Post House Inn is in Old Village, one of the best neighborhoods in the Mount Pleasant area. It's about 10-15 minutes over the Charleston bridge and is completely worth the scenic drive! You'll be close to the water, and it's perfect for an early dinner or brunch.

Chubby Fish is one of the best restaurants downtown. They don't take reservations, but if you want a spot for dinner, you'll need to show up around 4:30 PM to put your name down. Or, download the app, "Task Rabbit" and have someone else wait in line for you for a small fee while you're busy building up an appetite and exploring Charleston lol

Eating dinner here is always a five-star experience. And since you can't go wrong with anything, we recommend just letting the waiter/waitress order for you.

You can't go to Charleston without at least popping into Hall's. Whether it be for a quick cocktail at the bar, their Sunday gospel brunch, or a dinner reservation, Hall's is sure to satisfy!

For dinner, we recommend starting with the Hall's Chopped Salad and graduating to the 6 oz. grass-fed filet that's topped with risotto and truffle butter! Be sure to talk with your table (and the waiter/waitress) to decide on which family-style sides are best!

Looking to get out on the beach? Not without getting into Obstinate Daughter for brunch or dinner!

You can't go wrong with any of their special pizzas, or the Chicken Farro!

Split the bottle of rosé and get the steak and frites!

If you wind up at Mefli's, they have wonderful pasta to pair with red wine as well as one of the best espresso martinis in town.

Sullivan's Fish Camp is one of the sister properties of Post House Inn, and we absolutely recommend that you try both before ever leaving town.

Going here for lunch or an early dinner enables you the opportunity to have at least one beach day while you're here.

Topnotch barbecue of the south with the coldest drinks on tap! If you're more of a burger fan, then ordering their smash burger is a must. Picnic tables with wings & nachos to start, come on you Texas folk!!!

Located in a converted auto body shop, Leon's is known for their oysters and fried chicken—order some of each, I dare you.

Great spot for cocktails on the patio before your dinner reservation. Or, get a pizza/pasta to follow drinks!

Rue is a charming French restaurant housed in a former two-story brick warehouse, which was built in 1880 as a space for the Charleston Manufacturing Company to store their finished products. The (hearty) lunch menu is especially good, with plats du jour ranging from bouillabaisse, to duck confit, to Creole-style shrimp.

Vern's is the new talk of downtown Charleston. A cozy restaurant on the corner of Bogard and Ashe with a flavorful menu that changes to meet the chef's expectations each season.

1.) Huriyali Gardens

2.) The Harbinger

3.) Sorelle Mercato

4.) The Rise

5.) The Daily

6.) Island Provisions

7.) Second State Coffee

8.) Welton's Tiny Bake Shop

1.) Miller's All Day

2.) Callie's Hot Little Biscuit

3.) Holey City Bagels

4.) Leon's Oyster Shop

5.) Marina Variety Store

1.) The Watch Rooftop

2.) Rooftop Vendue

3.) The Citrus Club

(On Top of The Dewberry)

4.) Revelry Brewing

5.) The Thoroughbred Club

(In the Charleston Place Hotel)

6.) Sorelle

7.) Camellia's Bar

(Located Inside Hotel Bennett)

Getting out on the water is one of the best and most enjoyable ways of experiencing the city’s charms.

1. Schooner Pride | Charleston Tours & Events

2. Charleston Harbor Tours

3. Coastal Expeditions on Shem Creek

Charleston's oldest restaurant and it's still around for a reason. As a true staple of Charleston, Henry's is surrounded by markets, horse carriages, and amazing food on every corner. At night, you can always count on a live band rocking the top floor. There's a different energy that's buzzing at Henry's, you'd just have to check it out and see for yourself.

The Bicycle Shoppe

The best way to take in all that Charleston has to offer is most certainly by bike! Grab a rental from the Bicycle Shoppe and Follow this itinerary for an incredible day...

1. Grab a delectable donut at Glazed Gourmet

2. Enjoy the beauty of Rainbow Row

3. Stop by King Street for a shopping spree

4. Head to the Darling Oyster Bar for Happy Hour

The Charleston barrier islands are gorgeous and worth visiting all year round. The relaxed Sullivan’s Island is one of the closest and most popular (just 20 minutes drive from downtown). And Isle of Palms is a good option with plenty of restaurants and useful facilities.

Fore! With Charleston’s beautiful weather and tons of golf courses you can hit the links all year long. Here’s my ultimate list of golf courses and amenities in the Charleston area.

Dunes West Golf & River Club

RiverTowne Country Club

Charleston National Golf Club

Patriots Point Links

Wild Dunes Links Golf Course

Snee Farm Country Club

City of Charleston Municipal Golf Course

Shadowmoss Golf & Country Club

Wrenwoods Golf Course

Kiawah Island Golf Resort

The Ocean Course

Osprey Point

Oak Point

Turtle Point

Cougar Point

Kiawah Island Club

River Course

Cassique Course

Seabrook Island Club

Shop till ya drop!

The first floor is open to the public, with a library, shop, and public programs; the second floor shows works from their collection (more than 10,000 strong); and the third floor offers contemporary artwork and visiting exhibitions. If you're there during the week, stop by on a Wednesday night, when you can hear lectures and watch film screenings on the ground level.

Undiscovered Charleston offers a culinary history walking tour with a cooking demo and a lunch and wine-tasting experience. Chef Forrest Parker will start by taking you on a 90-minute walking tour where you will get to understand the culinary influences that shaped Charleston into one of the world’s top food destinations. You’ll end the tour by enjoying a delicious 4-course meal at Bistro A Vin prepared by Chef Parker himself. Immerse yourself in the world of true Southern fare while learning about the history of Charleston’s most popular dishes!

Another walking food tour option is that of Charleston Culinary Tours. It has general downtown tours and tours of historic districts, as well as specialty tours. One such tour is Dessert with Death, which combines the city’s spookiest stories with traditional desserts of mourning. Another is the Historic Charleston Supper Club, a five-course meal held in the dining room of the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence. There’s also a walking Pubs, Taverns, and Taprooms Tour, a three-hour extravaganza perfect for the over-21 crowd. These tours range in price from $25 to $125.

NYC's West Village meets the South. The 1881 building has been cooly reimagined. When the weather's nice, there is also the rooftop terrace and garden (which is where the Cocktail Club's fresh garnishes come from). The ambiance here is matched by the quality handcrafted cocktails, house-made infusions, and expert spirits list.

Firetrucks are a classic toddler obsession and the North Charleston Fire Museum is a museum devoted to them! explore the collection of vintage trucks, play in the fire station-themed play area, and learn about what to do in the event of a real fire.

One way to see Charleston's charming architecture with kids is to center your walk around the waterfront, which has plenty of space to play as well as fountains to slash in and boats to spot.

End your walk at one of Charleston’s most beautiful streets, Rainbow Row, which also happens to be close to a playground.

Plus this is one of the best free things to do with kids in Charleston, SC.

For pirate-loving kids (ahem Decklan), go on a trip with the Pirates of Charleston. Your little ones will be inducted into the crew of pirates for an adventure on the high seas. Expect costumes, face painting, sea shanties, treasure maps, and plenty of pirates.

The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry is amazing for entertaining kids. It has all sorts of different rooms, including a mini supermarket, water play area, soft play, medieval castle, and arts and crafts room.

1. Splash Zone Waterpark

2. Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark