Guidebook for Charleston
Food Scene
Because it's a quiet little shop with a very cool vibe and has excellent coffee and munchies
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Second State Coffee
70.5 Beaufain StBecause it's a quiet little shop with a very cool vibe and has excellent coffee and munchies
Because it's elegant, on an historic street about three blocks away and has fabulous food.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
82 Queen St
82 Queen StreetBecause it's elegant, on an historic street about three blocks away and has fabulous food.
Because great, great coffee and fun atmosphere.
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer
4 Vanderhorst StBecause great, great coffee and fun atmosphere.
Because of the great food, lovely ambiance, and friendly service. And it's just across East Bay Street.
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Magnolias
185 E Bay StBecause of the great food, lovely ambiance, and friendly service. And it's just across East Bay Street.
Because they are cutting edge fresh with French influence. Days they're a bakery. Starting at 4 pm they have simple fare and great wines. Alex the chef has cut his teeth at Craft in NYC...
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Normandy Farm Artisan Bakery
19 Broad StBecause they are cutting edge fresh with French influence. Days they're a bakery. Starting at 4 pm they have simple fare and great wines. Alex the chef has cut his teeth at Craft in NYC...
Great oysters, crab cakes and a lively bar scene too. Opens at 3 pm. Another location nearby in West Ashley.
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pearlz Oyster Bar
9 Magnolia RdGreat oysters, crab cakes and a lively bar scene too. Opens at 3 pm. Another location nearby in West Ashley.
The Glass Onion
1219 Savannah HwySwig & Swine
1217 Savannah HwyLa Fontana Authentic Italian Restaurant
1759 Savannah HwyTrendy upper King Street is the location of Neon Tiger - a cool vegan restaurant that will surprise and delight you with its meatless pepperoni pizza!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Neon Tiger
654 King StTrendy upper King Street is the location of Neon Tiger - a cool vegan restaurant that will surprise and delight you with its meatless pepperoni pizza!
Drinks & Nightlife
Because you can see the water...! Just cross the street to the Vendue Hotel and take the elevator up. It's cool and breezy up there...Try the lobster roll!
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Rooftop Bar at The Vendue
19 Vendue RangeBecause you can see the water...! Just cross the street to the Vendue Hotel and take the elevator up. It's cool and breezy up there...Try the lobster roll!
Sightseeing
Because South of Broad Street is just gorgeous. The historic homes will melt your heart. Looking across the waters of the Battery to Fort Sumter will put you in touch with our country's history.
627 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Batería
Because South of Broad Street is just gorgeous. The historic homes will melt your heart. Looking across the waters of the Battery to Fort Sumter will put you in touch with our country's history.
Because this was the Old South. Excellent docents show you around at this old plantation. Excellent shop/bookstore.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Drayton Hall
3380 Ashley River RdBecause this was the Old South. Excellent docents show you around at this old plantation. Excellent shop/bookstore.
Because you want to enter in to history and learn about Charleston's past. Great gardens and shop too.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nathaniel Russell House
51 Meeting StBecause you want to enter in to history and learn about Charleston's past. Great gardens and shop too.
Just a short walk to the end of the block with the iconic Pineapple Fountain. Lovely view of the water and promenade. Sometimes cruise ships pass by...
321 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waterfront Park
Concord StreetJust a short walk to the end of the block with the iconic Pineapple Fountain. Lovely view of the water and promenade. Sometimes cruise ships pass by...
Lovely view of the water and promenade. Sometimes cruise ships pass by...
321 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waterfront Park
Concord StreetLovely view of the water and promenade. Sometimes cruise ships pass by...
Parks & Nature
Because strolling around a well-kept park is always fun. Starting in April, Saturdays bring a Farmers' Market to the park with street food, crafts, and veggies.
379 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marion Square
Because strolling around a well-kept park is always fun. Starting in April, Saturdays bring a Farmers' Market to the park with street food, crafts, and veggies.
Because it gets hot here and there's nothing like jumping in the surf! Then go to Rita"s for some shrimp and grits!
581 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueBecause it gets hot here and there's nothing like jumping in the surf! Then go to Rita"s for some shrimp and grits!
Because history and...camellias! There is a Camellia Walk and camellias for sale. And an excellent guided tour of the property (mansion and former slave houses).
395 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdBecause history and...camellias! There is a Camellia Walk and camellias for sale. And an excellent guided tour of the property (mansion and former slave houses).
Entertainment & Activities
Once a year in the month of March. Because there is a tradition of bird-watching, hunting, and nature painting...Check out the birds of prey.
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
211 Meeting StOnce a year in the month of March. Because there is a tradition of bird-watching, hunting, and nature painting...Check out the birds of prey.
Arts & Culture
George Gallery
54 Broad StBecause you'd like to stop in to Charleston's best contemporary art gallery.
Because you like art and you love to discover new museums. This place is smallish but packed with great shows. Also has an interesting gift shop.
369 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gibbes Museum of Art
135 Meeting StBecause you like art and you love to discover new museums. This place is smallish but packed with great shows. Also has an interesting gift shop.
Because I never enjoyed live theater as much as when I saw their production of "The Wedding Singer."
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Footlight Players
20 Queen StBecause I never enjoyed live theater as much as when I saw their production of "The Wedding Singer."
Because some people have all the money....and taste! Exquisite antebellum house still in private hands.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Williams Mansion
16 Meeting StBecause some people have all the money....and taste! Exquisite antebellum house still in private hands.
Because you like a variety of live music and concerts.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gaillard Performance Hall Foundation
95 Calhoun StBecause you like a variety of live music and concerts.
Theater and concerts. Oldest theater in the USA.
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dock Street Theater
135 Church StTheater and concerts. Oldest theater in the USA.
Because you love good, intimate theater and support the arts.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pure Theatre
134 Cannon StBecause you love good, intimate theater and support the arts.
Because this independent company puts on excellent original fun productions that are clever and hilariously funny. Also shows films of staged productions ("Company," "Angels in America.")
The 34 West Theater Company
200 Meeting StBecause this independent company puts on excellent original fun productions that are clever and hilariously funny. Also shows films of staged productions ("Company," "Angels in America.")
Shopping
Because this is a one-stop shopping spot for Charleston souvenirs where you can find original and unique local crafts. Also has great books. Part of profits go to the worthy cause of the Preservation Society.
Preservation Society of Charleston, SC
147 King StBecause this is a one-stop shopping spot for Charleston souvenirs where you can find original and unique local crafts. Also has great books. Part of profits go to the worthy cause of the Preservation Society.
Because Polly and Julien Buxton started this bookstore from a passion for Charleston (he gives an iconic Ghosts of Charleston Tour) and they've grown it to become one of the best bookstores around.
Buxton Books & Tour Charleston Headquarters
160 King StBecause Polly and Julien Buxton started this bookstore from a passion for Charleston (he gives an iconic Ghosts of Charleston Tour) and they've grown it to become one of the best bookstores around.
Croghan's Jewel Box
308 King StFamily-owned jewelry store. One word: pearls.
Because you have to go there once. A variety of touristy things to see and buy.
364 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StBecause you have to go there once. A variety of touristy things to see and buy.
RTW Limited
186 King StBecause you love high-end cutting edge fashion with a friendly and knowledgable staff.
Because it's in the same building and there's something for every lady young or old. Very friendly staff.
MARIS | DEHART
32 Vendue RangeBecause it's in the same building and there's something for every lady young or old. Very friendly staff.