Things to Do

As you know, Charleston is a very popular destination spot with plenty to do! We have listed some great options below. If you have any questions or need further recommendations, please reach out to Caroline & Nick.

Bike Rentals

You can rent bikes downtown and ride around The Battery neighborhood or anywhere you would like. It is a great way to see the city.

These can easily be reserved on the “Holy Spokes” app. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g54171-d12551483-Reviews-Holy_Spokes_Charleston_Bike_Share-Charleston_South_Carolina.html

Shopping

King St. has hundreds of stores all within walking distance. We also recommend checking out the famous Straw Market on Meeting Street. If you like sweets we highly recommend Kaminsky’s Dessert Cafe after you get your steps in at the Straw Market!

Shem Creek

This is a great place on the water to grab a bite and enjoy the scenery (and occasional dolphins)! Located just on the other side of the bridge in Mt. Pleasant, Shem Creek has several restaurants and bars on each side of the inlet. Plenty of parking spaces available. We recommend -

Saltwater Cowboys

Red's

Waters Edge

Isle of Palms + Sullivan's Island

The Windjammer (beach bar located right on the water with many outdoor shows)

The Dinghy (our personal favorite dive bar)

Coconut Joe’s Beach Grill

Islander 71

Poe’s Tavern

Obstinate Daughter

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina

Downtown Bars

Share House - Our favorite and conveniently located right next to our wedding venue

Dispensary

Republic

Cocktail Club

Frannie & The Fox

Henrys

Edmund’s East Brewing

Rooftop Bars

Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge

The Rooftop at the Vendue

The Watch Rooftop Kitchen and Spirits

Citrus Club at the Dewberry

Uptown Social

Stars Rooftop

Must Try Restaurants

167 Raw - Wait for a table at 167 Bar around the corner. You will want to put your name in at 5PM and it will have a wait, but it is 100% worth it. Get the Swordfish Pastrami!

Home Team BBQ - Downtown location is the perfect place to watch College Football!

Halls Chophouse - Upscale Steakhouse, book reservation far in advance

Leon’s Oyster Bar - Great for brunch!

Church & Union - Good for big groups, book a reservation in advance

Poogan’s Porch - Brunch

Darling Oyster Bar - Seafood

Amen Street - Seafood

Felix - French (and Nick and Caroline’s 1st date!)

Holy City Bagels

Sorelle - Italian

Melfis - Italian

Harken Cafe - Coffee & Breakfast

Co-Op - Frose & great sandwiches to take to the beach

and many more!