Things To Do

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Our wedding venue is the oldest public garden in America, with horses, a snack/lunch spot, gift shop and not to mention the most beautiful historic garden dating back to 1676. Our wedding guests get FREE admission all weekend. There are plenty of grounds to explore and you can walk along the water, too. If you're a history buff, we highly recommend exploring this amazing venue! Avg spent here: 2 hours

Charleston City Market

One of the nation's oldest public markets and the cultural heart of Charleston. We are home to more than 300 vibrant entrepreneurs, and we are open every day of the year. No matter what time of day or season you plan to visit, there is something to see, do, taste, and take home as a souvenir from the Charleston City Market! CHARLESTON CITY DAY MARKET Operates daily from 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. in three open air sheds as well as the Great Hall. CHARLESTON CITY NIGHT MARKET Operates on Fridays & Saturdays (April - December) from 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. outdoors.

Food & shopping recommendations

Rainbow Row

We loved exploring the famous "rainbow row". Cobblestone streets, adorable architecture...looking to walk off the yummy Charleston seafood you just ate? This is the perfect stroll.

Folly Beach

20 minutes from downtown. Find a cute house to stay in for the weekend or just make a day trip out of it. Paddle-boarding, kayaking, boating or a good ol' beach day + lots of restaurants all in one place!

Aquarium Wharf

We haven't been here, but if you have kids and are looking for a midday activity to get out of the sun - this would be a great option!

Waterfront

This is a great starting point to explore downtown. This is walking distance from the market!

Visitors Center / Charleston Museum

Lots of cool exhibits at this museum, along with historic house tours!

Patriots Point

About 15 minutes from Downtown Charleston: Patriots Point Development Authority was established in the 1970s to develop a naval & maritime museum on Charleston Harbor with the World War II aircraft carrier, USS YORKTOWN as its centerpiece. It’s also home to the Patriots Point Museum and a fleet of National Historic Landmark ships, the Cold War Memorial and the only Vietnam Experience Exhibit in the U.S., the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, and the agency's official Medal of Honor Museum. Patriots Point strives to preserve the living history of our nation's bravest men and women while telling their stories in honorable, educational and engaging ways. Since opening, Patriots Point has become one of the state's most popular tourist attractions with more than 270,000 visitors each year.