Experience the ultimate in southern charm at our hotel in the heart of historic Charleston. Opened in 1853, The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel is a unique hotel close to the Museum Mile and many historic downtown sights.

Located on Charleston’s historic Broad Street, Oak Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse. The menu features Prime Certified Angus® Beef selections such as New York Strip, Bone-In and Boneless Rib-eye, both wet and dry aged. Chef Bacon, a Lowcountry native, sources locally and regionally from sustainable farmers and fisherman to accent the steakhouse menu. Inside a historic bank building that dates back to 1848, Oak’s stately setting features three floors with five distinct dining areas. Arched windows, 20-foot ceilings, original medal work, fireplaces and 150-year-old heart pine floors, offers the perfect setting for enjoying a special nights.

Tucked away on charming Queen Street, Poogan’s Porch is Charleston’s oldest independent culinary establishments, with a fresh approach to Lowcountry cuisine. Recognized by Martha Stewart Living, Southern Living and The Travel Channel among many others, this beautifully restored Victorian house is the perfect southern spot for daily brunch and dinner. ​ Since opening in 1976, Poogan’s Porch has been a favorite of well-known celebrities, politicians, tourists and locals alike who rave about this Southern institution. Whether it’s a warm homemade buttermilk biscuit and sausage gravy, a bowl of she-crab soup, or our signature buttermilk fried chicken, your meal at Poogan’s Porch will be unforgettable.

Centrally located in historic downtown Charleston, Husk, from James Beard Award-winning Chef Sean Brock of McCrady’s and the Neighborhood Dining Group, transforms the essence of Southern food. Led by Brock and Executive Chef Travis Grimes, a Lowcountry native, the kitchen reinterprets the bounty of the surrounding area, exploring an ingredient-driven cuisine that begins in the rediscovery of heirloom products and redefines what it means to cook and eat in Charleston.

In 1990, Magnolias ignited a culinary renaissance when it opened in Charleston, S.C. paving the way for countless other restaurants across the South. Today, led by chefs Don Drake, Kelly Franz and team, Magnolias remains a forerunner in upscale Southern cuisine, blending traditional ingredients and cooking techniques with modern flair for artful presentations.

Minero is a casual Mexican eatery located on East Bay Street in historic downtown Charleston, SC. James Beard award-winning Chef Sean Brock offers a collection of dishes inspired by the flavors and culture of Mexico.

Combo tour of Charleston’s history from land and sea! Experience more than 300 years of Charleston history from her streets and from her harbor.

The Gentry Bar is a place where whiskey and craft cocktail enthusiasts can come to enjoy fine spirits while tasting inspired Gullah specialties from Chef Marvin Woods. The Gentry offers guests a cool and vibrant bar that is the epitome of comfort and luxury with a combination of youthful buzz and southern gentility.

Located in the heart of historic downtown Charleston, SC, High Wire is dedicated to making premium, handcrafted, small batch spirits. Our approach is simple: seek the finest ingredients available and develop recipes using a creative, culinary approach. Charleston's First Distillery Since Prohibition Tours provide an overview of the distilling process and allow guests an opportunity to see the still, mash tun, fermentation tanks, barrel aging, and bottling operations in action. Tours will provide a real glimpse into the inner workings of an artisan craft distillery.

Recognized by the New York Times, Charleston’s most iconic rooftop restaurant and bar offers panoramic views of the Holy City skyline and legendary harbor.

In Charleston, S.C., the crown jewel of the dining scene is located in the very heart of the Historic District, as one might imagine; however, that is the only predictable aspect of Peninsula Grill, the beguiling Relais & Châteaux Four-Diamond restaurant hidden amidst a lush moonlit garden. Here, a longstanding tradition takes place every evening at dusk: A gentleman emerges from the restaurant to light the garden’s carriage lanterns by hand, one-by-one, until the Courtyard Dining area comes alive. Palmetto trees are illuminated, and tea lights flicker in this magical twilight tableau. A path paved with historic bricks meanders through the courtyard, leading to a gleaming green door adorned with a burnished gold fleur-de-lis—Charleston’s most romantic sense of arrival.

Carrie Morey founded Callie’s Charleston Biscuits in 2005 with the goal of making the tender, buttery, made-by-hand biscuits of her mother accessible across the country. Touted by Saveur, Food & Wine, Southern Living, The New York Times and Oprah among others, Carrie and her small team of bakers are keeping the tradition of Southern biscuit making alive. In addition, she authored Callie’s Biscuits and Southern Traditions, a cookbook and narrative on entrepreneurship and life in the lowcountry.

Experience the wonder of sailing Charleston Harbor on a classic 84 foot tall ship. As we pull away from the dock, help us hoist the sails if you wish, and then sit back and watch the wind fill them, moving the Schooner Pride through the waters and past some of the most historic sites in the country such as Ft. Sumter where the first shots of the Civil War were fired. Discover the tranquility of cruising the historic Charleston Harbor on a genuine tall ship, powered only by the wind in our sails. As we sail through waters that Blackbeard once anchored in, relax on deck and imagine a time when the harbor was filled with these majestic ships. We have no set route; we just follow the winds wherever they take us. Key Points About This Tour: Often observe dolphins playing and racing across the bow and frolicking in the harbor. Pass Patriots Point and see the USS Yorktown, an Essex class aircraft carrier which played an important role during WWII. See the beautiful homes that line the Battery. See Ft. Sumter and one of the forts that fired upon it during the first battle of the Civil War, Ft. Johnson. Watch pelicans perform diving acts. See the impressive Arthur Ravenel Jr. bridge, one of the longest cable stayed bridges in the Western hemisphere.

Built in 1772, this Georgian-style double house was the town home of Thomas Heyward, Jr., one of four South Carolina signers of the Declaration of Independence. The property features the only 1740s kitchen building open to the public in Charleston as well as formal gardens featuring plants commonly used in the South Carolina Lowcountry in the late 18th century.

One of Charleston's most exquisite antebellum structures, the Joseph Manigault House, built in 1803, reflects the urban lifestyle of a wealthy, rice-planting family and the enslaved African Americans who lived there.

Founded in 1773, The Charleston Museum, America's First Museum, has been discovering, preserving, interpreting, celebrating, and sharing ever since. Our collections, exhibitions, educational programs, and events are designed to inspire curiosity and conversation - about the South Carolina Lowcountry - and the stories that make us who we are.

A nod to the classic 1920’s speakeasy, Prohibition feels like you’re stepping back in time with its bourbon barrel ceiling and vintage inspired decor. Our cocktails and cuisine, however, are anything but old-fashioned. “Havana Nights” on Tuesday starting with Salsa Dancing Lessons followed by Live Cuban Jazz with Gino Castillo.

The Macintosh is where Executive Chef Jeremiah Bacon, a five-time James Beard semifinalist, merges his exceptional technique-driven fare with locally sourced ingredients for a modern American experience. The menu, which changes daily, is rooted in the South, relying on the bounty of the Lowcountry’s farms and waterways to inspire unique items like Mark Marhefka’s seared grouper, a seasonal gnudi and stuffed Manchester Farm quail. The deckle, bone marrow bread pudding and the Mac burger have quickly become go-to favorites of the Macintosh’s loyal patrons. A unique seafood charcuterie program showcases fresh items like wreckfish head rillettes, grouper bologna and triggerfish brandade.The bar program complements the cuisine with local and specialized beers, seasonally driven cocktails, and a big wine list that spans both old world and new. Located on Charleston’s bustling upper King Street, The Macintosh’s modern setting provides a fine dining experience with a casual vibe.

Located in the original carriage house of the historic Wentworth Mansion in downtown Charleston, Circa 1886 has long reigned as one of Charleston’s finest restaurants - a romantic backdrop for birthday celebrations, a quiet setting to discuss business or entertain friends, a one-of-a-kind venue for rehearsal dinners and bridal events. For over a decade, Executive Chef Marc Collins has worked with a network of local farmers and fishermen creating a special kind of culinary magic, elevating even an ordinary night out to spectacular new heights.Charming architectural details, including stable doors, original heart-of-pine floors and a wood-burning kitchen fireplace, add to the restaurant’s atmosphere of history and romance. Designed to mimic the original carriage openings, cozy booths with candlelit tables tuck into arched openings that line the walls of the elegant wood-paneled dining room.