the dates that you will be here.
http://www.celebratecharleston.com/
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