Do It Like A Local in Charleston
You don't want to stick out like a sore thumb on your visit to Charleston, taking up the entire sidewalk, wandering aimlessly with your visitor's guide map in hand, rocking your Hyman's sticker and haggling with vendors at the Market. You want to see the city the way its residents see it: a vibrant, thriving mix of old and new. Learn where the locals eat, play and shop when they're not working hard keeping up the title of "friendliest people in America." Don't be afraid if you haven't seen these spots in your guidebook: that means you might have the place all to yourself.
What better way to stay like a local in Charleston than to live in these loft-style accommodations above the shops on King Street? Restoration on King offers just that, with one and two bedroom suites, some with private patios and full kitchens. It's location is ideal for a girlfriends getaway, an anniversary weekend or extended stay f... More >
What better way to stay like a local in Charleston than to live in these loft-style accommodations above the shops on King Street? Restoration on King offers just that, with one and two bedroom suites, some with private patios and full kitchens. It's location is ideal for a girlfriends getaway, an anniversary weekend or extended stay for when you fall in love with the city. We're sure you will.
You won't find A.C.'s Bar and Grill in any guidebooks, mostly because it's a college dive bar, but locals flock, and often crawl, there on Sunday mornings for their hangover cure brunch. Mimosas and Bloody Marys are flowing and the menu changes weekly, depending on the random theme the owners decide upon. A few menu items remain from w... More >
You won't find A.C.'s Bar and Grill in any guidebooks, mostly because it's a college dive bar, but locals flock, and often crawl, there on Sunday mornings for their hangover cure brunch. Mimosas and Bloody Marys are flowing and the menu changes weekly, depending on the random theme the owners decide upon. A few menu items remain from week to week, including the delicious chicken and waffles. Grab a table while you can because the place gets packed by noon. Order at the bar, take a number and wait for your world to be rocked.
You won't find A.C.'s Bar and Grill in any guidebooks, mostly because it's a college dive bar, but locals flock, and often crawl, there on Sunday mornings for their hangover cure brunch.
Marion Square serves as the hub for all downtown activity in Charleston. It sits between King and Calhoun streets and usually is full of college co-eds sunbathing and playing frisbee. On Saturdays, the Farmers Market offers arts and crafts, food vendors and entertainment for the kids. It's a great spot for people watching or taking a b... More >
Marion Square serves as the hub for all downtown activity in Charleston. It sits between King and Calhoun streets and usually is full of college co-eds sunbathing and playing frisbee. On Saturdays, the Farmers Market offers arts and crafts, food vendors and entertainment for the kids. It's a great spot for people watching or taking a break while your better half is shopping on King Street.
Speaking of King Street, this main thoroughfare is home to the best shopping, restaurants and nightlife in town. Start on Upper King, known as the more up-and-coming side, for restaurants like Shine, Oku, Basil, Chai's and Halls Chophouse. Further down, you will see more tourist-oriented spots like King Street Grille or the recently op... More >
Speaking of King Street, this main thoroughfare is home to the best shopping, restaurants and nightlife in town. Start on Upper King, known as the more up-and-coming side, for restaurants like Shine, Oku, Basil, Chai's and Halls Chophouse. Further down, you will see more tourist-oriented spots like King Street Grille or the recently opened Apple store. If you keep on going down King Street, you will pass antique stores and eventually run smack dab into Whitepoint Gardens, better known as The Battery.
In celebration of writer Edgar Allan Poe's short military stint on Sullivan's Island, where he wrote the short story "The Gold Bug," the folks at Poe's Tavern have created a menu around his many works. The burgers are the most notable, especially with the seasoning salted fries, but the fish tacos are not too shabby either. It's the mo... More >
In celebration of writer Edgar Allan Poe's short military stint on Sullivan's Island, where he wrote the short story "The Gold Bug," the folks at Poe's Tavern have created a menu around his many works. The burgers are the most notable, especially with the seasoning salted fries, but the fish tacos are not too shabby either. It's the most popular restaurant on the island, so don't be afraid to lurk over a table. There are no hostesses, so walk right in.
| It's location is ideal for a girlfriends getaway, an anniversary weekend or extended stay for when you fall in love with the city. |
Sure, you can check out the galleries South of Broad, but if you want to see what the future of art in Charleston is, look no further than Redux Contemporary Art Center. They've hosted local artists like Nathan Durfee and Sheepman, as well as bigger names like Dalek. They offer art classes and their exhibits are free. Walk by their St. Philip Street location on any given night and you're sure to see dozens of hipsters soaki... More
Sure, you can check out the galleries South of Broad, but if you want to see what the future of art in Charleston is, look no further than Redux Contemporary Art Center. They've hosted local artists like Nathan Durfee and Sheepman, as well as bigger names like Dalek. They offer art classes and their exhibits are free. Walk by their St. Philip Street location on any given night and you're sure to see dozens of hipsters soaking up the culture.
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