Guidebook for Charleston
Shopping
Tanger Outlet Boulevard
Tanger Outlet BoulevardGreat shopping!
Citadel Mall
2070 Sam Rittenberg BlvdShopping
Some of the best outlet shopping in Charleston. College students, AAA & AARP members, & military ID holders are eligible for a free coupon booklet - go see the service desk!
32 paikallista suosittelee
Tanger Outlets station
Some of the best outlet shopping in Charleston. College students, AAA & AARP members, & military ID holders are eligible for a free coupon booklet - go see the service desk!
Anthropologie
260 King StKing St.
Anthropologie.
Need I say more?
kate spade new york
236 King StLovely little shop on King St. :)
Palm Avenue Charleston
251 King StThis adorable little shop carries Lilly Pulitzer from wall to wall!
Impeccable Pig
175 King StADORABLE boutique; perfect for dresses & accent pieces
lululemon
279 King StIn case you're in need of some women's fitness gear...
:D
Other than being a Charleston tradition, this great sporting wear store also has locations on James Island & Mount Pleasant; check 'em out!
7 paikallista suosittelee
Half-Moon Outfitters Inc
280 King StOther than being a Charleston tradition, this great sporting wear store also has locations on James Island & Mount Pleasant; check 'em out!
A Charlestonian classic: this place carries brands like Citizens of Humanity, Southern Tide, Collared Greens, Barbour, & Southern Proper.
14 paikallista suosittelee
M. Dumas & Sons
294 King StA Charlestonian classic: this place carries brands like Citizens of Humanity, Southern Tide, Collared Greens, Barbour, & Southern Proper.
If you're looking for high-quality, upscale clothing, you've found the place. Berlin's offers custom clothing for men & free alterations on regular-priced clothing!
8 paikallista suosittelee
Berlin's for Men
114 King StIf you're looking for high-quality, upscale clothing, you've found the place. Berlin's offers custom clothing for men & free alterations on regular-priced clothing!
Similarly to its counterpart, Berlins for Men, BforW offers the same high-quality, upscale clothing for women with the cutest shoes around! (Well, almost- you can't really choose 1 in Chucktown!)
8 paikallista suosittelee
Berlin's for Men
114 King StSimilarly to its counterpart, Berlins for Men, BforW offers the same high-quality, upscale clothing for women with the cutest shoes around! (Well, almost- you can't really choose 1 in Chucktown!)
Drinks & Nightlife
This is an amazing restaurant with top notch local seafood. It's been featured on the Food Network for its deliciousness. People who have been around seafood their whole lives swear by this place.
129 paikallista suosittelee
Pearlz Oyster Bar
9 Magnolia RdThis is an amazing restaurant with top notch local seafood. It's been featured on the Food Network for its deliciousness. People who have been around seafood their whole lives swear by this place.
Craft Conundrum
630 Skylark DrFull of delicious craft beer :)
Great local brewery with outdoor seating, TVs, live entertainment, & corn hole!
113 paikallista suosittelee
Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon AveGreat local brewery with outdoor seating, TVs, live entertainment, & corn hole!
This place has AMAZING brews & it is extremely laid back. It is nicely tucked away & has outdoor seating.
30 paikallista suosittelee
COAST Brewing Company
1250 2nd St NThis place has AMAZING brews & it is extremely laid back. It is nicely tucked away & has outdoor seating.
This is another place that has AMAZING brews & is extremely laid back. It is nicely tucked away & has outdoor seating w/ a food truck.
16 paikallista suosittelee
Freehouse Brewery
2895 Pringle StThis is another place that has AMAZING brews & is extremely laid back. It is nicely tucked away & has outdoor seating w/ a food truck.
Burns Alley Tavern
354B King StCheap drinks in a little hole in the wall.
Bay Street Biergarten
549 East Bay StreetCraft beers & wonderful German pretzels
A Chucktown classic: this joint has over 100 types of beer & scrumptious bar food. Locals & annual visitors frequent the place & love its cozy atmosphere & pool table area.
48 paikallista suosittelee
Gene's Haufbrau
817 Savannah HwyA Chucktown classic: this joint has over 100 types of beer & scrumptious bar food. Locals & annual visitors frequent the place & love its cozy atmosphere & pool table area.
If you want to play pool &/or eat some loaded cheese fries that are as heavenly as they are hellish, this is your place. They have TONS of pool tables & a gastric explosion of a menu.
Player's Place Billiards & Sports Pub
1934 Ashley River RdIf you want to play pool &/or eat some loaded cheese fries that are as heavenly as they are hellish, this is your place. They have TONS of pool tables & a gastric explosion of a menu.
Lagunitas Charleston Taproom and Beer Sanctuary
161 E Bay StGreat food & good brews
Southside 17 has delicious drinks & yummy food: perfect after a long day of swimming, beach-going, boating, or any other Charleston outdoor activity!
9 paikallista suosittelee
Southside 17 Bar and Grill
3632 Savannah HwySouthside 17 has delicious drinks & yummy food: perfect after a long day of swimming, beach-going, boating, or any other Charleston outdoor activity!
Essentials
Costco Wholesale
3050 Ashley Town Center DrCostco... Right!?
Walmart Supercenter
4920 Centre Pointe DrWho doesn't need to go here from time to time?
BI-LO
104 Jungle RdWho doesn't nee to go here from time to time?
BI-LO
104 Jungle RdWho doesn't nee to go here from time to time?
This is RIGHT down the street from the lodging & it's open until 11PM.
46 paikallista suosittelee
Food Lion
1015 King StThis is RIGHT down the street from the lodging & it's open until 11PM.
Seriously, how can you NOT love Trader Joe's? Awesome food & 5 Buck Chucks!
88 paikallista suosittelee
Trader Joe's
401 Johnnie Dodds BlvdSeriously, how can you NOT love Trader Joe's? Awesome food & 5 Buck Chucks!
Organic & healthy foods galore. Wonderful place to get natural gastric goodies.
111 paikallista suosittelee
Whole Foods Market
923 Houston Northcutt BlvdOrganic & healthy foods galore. Wonderful place to get natural gastric goodies.
Organic & healthy foods galore. TONS of samples; wonderful place to get natural gastric goodies.
76 paikallista suosittelee
Earth Fare
74 Folly Rd BlvdOrganic & healthy foods galore. TONS of samples; wonderful place to get natural gastric goodies.
This Publix supermarket it just a quick, 5 minute drive from the property. They have a tremendous selection & the friendliest staff.
14 paikallista suosittelee
Publix Super Market at West Ashley Place
3642 Savannah HwyThis Publix supermarket it just a quick, 5 minute drive from the property. They have a tremendous selection & the friendliest staff.
Sightseeing
Angel Oak -puu
3688 Angel Oak RdBeautiful; a must see!
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdBeautiful; a must see!
Drayton Hall
3380 Ashley River RdAnother great plantation
People flock to see the grand estate & brick slave quarters that occupy this still working plantation. As America's most photographed plantation, it has been featured in a number of Hollywood films.
248 paikallista suosittelee
Boone Hallin plantaasi
1235 Long Point RoadPeople flock to see the grand estate & brick slave quarters that occupy this still working plantation. As America's most photographed plantation, it has been featured in a number of Hollywood films.
Randolph Hall & the Cistern Yard have been featured in Hollywood films & it is one of the oldest colleges in the country (est. 1770). GORGEOUS grounds; old shotgun houses are used for faculty offices
38 paikallista suosittelee
College of Charleston
66 George StRandolph Hall & the Cistern Yard have been featured in Hollywood films & it is one of the oldest colleges in the country (est. 1770). GORGEOUS grounds; old shotgun houses are used for faculty offices
This is a wonderful little park overlooking Charleston harbor. Great for runs, catching some rays, & snagging a glimpse of Fort Sumter (to the east).
154 paikallista suosittelee
White Point Garden
2 Murray BlvdThis is a wonderful little park overlooking Charleston harbor. Great for runs, catching some rays, & snagging a glimpse of Fort Sumter (to the east).
This is where the American Civil War started!
501 paikallista suosittelee
Fort Sumterin kansallismuistomerkki
This is where the American Civil War started!
A Confederate submarine that sank outside the Charleston Harbor.
34 paikallista suosittelee
H.L. Hunley Submarine
1250 Supply StA Confederate submarine that sank outside the Charleston Harbor.
This is a great park with a zoo & an original Charleston settlement. There are action-packed, live cannon firings on the 3rd Saturday of each month!
Discounts for children & SC seniors
123 paikallista suosittelee
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
1500 Old Towne RdThis is a great park with a zoo & an original Charleston settlement. There are action-packed, live cannon firings on the 3rd Saturday of each month!
Discounts for children & SC seniors
Food Scene
Bushido Japanese Restaurant
1975 Magwood DrFeatured on the Travel Channel show, Man vs. Food
Andolini's Pizza
414 W Coleman BlvdBest pizza in Charleston
GREAT for breakfast, lunch, dinner, & LATE NIGHT. :)
Early Bird is a local favorite & they are open until 4AM on Friday & Saturday nights!
62 paikallista suosittelee
Early Bird Diner
1644 Savannah HwyGREAT for breakfast, lunch, dinner, & LATE NIGHT. :)
Early Bird is a local favorite & they are open until 4AM on Friday & Saturday nights!
If you need crappy fast food late at night, this is your heaven. The drive-thru & dining room are open 24 hours & it's a mile away.
McDonald's
Saratoga AvenueIf you need crappy fast food late at night, this is your heaven. The drive-thru & dining room are open 24 hours & it's a mile away.
Legendary desserts right next to the downtown market.
57 paikallista suosittelee
Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe
2 Magnolia RdLegendary desserts right next to the downtown market.
Delicious coffee & craft brews with a cozy vine-covered courtyard as well as indoor seating.
109 paikallista suosittelee
Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer
4 Vanderhorst StDelicious coffee & craft brews with a cozy vine-covered courtyard as well as indoor seating.
Please, PLEASE go here. Wonderful in-house made ingredients make up delicious concoctions like blueberry chutney-wasabi-ham sandwiches & house-made cheese cake bars. Go. (You'll be glad you did.)
PIE Bake Shoppe
5 Warren StreetPlease, PLEASE go here. Wonderful in-house made ingredients make up delicious concoctions like blueberry chutney-wasabi-ham sandwiches & house-made cheese cake bars. Go. (You'll be glad you did.)
If you've got a pretty penny to spend & want some out-of-this-world grub, go here. It's a deli, a salad joint, organic drink hub, & gourmet market all rolled into one.
21 paikallista suosittelee
Caviar & Bananas - Gourmet Market & Cafe
51 George StIf you've got a pretty penny to spend & want some out-of-this-world grub, go here. It's a deli, a salad joint, organic drink hub, & gourmet market all rolled into one.
BEST BRUNCH EVER. It's a delicious French restaurant tucked away on John's Island & it has some of the best food around. Get there early; they fill up quickly!
88 paikallista suosittelee
Fat Hen
3140 Maybank HwyBEST BRUNCH EVER. It's a delicious French restaurant tucked away on John's Island & it has some of the best food around. Get there early; they fill up quickly!
This is a CHS classic for brunch because of their $1/glass or $7/carafe mimosas. Perfect place for Sunday brunch, however get there about 20 minutes before it opens & you can drink while you wait.
85 paikallista suosittelee
Triangle Char & Bar
828 Savannah HwyThis is a CHS classic for brunch because of their $1/glass or $7/carafe mimosas. Perfect place for Sunday brunch, however get there about 20 minutes before it opens & you can drink while you wait.
Wonderful restaurant that has been featured on the Food Network. They have a new menu every day & pride themselves on using local ingredients (Monday is 1/2 price wine bottles!).
38 paikallista suosittelee
The Glass Onion
1219 Savannah HwyWonderful restaurant that has been featured on the Food Network. They have a new menu every day & pride themselves on using local ingredients (Monday is 1/2 price wine bottles!).
OM NOM NOM. This place has great Caribbean-based food & has been featured on the Food Network. Their mojitos are *MIND-BLOWING.*
82 paikallista suosittelee
Fuel Charleston
211 Rutledge AveOM NOM NOM. This place has great Caribbean-based food & has been featured on the Food Network. Their mojitos are *MIND-BLOWING.*
The only restaurant in Downtown Charleston that overlooks the water.
149 paikallista suosittelee
Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
186 Concord StThe only restaurant in Downtown Charleston that overlooks the water.
A.W. Shuck's Seafood Shack
208 King StYummy seafood :)
Brasserie Gigi
Delectable French food
Swig & Swine
1217 Savannah HwyThis place has great brews & terrific BBQ :D
FIG
232 Meeting StDelicious food & delectable drinks
This joint has classic southern food from brunch to lunch to dinner. Everything from their sweet tea-glazed salmon to their fried alligator salad to their pan-roasted duck is to die for.
92 paikallista suosittelee
Poogan's Porch
72 Queen StThis joint has classic southern food from brunch to lunch to dinner. Everything from their sweet tea-glazed salmon to their fried alligator salad to their pan-roasted duck is to die for.
Belgian Gelato
8 Vendue RangeDELICIOUS gelato
om nom nom nom
Everything Else
Famous for its eclectic atmosphere, cheap drinks, & mind-blowing food, this bowling alley has frequented such celebrities as Steven Colbert & Bill Murray from time to time.
83 paikallista suosittelee
The Alley
131 Columbus StFamous for its eclectic atmosphere, cheap drinks, & mind-blowing food, this bowling alley has frequented such celebrities as Steven Colbert & Bill Murray from time to time.
A row of 13 houses 'mimicking' the rainbow & a HUGE tourist attraction for their uniquely painted exteriors.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_Row
467 paikallista suosittelee
Sateenkaarisarja
83-107 E Bay StA row of 13 houses 'mimicking' the rainbow & a HUGE tourist attraction for their uniquely painted exteriors.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_Row
Beautiful marble building modeled after early Republic & Roman architecture.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Charleston Service Port
200 E Bay StBeautiful marble building modeled after early Republic & Roman architecture.
The oldest outdoor market it America, this market is put up & taken down every day & it has everything from clothing to cornbread mix to sweetgrass baskets & everything in between.
7 paikallista suosittelee
North Market Street
North Market StreetThe oldest outdoor market it America, this market is put up & taken down every day & it has everything from clothing to cornbread mix to sweetgrass baskets & everything in between.
Designed by Jack Nicklaus in 1981, this is a golfer's dream. It was rated 48th on Golf Digest's 100 Greatest Public Golf Course List & has seen a number of amateur & pro tournaments.
Kiawah Island - Turtle Point Golf Course
1 Turtle Point LnDesigned by Jack Nicklaus in 1981, this is a golfer's dream. It was rated 48th on Golf Digest's 100 Greatest Public Golf Course List & has seen a number of amateur & pro tournaments.
The Ocean Course is one of the hardest courses in the country; if you're a golf-lover, you HAVE the check this place out!
12 paikallista suosittelee
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
1 Sanctuary Beach DrThe Ocean Course is one of the hardest courses in the country; if you're a golf-lover, you HAVE the check this place out!
Rated the 2nd best course in Charleston: If you're looking for a great course to test your skills, this is it; the 18th is a 501-yard par 5 hole :)
512 paikallista suosittelee
Wild Dunes Links Golf Course
10001 Back Bay DrRated the 2nd best course in Charleston: If you're looking for a great course to test your skills, this is it; the 18th is a 501-yard par 5 hole :)
One of the cheaper top-notch golf clubs in the area, this place is perfect for those who want to play a great round of golf & keep some money in their pockets (hopefully not relinquished at the end!)
6 paikallista suosittelee
Dunes West Golf and River Club
3535 Wando Plantation WayOne of the cheaper top-notch golf clubs in the area, this place is perfect for those who want to play a great round of golf & keep some money in their pockets (hopefully not relinquished at the end!)
Though it is a good drive from Charleston, this golf club includes forest-laden holes on the front 9 & scenic holes on the back. CARRY-ONLY
Links At Stono Ferry
4812 Stono Links DrThough it is a good drive from Charleston, this golf club includes forest-laden holes on the front 9 & scenic holes on the back. CARRY-ONLY
Offering half-day, & full-day daycare as well as boarding, washing, nail services, & holistic dog massages, this place is right down the street & perfect for your furry child!
Fetch Doggy Day Care
Offering half-day, & full-day daycare as well as boarding, washing, nail services, & holistic dog massages, this place is right down the street & perfect for your furry child!
Lots of yoga classes to get your mind & body feeling relaxed.
Single classes: $12
7-day unlimited classes: Normally $30, but currently on sale for $20 for first-time yogis!
The Yoga House of Charleston
1836 Ashley River RdLots of yoga classes to get your mind & body feeling relaxed.
Single classes: $12
7-day unlimited classes: Normally $30, but currently on sale for $20 for first-time yogis!
All rooms are kept at about 80 degrees (so bring a towel); MINI passes are great for those who want to align their chakras or get a little shanti (shanti shanti) - 3 classes for $30.
15 paikallista suosittelee
Holy Cow Yoga Center
10 Windermere BlvdAll rooms are kept at about 80 degrees (so bring a towel); MINI passes are great for those who want to align their chakras or get a little shanti (shanti shanti) - 3 classes for $30.
Hindu Temple and Cultural Center
1740 Jervey AveDelightful classes & Hindu services
Entertainment & Activities
The JCC is AMAZING; it has a pool, a gym, the "Oy Vey Cafe," painting (with booze) classes, senior programs, fitness classes, AND (best of all) a monthly happy hour with local Rabbis!
Charleston Jewish Community Center Without Walls
706 Orleans RdThe JCC is AMAZING; it has a pool, a gym, the "Oy Vey Cafe," painting (with booze) classes, senior programs, fitness classes, AND (best of all) a monthly happy hour with local Rabbis!
This place offers indoor soccer, tennis & swimming (pool).
-Monthly gardening club
-Ultimate frisbee
-Softball
-Lacrosse
-Golf tee times & instruction available for the City of Charleston Golf Course
W L Stephens Aquatic Center
780 W Oak Forest DrThis place offers indoor soccer, tennis & swimming (pool).
-Monthly gardening club
-Ultimate frisbee
-Softball
-Lacrosse
-Golf tee times & instruction available for the City of Charleston Golf Course