Things To Do
Shem Creek
Shem Creek flows through the heart of Mt. Pleasant and is lined with delicious bars and restaurants. Whether you want to grab a drink or just walk the boardwalk it's a great spot to people or boat watch and sometimes you may even see dolphins swim through! You can even rent paddle boards or kayaks nearby to explore the area by water.
Pitt Street Bridge
Once a trolley bridge that connected Sullivan's Island and Mount Pleasant, the Pitt Street Bridge is now a site for recreation and relaxation. This a great spot to go for a walk especially during sundown!
Carriage Tour of Downtown Charleston
Take a ride through Downtown Charleston and learn more about it's history with any of these companies - Palmetto Carriage Works, Old South Carriage Tour, Carolina Polo and Carriage Co., Charleston Carriage Co.
Sullivan's Island
This is Laura's favorite beach to go to and is steps away from some delicious restaurants including: Mex 1 (Laura's favorite), Home Team, Poe's Tavern (a burger spot with an Edgar Allen Poe theme), and many more!
Rainbow Row
Historic District cluster of 13 pastel-painted Georgian-style row houses dating from 1748 to 1845. These houses are located in the heart of downtown Charleston and steps away from other beautiful sights like White Point Garden where you can see Fort Sumter, or Joe Riley Waterfront Park where you will have a great view of the USS Yorktown and the Ravenel Bridge.
Home Team BBQ
We're drooling just thinking about their dry rub wings and pulled pork nacho, washing it all down with a Game Changer.
Marion Square
Marion Square is located in the heart of downtown Charleston, and is the perfect starting point to peruse the shops along historic King Street.
Charleston City Market
Charleston City Market is one of the nation’s oldest public markets and the cultural heart of Charleston. There are over 300 vendors throughout the market.
White Point Garden
Nestled in the historic downtown district, straddling the waterfront, White Point Gardens provides plenty of shade to enjoy a stroll or a picnic through beautiful greenery. These gardens are situated adjacent to the Battery (the city’s iconic defensive seawall and promenade), and provide unbeatable views of both Fort Sumter and the sparkling Charleston Harbor.
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum on Charleston Harbor is home to World War II aircraft carrier, USS YORKTOWN. 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.
Charleston Breweries
Palmetto Brewing Co Westbrook Brewing Co Edmund's Oast Brewing Co Reverly Brewing Co Two Blokes Brewing