Could it even be Carly's wedding if she didn't include at least one equine related activity? Palmetto Carriage tours are indeed a tourist trap, but one that is absolutely worth it. It is a comfortable way to see a good portion of the city and to orient yourself to the city’s history. The stories are informative and, last but certainly not least, mules are cool!
This is a beautiful and easily walkable location right at the tip of the Charleston peninsula. An excellent destination for any walking explorer.
The infamous King Street of Charleston. Many of the groomsmen will be able to regale you with their time spent in and out of the various bars and restaurants located on King Street. This is certainly the heart of the food scene in Charleston with spots ranging from Michelin Star all the way down to your favorite dive bars.
Charles Towne Landing is a beautiful historic site and park. Perfect for anyone interested in the extensive history of Charleston as well as being outdoors.
Folly Beach is the quintessential beach town. October on Folly can range from perfect 80 degree beach days to hurricanes. So even if the weather doesn't cooperate, the food alone make it worth a visit!
Experiencing the Angel Oak is worth the trip and it is one of the prettiest trees around (and Carly has seen some pretty impressive trees). It is free, it is very old, and it is absolutely worth your time for a visit.
We aren’t going to lie: Charleston has a pretty rough history. The city continues to struggle to reconcile the historic gem that it is with the brutality enacted on enslaved peoples to create the romanticized southern hub that it was and continues to be. You will only see one plantation recommendation here, even though there are multiple in the area. This is because the curators at the McLeod Plantation have done the work to center the conversation around those who were enslaved on the property. In 2019 the site was named as an International Site of Conscience due to the work they have done to be honest to the property’s history. If you choose to visit, please do so with the same reverence and lens as you would any other site of genocide and systemic torture.
The USS Yorktown is a decommissioned aircraft carrier which is attached to the larger Patriots Point Navel and Maritime Museum. Cool to see for any history/military buff and excellent for families.