Stephanie & Phillip
Things To Do
Rainbow Row
We visited this strip during one of wedding planning trips down to Charleston. It is beautiful to look at! Rainbow Row is the name for a series of thirteen colorful historic houses in Charleston, South Carolina. You might be surprised to learn that the houses that make up Rainbow Row were not always brightly colored. These historic homes were first constructed around 1740 and were used by merchants who would run their business on the ground floor and live on the top floor. After the Civil War, this area was rather run-down and considered a slum. However, this changed in 1931 when Dorothy Porcher Legge and her husband Judge Lionel Legge purchased the section of houses on East Bay Street.
Charleston City Market
We have visited this market many times! Always a good time and finding unique treasures to bring home. They are open daily 9:30 AM - 5 PM. Established in the 1790s, the market stretches for four city blocks from the architecturally-significant Market Hall.
Waterfront Park Pier
We visited this park with Phillip's parents. They have a beautiful pineapple water fountain and a nice pier with porch swings to sit, relax and take in the views! Waterfront Park is an eight-acre park along approximately one-half mile of the Cooper River in Charleston, South Carolina. Open daily from 7 AM - 9:30 PM.
Shopping on King Street
We have walked this street many times and still find new shops to check out! King street is full of historical buildings alongside a variety of contemporary and high-end restaurants and shops. We usually start at the bottom of king street (near Marion Square) and work our way up!
American Theater
If you're a fan of The Notebook, this theater was used for Allie + Noah's first date! Also, located on king street - check out the shops and boutiques surrounding it!
Charles Towne Landing State Park
A beautiful park full of spanish moss and history! State Historic Site sits on a marshy point, located off the Ashley River, where a group of English settlers landed in 1670 and established what would become the birthplace of the South Carolina.
Folly Beach
Take a trip just south of Charleston to Folly Beach! Folly Beach is a city on Folly Island, in South Carolina. It is 11 miles, 22-25 mins away from Charleston. It’s home to Folly Beach Pier, stretching more than 1,000 feet into the ocean. Center Street is lined with surf and souvenir shops.
Isle of Palms Beach
The City of Isle of Palms boasts seven miles of wide, pristine beaches great for swimming, lounging, fishing, biking and kayaking. Only 14 miles, 28-30 mins away from the city of Charleston.
Cypress Gardens
Cypress Gardens is a 40-minute drive out of the city, but it’s worth making the trip and taking a boat out through the man-made swamp that’s lined with cypress trees – just like Noah and Allie did in The Notebook’s famous boat scene.
