Suggestions for Your Stay
Food scene
Smoked meats, local seafood & a robust drink menu in a sprawling locale directly on Shem Creek. The pork rinds are a must.
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Saltwater Cowboys
130 Mill StSmoked meats, local seafood & a robust drink menu in a sprawling locale directly on Shem Creek. The pork rinds are a must.
Relaxed watering hole with a menu of American grub & decor devoted to author Edgar Allan Poe. Best known for gourmet burgers.
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Poe's Tavern - Sullivans Island
2210 Middle StRelaxed watering hole with a menu of American grub & decor devoted to author Edgar Allan Poe. Best known for gourmet burgers.
Beer & pub grub served in a sports bar setting with plenty of TVs & an expansive outdoor patio.
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DIG In The Park
1049 E Montague AveBeer & pub grub served in a sports bar setting with plenty of TVs & an expansive outdoor patio.
Quaint bistro with full bar has a seafood-centric menu plus beef, chicken & handmade pasta options. Call for reservations. This is our favorite place on earth to eat.
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Long Island Cafe
1515 Palm BlvdQuaint bistro with full bar has a seafood-centric menu plus beef, chicken & handmade pasta options. Call for reservations. This is our favorite place on earth to eat.
Located on beautiful Shem Creek, this is a sophisticated restaurant serving freshly caught fish, with outdoor seating & a casual downstairs bar.
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Water's Edge
1407 Shrimp Boat LnLocated on beautiful Shem Creek, this is a sophisticated restaurant serving freshly caught fish, with outdoor seating & a casual downstairs bar.
Locally sourced menu in a dog & family-friendly hangout with an outdoor deck, live music & sports.
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The Shelter Kitchen + Bar
202 Coleman BlvdLocally sourced menu in a dog & family-friendly hangout with an outdoor deck, live music & sports.
Lots of bars and restaurants, all within walking district
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Upper King Design District
387 King StLots of bars and restaurants, all within walking district
Relaxed hangout featuring a sizable beer list, burgers & other pub grub, plus a patio with a bar. Check out the brunch three dollar bloody mary bar.
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Montreux Bar & Grill
127 W Richardson AveRelaxed hangout featuring a sizable beer list, burgers & other pub grub, plus a patio with a bar. Check out the brunch three dollar bloody mary bar.
A steak experience you won't regret. Sizable cuts of beef & seafood served in elegant surrounds, also known for its Sunday gospel brunch. Make reservations.
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Halls Chophouse Nexton (Summerville)
300 Nexton Square DrA steak experience you won't regret. Sizable cuts of beef & seafood served in elegant surrounds, also known for its Sunday gospel brunch. Make reservations.
For over 35 years Oscar's has served a menu filled with traditional American favorites and creative cuisine in an atmosphere of casual luxury.
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Oscar's
207 W 5th N StFor over 35 years Oscar's has served a menu filled with traditional American favorites and creative cuisine in an atmosphere of casual luxury.
Classic Southern eats & homemade baked goods showcased in stylish digs with a vintage vibe. Poogans roots originated in Charleston, but is now available for dining in Summerville.
Poogan's Southern Kitchen -- Nexton
Classic Southern eats & homemade baked goods showcased in stylish digs with a vintage vibe. Poogans roots originated in Charleston, but is now available for dining in Summerville.
A fun, eclectic restaurant serving the very best in fresh seafood, including an assorted mix of raw shellfish, local seafood, and Lowcountry recipes. If you like oysters, you will love this place.
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Pearlz Oyster Bar
9 Magnolia RdA fun, eclectic restaurant serving the very best in fresh seafood, including an assorted mix of raw shellfish, local seafood, and Lowcountry recipes. If you like oysters, you will love this place.
Bowens Island is famous for its locally harvested oysters, fried shrimp, hushpuppies, Frogmore stew, cold beer, and its undisturbed view of the river, marshes, islands, and wildlife.
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Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island RdBowens Island is famous for its locally harvested oysters, fried shrimp, hushpuppies, Frogmore stew, cold beer, and its undisturbed view of the river, marshes, islands, and wildlife.
Bold ingredient combinations on a homemade crust, make Mellow pies the most delicious around. Other menu items include calzones, hoagies, sandwiches, burgers, or Mellow salads. Take your pick from 24 draft beers and tasty, handcrafted cocktails. And, many of their pizzas can be made gluten-free or vegan. Two other locations in Mt. Pleasant and West Ashley.
Mellow Mushroom North Charleston
Bold ingredient combinations on a homemade crust, make Mellow pies the most delicious around. Other menu items include calzones, hoagies, sandwiches, burgers, or Mellow salads. Take your pick from 24 draft beers and tasty, handcrafted cocktails. And, many of their pizzas can be made gluten-free or vegan. Two other locations in Mt. Pleasant and West Ashley.
Local cantina that serves up simple but flavorful food, memorable margaritas and ice cold beer. Known for their variety of tequilas.
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
Local cantina that serves up simple but flavorful food, memorable margaritas and ice cold beer. Known for their variety of tequilas.
Texas-style house-smoked meats served in an industrial-hip space with a bar & outdoor tables.
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Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StTexas-style house-smoked meats served in an industrial-hip space with a bar & outdoor tables.
Pitmaster John Lewis shares his interpretation of the food he grew up eating in El Paso with food-meets-cowboy cooking. The menu is inspired by regional ingredients, featuring Hatch red and green chiles, pinto beans, mesquite firewood, beef and more.
Rancho Lewis
Pitmaster John Lewis shares his interpretation of the food he grew up eating in El Paso with food-meets-cowboy cooking. The menu is inspired by regional ingredients, featuring Hatch red and green chiles, pinto beans, mesquite firewood, beef and more.
Tacos with innovative fillings & frozen cocktails in a funky, vibrant setting, plus outdoor seating.
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Taco Boy
217 Huger StTacos with innovative fillings & frozen cocktails in a funky, vibrant setting, plus outdoor seating.
Taco Boy Summerville
Sister restaurant of Taco Boy located in Charleston.
The place for chef-inspired burgers, giant chopped salads, the famous Bad Ass Margarita, and a killer lineup of local craft beer.
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
The place for chef-inspired burgers, giant chopped salads, the famous Bad Ass Margarita, and a killer lineup of local craft beer.
Casual restaurant and sports bar with multiple outposts for pub fare, a long beer list, and kids' menu.
Carolina Ale House
Casual restaurant and sports bar with multiple outposts for pub fare, a long beer list, and kids' menu.
Sightseeing
The City Market is a historic market complex in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Established in the 1790s, the market stretches for four city blocks from the architecturally-significant Market Hall, which faces Meeting Street, through a continuous series of one-story market sheds, the last of which terminates at East Bay Street. Vendors sell everything from t-shirts, hand made items, to food.
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Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StThe City Market is a historic market complex in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Established in the 1790s, the market stretches for four city blocks from the architecturally-significant Market Hall, which faces Meeting Street, through a continuous series of one-story market sheds, the last of which terminates at East Bay Street. Vendors sell everything from t-shirts, hand made items, to food.
Learn about the history of Charleston while traveling in a horse drawn carriage.
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Charleston Carriage Works
20 Anson StLearn about the history of Charleston while traveling in a horse drawn carriage.
Established in 1938, the Old Slave Mart Museum is Charleston’s oldest museum of African American history and the first museum on the history of slavery in the United States.
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Old Slave Mart Museum
6 Chalmers StEstablished in 1938, the Old Slave Mart Museum is Charleston’s oldest museum of African American history and the first museum on the history of slavery in the United States.
Visit the site where the first shots of the Civil War were held.
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Fort Moultrie
1214 Middle StVisit the site where the first shots of the Civil War were held.
The site is located on a marshy point along the Ashley River where a small contingent of English settlers landed in 1670, paving the way for the establishment of South Carolina. There is plenty to see and do – you can start by taking an audio tour of the history trail to find your bearings. Children can experiment with hands-on interactive exhibits at the Visitor’s Center before boarding a 17th century replica sailing ship to get a glimpse of life on the high seas. Canon demonstrations and the Animal Forest Zoo complete the picture. You could also rent bikes and explore over 80 acres of gardens.
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Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
1500 Old Towne RdThe site is located on a marshy point along the Ashley River where a small contingent of English settlers landed in 1670, paving the way for the establishment of South Carolina. There is plenty to see and do – you can start by taking an audio tour of the history trail to find your bearings. Children can experiment with hands-on interactive exhibits at the Visitor’s Center before boarding a 17th century replica sailing ship to get a glimpse of life on the high seas. Canon demonstrations and the Animal Forest Zoo complete the picture. You could also rent bikes and explore over 80 acres of gardens.
City/town information
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueLaid back, casual, funky
Historic town square with quaint shops and eclectic dining. Also commercial shopping (Belks, Target, movie theaters, chain restaurants)
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Summerville
Historic town square with quaint shops and eclectic dining. Also commercial shopping (Belks, Target, movie theaters, chain restaurants)
Isle of Palms Beach
Beautiful family-friendly beaches and casual dining.
Sullivan 's Island Beach
Quiet beach with lots of casual dining spots.
Shopping
Belle Hall Shopping Center
600 Long Point RdCheck out Zinnia. Cute shop with local artisans.
Zinnia Gifts and Jewelry
644 - O Long Point RdGreat little place with handmade items by local artisans.
Runs from April through November. Lots of local vendors offering tasty treats and hand made items.
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Charleston Farmers Market
329 Meeting StRuns from April through November. Lots of local vendors offering tasty treats and hand made items.
Booth vendors offer an eclectic mix of home furnishings and gifts.
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Mount Pleasant Mall
708 Johnnie Dodds BlvdBooth vendors offer an eclectic mix of home furnishings and gifts.
Tanger Outlets Charleston
4840 Tanger Outlet BlvdFind the brands you love at the right prices.
Heavens Marketplace
Kids Korner
Great, affordable fun. Family owned forever and just a delight for kids.
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Bee City Zoo
1066 Holly Ridge LnGreat, affordable fun. Family owned forever and just a delight for kids.
Kinder Museum van de Lowcountry
25 Ann StInteractive and educational.
Legare Farms Inc
2620 Hanscombe Point RdSeasonal picking. Especially fun in October.
Palmetto Islands County Park
444 Needlerush PkwyA way to wear out those energetic kids!
Splash Island Waterpark
444 Needlerush PkwySplash Zone Waterpark bij James Island County Park
871 Riverland DrWaterparkWhirlin ' Waters Adventure
8888 University BlvdAn amazing family experience. Check ahead for fish feeding times.
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South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium WharfAn amazing family experience. Check ahead for fish feeding times.
Music
The Windjammer
1008 Ocean BlvdThe place to go for live entertainment and beach volleyball.
Crowds gather for live shows by touring bands at this popular, no-frills concert hall & tavern.
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The Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyCrowds gather for live shows by touring bands at this popular, no-frills concert hall & tavern.
Music Farm
32 Ann StEntertainment venue in an old train shed.
Charleston Music Hall
37 John StIntimate venue for movies and music.
Bars and Breweries
The Original Pub Tour of Charleston
40 N Market StFirefly Distillery
4201 Spruill AvenuePalmetto Brewing Company
289 Huger StHoly City Brewing
1021 Aragon AveCooper River Brewing Company
2201 Mechanic St