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Travel · January 30, 2017

10 Things to Do in Charleston

10 Things to Do in Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina. It’s a bit like stepping back in time in the best way possible. The architecture. The beaches. The history. The cobblestone. The lanterns. The food. Oh, the food! This list is the must-dos – perfect for spending a weekend in this southern city or even a week-long trip. You choose. You may even want to extend your stay.


1. Walk along the Battery and Rainbow Row – Bonus: Watch the sunrise come up over water, casting its glow on the brilliant row of historic mansions. Some other streets worth perusing while you’re in the neighborhood? Church Street, Legare Street, and Longitude Lane are definitely worth your time.

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Charleston SC

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2. Eat really good food. And I mean, reaaally good food! Charleston is known for its delicious southern fare. You really can’t go wrong and you could eat at a new restaurant for months it seems – but the necessities? Husk (make a reservation because they fill up very quickly), Indaco, Lost Dog Cafe at Folly Beach, Hyman’s (touristy but delicious), The Macintosh, FIG, The Ordinary, Hominy Grill, and Leon’s Oyster Shop.

Charleston // Food
Charleston // Food

 

3. Shop the markets, both the downtown city market and the weekly farmers market, held every Saturday morning in April-November at Marion Square, in the heart of downtown.

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City Market // Charleston South Carolina

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4. Shop on King Street. This historic shopping district has it all. Hampden Clothing, Blue Bicycle Books, M. Dumas & Sons, Mac & Murphy, Pink Chicken, and Candy Shop Vintage, just to name a few, are all worth perusing.

King Street // Charleston

King Street // Charleston

King Street // Charleston

5. Hit up the beaches! No trip to Charleston is complete without making a stop at a beach! There are a few in the area – Isle of Palms, Folly, and Sullivan’s Island all have a different feel and locals usually have their favorite. Folly is an excellent place to watch the sunrise. Sullivan’s offers calmer waters for the little ones, and Isle of Palms is very family-friendly.

Folly Beach | girl about columbus

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Folly Beach Sunrise | girl about columbus

6. Take the ferry to Ft. Sumter. It’s definitely worth the short trip there – you’ll get to see and explore essentially where the Civil War began as well as be surrounded by the gorgeous Charleston Harbor.

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7. Stroll around the historic Plantations. Boone Hall and Middleton Place are beautiful. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens and Drayton Hall are also worth visiting!

8. Take a Carriage ride tour around downtown. You’ll see horses and carriages everywhere, and trust me, you’ll want to experience Charleston this way too! It’s fun to hear an insider’s take on what life used to be like in this historic city.

Charleston Carriage Ride

9. Have a drink/meal/kayak at Shem Creek. Just over Ravenel Bridge, you’ll find the cutest creek lined with fun restaurants (try Red’s) and you’ll be able to rent a kayak to explore – you can even take your kayak out into the Harbor if you’d like! Definitely a fun thing to do while in Charleston!

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Shem Creek // Charleston

10. Walk/run/bike ride over Ravenel Bridge. The views are stunning!

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This list could continue on and on, as Charleston offers something for everyone! Singles, couples, families… there’s a reason why The Holy City has became so popular in recent years. Enjoy your trip!

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Comments

  1. Vicki says

    January 31, 2017 at 5:15 pm

    Fabulous post and gorgeous pics! I am ready to go!

    Reply
  2. Elizabeth says

    February 8, 2017 at 9:06 am

    This has been on my bucket list for quite some time now. Thank you for all the great tips. Now I just need to find time go!!

    Reply

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