A two-night stay at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, and passes to visit the unique Drayton Hall Plantation and grounds.
     Named for Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion (the "Swamp Fox"), the Francis Marion Hotel became an instant landmark in Charleston the moment it opened in 1924. Rising 12 stories above the Historic District, the hotel offers spectacular views of Charleston's church steeples, antebellum mansions and famous harbor, providing easy access to the wealth of Charleston's historic attractions. 
     One of the finest examples of Georgian-Palladian architecture in America, Drayton Hall (c. 1738) is the oldest preserved plantation house that is open to the public, and a National Trust Historic Site. Following seven generations of Drayton family ownership, the house remains in nearly original condition and has never been modernized, providing an unmatched look at colonial living and its builders' creative craftsmanship. From serene river views and informative landscape walks to the rich stories of its people of European and African descent down through the centuries, Drayton Hall offers visitors a unique way to experience history in a rare and evocative setting.