montysc

Hello,
We are planning a trip to Charleston this June for a wedding and then are planning to do a visit to New York from there. We are coming from the West Coast and it will be my wifes first trip east.

So far we are planning 3-4 nights in Charleston with a full day trip to Savannah. Then we are thinking of either flying straight to New York for the final 4 nights, or as an alternative going to Atlanta for 1 night.

We can do Atlanta in between the 2 stops and we aren't totally opposed to the drive, especially if we do it after we visit Savannah for the day. I have visited all of the towns at one point or another (don't rembember Charleston at all - since I was a wee little one!).

Just wondering what others ideas might be - we may not make it back to the east coast for some time and those the South and New York are our only focus.

Thanks!

starrs

I've lived here all my life.
I love living here.
But, if I had your travel plans, I'd spend my time in Charleston/ Savannah and then NYC rather than spending time in Atlanta (especially in June).

cheryllj

I agree. I've lived in Atlanta for many years now and I love it here -- but don't skip a night in Charleston or NYC for a night in Atlanta. It's not worth the trip for just 1 night and those other places are more tourist friendly.

If you're going to spend the night somewhere other than Charleston or NYC, add it in Savannah. That seems like a long day trip to me and I'd spend at least one night.

montysc

Thanks for the tips - I am pretty much leaning towards skipping Atlanta - 4+4 with the possibility of Savannah for one of the nights looks like what we will settle on. It will probably save us money as well.

Thanks again!
Will post more questions once we get the details more in focus...

padams421

I love living here too, but I would never recommend Atlanta as a tourist destination. Enjoy Charleston and New York.

Brian_in_Charlotte

If you need another vote, I'd skip Atlanta too.

starrs

But, if business or other travel brings you to Atlanta, we'll help you have fun in Atlanta.

Just don't lose a day from a Charleston/Savannah combo and NYC