Things To Do
Historic Charleston Carriage Tours
Adult $50 Child $40
Charleston City Market
Shopping hub since the 1800s and is one of the country's oldest city markets. The market buzzes with residents and visitors alike, perusing stalls loaded with toys, clothes, art, leather goods and regional souvenirs. The Charleston City Market is located in the heart of downtown Charleston on Meeting Street (about a 12-minute walk from Broad Street, the city's main thoroughfare).
Sullivan's Island
Sullivan's Island offers the widest and best assortment of restaurants of Charleston's three main beaches.
Folly Beach
Less than 15 miles south of downtown Charleston – this 6-mile stretch of coastline makes for a great daytrip away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Come here for the nature and the surfing, or head to the pier to sit and fish. Folly Beach's friendly atmosphere attracts a variety of travelers: most of the families stick to the shore, while adults traveling sans kids tend to congregate in the many bars nearby.
Best Streets in Charleston
King Street Recently named one of the nation’s top 10 shopping streets by U.S. News and World Report, King Street’s shops are emporiums of chic and one-of-a-kind wares. Lower King is an esteemed antiques district while Upper King is a thriving contemporary design district. Broad Street Broad Street features Gallery Row, filled with many art galleries, for art lovers and onlookers alike. The street also includes restaurants — Oak Steakhouse is in a 170-year-old former bank building — and historic homes, and is the primary business hub of the city. Queen Street When looking for a great spot to grab a bite eat, Queen Street is the place to be. Husk, known for its substantial influence on Southern cooking, Poogan's Porch and 82 Queen are all located here. Concord Street Beautiful Pineapple Fountain, the park's main feature, opened in 1990 and is a favorite spot for splashing and cooling off in the hot summer months.
Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens
Founded in 1681, Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens is one of six plantations in the Charleston area. Considerably larger than Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, this 738-acre property is best known for its Avenue of the Oaks: a lengthy corridor of 1700s-era live oak trees that form a picturesque canopy over the path leading up to the historic mansion. If the grounds look familiar, it's probably because they've been featured in a number of films and TV shows, including "The Notebook" and the long-running soap opera "Days of our Lives." Adults $28 Kids $12
Angel Oak Tree
The Angel Oak Tree is thought to be one of the oldest living things in the country. The land where this tree stands was part of Abraham Waight’s 1717 land grant. The City of Charleston now owns the property. The park where the Angel Oak is located is free and the tree should be added to any visit to Charleston, Kiawah, or Seabrook Islands.