Lovely Lowcountry Guidebook
Sightseeing
This magnificent tree is many hundreds of years old and is immense! It's located in a free city park. The entrance is located on Maybank Highway. Great for taking photos. https://www.angeloaktree.com
440 locals recommend
Angel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RdThis magnificent tree is many hundreds of years old and is immense! It's located in a free city park. The entrance is located on Maybank Highway. Great for taking photos. https://www.angeloaktree.com
This is North America’s only tea garden. You can take a free factory tour and see how the plant is processed and take a trolley ride around the farm to learn about the how tea is grown. A beautiful farm and a peaceful place to enjoy a cuppa, hot or cold.
https://charlestonteagarden.com
87 locals recommend
Charleston Tea Plantation
6617 Maybank HwyThis is North America’s only tea garden. You can take a free factory tour and see how the plant is processed and take a trolley ride around the farm to learn about the how tea is grown. A beautiful farm and a peaceful place to enjoy a cuppa, hot or cold.
https://charlestonteagarden.com
Folly Beach is a wonderful beach for swimming, walking and enjoying a meal. It's 10 miles away. Make sure you head out early during the peak summer time because traffic can be very slow. Or, try much later in the day.
https://www.follybeach.com
581 locals recommend
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueFolly Beach is a wonderful beach for swimming, walking and enjoying a meal. It's 10 miles away. Make sure you head out early during the peak summer time because traffic can be very slow. Or, try much later in the day.
https://www.follybeach.com
Nathaniel Russell House
51 Meeting StWhite Point Garden
2 Murray BlvdFort Sumter National Monument
A unique way to see Charleston, by tall ship. It's not a guided tour, so be forewarned, just a fun trip.
19 locals recommend
Schooner Pride
360 Concord StA unique way to see Charleston, by tall ship. It's not a guided tour, so be forewarned, just a fun trip.
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdHistoric Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StSouth Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium WharfBoone Hall Plantation
1235 Long Point RoadPatriots Point
40 Patriots Point RdMcLeod Plantation Historic Site
325 Country Club DrWaterfront Park
Concord StreetDrayton Hall
3380 Ashley River RdCharles Towne Landing State Historic Site
1500 Old Towne RdOld Exchange & Provost Dungeon
122 E Bay StAiken-Rhett House
48 Elizabeth StFort Moultrie
1214 Middle StHeyward-Washington House
87 Church StEdmondston-Alston House
21 E BatteryFirefly Distillery
4201 Spruill AvenueShem Creek Park
Shrimp Boat LaneThe Avian Conservation Center & Center for Birds of Prey
4719 N Hwy 17Food scene
Delicious burgers and a fun vibe on Sullivan's Island.
http://www.poestavern.com
205 locals recommend
Poe's Tavern - Sullivans Island
2210 Middle StDelicious burgers and a fun vibe on Sullivan's Island.
http://www.poestavern.com
Great for breakfast and lunch! Always a crowd.
https://lostdogfollybeach.com
170 locals recommend
Lost Dog Cafe
106 W Huron AveGreat for breakfast and lunch! Always a crowd.
https://lostdogfollybeach.com
Delicious Mexican food within walking distance.
https://azuljamesisland.com
8 locals recommend
Azul Mexicano James Island
1989 Maybank HighwayDelicious Mexican food within walking distance.
https://azuljamesisland.com
Delicious tacos and freshly made guacamole. Within walking distance.
https://ziataco.com/chs
76 locals recommend
Zia Taqueria
1939A Maybank HwyDelicious tacos and freshly made guacamole. Within walking distance.
https://ziataco.com/chs
This is the must-visit seafood restaurant in downtown Charleston.
Highly rated food and regional favorites.
https://www.hymanseafood.com/menus.php
153 locals recommend
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston
1011 King StreetThis is the must-visit seafood restaurant in downtown Charleston.
Highly rated food and regional favorites.
https://www.hymanseafood.com/menus.php
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232 Meeting StToast
155 Meeting StCallie's Hot Little Biscuit
476 1/2 King StCallie's Hot Little Biscuit
476 1/2 King StJack of Cups Saloon
34 Center Strita's seaside grill
City advice
What to pack
Comfortable shoes
Wear walking shoes.
Pack light, airy clothes, it’s hot and humid.
Sunscreen.