Katie & Catherine
Things To Do
Nature Adventures
Located on Shem Creek in Mt. Pleasant, Nature Adventures makes all manner of paddling a breeze. Kayak, canoe, or paddle board along the lazy Shem Creek inlet for the chance to see some frisky dolphins or perhaps curious manatees!
Charles Town Landing
We love our state park system! Charles Town Landing is one of forty-seven state parks in SC. Charles Town Landing offers 7 miles of trail, paved and unpaved, an avenue of live oak trees and a 17th century replica sailing ship!
Frothy Beard Brewing Company
One of our favorite local breweries. If you are in the mood for a pint and some delicious pizza this is the place for you!
Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
Looking to dine on the water after a day exploring downtown? Search no further! Seriously, search no further. Fleet Landing is the only restaurant on the water in the whole of downtown. With delicious local favorites and the freshest sea food available, Fleet's laid back atmosphere and great views are certainly worth the wait. Reservations are suggested, with prime dining time being at sunset when dolphins are likely to swim by for a visit.
Caw Caw Interpretive Center
Once a tea plantation, Caw Caw is one of the newest parks in the Charleston County Parks system. Take advantage of the miles of trails and rich animal diversity including alligators, bald eagles, and otters.
5Church
A brilliant new type of religious experience; nestled in the bones of a preserved Charleston church house, 5Church offers an elevated dining experience enriched by kind staff, A+ ambiance, and plates that will make you believe in a higher power. 10/10 would eat here every night. Reservations strongly encouraged.
Joe Riley Waterfront Park
Waterfront Park has a special place in our hearts for its role during our first date and the day of our engagement. It's the perfect place to take a rest after walking through the Market downtown. Enjoy the swings or sitting by the pineapple fountain.
Taco Boy
We love going to Taco Boy with our friends. This is a great place to wind down with queso and a frozen screw driver. They also have locations at Folly Beach on James Island and their newest location in Summerville.
Fort Sumter National Historic Site
We love exploring national parks on our travels, so it is quite the treat to have one in our own backyard! Take the ferry ride from Liberty Square or Patriot's Point out to Fort Sumter and learn about the history of Civil War era Charleston. Don't forget to stamp your national park passport!
Johns Island Day Trip
One of our favorite day trips! Firefly Winery and Distillery: Home of the Firefly label spirits, this working farm and vineyard offers wine and spirit tastings throughout the day with open access to their sprawling field of grape vines. Visit with their assortment of goats, pigs, chickens and cows as you take in the fresh air and good drinks. http://fireflyspirits.com/ Charleston Tea Plantation: America’s only working tea garden hosts acres of tea plants lovingly curated over many decades. Ride aboard renovated street trolleys around the farm and learn about the day to day workings of growing tea. Then enjoy bottomless samples of all varieties of their cold and hot brewed teas after touring their drying and packaging facility. https://www.charlestonteaplantation.com/ Angel Oak: The iconic tree of Charleston. This massive, centuries old live oak is free to access and appreciate. You certainly won’t regret this pit-stop. https://www.angeloaktree.com/
Walk the Arthur Ravenel Junior Bridge
Enjoy unparalleled views of the Charleston Harbor by utilizing the full length pedestrian walkway across the iconic Arthur Ravenel Junior Bridge. Be prepared for an amazing breeze in the observation area at the highest point of the bridge. Park on the Mt. Pleasant side at the Shell Station on Coleman Boulevard.