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Charleston Farmer's Market is one of Charleston.

1. Charleston Farmer's Market

8.9
Marion Square Park (Calhoun & King St), Charleston, SC
Farmers Market · Downtown Charleston · 43 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Start the day with a crepe at Charleston Crêpe Company. After that, try the pickled okra from Fresh Pickle Works or shrimp and grits from Tasty Brunch. Read more.

2. Folly Beach

South Carolina
City · 112 tips and reviews

Zach M.Zach M: Drink your beer in a cup. Getting caught with anything else is a $200 fine!

Waterfront Park is one of Charleston.

3. Waterfront Park

9.5
Concord St (at Vendue Range), Charleston, SC
Park · Downtown Charleston · 71 tips and reviews
Rainbow Row is one of Charleston.

4. Rainbow Row

8.6
95 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Plaza · Charlestowne · 25 tips and reviews
Poogan's Porch is one of Charleston.

5. Poogan's Porch

9.0
72 Queen St (at Meeting St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 226 tips and reviews
The Battery is one of Charleston.

6. The Battery

9.4
East Battery (Murray Blvd), Charleston, SC
Scenic Lookout · Charlestowne · 57 tips and reviews
Unitarian Church Graveyard is one of Charleston.

7. Unitarian Church Graveyard

162 1/2 King St, Charleston, SC
Cemetery · Harleston Village · 3 tips and reviews
Bowen's Island Restaurant is one of Charleston.

8. Bowen's Island Restaurant

8.0
1870 Bowens Island Rd, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · James Island · 44 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: $30 all-you-can-eat steamed oysters. This Charleston institution is off the beaten path right on the edge of James Island. Be sure to visit right at sunset - some of the best views in Charleston.

Charleston International Airport (CHS) is one of Charleston.

9. Charleston International Airport (CHS)

6.9
5500 International Blvd, North Charleston, SC
International Airport · 227 tips and reviews
Adventure Harbor Tours is one of Charleston.

10. Adventure Harbor Tours

20 Patriots Point Road, Charleston, SC
Other Great Outdoors · No tips or reviews
Husk is one of Charleston.

11. Husk

8.7
76 Queen St (btwn Meeting & King St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 264 tips and reviews

12. Henry's House

7.6
54 N Market St, Charleston, SC
Bar · Downtown Charleston · 53 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: Jessie's favorite bachelorette bar.

FIG is one of Charleston.

13. FIG

9.0
232 Meeting St (at Hasell St), Charleston, SC
New American Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 103 tips and reviews
Second State Coffee is one of Charleston.

14. Second State Coffee

9.0
70 1/2 Beaufain St (at King St), Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · Harleston Village · 111 tips and reviews
Memorial Waterfront Park is one of Charleston.

15. Memorial Waterfront Park

9.2
Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Park · 18 tips and reviews
Magnolias is one of Charleston.

16. Magnolias

9.1
185 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · French Quarter · 134 tips and reviews
Lost Dog Cafe is one of Charleston.

17. Lost Dog Cafe

9.0
106 W Huron St, Folly Beach, SC
Breakfast Spot · Folly Island · 79 tips and reviews

18. Rita's Seaside Grille

8.2
2 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Folly Beach · 77 tips and reviews

Caroline E.Caroline Eubanks: Sit outside. Order a rum runner and a giant burger. Feel the cool Folly Beach breeze. People watch.

19. Closed For Business

453 King St, Charleston, SC
Pub · Radcliffeborough · 89 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The industrial-eclectic bar has more than 40 beers on tap, and unlike many drinking spots in town, it isn't packed with college kids. Read more.

Edmund's Oast is one of Charleston.

20. Edmund's Oast

9.3
1081 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC
Gastropub · East Central · 67 tips and reviews

Djaniella D.Djaniella D.: Learning from my mistake, it's probably best to make reservations. Also, come for happy hour & taste everything on the $4 menu. AMAZING! Some favorites are hash crown, wings, chicken sandwich.

Westbrook Brewing Company is one of Charleston.

21. Westbrook Brewing Company

8.9
510 Ridge Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Brewery · 27 tips and reviews

Chrys R.Chrys R: Tasting hours are Thurs/Fri 4-7, Sat 12-4 with the chance of getting a tour as well. Don't forget to get a growler while you're there!

Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District is one of Charleston.

22. Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District

8.0
560 King St, Charleston, SC
Hotel · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 8 tips and reviews

23. Stoll's Alley

Stoll's Alley (East Bay St.), Charleston, SC
Road · Charlestowne · 1 tip

Adam Nicholas B.Adam Nicholas Burke: Tucked away from the tourists and the flip-flop clad college students is a mossy escape from the hot, Carolina sun. Walk down the narrow alley and stroll back in time.

The Barrel is one of Charleston.

24. The Barrel

8.9
1859 Folly Rd (Battery Island Road), Charleston, SC
Beer Bar · James Island · 6 tips and reviews
Bohemian Bull is one of Charleston.

25. Bohemian Bull

8.6
1531 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC
Gastropub · James Island · 27 tips and reviews
Warehouse is one of Charleston.

26. Warehouse

8.3
45 1/2 Spring St, Charleston, SC
Bar · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 33 tips and reviews

Lauren L.Lauren Liggett: Do not miss Sunday brunch here! Cubano Benny + hominy (add pimento cheese!) + one of their beautifully crafted cocktails = a phenomenal start to any Sunday Funday!

Belmont is one of Charleston.

27. Belmont

8.6
511 King St, Charleston, SC
Whisky Bar · Radcliffeborough · 46 tips and reviews

Amol U.Amol Utrankar: Cool place, trendy vibe. The drink prices aren't on the menu, but they're $12 each.

Stars Rooftop is one of Charleston.

28. Stars Rooftop

8.2
495 King St (btwn Morris & Radcliffe St), Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Radcliffeborough · 47 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The Stars Rooftop is the best outdoor seating in Charleston, which is why it’s on our list of The Tastes That Make the City: Charleston. Read more.

29. The Rarebit

8.1
474 King St (Mary St), Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Charleston · 73 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: Weekday Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm $5 Moscow mules, or greyhounds. House red, white, and cava for $5 and $4 draft beers

30. Poogan's Smokehouse

8.9
188 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
BBQ Joint · French Quarter · 34 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: Classic bar food happy hour weekdays from 4 to 7p.m. $4 bar snacks like buffalo pork rinds and boiled peanuts, as well as a rotating draft, canned beer, white wine, and red wine — all for just $4.

31. The Ordinary

9.0
544 King St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 102 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: $1.50 OYSTERS DURING OYSTER HAPPY HOUR TUES - FRI 5:00-6:30PM

32. Chico Feo

9.0
122 Ashley Ave., Folly Beach, SC
Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: Makes for a super chill stop after a day on the beach - feels like visiting a friend’s backyard. The menu is a mix-up of warm weather favorites like Cuban beans and rice, bun cha, and plenty of tacos.

33. Taco Boy

7.8
106 E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC
Taco Restaurant · Folly Beach · 81 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: A visit to Taco Boy is all about the experience. The interiors are open and full of fun details. It offers a long list of tacos with unexpected fillings. Enjoy the patio and a frozen screwdriver.

Hominy Grill is one of Charleston.

34. Hominy Grill

207 Rutledge Ave (at Cannon St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 271 tips and reviews
The Rooftop Bar at Vendue is one of Charleston.

35. The Rooftop Bar at Vendue

8.1
19 Vendue Range (at E Bay St), Charleston, SC
Restaurant · French Quarter · 92 tips and reviews
Red's Ice House is one of Charleston.

36. Red's Ice House

8.4
98 Church Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Seafood Restaurant · 104 tips and reviews
Vickery's is one of Charleston.

37. Vickery's

8.2
1401 Shrimp Boat Lane (on Shem Creek), Mt. Pleasant, SC
Seafood Restaurant · 77 tips and reviews
Prohibition is one of Charleston.

38. Prohibition

8.3
547 King St, Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 57 tips and reviews
Affordabike is one of Charleston.

39. Affordabike

7.4
534 King St (Woolfe Street), Charleston, SC
Bicycle Store · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 2 tips and reviews
Xiao Bao Biscuit is one of Charleston.

40. Xiao Bao Biscuit

9.0
224 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC
Vietnamese Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 57 tips and reviews
Cool Breeze Bike Rentals is one of Charleston.

41. Cool Breeze Bike Rentals

Folly Beach, SC
Bike Rental · No tips or reviews
Loggerheads Beach Grill is one of Charleston.

42. Loggerheads Beach Grill

8.5
123 W Ashley Ave., Folly Beach, SC
Bar · 22 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: Happy Hour - Daily, Monday through Friday from 4pm 'til 7pm: $2.50 domestic drafts, $3.50 well drinks, $4 house wine, and $2 Fireball shots

Jack Of Cups is one of Charleston.

43. Jack Of Cups

8.2
34 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC
Beach Bar · 12 tips and reviews
Page's Okra Grill is one of Charleston.

44. Page's Okra Grill

9.1
302 Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Diner · 154 tips and reviews
The Macintosh is one of Charleston.

45. The Macintosh

479B King St (att Ann St), Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · Radcliffeborough · 66 tips and reviews
Caviar & Bananas is one of Charleston.

46. Caviar & Bananas

8.8
51 George St (St. Philip St), Charleston, SC
Deli · Downtown Charleston · 73 tips and reviews
The Gin Joint is one of Charleston.

47. The Gin Joint

8.4
182 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · French Quarter · 96 tips and reviews
Bin 152 is one of Charleston.

48. Bin 152

9.2
152 King St (at Queen St.), Charleston, SC
Wine Bar · Downtown Charleston · 36 tips and reviews
Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina is one of Charleston.

49. Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina

8.1
20 Patriots Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Resort · 40 tips and reviews
Carmella's is one of Charleston.

50. Carmella's

8.2
198 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Dessert Shop · Downtown Charleston · 26 tips and reviews
Amen Street is one of Charleston.

51. Amen Street

8.1
205 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 89 tips and reviews
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit is one of Charleston.

52. Callie's Hot Little Biscuit

8.8
476 1/2 King St (Between Mary & Ann Street), Charleston, SC
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Charleston · 70 tips and reviews
The Darling Oyster Bar is one of Charleston.

53. The Darling Oyster Bar

8.9
513 King St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 29 tips and reviews
5 Church Charleston is one of Charleston.

54. 5 Church Charleston

7.7
32 N Market St Ste B, Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 24 tips and reviews