Anna & Scott
Things to do
Pineapple Fountain
Great waterfront stop on a walking tour in downtown Charleston
White Point Garden & The Battery
Scott and Anna got engaged at the Battery! Make sure to stop here when you are out and about walking downtown!
Historic Charleston City Market
Visit one of the nation's oldest public markets and the cultural heart of Charleston. Lots of shops to get souvenirs and home to one of the Callie's Hot Little Biscuit locations!
The Citadel - Military College of South Carolina
Walk around campus where Scott and a few special wedding guests went to school!
Hampton Park
Beautiful park close to the Citadel to walk, run, bike, picnic and explore!
Ravenel Bridge
Start at the Cigar factory and pick up a coffee/quick bite at Mercantile and Mash before making the trek across the Ravenel Bridge! Great views of the city and a great workout to walk, jog, or bike. It is about 5 miles round trip! Make sure to bring water, sunscreen, and no fear of heights!
Pitt Street Bridge
A short drive over the Ravenel Bridge you can find the Pitt Street Bridge! Once a trolley bridge that connected Sullivan's Island and Mount Pleasant, the Pitt Street Bridge is now a perfect place to walk and relax! Hidden in Old Village Historic District it is the perfect place to park and walk around to see cute Charleston houses outside of downtown!
Colonial Lake
Take a stroll, run, or bike ride around Colonial Lake!! Beautiful pond in downtown Charleston in the heart of Harleston Village (which stretches from Broad to Calhoun and Lockwood Drive to King Street)!
Charleston Farmer's Market - Marion Square
Take a stroll through the Farmer's Market in Marion Square on Saturday morning for coffee and a grab and go breakfast from delicious food trucks! Typically there are a lot of Charleston area vendors and live music to check out as well!
King Street
So many shops and amazing restaurants to check out! Start on Upper King Street and make your way all the way down to the Battery!
Sullivan's Island Beach
One of the closest beaches to downtown Charleston - just a quick 20 min drive over the Ravenel Bridge, through Mount Pleasant & Shem Creek, and out to Sullivan's Island. Check out Obstinate Daughter, Home Team, and Poe's for some great post beach bites! Beach access is through the stations! Drive farther to the left or the right to find street parking close to the beach!
Folly Beach
Another great beach about 30 minutes from downtown Charleston! Go for bigger waves (vs Sullivans and IOP) and a surfer vibe! There can be quite a bit of traffic so plan to get out there early! Make a stop at Bowen's Island on the way back downtown for awesome seafood and great views.
Isle of Palms
Another great beach option about 30 min from downtown! Make sure to check out The Windjammer for beachfront views, live music, and some volleyball!
USS Yorktown CV-10
Right over the Ravenel Bridge you can take a tour of Patriot's Point's Naval & Maritime Museum! Highly recommend the Fort Sumter and USS Yorktown Tour Combo if you have the time! You can get more information on tickets below: https://fortsumtertours.com/combos/fort-sumter-tour-uss-yorktown-combo/
Fort Sumter Tours
Take a short ferry ride out to historic Fort Sumter to walk the grounds of where the first shot of America's Civil War was fired and enjoy Charleston's harbor. If you have time make sure to explore it with USS Yorktown!
Charleston Tea Garden
This is a bit of a drive from downtown - about 45 minutes, but a great day trip to see how tea is grown, harvested, and produced! Make sure to stop at the gift shop before the trolley ride to take some samples with you on the tour :)
The Works
If you are looking for a great workout while in Charleston make sure to check out The Works. There are classes focused on cardio, plyometrics, vinyasa yoga, sculpt and core.
Charleston Power Yoga
Hot Power Yoga Studio in downtown Charleston right next to our Reception Venue!
Holy Spokes
Highly recommend renting bikes and taking a spin around the Holy City! Lots to see and explore and if you only have a weekend why not cover a lot of ground by bike? You can pay as you go or get a day pass for 24 hours of unlimited ride time. This one was recommended by Anna :)
Old Charleston Jail
Take a spooky night tour of the Old Charleston Jail downtown!
Theatre 99 - Improv
We love the improv shows at Theatre 99! If you are free on Thursday or Friday night we highly recommend checking out one of their shows! Tickets sell out fast so make sure to get them early!