Charleston Guide

CHARLESTON GUIDE:

Last week, I had the most wonderful trip to Charleston, SC. This sweet little city has been on my list for a long time and I am so grateful that I got to check it off (not completely check it off because I will go back!). I put together more of a what we did during our stay. I loosely call this a guide because it was my first time there, and we didn't nearly get to all Charleston has to offer, but I included a "for next trip" section at the end :) Enjoy! And if you are headed here, I am jealous!

DAYTIME ACTIVITIES:

There is really so much to do and see in this sweet, historic city. I think our favorite part was just wandering and getting lost in the side streets to admire all of the beautiful old homes. So here's the list:

-Walk through Waterfront Park + see the Pineapple Fountain

-Wander down East Bay St. to see Rainbow Row + keeping walking down towards the Battery to walk along the water and admire the homes

-Tour a historic mansion

-Get lost in the historic streets and create your own walking tour

-Walk down King St. for shopping. Our favorite stores are Beau + Ro, Lake Pajamas, Madison-Mathews, Hampden, etuHome

Dress + Similar Bag + Espadrilles

DRINKS/LIGHT NOSH:

-The Watch Rooftop at The Restoration Hotel

-Basic Kitchen

-Husk- the separate bar + patio was perfect for a night cap

-Thoroughbred Club at The Charleston Place-- we stayed here, and this bar gives Bemelmans vibes.

-Harken: this is a coffee shop with great pastries (gluten free too), so it fits in this category :)

DINNER:

-167 Raw was a favorite, we went twice!

-Basic Kitchen- just had drinks/apps there but definitely put it on the list for dinner too!

-Husk- didn't make it for dinner because they were booked, make a resy!

-Two places on our list but we didn't get to: Leon's + La Farfalle

FOR NEXT TIME:

-Hampton Park

-Sullivan's Island/Beach

-Camellias at Hotel Bennet

-The Citrus Club at The Dewberry

-Dinner at Husk (reservation in advance!)

-Harbor Boat Tour because we love the water!

As always,

#dontforgetyourpearls

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