Sabrina & C.J.
Things To Do
Exploring History
There simply isn't enough time to take in all of Charleston's history, but below are places or activities that can take you back in time in the Holy City: - Carriage Ride Tours: Old South Carriage Company - Mansion Tours: Nathaniel Russel House, Calhoun Mansion - War-related Tours: U.S.S. Yorktown, Fort Sumter Fun Facts: 1. The intersection of Meeting St. and Broad St. is called the Four Corners of Law - the four buildings are the US Post Office and Federal Courthouse, the SC State Courthouse, Charleston City Hall, and St. Michael's Church (Country, State, City, God) 2. The large rectangular cement blocks on some sidewalks are called "Mounting Blocks" or "Carriage Stones." They were used as steps to mount tall horses and carriages when they were the main mode of transportation. 3. Look carefully at the sides of many old downtown buildings. If you see metal circles with bolts in the middle, they are hurricane/earthquake rods to help pull houses back together if damaged during storms.
Food
Below are some of our favorites! Breakfast and Brunch: - Bodega: sandwiches - The Daily: sandwiches and small plates - Queen St. Grocery: try the homemade crepes! - Big Bad Breakfast: sit-down breakfast food - 82 Queen: the BBQ shrimp and grits are a must Lunch and Dinner: - Brown Dog Deli: create sandwiches and salads - Verde: very good salads and wraps, similar to Chopt - Fuel: great, huge tacos, amazing fried plantains, and happy hour - Chez Nous: best French restaurant you'll ever go to - Magnolia's: where we had our first *unofficial* date - Hall's Chophouse: best dinner service and great steaks - Lewis or Home Team BBQ: you won't be disappointed by either - get the sliced brisket at Lewis or nachos and wings at Home Team! - Crust Wood Fired Pizza: our favorite in the city! - Leon's: famous fried chicken and oysters
Shopping
- King Street is lined with boutiques, men's clothing stores, shoe stores and more - peek your head into Croghan's Jewel Box to see where C.J. bought Sabrina's ring - The Historic Charleston City Market (Market Street) is filled with local artists, craftsmen, clothiers, and souvenirs to treat yourself or loved ones back home
Happy Hours and Drinks
- Blind Tiger Pub: beautiful back courtyard - Uptown Social - Palmetto Brewing Company - Edmund's Oast - Bay Street Biergarten - Frannie & the Fox: try the off-menu espresso martini! - Henry's on the Market - Pearlz Oyster Bar: excellent happy hour oyster deals - Vendue Rooftop - Fleet Landing - drink a Bloody Mary with a water view
Beaches
- Folly Beach: laid back beach town vibe; try brunch/lunch at Rita's and frozen Irish coffees at St. James Gate - Isle of Palms (IOP): quiet, beautiful, and most exclusive of the beaches - Sullivan's Island: many locals' favorite beach
Coffee and Pastries
- Muddy Waters: our favorite coffee - Metto Coffee: amazing scones and muffins - La Patisserie: located in Hotel Bennett - Carmella's: chic cafe with dessert plates and drinks known for their boozy milkshakes - Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe
Famous Sites
- Ravel Bridge (aka Cooper River Bridge): park on the Mt. Pleasant side and go for nice walk or run on the bridge! - Rainbow Row: group of colorful historic homes located on East Bay Street - Pineapple Fountain: Charleston's symbol of hospitality is a pineapple; located at the end of Vendue Range - The Battery and White Point Gardens: Civil War sites lined by old historic mansions - Angel Oak Tree: one of the oldest and largest oak trees in all of SC; located on Johns Island