Things To Do
International African American Museum
By the 18th century, Charleston had become one of the wealthiest cities in all of America. Much of this wealth helped create the beauty we hope you all will enjoy during your time in Charleston. However, plantations such as the Legare Warring House owe much of their beauty to the labor, knowledge, and wealth created by enslaved African Americans. The International African American Museum looks to tell the unvarnished stories of the African American experience across generations, the trauma and triumph of Americans that changed history.
Middleton Place
Middleton Place is the home of Arthur Middleton, a wealthy rice planter and one of the four representatives from South Carolina who signed the Declaration of Independence. The history and beauty of Middleton Place, made possible by its enslaved labor, truly helps connect Americans to the very fabric of our nation’s complex history. We encourage all our guests to enjoy the peacefulness of the grounds while engaging with its implications. We visited Middleton Place during our first trip to Charleston. It’s so beautiful, an easy walk, and has so much history.
Church and Union Charleston
The first time we visited Charleston we came to Church and Union for dinner one night. This restaurant remains Lexi's top recommendation for restaurants. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is so unique.
King Street
King Street is the main street with all the good shopping. The architecture provides quintessential Charleston aesthetic as well.
The Daily Cafe - King St
We came here for brunch one morning and the coffee and pastries are a top recommendation of ours. If you're an Outer Banks fan, this is also Madelyn Cline's favorite coffee shop.
Husk
We came here on our most recent trip to Charleston and it was phenomenal. If you’ve heard of Chef’s Table on Netflix, this is one of the restaurants featured. Not a ton of vegetarian options.
Old Slave Mart Museum
Nestled in the low country of South Carolina, Charleston is one of America's most historic and beautiful cities. Appreciating its current beauty requires all of us to reflect on our collective past. At one point during slavery, as many as 35-40% of enslaved people entered the United States through Charleston. Located in the historical slave market where thousands of men, women, and children were forcibly sold into forced labor, the Old Slave Mart Museum is the first African-American slave museum. We recommend all guests take the time to visit this historic and important site if time allows.