CHARLESTON, SC. TRAVEL GUIDE
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:
126 Tradd Street (pink door)
Rainbow Row
Charleston City Hall (marble staircase)
Sugar Bakeshop
Moss trees at Hampton Park
86 Cannon Street (prettiest boutique inn)
Hotel Bennett
Folly Beach or Isle of Palms