Guidebook for Charleston
Food Scene
Excellent food/drinks and great atmosphere. Try the pork nachos, wings, and definitely get a Game Changer - but not too many or you'll be sorry :)
265 locals recommend
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StExcellent food/drinks and great atmosphere. Try the pork nachos, wings, and definitely get a Game Changer - but not too many or you'll be sorry :)
Somewhat of a hole in the wall but the burgers are amazing.
69 locals recommend
Moe's Crosstown Tavern
714 Rutledge AveSomewhat of a hole in the wall but the burgers are amazing.
Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
495 King StreetAmazing rooftop bar.
Fuel was featured on "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" and won't disappoint. Try the jerk chicken and pork tacos.
82 locals recommend
Fuel Charleston
211 Rutledge AveFuel was featured on "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" and won't disappoint. Try the jerk chicken and pork tacos.
Possibly the best coffee in town. I highly recommend the avocado toast!
112 locals recommend
The Daily
652 B King StPossibly the best coffee in town. I highly recommend the avocado toast!
If you are a foodie, this place is a must. It floats near the top spot of Yelp across the country. It's definitely not cheap, but will make for an unforgettable dining experience.
306 locals recommend
Halls Chophouse
434 King StIf you are a foodie, this place is a must. It floats near the top spot of Yelp across the country. It's definitely not cheap, but will make for an unforgettable dining experience.
C&B is a quick and casual spot to get breakfast or lunch, great coffee and baked goods.
21 locals recommend
Caviar & Bananas - Gourmet Market & Cafe
51 George StC&B is a quick and casual spot to get breakfast or lunch, great coffee and baked goods.
Amazing Carolina style BBQ. This has been featured on Netflix and is a must go for BBQ lovers
153 locals recommend
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston
1011 King StreetAmazing Carolina style BBQ. This has been featured on Netflix and is a must go for BBQ lovers
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StAnother great BBQ spot. The brisket is the BEST
Chubby Fish
252 Coming StExcellent seafood and very trendy
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome place for an evening cocktail. If you hang out long enough, you may find yourself in the middle of a dance party.
94 locals recommend
Warehouse
45 1/2 Spring StAwesome place for an evening cocktail. If you hang out long enough, you may find yourself in the middle of a dance party.
Prohibition
547 King StGreat cocktails and atmosphere. Can't go wrong here
If you want a classic Moscow Mule, Rarebit is a MUST! They brew their own ginger beer, and its amazing.
89 locals recommend
The Rarebit
474 King StIf you want a classic Moscow Mule, Rarebit is a MUST! They brew their own ginger beer, and its amazing.
You can catch a beautiful sunset view from the Vendue rooftop overlooking the Ravenel Bridge while enjoying a glass of wine!
26 locals recommend
The Vendue, Charleston's Art Hotel (Historic District)
19 Vendue RangeYou can catch a beautiful sunset view from the Vendue rooftop overlooking the Ravenel Bridge while enjoying a glass of wine!
Awesome brewery with my favorite rooftop in town. Lesser known to tourists.
150 locals recommend
Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy StAwesome brewery with my favorite rooftop in town. Lesser known to tourists.
Prohibition
547 King StGreat nighttime spot for both food and drinks
The dive of all dives. Awesome spot if you like a place with character!
50 locals recommend
Recovery Room Tavern
685 King StThe dive of all dives. Awesome spot if you like a place with character!
Sightseeing
Hampton Park
The Central Park of Charleston. You can walk to it!
East Bay Street
East Bay StreetTake a stroll down East Bay near the water, you won't regret it!
One of the most famous streets in all of Charleston. Plenty of sight seeing and shopping. You won't be let down.
9 locals recommend
Broad Street
Broad StreetOne of the most famous streets in all of Charleston. Plenty of sight seeing and shopping. You won't be let down.
When you Google Charleston, these beautiful rainbow colored houses will most likely come up. It's a must-see for anyone traveling to Charleston for the first time!
467 locals recommend
Rainbow Row
83-107 E Bay StWhen you Google Charleston, these beautiful rainbow colored houses will most likely come up. It's a must-see for anyone traveling to Charleston for the first time!
This is a history buff's dream. The USS Yorktown earned 11 battle stars for its service in WWII.
141 locals recommend
USS Yorktown CV-10
40 Patriots Point RdThis is a history buff's dream. The USS Yorktown earned 11 battle stars for its service in WWII.
Schooner Pride
360 Concord StMy favorite way to see the Harbor
Parks & Nature
The iconic Marion Square. Excellent farmers markets held every Saturday.
379 locals recommend
Marion Square
The iconic Marion Square. Excellent farmers markets held every Saturday.
Sullivan's Island
My go-to beach in Charleson.
The most amazing tree I've ever seen. If you're willing to make the drive, please go see this.
440 locals recommend
Angel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RdThe most amazing tree I've ever seen. If you're willing to make the drive, please go see this.
Fort Sumter National Monument
This is a beautiful park to hike and the best large dog park I've been to with my golden retriever! Big space to run and swim!
234 locals recommend
James Island County Park
871 Riverland DrThis is a beautiful park to hike and the best large dog park I've been to with my golden retriever! Big space to run and swim!
Shopping
King Street features some amazing shopping. Break out the plastic!
Not only is there excellent shopping and restaurants on King Street, it is an excellent place for sight seeing historic homes and buildings. Also, a lot of movies were filmed downtown. Ah hem.. the notebook stop light scene!
252 locals recommend
King Street
King StreetKing Street features some amazing shopping. Break out the plastic!
Not only is there excellent shopping and restaurants on King Street, it is an excellent place for sight seeing historic homes and buildings. Also, a lot of movies were filmed downtown. Ah hem.. the notebook stop light scene!
This is the outdoor marketing in the middle of Marion Square. Come for local produce and trinkets.
364 locals recommend
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StThis is the outdoor marketing in the middle of Marion Square. Come for local produce and trinkets.
Publix Super Market
10 Westedge StThis is the grocery store I would recommend
Arts & Culture
Charleston Music Hall
37 John StEntertainment & Activities
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
Walk/Run/Bike the bridge!
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium WharfGreat inexpensive way to see the city from the water. Loops to Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant
22 locals recommend
Charleston Water Taxi
10 Wharfside StGreat inexpensive way to see the city from the water. Loops to Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant
Great spot with lots of restaurants right on the water. Plenty of daytime activities like paddle boarding and boating.
99 locals recommend
Shem Creek
Great spot with lots of restaurants right on the water. Plenty of daytime activities like paddle boarding and boating.