Things To Do
Shem Creek
Shem Creek is one of our favorite parts of town! Check out Red's Ice House, Saltwater Cowboys or any of the other waterfront bars and restaurants! During the day you can also walk along the water, rent water sports or boats!
King Street
Charleston's King Street is the epitome of Southern Charm, mixing Charleston's historic roots with a touch of modern living. King street offers a variety of different restaurants, bars and shopping for everyone to enjoy. There is street parking, and a number of parking garages just off of King Street as well!
Charleston Market
The Charleston City Market is one of the nation's oldest public markets and the "cultural heart of Charleston". It is home to more than 300 local entrepreneurs is open every day. This area is great to walk through if doing shopping on King Street as they are easily walkable to each other! It is also surrounded by tons of eateries!
Home Team BBQ
This is a local favorite and a place that we frequent way too often. It is a fun, casual environment known for their bbq, burgers, wings, and frozen beverages. If you go, make sure to order a "game changer"! There is also a Sullivan's Island Location: 2209 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
Restaurant Recommendations
We figured with so many people coming from out of town and extending their trips that we'd provide some food recommendations!! *recommend making reservations for those that allow them* -Obstinate Daughter -167 Raw -Halls Chophouse -Oku -Le Fafarlle -Charleston Sports Pub -Church and Union -Tavern and Table
Golfing
There are TONS of great courses in the Charleston area. Check out some of Shane's favorites: -The Harbor Course at Wild Dunes (IOP) -Charleston National -Patriots Point Links -Kiawah (if you feel like venturing)
Rainbow Row & The Battery
Chandler's version: "A must see for Charleston newbies and one of the prettiest parts of historic Charleston!" Shane's version: "Go here because its cool and historic but take one picture and then walk down the street to the rooftop bars."
Ghost Tours
Charleston is one of the most historic cities in the country and is said to be extremely haunted! There are numerous ghost tour options all of which start and end in the Market downtown.
Brewery Tour
Everyone knows you can eat your way through Charleston as it's a "food city", but you can also drink your way through too! Hop on and off the free trolley that takes you to all the breweries on the downtown peninsula!
South Carolina Aquarium
Great stop for a day with the kiddos! It is located downtown on the harbor so you can shop on king street, at the market, or grab a bite to eat when you're done.
Patriots Point and Arthur Ravenel Bridge
The Ravenel Bridge is one of the main parts of the Charleston skyline and connects Mount Pleasant to the downtown penninsula! It has a walking path that you can enter on both sides. On the Mount Pleasant side, the Bridge lets you out right at Patriots Point where you can visit the USS Yorktown, walk through multiple war memorials, have some drinks or play golf on the water, or even see Chandler's old apartment!
Fort Sumter National Monument
Water transportation departs from Downtown or Mount Pleasant! In case you didn't know...Fort Sumter is a sea fort built on an artificial island which protected Charleston, South Carolina from naval invasion. Its origin dates to the War of 1812 when the British invaded by sea. It was still incomplete in 1861 when the Battle of Fort Sumter began the American Civil War. It was severely damaged during the war, left in ruins, and although there was some rebuilding, the fort as conceived was never completed. Since the middle of the 20th century, Fort Sumter has been open to the public!
Sullivan's Island / Isle of Palms
If you want to enjoy a day in the sun, this is our go to, favorite beach in the area!! (Plus you can grab a good lunch beforehand on the island!) There are two other main beaches in Charleston as well, which are Isle of Palms and Folly Beach!