Things to Do in Charleston
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Things to Do in Charleston

13 curated spots from Charleston itineraries

Activities & Attractions

7 curated experiences

City Market & Rainbow Row
Do
morning

City Market & Rainbow Row

Shop sweetgrass baskets, admire pastel row houses, and photograph alleys.

1h 30m · Free
Gibbes Museum of Art
Do
evening

Gibbes Museum of Art

Explore Southern paintings and sculptures in elegant galleries.

1h 30m · $15
Joe Riley Waterfront Park
Do
morning

Joe Riley Waterfront Park

Pineapple fountain photos, pier walks, and sports events like free concerts.

1h · Free
King Street Shopping
Do
morning

King Street Shopping

Browse antiques at George C. Birlant, local goods, and boutiques.

2h · Varies
McLeod Plantation Historic Site
Do
afternoon

McLeod Plantation Historic Site

Guided tour of main house, slave cabins, and Gullah history (12-min rideshare).

2h · $30
Spa at The Dewberry
Do
afternoon

Spa at The Dewberry

Couples massage or facial in luxurious, mid-century modern space.

1h 30m · $200/couple
The Battery & White Point Garden
Do
afternoon

The Battery & White Point Garden

Stroll oak-shaded paths with antebellum views and harbor photography.

1h · Free

Restaurants & Food

6 local favorites

167 Raw
Eat
afternoon

167 Raw

Fresh oysters and seafood in a cozy oyster bar.

1h · $25-40 per person
Bertha’s Kitchen
Eat
afternoon

Bertha’s Kitchen

Fried chicken, mac and cheese, red rice takeout.

45m · $15-25 per person
Millers All Day
Eat
morning

Millers All Day

Shrimp and grits or banana sorghum waffles in historic setting.

1h · $20-35 per person
Queen Street Grocery
Eat
morning

Queen Street Grocery

Savory or sweet crepes with outdoor seating to watch carriages.

45m · $15-25 per person
The Palmetto Cafe
Eat
morning

The Palmetto Cafe

Buffet with Lowcountry dishes and harbor views.

1h · $25-40 per person
Xiao Bao Biscuit
Eat
evening

Xiao Bao Biscuit

Som tom noodle salad and black-bean fried chicken.

1h 15m · $30-45 per person

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