Feature: A Top Pick for Fall Entertainment in Charleston

Whether you're a car ride away, or a short jaunt by plane, Charleston County, SC, has wonderful entertainment picks this fall.

The North Charleston Performing Arts Center, a 2,300 seat procenium theater, home to the Best of Broadway series, has a great lineup of shows including THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, the provocative and wickedly funny theatrical adaptation of the C.S. Lewis novel about spiritual warfare from a demon's point of view, October 1, MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL, winner of 54 Drama Desk Awards and 44 Tony Awards, MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL; THE SURVIVOR TOUR is benefiting Susan G. Komin ®, October 10, and DRACULA Ballet with a Bite, presented by South Carolina Ballet, October 24.

For a perfect evening out downtown, enjoy dinner for two at High Cotton and a MainStage performance at the Historic Dock Street Theatre of THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, October 14-November 1, a deviously delicious musical comedy.

Take a walking tour! Charleston offers many including historic tours featuring the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, pirates and Charleston architecture. For Halloween, be a little more daring and take a haunted tour. You will enjoy the ambiance of a bygone time with GHOSTS OF THE SOUTH. This stroll takes you into the heart of Charleston's haunted history. You might even see a few spirits at sites that have been featured on the History Channel and Ghost Adventures.

Another great destination in Charleston County is Kiawah Island. This island's plush semi-tropical foliage with old oaks and Spanish moss draping every bow, offers splendor and tranquility. There are exceptional activities designed for adults and families including kayaking, paddle-boarding and the Kiawah Island nature program.

The Sanctuary Hotel at Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a precious secluded gem on pristine white sand and ocean. It holds the distinction of AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Stars with its grand staircases, intoxicating scent of lilies and luxurious but comfortable amenities. The Sanctuary allows one to unwind in total comfort. Lounge at the ocean's edge and watch dolphins skip alongside fishing vessels or watch deer graze on bluffs. To sooth, The Sanctuary Spa, rated Five Star by Forbes, provides deep tissue massages and facials along with treatments designed for both men and women.

For fine dining, The Atlantic Room at the tip of the island has breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and offers superb food with a southern flair. The Mingo Point Oyster Roast and BBQ with live entertainment is at the edge of a panoramically beautiful Kiawah River marsh and is geared for families with little ones. During autumn, Mingo Point will open one day on the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 27, 5-9PM.

If you play golf, Kiawah offers five championship courses designed by the world's leading golf course architects, home of the 1991 Ryder Cup the 1997 and 2003 World Cups, the 2007 Senior PGA and 2012 PGA Championships. And for tennis enthusiasts, Kiawah Island was also ranked as the # 1 tennis resort in the world.

Pack your bags and venture out, there's something for everyone to enjoy in Charleston and Charleston County this fall!

The North Charleston Performing Arts Center 843-529-5000, Charleston Stage at the Dock Dinner & Show Package 843-577-7183, Ghosts of the South Walking Tour 843-343-9255, The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort 800-576-1570, The Atlantic Room 800-654-2924 and Mingo Point Oyster Roast and BBQ 800-654-2924.

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