Guidebook for Charleston
Parks & Nature
Quiet trail that stretches for miles. We typically go in on the West Ashley side for about a mile or two of marshlands before turning back around.
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West Ashley Greenway
West Ashley Greenway Quiet trail that stretches for miles. We typically go in on the West Ashley side for about a mile or two of marshlands before turning back around.
Long boardwalk with swings and beautiful views of the bridge. Make sure to get some ice cream at the shop right at the front.
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Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
99 Harry M. Hallman Jr BlvdLong boardwalk with swings and beautiful views of the bridge. Make sure to get some ice cream at the shop right at the front.
Middleton Place
4300 Ashley River RdBeautiful plantation and garden. We got engaged here :)
A favorite for an evening walk or picnic. This is a definite local-favorite and will give you some time away from the crowds!
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Hampton Park
A favorite for an evening walk or picnic. This is a definite local-favorite and will give you some time away from the crowds!
Drinks & Nightlife
We love stopping by Edmunds Oast for happy hour. They have delicious farm-to-table food, and their beer is delicious. +1 for the burger and pb&j beer.
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Edmund's Oast
1081 Morrison DrWe love stopping by Edmunds Oast for happy hour. They have delicious farm-to-table food, and their beer is delicious. +1 for the burger and pb&j beer.
Warehouse
45 1/2 Spring StGreat drinks, foosball, and no cover charge. Enough said.
A great brewery where all the locals hang out. Great for groups, families, and doggos. Best to go on an evening with nice weather to enjoy the outdoor seating and live music.
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Commonhouse Aleworks
4831 O'Hear AveA great brewery where all the locals hang out. Great for groups, families, and doggos. Best to go on an evening with nice weather to enjoy the outdoor seating and live music.
Food Scene
If we go to Sullivan's Island, then we always try and stop here. This place is booked weeks in advance, but you can usually squeeze in with a small group between 3-4. Italian and seafood options are available. What's not to like?
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The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle StIf we go to Sullivan's Island, then we always try and stop here. This place is booked weeks in advance, but you can usually squeeze in with a small group between 3-4. Italian and seafood options are available. What's not to like?
So if you go to Obstinate Daughter, then you have to follow up your meal by going downstairs and getting some delicious gelato. We have been all around Italy, and this is the closet it gets. They sent one of their employees there for a year to learn how to make true Italian gelato.
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Beardcat's Sweet Shop
2063 Middle StSo if you go to Obstinate Daughter, then you have to follow up your meal by going downstairs and getting some delicious gelato. We have been all around Italy, and this is the closet it gets. They sent one of their employees there for a year to learn how to make true Italian gelato.
Sometimes you don't have a reservation, and everyone wants something different. Workshop is perfect for this because it is a fancy high end food court that acts as a future restaurant incubator. New restaurants rotate in and out occasionally, so keep an eye out. We love Pink Belly, Slice Co., and of course Edmunds Oast Brewing.
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Workshop
1503 King StSometimes you don't have a reservation, and everyone wants something different. Workshop is perfect for this because it is a fancy high end food court that acts as a future restaurant incubator. New restaurants rotate in and out occasionally, so keep an eye out. We love Pink Belly, Slice Co., and of course Edmunds Oast Brewing.
This Vietnamese place is DOPE. Delicious options that are all affordable. Don't worry about getting a reservation, and have fun poking around Park Circle afterward. Great casual night life.
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Lotus Vietnamese Cuisine
1070A E Montague AveThis Vietnamese place is DOPE. Delicious options that are all affordable. Don't worry about getting a reservation, and have fun poking around Park Circle afterward. Great casual night life.
Best Pizza in the greater Charleston area hands down. While you wait, you can swing by the bakery behind the pizzeria for some beers and air conditioning.
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EVO Pizzeria
1075 E Montague AveBest Pizza in the greater Charleston area hands down. While you wait, you can swing by the bakery behind the pizzeria for some beers and air conditioning.
Hip Italian food at its best. You will likely need a reservation to get in at a reasonable time, but you won't regret it.
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Le Farfalle
15 Beaufain StHip Italian food at its best. You will likely need a reservation to get in at a reasonable time, but you won't regret it.
King of BBQ in Charleston. Authentic Texan style with delicious sides, and if you happen to be here on Tuesday then stop by for Tex Mex Tuesday. Great outdoor seating, and a fun indoor atmosphere. (Fun Fact - the Juan Luis restaurant in the Workshop is also owned by Lewis and uses the same meat)
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Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StKing of BBQ in Charleston. Authentic Texan style with delicious sides, and if you happen to be here on Tuesday then stop by for Tex Mex Tuesday. Great outdoor seating, and a fun indoor atmosphere. (Fun Fact - the Juan Luis restaurant in the Workshop is also owned by Lewis and uses the same meat)
Get the Chicken & Waffles. It is amazing and will blow you away. Their other stuff is really good too.
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Poogan's Porch
72 Queen StGet the Chicken & Waffles. It is amazing and will blow you away. Their other stuff is really good too.
Delicious biscuits for after a late night downtown or early in the morning. We advise ordering online so that you don't get stuck waiting in line. If the line is super long, then head over to the one in the market since it tends to be less busy.
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Callie's Hot Little Biscuit
476 1/2 King StDelicious biscuits for after a late night downtown or early in the morning. We advise ordering online so that you don't get stuck waiting in line. If the line is super long, then head over to the one in the market since it tends to be less busy.
Make sure you bring cash if you want to enjoy this adorable local ice-cream shop. Conveniently located in Park Circle, a hub of nightlife and great dining.
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Park Circle Creamery
1069 E Montague AveMake sure you bring cash if you want to enjoy this adorable local ice-cream shop. Conveniently located in Park Circle, a hub of nightlife and great dining.
The absolute best donuts in Charleston, and so much more. Open Tuesday - Sunday (don't show up on a Monday or you'll be disappointed).
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BKeDSHoP
99 Westedge StThe absolute best donuts in Charleston, and so much more. Open Tuesday - Sunday (don't show up on a Monday or you'll be disappointed).
The best downtown ice-cream shop, by far. Grab a "trio" of unique flavors and stroll down King Street to get in some great people watching.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
501-A King StThe best downtown ice-cream shop, by far. Grab a "trio" of unique flavors and stroll down King Street to get in some great people watching.
A local favorite breakfast spot. Don't leave without getting a fresh cinnamon roll, it will absolutely make your day. There is always a bit of a wait, but who's in a hurry when you're at the beach?
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Lost Dog Cafe
106 W Huron AveA local favorite breakfast spot. Don't leave without getting a fresh cinnamon roll, it will absolutely make your day. There is always a bit of a wait, but who's in a hurry when you're at the beach?
This is a new favorite for a casual brunch. You have to try the Fruity Pebbles Pancakes and treat yourself to mimosas on tap!
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Daps Breakfast & Imbibe
280 Ashley AveThis is a new favorite for a casual brunch. You have to try the Fruity Pebbles Pancakes and treat yourself to mimosas on tap!
BEST BREAKFAST IN CHARLESTON. Don't leave town without enjoying a meal (or two!) at this local gem. We especially enjoy the "Millers Plate" because you get a good variety of so many delicious things. If you don't get the HOMEFRIES I will feel very sad for you because YUM.
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Millers All Day
120 King StBEST BREAKFAST IN CHARLESTON. Don't leave town without enjoying a meal (or two!) at this local gem. We especially enjoy the "Millers Plate" because you get a good variety of so many delicious things. If you don't get the HOMEFRIES I will feel very sad for you because YUM.
This place is a well-kept local secret hidden within an unsuspecting shopping strip. Just classic, delicious bagels at a really great price.
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Bagel Nation
520 Folly RdThis place is a well-kept local secret hidden within an unsuspecting shopping strip. Just classic, delicious bagels at a really great price.
Italian. Delicious. Get a reservation early or you won't have a chance!
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Wild Olive Restaurant
2867 Maybank HwyItalian. Delicious. Get a reservation early or you won't have a chance!
Tapsa and sangria and palella, oh my. This place is such a great spot to enjoy some live music and drinks, especially during happy hour. Make sure you have a couple of hours to enjoy if you want the freshly made paella! Everyday 4pm-7pm: Paella + drinks happy hour. Thursday 4pm-7pm: Sangria happy hour.
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Barsa Tapas, Lounge, & Bar
630 King StTapsa and sangria and palella, oh my. This place is such a great spot to enjoy some live music and drinks, especially during happy hour. Make sure you have a couple of hours to enjoy if you want the freshly made paella! Everyday 4pm-7pm: Paella + drinks happy hour. Thursday 4pm-7pm: Sangria happy hour.
MATCHA LEMONADE. And tons of delicious pastries and beverages and breakfast/lunch items in the most hip area of town.
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The Daily
652 B King StMATCHA LEMONADE. And tons of delicious pastries and beverages and breakfast/lunch items in the most hip area of town.
Some of our favorite pizza and pasta in the city. We only every go during happy hour (4pm-6pm), because you can snag a margarita pizza for just $6, in addition to the usual beverage discounts!
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Juliet
654 King StreetSome of our favorite pizza and pasta in the city. We only every go during happy hour (4pm-6pm), because you can snag a margarita pizza for just $6, in addition to the usual beverage discounts!
Shopping
The most adorable paper goods shop in town. Swing by to pick up a unique gift or card from this local gem.
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mac & murphy
74 Cannon StThe most adorable paper goods shop in town. Swing by to pick up a unique gift or card from this local gem.
Stop in for a well-curated selection of men's clothing and accessories. You might have to splurge a little to walk out with something, but YOLO.
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Indigo & Cotton
79 Cannon StStop in for a well-curated selection of men's clothing and accessories. You might have to splurge a little to walk out with something, but YOLO.
All of the best shopping on one beautiful street that runs right through the heart of Historic Downtown Charleston. A mix of local stores and the most iconic brands on earth, there really is something for everyone!
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King Street
King StreetAll of the best shopping on one beautiful street that runs right through the heart of Historic Downtown Charleston. A mix of local stores and the most iconic brands on earth, there really is something for everyone!
Local home decor shop with furniture, art, plants, and gifts. They also have free beer while you shop and always have displays for local Charleston artists and craftsmen.
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Celadon Home
1015 Johnnie Dodds BlvdLocal home decor shop with furniture, art, plants, and gifts. They also have free beer while you shop and always have displays for local Charleston artists and craftsmen.
Essentials
This is just a quick ride over the bridge into West Ashley and definitely the best grocery store near our home.
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Harris Teeter
290 East Bay StreetThis is just a quick ride over the bridge into West Ashley and definitely the best grocery store near our home.
Planet Fitness
5060 Dorchester RdJust around the corner from our home.
Entertainment & Activities
Enjoy movie night in a comfy reclining lounge chair. Skip the line outside and buy your tickets inside at the kiosks!
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Citadel Mall IMAX Stadium 16
2072 Sam Rittenberg BoulevardEnjoy movie night in a comfy reclining lounge chair. Skip the line outside and buy your tickets inside at the kiosks!
Sightseeing
You will have a view of the Ravenel throughout Charleston and the surrounding areas, but it's even better to get views of Charleston from the Ravenel! Local runners and bikers frequent this bridge pathway. Just park on the Mt. Pleasant side near the Waterfront Park and jump on the path.
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Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
You will have a view of the Ravenel throughout Charleston and the surrounding areas, but it's even better to get views of Charleston from the Ravenel! Local runners and bikers frequent this bridge pathway. Just park on the Mt. Pleasant side near the Waterfront Park and jump on the path.