Guidebook for Charleston
Sightseeing
Great view of the harbor. Lots of boats, antebellum homes, statues, cannons from the Civil War, and a view of Fort Sumter.
154 locals recommend
White Point Garden
2 Murray BlvdGreat view of the harbor. Lots of boats, antebellum homes, statues, cannons from the Civil War, and a view of Fort Sumter.
Check out the new petting tank for sharks and sting rays!
489 locals recommend
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium WharfCheck out the new petting tank for sharks and sting rays!
Food Scene
Husk
76 Queen StVoted best restaurant in the US.
Eat in their courtyard or restaurant area for breakfast. This is by far my favorite hidden gem in Charleston!
The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel
115 Meeting StEat in their courtyard or restaurant area for breakfast. This is by far my favorite hidden gem in Charleston!
Magnolias
185 E Bay StGreat southern food!
Slightly North of Broad Restaurant
192 E Bay StUpscale southern fare.
R.B.'s Seafood Restaurant
97 Church StBest seafood in town!
Drinks & Nightlife
Classy, dim lit bar. Located in the lobby of the Charleston Place hotel. A swanky place for pre or post dinner drinks.
7 locals recommend
Thoroughbred Club
205 Meeting StreetClassy, dim lit bar. Located in the lobby of the Charleston Place hotel. A swanky place for pre or post dinner drinks.
The Gin Joint
182 E Bay StHand crafted drinks from the pre-prohibition period.
One of my favorite spots in town. Boasting TWO rooftop bars. Definitely a worthwhile stop.
119 locals recommend
The Rooftop Bar at The Vendue
19 Vendue RangeOne of my favorite spots in town. Boasting TWO rooftop bars. Definitely a worthwhile stop.
The swankiest rooftop bar in town! Head straight thru the lobby to the elevators, and take it to the top floor.
43 locals recommend
Market Pavilion Hotel
225 E Bay StThe swankiest rooftop bar in town! Head straight thru the lobby to the elevators, and take it to the top floor.
Everything Else
The Alley
131 Columbus StA sports bar, restaurant, bowling alley, and arcade, all in one!