Things To Do
2nd Sunday On King Street
Sunday, June 8th 2025 12:00-5:00 Every month on the second Sunday the City of Charleston helps us to shut down King Street (our Main Street) from Queen to Calhoun, roughly 1/2 mile, to through traffic and without parked cars, for 5 blissful hours. That gives us the whole street for people to walk around with a big smile, greet friends and neighbors, and enjoy Charleston as it would be on any old day without the traffic. Strolling guests see businesses they didn’t know about, stores roll out past the sidewalk to invite shoppers in, carefully curated artists show their work on the street, and unique food vendors tempt guests with their fare. The street closes to through traffic at noon, and opens back up at 5pm.
Downtown Stroll
Our favorite downtown stroll starts at Charleston City Market. Then swing by the famous pineapple fountain and walk on East Bay Street until you see Rainbow Row (colorful houses). Continue on East Bay down towards the Battery/ White Point Garden. Walk up Meeting Street and you'll see Saint Michaels Church. You can continue on Meeting Street or over one block is King Street where all the shops are. It a beautiful walk and best way to see downtown Charleston. It takes about an hour and a half and about 1.5 miles but it is worth it. Two great restaurants on the walk are Fleet Landing (seafood) and Blind Tiger (bar/fun vibes).
Downtown Restaurant Recommendations
Restaurants within a mile from The Hyatt: O-Ku (Japanese~ reservation recommended) Indaco (Italian~ reservation recommended) Island Provisions (Cafe/Coffee Shop/Lunch) Malagon (Spanish~ reservation recommended) Oyster House (Seafood) Poogans Porch (Southern) Magnolias (Upscale Southern~ reservation required) Jeni's Ice Cream (Dessert) Millers All Day (Breakfast)
Page's Okra Grill
Our favorite restaurant for southern food. We love their weekend brunch: Chicken & Waffles or Dinner: Shrimp & Grits or Pages Fried Chicken!
Charleston Farmers Market
Every Saturday morning from 8:00-2:00 in Marion Square
Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens
Wonderful history tours and beautiful landscaping
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Gorgeous nature walks and gardens
Sullivan's Island Beach
Melanie's favorite beach