Things To Do In Charleston SC
Also posted on This is a quick tour around Charleston South Carolina showing some of the things to do in Charleston that await visitors to this magnificent and historic city.
Charleston South Carolina, A city of history, hospitality, and a heaping dose of good ole southern charm.
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In this short video you'll see Charleston come alive and you'll understand why one magazine recently voted it the number one tourist destination in all of America.
Something I've known for years.
One of the best ways to learn about Charleston's past is to take a tour.
And one of the fun ways to tour the city.... is in a horse drawn carriage.
That's exactly what I did on a recent visit.
As Kevin, supplied the.... uh horsepower, our knowledgable guide entertained and informed us with many interesting tidbits regarding Charleston's rich history, a city whose beginning dates back more than a hundred years before the founding of America.
Add in the picture perfect weather we enjoyed, and you've got the recipe for an experience that's hard to beat.
If exercise is more your style, one of the many walking tours may better suit your needs.
Charleston's downtown business and residential districts are compact and perfect for a relaxed and entertaining walk as you appreciate the history and beauty all around you.
At some point in your visit, you'll probably find yourself meandering through City Market, as will most of Charleston's 4 million annual visitors.
This Charleston landmark has been around since the 1790's.
Today from among the hundreds of local vendors, you can find just the right item to purchase and keep as a souvenir or to give as that special gift.
The city of Charleston proper boasts 90 properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with another 96 in the remaining parts of the county.
As you witness the variety of these restored treasures, you'll appreciate why Charleston was considered the cultural center of the antebellum South.
Since we're talking historical homes, make sure you stroll along East Battery street toward White Point Garden.
You'll enjoy the beauty of the magnificent row of stately antebellum homes that line the street to your right as Charleston harbor splashes against the battery seawall on which you walk.
Charleston's visitors also enjoy the city by water. There are numerous Harbor tours where one can get a better sense of Charleston's skyline, and with an evening cruise, enjoy a beautiful sunset as well.
Another harbor treat is to view the Ravenel bridge up close and personal. This Charleston landmark doesn't have the history that attracts so many to the Holy City, having been completed less than a decade ago, but it makes up for its newcomer status by its sheer size, spanning two and a half miles in length, and rising to the majestic height of 575 feet.
This 8 lane engineering marvel connects downtown Charleston to Mt Pleasant,
and one day a year, 40 thousand runners use it for their own personal highway in what's known as the Cooper River Bridge Run.
And who could visit Charleston and not take the boat to Fort Sumter, the scene of the first battle of the war between the States.
After a 30 minute narrated cruise, you'll step foot on the very soil where America's most bloody war began.
Once on site National Park Service Rangers will provide more details of this regrettable episode in our nation's history.
Charleston is also known for its Plantations.
You'd be hard pressed to fully understand what makes downtown Charleston what it is without visiting and learning more about the role played by these historic and massive plantations.
And while we're out and about, this is the perfect time for me to tell you that there are no less than 5 beaches within 25 miles of Charleston.
Whether your accommodations are on the beach, or you simply come to spend a peaceful sun drenched day, it's the perfect complement to your downtown Charleston adventure.
Did I hear someone say shopping?
Just so you know, King street was recently chosen as one of the 10 best shopping streets in the United States.
Whether its antiques, art, or fashion, you'll find it all.. I say... shop on!
All this activity will surely make you hungry enough to eat a horse...... oops..... sorry Kevin, my bad......
whether its fine dinning or various other award winning eateries, from barbecue to bistro, from cafe to cafeteria, from tavern to tearoom, and others too numerous to list, Charleston has it all.
Then when daylight turns to darkness, you'll have to take a break from your non stop Charleston adventure.
Charleston's travelers have access to some of the most elegant accommodations.
Whether you're looking for historic charm, a private hideaway, or unparalleled luxury, your nights in Charleston will be as perfect as your days.
Budget conscious families also have many alternatives from which to choose.
3 Fabulous Things To Do In Charleston SC
3 Fabulous Things To Do In Charleston SC
In this video I’m excited to share with you 3 fabulous things to do in my favorite destination, Charleston South Carolina, a city that draws me back again year after year.
If Charleston is known for anything, it’s known for its historic and beautiful architecture.
The city of Charleston dates back to 1670. Charleston’s historic district was laid out 10 years later on the peninsula at the junction of the Ashley and Cooper rivers.
Even though the designated historic district encompasses most of the peninsula, weather permitting, it’s proximity allows one to walk the entire area and enjoy this unparalleled collection of 18th and 19th century architecture.
Charleston visitors have many opportunities, but no matter what else is on my agenda, I always find time to once again enjoy the beauty of Charleston’s magnificent homes.
I’m really excited to share this activity with you. It’s dining at Hyman’s Seafood restaurant, a place I’ve enjoyed for years. In my own personal opinion, it’s the number one dinning experience in Charleston.
But don’t take my word for it, Southern Living magazine rated Hyman’s Seafood as the #1 seafood restaurant in the entire Southeast, and for 10 consecutive years.
From the moment you enter Hyman’s, until you’ve exited this fantastic restaurant, you can count on the Hyman’s family, treating your family, like family.
The first thing you’ll notice as you enter the converted warehouse where the Hyman’s family has been in business since 1890, are the unique dinning rooms.
Beautiful heart pine floors and walls of old English brick provide for a relaxed and charming setting for you to enjoy the freshest and best tasting seafood imaginable.
On the walls you’ll see photos and on the tables brass plaques that identify over one hundred famous celebrities who’ve dined at Hyman’s over the years.
You’ll then be confident your selection will shortly become the perfect meal to satisfy your current seafood craving.
No matter what your selection, Hyman’s experienced and skillful cooks take great pride to always prepare your food according to Hyman’s award winning standards.
I can honestly say that I’ve never had a meal at Hyman’s that wasn’t the very best.
While you are enjoying your meal, to make absolutely sure you’re having a five star dining experience, you can expect a visit from owner Eli Hyman, or another member of the Hyman family, one of which is always on the premises to insure that all Hyman’s high standards are satisfied in every diner’s experience.
Eli is actually the 4th generation family member who has operated in this space. What began as a wholesale company, Eli and his brother Aaron transformed it and opened Hyman’s Seafood Restaurant 32 years ago.
I had the opportunity to ask Eli what one thing he believes makes the Hyman’s dining experience so special.
His answer, “It’s our ministry of treating every guest the way we would like to be treated”. End quote. Like I said, when you’re at Hyman’s, you’re family.
Hyman’s Seafood restaurant, a Charleston landmark that’s always been built on word of mouth marketing,
a business where you’ll find that customer satisfaction is not an empty promise, but an actual guarantee,
a place where they live their motto, “attitude and gratitude” is everything!
On your next visit to Charleston, I highly recommend you stop by and feast on some of that fabulous Hyman’s seafood, and enjoy all the other things that make up the Hyman’s Seafood experience.
Most people are somewhat familiar with Charleston’s history and food, but are you also aware that Charleston offers 5 distinctive beach options just a short drive away?
Today, we’ve decided to relax on Folly beach, a beach community that’s only 15 minutes from downtown Charleston.
Folly Beach got its name way back to 1696, the name Folly coming from an old English word meaning “dense foliage”, which at the time described the coastline.
Downtown Folly Beach is an eclectic area filled with shops, restaurants, and one of a kind bars. It truly is a “come as you are beach community”.
A day at the beach is always special. And now, it’s beach time!
History, outstanding food, and a day at the beach, a triple play that can turn your next trip to Charleston, into a memory for a lifetime.
Best Places to Eat in Charleston + Guide
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Today I'm going to be guiding you through the culinary underbelly of one of my favorite American cities, Charleston, South Carolina. I'm showing you where to go whether you're in the need for breakfast, lunch or dinner:
- Hominy Grill (breakfast)
- The Rarebit (breakfast)
- Jestine's Kitchen (lunch)
- S.N.O.B. Slightly North Of Broad (dinner)
- Bowens Island Restaurant (dinner)
Bonus activities:
- Walk around the South of Broad neighborhood and check out the beautiful historic homes and many hidden alleyways
- The Belmont or Republic for nightlife
- Visit Boone Hall, Magnolia or Middleton Place Plantations, my favorite is Boone Hall
- Rent a kayak from Charleston Outdoor Adventures by Bowens Island Restaurant and kayak along the estuaries of James Island
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