Updated June 2021

The colorful rows of historic homes, the cobblestone streets, the excellent food & nightlife scenes, the stunning beaches…there’s an endless amount of reasons to visit the charming town of Charleston, SC. Save this guide for the next time you’re there, and enjoy our recommendations!

*Denotes an absolute favorite of ours!

WHAT TO DO IN CHARLESTON

WHAT TO DO IN CHARLESTON

• Fort Sumpter
• Moss covered alleys in South of Broad
• Pitt Street Bridge in Mount Pleasant
• Rainbow Road
• Shop & sip King Street
• White Point Gardens

WHAT TO DO OUTSIDE THE CITY

WHAT TO DO OUTSIDE THE CITY

• Bars along Shem Creek for beautiful views
• Boone Hall, Magnolia Plantation & Middleton Place
• Folly beach for an easy beach day
• *Sullivan's Island for a full beach day

LUNCH/BRUNCH

LUNCH/BRUNCH

• Black Magic Cafe | Cute decor & patio on James Island
• Callie's Hot Little Biscuit | a must
• Early Bird Diner | breakfast all day
• Five Loaves Cafe | something for everyone
• Lewis Barbecue | BBQ
• Millers All Day | try the meringue waffles
• Queen Street Grocery | crepes & hot sammies
• S.N.O.B. | super popular spot
• Tattooed Moose | dive bar brunch
• Toast | bottomless brunch
• *Xia Bao Biscuit | Asian restaurant in an old gas station

DRINKS

DRINKS

• Camellias | pink champagne bar
• Citrus Club at The Dewberry | boho rooftop
• Cocktail Club | speakeasy
• Élevé at Grand Bohemian Hotel | rooftop
• Gin joint | best craft cocktails
• *Goat Sheep Cow | wine & cheese
• Revelry Brewing | beers w/ a view
• *Stars | great DJ, dancing & rooftop
• The Belmont | intimate
• The Watch | lovely rooftop
• Vendue Rooftop | harbor views

DINNER

DINNER

• * 167 Raw | amazing seafood
• 5 Church Charleston | renovated church
• 82 Queen | lovely patio
• * Butcher and Bee | a really good meal
• Darling Oyster Bar | trendy
• Fig | James Beard chefs
• Fleet Landing | waterfront
• Frannie &The Fox | Italian at the stunning Hotel Emline
• Halls Chophouse | steakhouse
• Leon's Fine Oyster and Poultry Shop | well known w/ a laid back vibe
• Poogan's Porch | Southern flare in an old Victorian
• * The Obstinate Daughter | on Sullivan’s Island
• The Ordinary | seafood

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