Where the most beautiful girls come to sunbathe, the young guys come to ignore them and the old guys come to ogle them from afar.
Come for the climbing wall, stay for the bike trail, and enjoy that dog park!
We think this is the best naval museum around so much history inside the USS Yorktown. Make sure to follow the number tours so you don't miss anything and make available half a day of free time
If you aren't ready to go home yet check out the Charleston Maritime Center, it has the best view of the harbor!
The duck confit sandwich is to die for. Rich and delicious. Pick up some Callie's Pimento Cheese for your fridge - it's the best in town. Read more.
ONLY order: mussels, burger/fries or sushi. If you stick with these three things, you will have a fantastic meal. Don't stray. Read more.
If Chef Mike Lata is there, ask your server to have Mike send you out whatever he is feeling for the night. Menu always changes but 2 great staples: Vegetable plate and all desserts! Read more.
Ask for anything, and this family will give it to you. The burger is easily one of the best around. They'll give you warm cookies nightly, no matter the time. Ask for Andrew at the bar - he's the best Read more.
This airy, tin-tile-ceilinged space is filled with must-have pieces from Yigal Azrouël and Vanessa Bruno. Opening Ceremony shoes and Tila March handbags round out the mix. Read more.
Oak Steakhouse is probably the best restaurant in downtown Charleston. Don't worry about parking - they offer a valet service. Just pull up in front on Broad Street and wait for an attendant.
They'll do payment plans for you, so don't think anything is out of your price range. CHARLIE CLUB members get 20% off select works, so show them your CLUB card. Ask to meet Robert if he's there! Read more.
Get anything that comes with a pretzel bun. Best burger or sandwich bread I have ever had!
Get fixed price lunch for $10 - includes drink + soup, moo shu or salad. Can do combos too. Read more.
Beer tastings Thursdays and Saturdays. Bring home a growler of your favourite!
A great location without the crowds. Use those legs and peddle your way down to Taco Boy to get 2 for 1 margaritas! Read more.
They’ve got a constant St. Patrick’s Day countdown, we think that means you should sit down and order a Guinness. Slainte.
Bring your kids and let them play in the two iconic fountains here while you relax on a shady bench. Bring sunscreen!
Shrimp & Grits are to die for. They're also Gluten-Free friendly. Creme Brulee is amazing. Emily the server was awesome. Definitely a great Southern kitchen treat.
A baseball stadium known for delicious grub! Try the Riverdogs Homewrecker Hot Dog. --Adam Richman, Man v Food Nation
Chef Sean Brock knows that the only thing better than a cheeseburger is a bacon cheeseburger. What sets this $10 version apart is the infused Benton's bacon into the locally sourced grass-fed beef. Read more.
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.
Drink @PalmettoBrewing beer: locally brewed ad bottled on Huger St in Charleston.
The Charleston Cookie Company will be serving up their satisfying sweets at the 2nd Annual Party for the Parks hosted by us! Purchase your tickets now and enjoy a great evening on Saturday April 16th. Read more.
Many historians believe that Hampton Park in Charleston, SC was the place of origin of Memorial Day. Watch this C-SPAN AHTV video for more info on Hampton Park. Read more.
This park is near the aquarium, boats to Fort Sumter and right on the Dockside/ Laurens Place walk. Perfect place to stop and relax while touring the city.
@ Family Circle Tennis Facility: Hosts concerts, camps, cultural festivals, athletic events and other activities throughout the year, including their key event - the Family Circle Cup tennis champions
If you are visiting the Citadel make sure to check out Brittlebank Park, great playground and view of the water!
Great for a run. But for those less athletically inclined, grab a delicious crepe from nearby Queen Street Grocery and have a picnic in the park.
Those columns in the park? They are all that is left of the original site of the city's Museum.
After seeing the wonderful art in this museum make sure to check out the brand new courtyard, thanks Charleston Parks Conservancy!
If you're debating between the Aquarium or the IMAX, why not consider the Maritime Center as a nice outdoor option?
Staying at the Charleston Marriott, Best Western Downtown, or Comfort Inn Hotel? This playground is a great place to bring the kids to burn off some energy before dinner.
I LOVE this place. I love the zoo, the trails, It's a wonderful, cheap thing to do on a great Saturday, pack a lunch and pick a spot on the grass and enjoy! AND you're in the middle of history.
The original 18th century slave cabins that still stand here on “Slave Street” were built in front of the plantation’s home in a traditional antebellum display of prosperity. (From Aerial America) Read more.
This museum is the only known former slave auction gallery still in existence. It tells the story of Charleston's role in the inter-state slave trade. It focuses on the history of the specific site.
Stop by Kaminsky's after dinner or late-night for a huge dessert selection and a fully-stocked bar. Because nothing goes better with chocolate cake than booze.
There is a small bike path over the bridge where you can walk along and see the breathtaking view of Charleston, the harbor and the sea from a height of 200ft.
Join the Friends of Drayton Hall and The National Historic Trust. The Preservation magazine that comes with the membership is great, plus you get free admission to Drayton and other historic sites
George Washington visited the Old Exchange Building in May of 1791. Read all about his visit and more Old Exchange Building history in CHARLESTON'S OLD EXCHANGE BUILDING: A WITNESS TO AMERICAN HISTORY Read more.
On a rainy day, check out the Charleston museum. They have a giraffe and whale skeleton as well as a funeral carriage and even an advertisement to come out to Isle of Palms since there is no malaria!!
Enjoy the delicious she-crab soup, but make sure to save room for the bourbon pecan pie.
Southern cookin' at its finest. Try their famous fried chicken and the Coca-Cola cake.
Support your local artists in the market! You'd be shocked to see what you can't find in the gallery.
On Man V Food, Adam takes on the spicy tuna hand roll challenge. Each tuna roll has a different level of spice, 1 being pretty mild and 10 being the hottest. The challenge is roughly 3 lbs. of sushi!
Live the College of Charleston Life ˆ engage with professors in small classes, explore a vibrant southern city, and watch a nationally-ranked basketball team fall to the Cougars!
Awesome exhibits. Yorktown was service in ww2 as did the submarine they have here. They allow groups to stay overnight. It is very popular with boy scout groups.
The trip out to see is worth it on the boat and the historical value is important for any child or adult to see as it relates to american history.
During the Jim Crow Era, African Americans were excluded from the parks in Chas, esp the Battery Park which was said to be a premier location in the city during that time. Watch video for more info. Read more.
Home to Charleston's oldest grave that dates back to the late 1600's! Check out their graveyard at night on the Ghost & Graveyard Tour!
Check out King Street every 2nd Sunday of each month! Traffic is closed to vehicles as local vendors and pedestrians take over a stretch of King for one day out of the month. Read more.
Attend a performance in this 800-seat theatre, which hosts hundreds of events a year – from Spoleto Festival USA performances to School of the Arts events.
Take a picture of yourself by the cougar statue - then upload it so everyone can see!
Check this National Historic Landmark during Family Weekend, when tours of the public floors are offered (the Bensons live only on the top floor of the home).
One of the oldest buildings in Charleston and still the one with the most happening. If you're in town between April 15 - May 1 2011 make sure to watch the Original Peter Pan performance!
Laugh For A Lincoln ($5) every Wednesday at Theater 99! Best entertainment value in town.
Mother church of the Episcopal Diocese of SC. Great midweek '28 BCP MP @ 8AM Wednesdays.
Ask about the building's brickwork and the embedded sand as a precaution in containing internal explosions.
Best historic spot in all of Charleston...architecture is stunning and the restoration is beautiful...buy the combo with the Aiken-Rhett house and save $4
Services: Sunday 8am (1928 BCP Holy Communion); 9;15am (Contemporary Prayer and Praise); 11:15am (Choral Eucharist); Thursday Noon (1928 BCP Holy Communion).
A great church with a great history but a lot of great things going on - Plenty of young people, babies, good choir - very healthy!
Be sure to watch the 22 minute orientation film, it's a great way to get a great overview of the 171yr history of Coastal Defense in Charleston. Also a great way to cool down in the AC on a hot day.
This downtown restaurant on the water is a must! Order the California Dreaming salad with the house dressing and you will be in heaven. Watch dolphins and ships as you leisurely enjoy the food and atm
Super hotel, the best of several really really good hotels in Charleston. Club floor has a great breakfast in the morning and happy hours in the evenings. Read more.
A fun wine bar. Try the yukon chips or one of their pizzas.Red: Chateau Musar or La Pinot. White:Sean Minor or Vicolo Pinot Grigio. Also a great selection of beers. Come Crawl with us September 24!
Go to Sunday brunch. Order the chicken and waffles and a pitcher of mimosas. Play pool. Rub up against grungey college kids who are still drunk from the night before yet still drinking PBR.
They are the makers of Firefly vodka and Sea Island rum too. The only place to get the lemonade infused vodka. Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!
Walk on the beach to get to it from the last public parking. It's amazing to see the lighthouse, then the (Charleston) Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. Read more.
