The resort has restaurants, fitness facilities, and deluxe accommodations. It's also a popular conference center. The regional airport is here, and you'll find other major features including the North Charleston Coliseum and large convention hotels. In all, there are more than 4,000 hotel rooms in the city. Many tourists stay in North Charleston, because of the reasonable hotel and motel rates.
Farther north is Berkeley County, a fast-growing area fueled by industrial development, and farming.
Francis Marion National Forest occupies the northern and eastern parts of the county, offering recreational activities in the thick pine forests. The Intracoatal Waterway continues along the coasst, separating the mainland from several barrier islands. Cape Roman National Wildlife Refuge is located near the northeast end of the county, east of the waterway. This superb inn is in the middle of the city's restaurant district. With 19 units, including two suites and four rooms with whirlpool tubs, the inn offers a luxurious and distinctive stay.