There is an endless amount of things to do in Charleston and we couldn't possibly name them all, but here is a list of some of our personal favorite places to explore, eat, drink, etc!
Attractions:
- The Battery
- White Point Garden (we got engaged here!)
- Waterfont Park/Pineapple Fountain
- Folly Beach
- Isle of Palms
- Sullivans Island
- Shem Creek (can walk the boardwalk, has tons of food and drink options, can usually see dolphins)
- The City Market
- Shopping on King Street
- Two Sisters Walking Tour (Alex has done this 4 times with various guests and loves it every time - great way to see the city!)
- Boone Hall Plantation
- Magnolia Plantation
Favorite Streets:
- King Street (Upper King - where we live - has lots of bars and restaurants and the further south you go the more shopping and historical things you will discover)
- Broad Street (you just cant beat the view of St Michael's Church) - Church Street
- Queen Street
- Philadelphia Alley
- Longitude Lane
- Chalmers Street
...to name just a few :)
Coffee:
- The Daily
- Second State
- Browns Court Bakery
- Babas on Cannon
- Island Provisions
Brunch/Lunch:
- Bodega
- Millers All Day
- Daps (known for their canned mimosa and fruity pebble pancakes)
- Holey City Bagels
- Poogan's Porch
- Brown Dog Deli
- Caviar and Bananas
- Halls Chophouse Gospel Brunch (you NEED a resy)
- Mozzo Deli
Dinner:
- 167 Raw (best lobster roll - 100% worth the wait and $$)
- Leon's Oyster Shop
- The Darling
- Home Team BBQ (get a large gamechanger, you're welcome in advance :))
- Halls Chophouse
- Felix
- Blind Tiger
- Frannie and the Fox
- Saltwater Cowboys (Shem Creek - go for sunset)
- Tavern and Table (Shem Creek)
- Post House Inn
- Melfi's
- Lewis BBQ
- Obstinate Daughter
- Little Jack's Tavern
Cocktail Bars:
- Vintage Lounge
- Prohibition
- The Belmont (they have our favorite espresso martini)
- Last Saint
- Dalila's on Spring
- Proof
- 167 Bar
- Bistro a Vin
- The Gin Joint
- Doar Bros
- The Watch Rooftop and Spirits
Breweries:
- Revelry (Alana works right around the corner, they have a cool rooftop and their food truck is also great for a quick bite)
- Edmund's Oast
- Palmetto Brewery
- Baker and Brewer
- The Whale
Nightlife:
- Uptown Social
- Sharehouse
- Cocktail Club (our go-to if they have live music)
- Frontier (charlestons newest spot - think 70s nashville dive bar)
- Republic Nightclub
- Ink Nightclub
- King Street Dispensary
- Henry's on the Market (go all the way up! Their rooftop is so unique)
- Burns Alley Tavern
Sports Bars to watch March Madness:
- 1st Place
- Uptown Social
- Sharehouse
- The Brick
- Charleston Beerworks