Things To Do
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
Tour the USS Yorktown for a fun rainy day activity, or take a short boat ride to Fort Sumter. Both fun and educational activities Michael and Elise have enjoyed doing!
Rainbow Row
A classic picture spot in downtown Charleston!
Hank's Seafood Restaurant
Enjoy a dinner where the couple had their first official date! Michael loves the Seafood A La Wando and Elise loves the Swordfish. You must also try the fried green tomatoes!
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Beautiful gardens. Plan to spend a long time there as there is plenty to see!
Pitt Street Bridge
Come see where the couple got engaged!
Old South Carriage Company
Take a comprehensive tour of the downtown area! Fun for the whole family.
Charleston City Market
Shop around for local goods such as sweet grass baskets, art, and more!
Saffron
Really good baked goods and mediterranean food! Open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Our favorite desserts are their Baklava and the Strawberry Truffle cake.
Deep Water Vineyard
$15 dollar wine tastings! Need we say more...
Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens
See where parts of the Notebook are filmed!
Cypress Gardens
See where the iconic boat scene was filmed from the Notebook!
Mepkin Abbey
See the beautiful gardens and take a tour of the monastery.
I'On
Michael and Elise love to get coffee and walk around to see the beautiful houses. Also a great morning run spot. Keep an eye out for gravel trails around the neighborhood for secret sites.
Second State Coffee
Lots of locations around Charleston, hands down one of the best coffee in town!
Tidal Grounds Coffee
A place Michael and Elise frequent weekly. Great, quick coffee!
The Front Porch Coffeehouse and Creamery
Michael and I love their coffee, also has ice cream and grab and go breakfast items!
Shem Creek
Take a scenic walk on the boardwalk, have drinks at Reds, and more. Lots of things to do all in one place!
Tavern & Table
GET THE CRAB ARTICHOKE DIP!!! Michael and Elise's favorite cocktail is the This is Our Jam (its not on the menu anymore but they always have the stuff to make it).
King Street
An iconic Charleston Street. Fun to shop and some good restaurants.
Basic Kitchen
Yummy, healthier bites! The Cauliflower Wings are great to start with, and you can't go wrong with any entree. Vegan friendly!