Denise's Guidebook
Food scene
Huriyali
401 Huger StMoe's Crosstown Tavern
714 Rutledge Ave
Little Jack's Tavern
710 King St
Harold's Cabin
247 Congress St
Leon's
698 King St
Melfi's
721 King StEdmund's Oast Brewing Co.
1505 King StPalmetto Brewing Company
289 Huger St39 Rue De Jean
39 John StLong Island Cafe
1515 Palm BlvdSightseeing
Edisto Beach
Palmetto Carriage Works
8 Guignard StThis is our go to carriage company...
Deep Water Vineyard
6775 Bears Bluff RdThis is a must see in Charleston, military aircraft carrier and submarine. Also, you can purchase a ticket to go to Fort Sumter from here. This is just across the bridge from the cottage, 15 minute drive.
452 locals recommend
Patriots Point
40 Patriots Point RdThis is a must see in Charleston, military aircraft carrier and submarine. Also, you can purchase a ticket to go to Fort Sumter from here. This is just across the bridge from the cottage, 15 minute drive.
Neighborhoods
Hampton Park
Shopping on historic King Street is 15 minute walk from Congress Street.
252 locals recommend
King Street
King StreetShopping on historic King Street is 15 minute walk from Congress Street.
Traveler advice
Getting around
City Buses, Uber and Lift
Buses and other taxi services are available. At Hampton Park, near The Citadel, bicycles can be rented. We are close enough to ride bike to most attractions downtown.
Don't miss
Dock Street Theater and The Guillard
Dock Street Theater is in the French Quarter on Church Street and has running shows year round. If you enjoy theater, this is a top notch production company. A few years back, the theater underwent an extensive renovation. The Guillard is across from Charleston County Library on Calhoun Street. Shows are available throughout the week and on weekends.
Ways to save
The Visitor’s Center
Pick up coupons here for discounts on carriage rides, discounts on dinners and special offerings.
Customs and culture
The Charleston Historic Foundation
In the Spring, Charleston Historic Foundation gives tours of historic homes and gardens mid-afternoon.
Don't miss
The Preservation Society
They have a lovely shop on King street. In the Fall months, they offer candlelight tours of historic homes in the downtown.