From the Publisher

Traveler of Charleston Team

KEITH SIMMONS has an extensive publishing, marketing and advertising background and founded Traveler Magazine in 2005. His purpose was to develop an affordable and effective visitor medium where businesses could advertise their service. Traveler is now one of the leading visitor resources in the city. Keith lives in Mount Pleasant with his wife and three children. He enjoys fishing, kayaking and spending time with his family.

So many exciting and varied activities await you in Charleston. You can visit the beach, tour the historic downtown and attend a festival all in one day. There is truly something for everyone’s tastes and interests. This issue is full of ideas on how to make the most of your time in the Lowcountry. We have a list of important museums and sites that highlight the contributions of African Americans, a list of “haunted” places to visit and a list of our favorite rooftop bars. We hope this guide inspires your journey. Happy exploring!

Member of: Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau; Charleston Restaurant Association; Summerville/Dorchester Chamber of Commerce.

JENNY PETERSON is a longtime editor and writer in Charleston who loves writing about the people and places that make the Lowcountry so special. Her favorite articles are first-person accounts, from hopping on a boat with crab fishermen and oyster farmers to joining the crew during a sailboat race in the Charleston Harbor. When not at her computer, she spends time on Johns Island.

CRAIG MCLAUGHLIN has been a Charleston resident since 1995 and started his own design business, mclaughlin design, in 2004. When he’s not humbly changing the world with his ground-breaking design, you can find him on the water enjoying life in the Lowcountry.

Publisher Tiffin Poulton-Simmons

Founder/President Keith Simmons

Editor Jenny Peterson

Contributing Writer Holly Fisher

Graphic Designer mclaughlin design

Advertising Sales Ted DeLoach

Circulation Jason Harris, Robert Hogg

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