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Food scene
Inexpensive but super yummy Szechuan and Cantonese food. They have takeout ready in 15 minutes. Definitely recommend for a night in or quick lunch.
Golden house
111-B Foxbank Plantation BoulevardInexpensive but super yummy Szechuan and Cantonese food. They have takeout ready in 15 minutes. Definitely recommend for a night in or quick lunch.
Good food, lots of tv's, outdoor seating, and sometimes live music. Great for watching the game or chilling with the family!
Charleston Sports Pub Goose Creek
125 Plantation North BoulevardGood food, lots of tv's, outdoor seating, and sometimes live music. Great for watching the game or chilling with the family!
Kanji Goose Creek
119 Plantation North BoulevardBest sushi in Goose Creek! Dine or takeout.
If you are up for a little bit of a drive, 5Church is one of the best restaurants in downtown Charleston. The menu is constantly changing so you'll never have the same meal twice and the food is classic southern with modern twists. We highly recommend for a date night or small group of friends. Would not suggest young children.
31 locals recommend
5Church Charleston
32B N Market StIf you are up for a little bit of a drive, 5Church is one of the best restaurants in downtown Charleston. The menu is constantly changing so you'll never have the same meal twice and the food is classic southern with modern twists. We highly recommend for a date night or small group of friends. Would not suggest young children.
Classic Charleston flavor with the best seafood we have found in downtown. Always delicious with the best views of the harbor and even dolphin sightings if you go in the afternoon! We recommend sitting outside if the weather isn't too hot.
149 locals recommend
Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
186 Concord StClassic Charleston flavor with the best seafood we have found in downtown. Always delicious with the best views of the harbor and even dolphin sightings if you go in the afternoon! We recommend sitting outside if the weather isn't too hot.
Sightseeing
Take a kayak on the lake famous for the swan scene in the Notebook and the swamp scene in the Patriot. Miles of walking trails. Dogs are allowed on leash in the off season. Butterfly garden, kids nature classes and tours, and the best place in the lowcountry for bird watching enthusiasts!
73 locals recommend
Cypress Gardens
3030 Cypress Gardens RdTake a kayak on the lake famous for the swan scene in the Notebook and the swamp scene in the Patriot. Miles of walking trails. Dogs are allowed on leash in the off season. Butterfly garden, kids nature classes and tours, and the best place in the lowcountry for bird watching enthusiasts!
Great little lake hidden away north of Moncks Corner about 20 minutes from the house. Boat rentals, kayaking, swimming, and fishing make this lake a full day of fun for the whole family. Make sure you check out fishing license laws before heading out!
8 locals recommend
Lake Moultrie
Great little lake hidden away north of Moncks Corner about 20 minutes from the house. Boat rentals, kayaking, swimming, and fishing make this lake a full day of fun for the whole family. Make sure you check out fishing license laws before heading out!
Our local non-denominational church that has excellent music and a passionate pastor that will make you feel welcome from your first visit! We would love to have you join us at the 9 or 11 services on Sunday!
Freedom Church
1425 Cypress Gardens RdOur local non-denominational church that has excellent music and a passionate pastor that will make you feel welcome from your first visit! We would love to have you join us at the 9 or 11 services on Sunday!
Definitely a bit of a drive but an experience in Charleston that can't be found anywhere else. This is fun for the whole family and you'll learn a lot about the history of these massive ships and the Charleston naval defenses. We recommend pairing Patriot's Point with a ferry ride out to Fort Sumter.
452 locals recommend
Patriots Point
40 Patriots Point RdDefinitely a bit of a drive but an experience in Charleston that can't be found anywhere else. This is fun for the whole family and you'll learn a lot about the history of these massive ships and the Charleston naval defenses. We recommend pairing Patriot's Point with a ferry ride out to Fort Sumter.
So we may be a bit biased, but this is our favorite place in Charleston! For aviation enthusiast, watch the beautiful C-17A Globemaster III in action every day. We recommend driving behind the airfield on South Aviation Avenue where you can park and watch these massive aircraft takeoff and land throughout the entire day.
7 locals recommend
Joint Base Charleston
So we may be a bit biased, but this is our favorite place in Charleston! For aviation enthusiast, watch the beautiful C-17A Globemaster III in action every day. We recommend driving behind the airfield on South Aviation Avenue where you can park and watch these massive aircraft takeoff and land throughout the entire day.
City advice
Book before you go
Any Restaurant Downtown (esp on the weekends in the summer)
We cannot emphasize this enough. If you are wanting to eat in downtown Charleston on a weekend in the spring, summer, or fall, MAKE A RESERVATION! Most restaurants downtown boast gorgeous views of the city or harbor but you have to have a reservation to get these tables during the peak season.
Ways to save
Metered parking downtown is FREE on Sundays and Holidays
If you are wanting to drive downtown and sight see, we highly suggest going on Sunday or a federal holiday. Most of the metered parking is free on Sunday and federal holidays. Make sure you read the signs and understand the fees before leaving your car. Many spots are difficult to discern, especially loading-only spots or residential reserved spots.