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Charleston's Top Spots
The Battery is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

1. The Battery

9.4
East Battery (Murray Blvd), Charleston, SC
Scenic Lookout · Charlestowne · 58 tips and reviews

Charleston Parks ConservancyCharleston Parks Conservancy: Come look at the spectacular views Fort Sumpter and the Charleston Harbor!

Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

2. Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge

US 17, Charleston, SC
Bridge · 53 tips and reviews

Matt L.Matt Lamb: Run, bike, or walk, you can't beat the view!

Isle of Palms is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

3. Isle of Palms

8.6
South Carolina
City · 48 tips and reviews
Folly Beach is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

4. Folly Beach

South Carolina
City · 112 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Sizemore: Stop by Bert's 24 hour Market to get some corndogs before heading up the road to The Washout

5. Downtown Charleston

Charleston, SC
Neighborhood · 27 tips and reviews

T H C.T H C: Walk around, there is tons of history all over the city

Joseph P Riley Jr Park is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

6. Joseph P Riley Jr Park

8.8
360 Fishburne St, Charleston, SC
Baseball Stadium · Downtown Charleston · 62 tips and reviews

Caroline E.Caroline Eubanks: Go to a Riverdogs game for Thirsty Thursday to get $1 beers.

Waterfront Park is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

7. Waterfront Park

9.4
Concord St (at Vendue Range), Charleston, SC
Park · Downtown Charleston · 71 tips and reviews

Harry H.Harry Hoover: Hot? Cool off in the fountain.

Windjammer is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

8. Windjammer

8.7
1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC
Bar · 30 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Bikini contests? Check. Cheap cans of Bud? Check. One of the best beach bars ever? Check. Read more.

Sullivan's Island is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

9. Sullivan's Island

Sullivans Island, SC
Town · 32 tips and reviews

Susannah T.Susannah Thomas: Be sure to eat at Poe's Tavern!

Kickin' Chicken is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

10. Kickin' Chicken

337 King St (George Street), Charleston, SC
Wings Joint · Downtown Charleston · 54 tips and reviews

Dusty S.Dusty Slay: The Kickin' Chicken sandwich is the best sandwich ever created. Eat it!

11. Mellow Mushroom

309 King St, Charleston, SC
Pizzeria · Downtown Charleston · 81 tips and reviews

Courtney H.Courtney Hill: The calzones are WAY better than the pizza! And get that 100 Beer Club card! Happy hour specials ROCK!

College of Charleston is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

12. College of Charleston

66 George St, Charleston, SC
University · Harleston Village · 18 tips and reviews

College of CharlestonCollege of Charleston: 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!

TD Arena is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

13. TD Arena

7.5
301 Meeting St (George St), Charleston, SC
Basketball Stadium · Downtown Charleston · 7 tips and reviews
Tattooed Moose is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

14. Tattooed Moose

1137 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC
Gastropub · East Central · 114 tips and reviews

Miss Jessica ReidMiss Jessica Reid: Apparently the fries are a hit! Bring on the duck fat!

King Street Grille is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

15. King Street Grille

304 King St (at Society St), Charleston, SC
Sports Bar · Downtown Charleston · 38 tips and reviews

RavenRaven: Get anything that comes with a pretzel bun. Best burger or sandwich bread I have ever had!

Gene's Haufbrau is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

16. Gene's Haufbrau

8.3
817 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC
Beer Garden · west of the Ashley · 34 tips and reviews

Brewster S.Brewster Smith: Largest beer selection in Charleston, and has a shuffle board table...need one say more?

The Roost Bar N' Grille is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

17. The Roost Bar N' Grille

7.5
825 Savannah Hwy (at Magnolia Rd.), Charleston, SC
Sports Bar · west of the Ashley · 24 tips and reviews

RR: Go on the patio!

18. Johns Island

Fenwick Hall Allee (Maybank Hwy.), Johns Island, SC
Island · 3 tips and reviews

April F.April Ford: Check out the Angel Oak Tree!

James Island County Park is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

19. James Island County Park

9.3
861 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC
Park · James Island · 21 tips and reviews

James B.James Banicar Jr.: Come for the climbing wall, stay for the bike trail, and enjoy that dog park!

Folly Beach County Park is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

20. Folly Beach County Park

8.9
1100 West Ashley Avenue, Folly Beach, SC
Beach · 15 tips and reviews

Susan A.Susan Anderson: Park CLOSED due to erosion.

Folly Beach Pier is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

21. Folly Beach Pier

9.1
101 E Arctic Ave., Folly Beach, SC
Pier · 35 tips and reviews

Brandon G.Brandon Geier: Gift shop has some cool Knick knacks.

Lost Dog Cafe is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

22. Lost Dog Cafe

8.9
106 W Huron St, Folly Beach, SC
Breakfast Spot · Folly Island · 79 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Curler: Best breakfast spot around. Bring your dog and sit in the patio.

Taco Boy is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

23. Taco Boy

8.7
217 Huger St (btwn Hanover St & Morrison Dr), Charleston, SC
Taco Restaurant · East Central · 107 tips and reviews

24. Taco Boy

8.1
106 E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC
Taco Restaurant · Folly Beach · 81 tips and reviews

Sean A.Sean A: The Guacamole is so good, you'll punch a baby to get your hands on it!

The Surf Bar is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

25. The Surf Bar

8.1
103 W Cooper Ave, Folly Beach, SC
Bar · 28 tips and reviews

Sarah F.Sarah Fiscus: Best bar on Folly, hands down.

Coconut Joe's Beach Grill is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

26. Coconut Joe's Beach Grill

6.9
1120 Ocean Blvd (btw JC Long Blvd & Pavillion Dr), Isle of Palms, SC
Bar · 54 tips and reviews

SabraSabra: Rooftop bar is roomy and comfortable. Sans college crowd. Food is okay but atmosphere is happy and beachy.

Poe's Tavern is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

27. Poe's Tavern

9.1
2210 Middle St (btw Station 22 and Station 22 1/2), Sullivans Island, SC
Burger Joint · 145 tips and reviews

Jonathan I.Jonathan Ingram: Fantastic Burgers and cold beer. Read more.

Home Team BBQ is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

28. Home Team BBQ

8.7
1205 Ashley River Rd (at Diana St), Charleston, SC
BBQ Joint · Maryville - Ashleyville · 65 tips and reviews

Chelsea R.Chelsea Ruth: BBQ pork plate with Mac and cheese, butter beans and a sweet t is the best!!

Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

29. Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ

8.1
2209 Middle St, Sullivans Island, SC
BBQ Joint · 64 tips and reviews

Robert D.Robert Donovan: Great BBQ and Music. Make sure to try the wings. Read more.

Red's Ice House is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

30. Red's Ice House

8.3
98 Church Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Seafood Restaurant · 104 tips and reviews

Richard M.Richard Morris: summertime = red's ice house deck...nuff said!

The Rooftop Bar at Vendue is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

31. The Rooftop Bar at Vendue

8.0
19 Vendue Range (at E Bay St), Charleston, SC
Restaurant · French Quarter · 92 tips and reviews

SS: Best view of the city

Wild Wing Cafe is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

32. Wild Wing Cafe

36 N Market St (East Bay St), Charleston, SC
Wings Joint · Downtown Charleston · 25 tips and reviews

Kimberly M.Kimberly Mims: Buy 12 wings get 12 on Wednesdays.

The Brick: Charleston's Favorite Tavern is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

33. The Brick: Charleston's Favorite Tavern

213 E Bay St Ste B, Charleston, SC
Bar · Downtown Charleston · 12 tips and reviews

Eren B.Eren Brumley: Very lively place.

Bushido Japanese Restaurant is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

34. Bushido Japanese Restaurant

6.6
1975 Magwood Dr (Paul Cantrell Blvd), Charleston, SC
Sushi Restaurant · west of the Ashley · 37 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: 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!

Bowen's Island Restaurant is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

35. Bowen's Island Restaurant

7.9
1870 Bowens Island Rd, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · James Island · 44 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: On Man v Food, Adam learns how to harvest oysters and the simple secret of making frogmore stew, which includes shrimp, potatoes, sausage and corn, in a boiling pot of seasoned water.

Hominy Grill is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

36. Hominy Grill

207 Rutledge Ave (at Cannon St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 271 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Try the Big Nasty Biscuit - delicious! As seen on Man v Food: Charleston.

Joseph P Riley Jr Park is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

37. Joseph P Riley Jr Park

8.8
360 Fishburne St, Charleston, SC
Baseball Stadium · Downtown Charleston · 62 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: A baseball stadium known for delicious grub! Try the Riverdogs Homewrecker Hot Dog. --Adam Richman, Man v Food Nation

Fort Sumter National Monument is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

38. Fort Sumter National Monument

8.9
1214 Middle St, Sullivans Island, SC
Historic and Protected Site · 43 tips and reviews

WannaSee I.WannaSee ItAll: Best to take the ferry from Patriot Point so you can also see a great naval museum. Also instead of walking around, its best to follow the ranger tour so you can learn the most from the experience

Middleton Place is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

39. Middleton Place

8.8
4300 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC
Historic and Protected Site · west of the Ashley · 22 tips and reviews

Desiree M.Desiree Miller: Be sure to ck out the 900 yr old oak

Boone Hall Plantation is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

40. Boone Hall Plantation

8.3
1235 Long Point Rd (at Oak Ave), Mt. Pleasant, SC
Museum · 51 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Brown: Beautiful old plantation, definitely worth a visit if you are in the Charleston, SC area Read more.

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

41. Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

9.0
3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC
Historic and Protected Site · west of the Ashley · 49 tips and reviews
Kiawah Island is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

42. Kiawah Island

Kiawah Island, SC
Town · 31 tips and reviews

Payton L.Payton Leonard: Best vacation spot in the south!

Patriot's Point Pavilion And Golf Course is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

43. Patriot's Point Pavilion And Golf Course

1 Patriots Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Golf Course · 2 tips and reviews

Southern Eagle S.Southern Eagle SC: Hacker's Special: $8.50 Mich Light, $9.75 Sam Adams pitchers. (June 2011)

City of Charleston Municipal Golf Course is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

44. City of Charleston Municipal Golf Course

6.6
Maybank Hwy (Riverland Dr), Charleston, SC
Golf Course · James Island · 1 tip
Firefly Distillery is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

45. Firefly Distillery

8.3
6775 Bears Bluff Rd, Wadmalaw Island, SC
Cocktail Bar · 24 tips and reviews
Credit One Stadium is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

46. Credit One Stadium

8.6
161 Seven Farms Dr, Daniel Island, SC
Tennis Stadium · 15 tips and reviews
Yobo Cantina is one of Charleston's Top Spots.

47. Yobo Cantina

8.0
10 Windermere Blvd, Charleston, SC
Mexican Restaurant · South Windemere · 8 tips and reviews