I just returned home from a week in Charleston, SC & to say it was much needed is an understatement. With everything going on in the world right now it was such a treat to step away & “take a break” from reality. Charleston is such a charming city with so much history, things to do + see & great food to eat!! We packed quite a bit into the short time we were visiting & today I’m excited to share all of my recommendations with you guys. Many of you have sent me messages mentioning that you’re planning a trip to Charleston soon & I’m here to make that a little bit easier on y’all! So without further adieu, here is my guide on where to stay, what to do, where to eat + drink, what to wear & where to take photos in Charleston, South Carolina!

WHERE TO STAY:

There are so many adorable boutique hotels in Charleston, therefore plenty of options when visiting! We decided to stay at The Restoration Hotel because of the rooftop bar views & convenient location right off of King Street (great shopping). But here are some other great spots that I recommend checking out:

The Grand Bohemian
Hotel Bennett
The Dewberry
The Belmont
Zero George
The Restoration Hotel**

WHAT TO DO:

There is so much to do in the charming town of Charleston! I would suggest checking out the rooftop bar views, plethora of outdoor activities & sightseeing via the gorgeous architecture + interiors. Here are a few activities you may consider while visiting Charleston:

Rent bikes
Visit Hampton Park
Colonial Lake
White Point Garden
Walk around South of Broad
Shopping on King Street**
Rent kayaks & paddle boards
Go sailing
Rent a boat**
Visit Rainbow Row & the pineapple fountain**
Swing on the pier at waterfront park**
Pickett park & Pitt street bridge
Walk/run the Arthur Ravenel Bridge
Boone Hall Plantation
Middleton place
Tour magnolia plantation
Take a historic tour of the city
Gibbes museum of art
Candle making class at Candlefish
Visit art galleries!
Go to the beach**
Shem Creek
Visit the beautiful beach town of Kiawah Island & the ocean course

WHERE TO EAT + DRINK:

Oh my goodness the food scene in Charleston is literally unlike any other! You really can’t go wrong with anywhere you choose to eat in this foodie town but here are a few recommendations I got from you guys. The places I visited have an asterisk next to them:

82 Queen (Dinner)**
Chez Nous (Dinner)**
5Church (Dinner)**
The Daily (breakfast)
Halls Chophouse (dinner)**
The Park Cafe (breakfast)**
Toast (breakfast)**
Bourbon & Bubbles (Dinner)**
Black Tap Coffee (coffee)
The Rise (coffee)**
Fig (Dinner)
Husk (Dinner)
Poogan’s Porch (Lunch or brunch)**
The Darling Oyster Bar (Lunch or dinner)
Leon’s Oyster Bar (Lunch)
Butcher & Bee (brunch)
The Dispensary (drinks)** you may even meet a cutie! ;)
Camilla’s Chandelier Bar at Hotel Bennett (drinks)
The Citris Club at The Dewberry Hotel (drinks)**
The Watch at The Restoration (drinks)**
Prohibition (drinks)
The Commodore (drinks + dancing)
The Cocktail Club (casual drinks)**
Rooftop bar at The Vendue (drinks)

WHAT TO WEAR + PHOTO OPS:

I’m going to link all of the outfits I wore during my time in Charleston under each photo *pictured below. You can click directly on each link to shop every item I’m wearing. In addition, here are some fun spots to take photos in Charleston: