My Favorite Things to do in Charleston
Happy Friday everyone! It's a beautiful spring weekend, and I'm looking forward to all the upcoming sessions I have. One thing I get asked often is, "what do you like to do in Charleston?" While there seems to be hundreds of things to do, I wanted to create a list of some of my favorites, and I hope you all enjoy ¨̮
LUKE & SARAH'S IDEAL DATE NIGHT
One of our favorite special date nights would begin with a cocktail at Post House Inn followed by dinner at our all time favorite restaurant, Red Drum. Then we'd head over to Theatre 99 for the best improv show you'll ever see, and we'd finish out the night with drinks atop the Vendue overlooking the Charleston Harbor.
SARAH'S FAVORITE SEASONAL ACTIVITIES
- SEWE - this is a fun outdoor event held in February in Charleston
- Charleston Wine + Food Festival - This is such a fun thing to do if traveling to Charleston in late February/early March.
- Strolls through Hampton Park in March and early April to see all of the flowers blooming
- A walk on Sullivan's Island with my husband with a scoop of Republic Ice Cream in hand (they have gluten free cones too in case you were wondering ¨̮ - We love to do this year around
- Pitt Street Bridge Sunsets - The colors are immaculate in the summer
- Walks around downtown Charleston in the Spring
- Ghost Tours in October + November when it is a little cooler
FOR THE “TYPICAL TOURISTS”
Looking to explore Rainbow Row or maybe something a little more historical? Look not further than the activities below.
1. Walk Rainbow Row (Pro-tip, park along East Bay in any of the parallel parking spots for a free hour long spot. Or go one street over to a residential area for free two hour parking)
2. Take a historical carriage tour through Charleston
3. Visit one of Charleston's many churches
4. Feeling adventurous? Take a haunted walking tour.
5. Want something a little more relaxing? Take a two hour booze cruise on the Palmetto Breeze around the Charleston Harbor (tickets will be available if you visit the site during the month of April).
6. Feeling Active? Make sure to walk the Ravenel Bridge.
7. For a bit of a farther drive, make sure to visit Magnolia Plantation.
8. Want to see some beautiful oaks? Visit either Angel Oak Tree or Boone Hall Plantation
FOR THE CRAFT BEER ENTHUSIASTS
If you love your craft beer, look no further than the following locations:
FOR THE FOOD ENTHUSIASTS
From a laid back beer and tacos to the most upscale restaurants in CHS, you won't be disappointed if you visit any of the following:
1. Taco Boy
2. Lewis BBQ
3. Hometeam (Downtown Location) - make sure to ask Luke if he likes their Gamechangers ;)
4. Miller's All Day (Breakfast)
5. O-Ku
6. FIG
7. Blind Tiger (Make sure to check out their back patio)
8.Mondo's
FOR THE TRAVELERS SEEKING THE BEST CHS VIEW
Looking for some of Charleston's best views? Look no further than the following places:
2. Luke and Sarah's first date spot: Red's Ice House - check out the Eagle's Nest upstairs to see the most beautiful sunset over the water.
3. Want to view some Dolphins? Salt Water Cowboy's back patio has you covered.
4. Wanting a romantic date night? Then you must grab a drink in any of the Dewberry's bars. Whether it's downstairs or atop the roof, you won't be disappointed.
5. Need to walk off some calories? Pitt Street Bridge is the way to go.
