Kiersten’s guidebook for Charleston
Food scene
This local restaurant has amazing Asian fusion cuisine. The owners are so great and every bite will make you want more. And the cocktails are probably my favorite in town!
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Jackrabbit Filly
4628 Spruill AveThis local restaurant has amazing Asian fusion cuisine. The owners are so great and every bite will make you want more. And the cocktails are probably my favorite in town!
Hands down the best place for brisket! A laid back atmosphere with great food and drinks. You cannot go wrong here- just make sure to wear stretchy pants!
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Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StHands down the best place for brisket! A laid back atmosphere with great food and drinks. You cannot go wrong here- just make sure to wear stretchy pants!
Get the cabbage pancake, trust me, it's one of the best bites in all of Charleston.
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Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge AveGet the cabbage pancake, trust me, it's one of the best bites in all of Charleston.
If you like spicy and flavorful, this place is so good! But a warning it IS hot! A perfect spot to try if you're over southern foods. haha
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Kwei Fei at Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyIf you like spicy and flavorful, this place is so good! But a warning it IS hot! A perfect spot to try if you're over southern foods. haha
Awesome spot for cocktails! They seriously know how to shake (or shir) up something that will wow you.
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The Belmont
511 King StAwesome spot for cocktails! They seriously know how to shake (or shir) up something that will wow you.
For great food and drinks, these servings are huge and so delicious. If you're in the mood for some N'awlins fare, this is your spot!
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LoLA
4830 O'Hear AveFor great food and drinks, these servings are huge and so delicious. If you're in the mood for some N'awlins fare, this is your spot!
Delicious food, amazing cocktails. Great people watching. Grab a seat at the bar and get some snacks and drinks.
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Felix Cocktails et Cuisine
550 King StDelicious food, amazing cocktails. Great people watching. Grab a seat at the bar and get some snacks and drinks.
For locally made ice cream, made right in the store! A handful of flavors always done right. Love this place and the owner loves his clients.
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Park Circle Creamery
1069 E Montague AveFor locally made ice cream, made right in the store! A handful of flavors always done right. Love this place and the owner loves his clients.
Amazing housemade pasta and wood fire pizzas. They also make their own mozzarella in house. Drool worthy. A perfect date night!!
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Melfi's
721 King StAmazing housemade pasta and wood fire pizzas. They also make their own mozzarella in house. Drool worthy. A perfect date night!!
Neighborhoods
A funky fun place to visit, walk the circle, and stroll down the main strip on Montague to check out the local cultural food scene. They have fun festivals, music at the brewery, and events at the DIG.
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Park Circle
A funky fun place to visit, walk the circle, and stroll down the main strip on Montague to check out the local cultural food scene. They have fun festivals, music at the brewery, and events at the DIG.
Sightseeing
A beautiful spot to stroll through gardens, see peacocks, and have a picnic!
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Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdA beautiful spot to stroll through gardens, see peacocks, and have a picnic!
Fun for the family and a great rainy day activity!
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I-Aquarium yaseSouth Carolina
100 Aquarium WharfFun for the family and a great rainy day activity!
Best place to see beautiful oaks and relax. Bring a picnic and take a nap!
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White Point Garden
2 Murray BlvdBest place to see beautiful oaks and relax. Bring a picnic and take a nap!
If you come to Charleston you have to take a pic with the pineapple fountain! Iconic, and in a great waterfront park with views of the bridge!
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Famous Pineapple Fountain
1 Vendue RangeIf you come to Charleston you have to take a pic with the pineapple fountain! Iconic, and in a great waterfront park with views of the bridge!
A great place to pick up souvenirs! So many local artist and creators here, check it out almost every day and some nights!
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Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StA great place to pick up souvenirs! So many local artist and creators here, check it out almost every day and some nights!
Hit up the Farmers Market on Saturday morning for snacks and walk from here down King Street for shopping!
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Marion Square
Hit up the Farmers Market on Saturday morning for snacks and walk from here down King Street for shopping!
This is a little off the beaten path, but pairs perfectly with a trip to Storey farms roadside market. This Oak is astounding to see in person, and always a highlight of our guest's trips.
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Umgquma we-Angel Oak
3688 Angel Oak RdThis is a little off the beaten path, but pairs perfectly with a trip to Storey farms roadside market. This Oak is astounding to see in person, and always a highlight of our guest's trips.
A perfect picnic spot! Or just walk around and soak up the beautiful scene of the oak trees, and make it part of your walk along the battery to Rainbow Row!
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White Point Garden
2 Murray BlvdA perfect picnic spot! Or just walk around and soak up the beautiful scene of the oak trees, and make it part of your walk along the battery to Rainbow Row!
This is where many walking and carriage tours take place and where the big beautiful historic houses are.
Take a stroll along Meeting street to White Point Garden, then up the battery to the waterfront park!
South of Broad
This is where many walking and carriage tours take place and where the big beautiful historic houses are.
Take a stroll along Meeting street to White Point Garden, then up the battery to the waterfront park!
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Restaurants
I would suggest making reservations at any restaurant you would like to go to. The food scene is very busy here, we know how to eat well! There are usually long waits to get in, and some are reservation only.
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Downtown Parking
There are a lot of parking garages downtown, take advantage of them!! They stay cooler in the hot summers, and you don't have to go back to feed a meter. (The parking police are very strict)