Guidebook for Charleston
Drinks & Nightlife
Yummy appetizers and the staff really knows how to pair the food and wine! I suggest doing a flight!
18 locals recommend
Poogan's Smokehouse
188 E Bay StYummy appetizers and the staff really knows how to pair the food and wine! I suggest doing a flight!
A Charleston Staple!! You have to try the Oyster shot - that is an absolute MUST! I suggest going early to snag a seat because this place will fill up!
129 locals recommend
Pearlz Oyster Bar
9 Magnolia RdA Charleston Staple!! You have to try the Oyster shot - that is an absolute MUST! I suggest going early to snag a seat because this place will fill up!
Go to your wallet, grab a dollar, put your name on it and head downstairs to The Griffon. If you don't do anything else here, you will have at least marked your spot in history!
32 locals recommend
The Griffin
18 Vendue RangeGo to your wallet, grab a dollar, put your name on it and head downstairs to The Griffon. If you don't do anything else here, you will have at least marked your spot in history!
Sightseeing
Make the short walk to The Market - this is one of the most vibrant and historic places in all of the South!
364 locals recommend
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StMake the short walk to The Market - this is one of the most vibrant and historic places in all of the South!
Both young & old seem to be drawn to the Historic Colonial building. With 300 years of pirates, patriots and presidents - it is the perfect way to learn about Charleston's history.
48 locals recommend
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
122 E Bay StBoth young & old seem to be drawn to the Historic Colonial building. With 300 years of pirates, patriots and presidents - it is the perfect way to learn about Charleston's history.
While walking in & out of downtown's beautiful alley ways, stop at the charming Longitude Lane. The elegant walkway is overflowing with stunning flower arrangements and is completed with a brick path.
Longitude Lane
Longitude LaneWhile walking in & out of downtown's beautiful alley ways, stop at the charming Longitude Lane. The elegant walkway is overflowing with stunning flower arrangements and is completed with a brick path.
Grab a book and walk along the seawall to the historic waterfront park. Take half a day to breathe-in the sea air and enjoy a nice read underneath the oak trees.
154 locals recommend
White Point Garden
2 Murray BlvdGrab a book and walk along the seawall to the historic waterfront park. Take half a day to breathe-in the sea air and enjoy a nice read underneath the oak trees.
If you don't want to walk the streets of Charleston, take a horse-drawn carriage! Fantastic way to learn about this beautiful city!
67 locals recommend
Palmetto Carriage Works
8 Guignard StIf you don't want to walk the streets of Charleston, take a horse-drawn carriage! Fantastic way to learn about this beautiful city!
What an amazing place - filled with such history and Civil War significance. It is walking distance to downtown Charleston and lots of great restaurants after your tour.
24 locals recommend
Edmondston-Alston House
21 E BatteryWhat an amazing place - filled with such history and Civil War significance. It is walking distance to downtown Charleston and lots of great restaurants after your tour.
No matter what your religious beliefs may be, this is definitely worth a stop. The cathedral is beautiful. The stained glass windows are spectacular and the details in the cathedral are exquisite.
7 locals recommend
Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
120 Broad StNo matter what your religious beliefs may be, this is definitely worth a stop. The cathedral is beautiful. The stained glass windows are spectacular and the details in the cathedral are exquisite.
Food Scene
Mmm, mmm, mmm!! Delicious to say the least!! If you're in Charleston to celebrate an anniversary, birthday, or special event - make a reservation at McCrady's! You will not be disappointed.
27 locals recommend
McCrady's
155 E Bay StMmm, mmm, mmm!! Delicious to say the least!! If you're in Charleston to celebrate an anniversary, birthday, or special event - make a reservation at McCrady's! You will not be disappointed.
Extensive craft beer menu! The menu changes often, so visit often :)
13 locals recommend
Craftsmen Kitchen & Tap House
12 Cumberland StExtensive craft beer menu! The menu changes often, so visit often :)
Stop by for their custom-roasted Bakehouse Blend coffee. This place has everything to satisfy your morning cravings. Delicious coffee, tasting pastries, can't go wrong here!
Bakehouse Charleston
160 E Bay StStop by for their custom-roasted Bakehouse Blend coffee. This place has everything to satisfy your morning cravings. Delicious coffee, tasting pastries, can't go wrong here!
Wonderful, award-winning food! Go early and enjoy beautiful bird-eye views of Charleston and the bridge!
23 locals recommend
Grill 225
225 E Bay StWonderful, award-winning food! Go early and enjoy beautiful bird-eye views of Charleston and the bridge!
Offering 30 different wines by the glass, over 130 wines by the bottle, 40 cheeses & charcuterie with freshly baked bread this is a perfect option for a night in or the beginning of a night out.
34 locals recommend
Bin 152
152 King StOffering 30 different wines by the glass, over 130 wines by the bottle, 40 cheeses & charcuterie with freshly baked bread this is a perfect option for a night in or the beginning of a night out.
If you are looking for a fast, but yummy, lunch - walk to Brown Dog Deli. Friendly staff and great decor!
23 locals recommend
Brown Dog Deli
225 Broad StIf you are looking for a fast, but yummy, lunch - walk to Brown Dog Deli. Friendly staff and great decor!
Shopping
Charleston's Shopping District! You will want to walk up and down King Street all day to hit every store! Most of the stores are below Calhoun Street on King Street.
252 locals recommend
King Street
King StreetCharleston's Shopping District! You will want to walk up and down King Street all day to hit every store! Most of the stores are below Calhoun Street on King Street.
Entertainment & Activities
Charleston Waterfront park is beautiful and romantic. You just fall in love with it as soon as you get there. Also, beautiful Pineapple Fountain and across the street antebellum houses.
321 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
Concord StreetCharleston Waterfront park is beautiful and romantic. You just fall in love with it as soon as you get there. Also, beautiful Pineapple Fountain and across the street antebellum houses.