Sullivans Island WHERE HISTORY MEETS COASTAL CHARM A sea island introduction to Lowcountry history, Sullivan’s Island promises that time here will be time well remembered. Narrow streets criss-cross the island while winding past historic sites such as Fort Moultrie , where pivotal battles were fought during both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Edgar Allen Poe penned his short story The Gold Bug while stationed at the fort, which today also provides perches for breathtaking coastal views. The Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse signals the entrance to Charleston Harbor, where pleasure boats and cargo ships alike glide into the channel from the Atlantic Ocean. A sought-after residential area, Sullivan’s Island opts for homes over hotels, and is host to only a few vacation rentals. Still, pleasure seekers revere its history, stellar beachfront and bounteous dining and shopping scene along Middle Street . There, sun-kissed, sand-strolling revelers slip in for an easy, al fresco bite or a beachy treasure.
Sullivan’s Island SMALL-TOWN CHARM WITH A RELAXED ISLAND LIFESTYLE The Town of Sullivan’s Island is a three-and-a-half mile long barrier island near the entrance of the Charleston Harbor. It is home to a little more than 2,000 residents that enjoy the relaxed lifestyle the Island has retained since first being settled in the 17th Century.
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