Sample the Southeast on a leisurely drive through coastal North and South Carolina. The trip starts in Charleston, a quintessentially Southern city with cobblestone streets, elegant 18th- and 19th century homes, preserved Ashley River plantations and award-winning restaurants serving some of the region's finest Lowcountry cuisine. To the north, The Grand Strand is known for year-round golfing and its seemingly endless string of beaches, not to mention Branson-style family entertainment in Myrtle Beach, rice plantations near Georgetown, a stellar botanical garden in Murrells Inlet and a scattering of quiet villages just off the beaten path. In North Carolina, Wilmington and New Bern share a common heritage: Both were important river ports and both served as Colonial capitals. And their riverfront historic districts speak of strong commitments to preservation and revitalization. Click for the complete downloadable Coastal Carolinas AAA Drive Trip.