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Things to do in Charleston
The Battery
Many visitors say you can't leave Charleston without seeing this stretch along the city's southern tip. This row of Southern-style mansions overlooking Charleston Harbor was formerly the heart and soul of the city's maritime activity. As you explore this picturesque neighborhood, make sure to also spend some time in the nearby White Point Gardens, where several Civil War relics and memorials commemorate the city's role in the battle. Start your tour of the Battery at the 12-acre Waterfront Park (home to the giant pineapple fountain featured on many Charleston postcards), then follow the walking paths on East Battery Street for the nearly mile-long stroll to White Point Gardens.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
While Middleton Place's gardens attract those who like trimmed hedges and flower-lined paths, the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is the place to go if you're more of an avid nature lover. There are also several guided tours offered here, each one detailing a different aspect of the plantation's history or its natural surroundings. Recent visitors specifically recommend taking the 45-minute "From Slavery to Freedom: The Magnolia Cabin Project Tour"
Hominy Grill
Voted best breakfast in Charleston! Must order- the Charleston Nasty biscuit: a fried chicken biscuit with cheddar cheese and homemade sausage gravy. It absolutely lives up to the hype...
Early Bird Diner
Great for brunch- EBD’s food is always made from scratch, and full of savory and sweet breakfast dishes to satisfy whatever strikes your fancy. The place is probably best known for its chicken & waffles!
Home Team BBQ
Best BBQ in Charleston- 3 locations (West Ashley, Sullivan's Island, and Downtown)
Husk
Great dinner option- Centrally located in historic downtown Charleston, Husk transforms the essence of Southern food.
Butcher & Bee
Great for dinner: it has one of the best burgers in town, but it's also dishing up local fish with grits and shishito peppers.
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit
Best bakery for some southern biscuits!
High Wire Distilling
Charleston has its fair share of distilleries, but High Wire stands out on multiple counts: (1) it is the first distillery in downtown Charleston since Prohibition; (2) it sources distinctive southern-grown grains, fresh herbs, heirloom corns, and other custom crops for signature spirits.