Things To Do
Charleston City Market
Browse the vendors and support Charleston's small businessowners. Beautiful sweetgrass baskets woven by local Gullah artisans can be found here. The marketplace dates from the 1790s.
Cru Cafe
Delicious, upscale southern food in downtown Charleston. Make sure to get a reservation well in advance! Ask for a spot on the porch if available. This place is always packed (and for good reason!).
The Battery
The Battery is a beautiful place for a springtime stroll. Stop by Charleston's famous Pineapple Fountain in Waterfront Park as you walk toward the Battery and gawk at the colorful houses on Rainbow Row. End at White Point Garden.
Peninsula Grill
Stop by to grab a drink and a slice of the Ultimate Coconut Cake! It's Andrew's fav.
McLeod Plantation Historic Site
For our historian friends: As you know, there are many slave plantations in the Charleston area. McLeod Plantation is one that is worth a visit. It is a Gullah/Geechee heritage site that is particularly attentive to the experiences of enslaved people both before and after the Civil War. Make sure to catch a tour- the interpreters are exceptionally knowledgeable.
Sullivan's Island Beach
Take a stroll or ride a bike along the Sullivan's Island beach. If you're driving over from Charleston or Mount Pleasant, make sure to have all wheels off the road when parking. They're very strict about ticketing!
The Co-Op Frosé & Eatery
Stop and grab a sandwich on your way to or from the beach. Jess is a big fan of their frosé.
Boxcar Betty's
A great place for a fried chicken sandwich. They also have pimento stuffed portobello mushroom sandwiches for our vegetarian friends. Boxcar style is Jess's favorite!