Charleston, SC

 

Lodging

We stayed at the Renaissance Charleston Historic District Hotel. I would also recommend Emeline or The Vendue.

Food

  • Home Team BBQ - BBQ platters and fun apps

  • Tempest - seafood restaurant with a great vibe. Highly recommend their charcoal roasted shrimp. They bring over a nice surprise at dessert as well

  • Handy & Hot - solid choice for a grab and go breakfast and coffee

  • Oyster House Seafood Restaurant

  • Le Farfalle - amazing Italian food

  • Off Track Ice Cream - vegan ice cream

  • Millers All Day - brunch spot for a southern breakfast

  • Vickery’s Bar & Grill - great spot for apps with a view of Shem Creek

  • Leon’s Oyster Shop - seafood spot, try their char-grilled oysters

  • Another Broken Egg Cafe - highly recommend their city grits

  • Ruby Sunshine - sister restaurant to NOLA’s Ruby Slipper Cafe. Highly recommend their Crawfish & Grits Benedict

Activities

  • Mead and honey tastings at Savannah Bee Company

  • Brewery and distillery tour - we stopped at High Wire Distilling Co., Palmetto Brewing, and Chucktown Brewery. We found out there’s a bus service that can take you to a bunch of breweries in the area!

  • Shopping on King Street - Savannah Bee Company, Candlefish, and House of Nomad were a few of my faves

  • Charleston Harbor Cruise

  • Check out Rainbow row and the beautiful architecture around the French Quarter

  • Pineapple Fountain at Waterfront Park - go at sunset

  • Candle making class at Candlefish

  • Dolphin watching at Shem Creek

  • Ghost Tour

  • Charleston City Market

  • Check out the live music at Henry’s on the Market

  • The Battery