Guidebook for Charleston
Arts & Culture
The Terrace Theater
1956d Maybank HwyCharleston's only independent movie theater!
Charleston's BEST small live music venue! See local and national artists 6 nights a week & local acts on the deck most days from 6-8 (noon-6 on Sundays) for FREE!
177 locals recommend
The Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyCharleston's BEST small live music venue! See local and national artists 6 nights a week & local acts on the deck most days from 6-8 (noon-6 on Sundays) for FREE!
Great for live music if you plan ahead. Plus, I managed it for almost 10 years.
69 locals recommend
Charleston Music Hall
37 John StGreat for live music if you plan ahead. Plus, I managed it for almost 10 years.
Beautiful museum in downtown Charleston! Check out back for a cool cemetery if it is not locked.
369 locals recommend
Gibbes Museum of Art
135 Meeting StBeautiful museum in downtown Charleston! Check out back for a cool cemetery if it is not locked.
Great music, plays and events in a beautiful downtown venue.
11 locals recommend
Gaillard Performance Hall Foundation
95 Calhoun StGreat music, plays and events in a beautiful downtown venue.
The Charleston Museum
360 Meeting StHistory of Charleston!
Food Scene
Crust Wood Fired Pizza
1956 Maybank HwyAmazing pizza! $$
Wild Olive Restaurant
2867 Maybank HwyBest Italian food on the island! $$
The Drop-In Bar & Deli
32 Center StSmall bar, great food! $
Another great Italian hideaway that serves in-the-know locals. $$
64 locals recommend
Mondo's Italian Restaurant
915 Folly RdAnother great Italian hideaway that serves in-the-know locals. $$
Muddy Waters Coffee Bar
1739 Maybank HwyClose by and locally owned coffeehouse! $
AMAZING bakery & chocolatier within walking distance of The Pink Palace. $
7 locals recommend
Luckhaus & Brubaker Sweets & Treats
1939 Maybank HwyAMAZING bakery & chocolatier within walking distance of The Pink Palace. $
Great view of the water. Nice to go for cocktails and maybe an appetizer. I'm not a fan of their food, but the location is a nice place to start before moving on to better food elsewhere. $$
54 locals recommend
Charleston Crab House
145 Wappoo Creek DrGreat view of the water. Nice to go for cocktails and maybe an appetizer. I'm not a fan of their food, but the location is a nice place to start before moving on to better food elsewhere. $$
Great bar, good food. Huge outdoor space with games and picnic tables. Nice Sunday brunch! $$
79 locals recommend
Bohemian Bull
1531 Folly RdGreat bar, good food. Huge outdoor space with games and picnic tables. Nice Sunday brunch! $$
Triangle Char & Bar
828 Savannah HwyAnother Avondale Arts District favorite! $$
Featured on Diners, Drive-In's & Dives, this new version on John's Island is just as great as the original downtown location! Get the Duck Club!!! $$
76 locals recommend
Tattooed Moose, Johns Island
3328 Maybank HwyFeatured on Diners, Drive-In's & Dives, this new version on John's Island is just as great as the original downtown location! Get the Duck Club!!! $$
The Southern General
3157 Maybank HwySmall space, great sandwiches! $$
Best greek pizza in town. Don't bother with the rest of the menu! $$
7 locals recommend
Athens Restaurant & Grill
1739 Maybank HwyBest greek pizza in town. Don't bother with the rest of the menu! $$
One of the best places to see the sunset in Charleston! Great spot on the water for casual seafood and occasional live music on the dock. $$
171 locals recommend
Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island RdOne of the best places to see the sunset in Charleston! Great spot on the water for casual seafood and occasional live music on the dock. $$
R.B.'s Seafood Restaurant
97 Church StMy favorite upscale seafood restaurant! $$$$
Gaulart & Maliclet Fast and French Inc.
98 Broad StFrench cafe at its BEST! $
Jack of Cups Saloon
34 Center StSmall space, GREAT food! $
Lost Dog Cafe
106 W Huron AveGreat breakfast/brunch! $$
Swig & Swine
1217 Savannah HwyAwesome local BBQ! Come hungry! $$
Homemade southern food & "to-go" market with fresh baked goods. $
44 locals recommend
Stono Market and Tomato Shed Cafe
842 Main RdHomemade southern food & "to-go" market with fresh baked goods. $
Angel Oak Restaurant
3669 Savannah HwyUpscale Southern food. $$
Gourmet Chinese food with a kick! Delicious and just a few blocks away, next door (attached) to the Charleston Pour House.
28 locals recommend
Kwei Fei at Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyGourmet Chinese food with a kick! Delicious and just a few blocks away, next door (attached) to the Charleston Pour House.
Beautiful space with the freshest seafood in town! This Johns Island hot spot is just a couple of miles down the road.
45 locals recommend
The Royal Tern
3005 Maybank HwyBeautiful space with the freshest seafood in town! This Johns Island hot spot is just a couple of miles down the road.
Located a few blocks away at the Terrace Shopping Center, this place is always hoppin'!
39 locals recommend
Paddock & Whisky
1962 Maybank HwyLocated a few blocks away at the Terrace Shopping Center, this place is always hoppin'!
This Starbucks is located inside the Harris Teeter at Maybank Highway & Folly Road, for those who can't do without their daily espresso.
107 locals recommend
Starbucks
730 Coleman BlvdThis Starbucks is located inside the Harris Teeter at Maybank Highway & Folly Road, for those who can't do without their daily espresso.
Pho Saigon
1739 Maybank HwyThe best pho around is just down the street, next to the Harris Teeter!
Maybank Public House
1970 Maybank HwyGreat burgers and brunch! Within walking distance.
Millers All Day - James Island
How about brunch ALL DAY?? Yum!
Rita's Seaside Grille
Close the the beach!
ZEPPELIN PIZZA CO.
2817 Maybank HwyGreat pizza, great sandwiches, and live music most days!
Swank seafood restaurant on Johns Island, just 3 miles from my place. So good!
45 locals recommend
The Royal Tern
3005 Maybank HwySwank seafood restaurant on Johns Island, just 3 miles from my place. So good!
Sightseeing
See the oldest Live Oak Tree east of the Mississippi River! Approximately 1500-1800 years old!
440 locals recommend
Angel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RdSee the oldest Live Oak Tree east of the Mississippi River! Approximately 1500-1800 years old!
Firefly Distillery
4201 Spruill AvenueThe birthplace of Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka!
Walk to the end of Folly Beach to see one of America's historic lighthouses!
119 locals recommend
Morris Island Lighthouse
1750 East Ashley AvenueWalk to the end of Folly Beach to see one of America's historic lighthouses!
Withing walking distance of The Pink Palace, nice little park with a great view of the sunset in the evenings. Also a great spot for morning yoga!
10 locals recommend
Riverland Terrace Public Boat Landing
19-35 Plymouth AveWithing walking distance of The Pink Palace, nice little park with a great view of the sunset in the evenings. Also a great spot for morning yoga!
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueTHE coolest beach in the Charleston Area!!
Go to "The Market" downtown and find some new and old treasures!
Market St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Go to "The Market" downtown and find some new and old treasures!
Take a ferry ride to a desolate beach - go extra early and spend the day!
13 locals recommend
Bulls Island Ferry
498 Bulls Island RdTake a ferry ride to a desolate beach - go extra early and spend the day!
Drinks & Nightlife
Happy hour all day, every day & the best views of the peninsula from the Ashley River!
36 locals recommend
California Dreaming
1 Ashley Point DrHappy hour all day, every day & the best views of the peninsula from the Ashley River!
BLU Restaurant & Bar
1 Center StreetOceanfront tiki bar at Folly Beach! What more can you ask for??
One of Charleston's oldest pubs, with one of the largest beer selections in town. $
48 locals recommend
Gene's Haufbrau
817 Savannah HwyOne of Charleston's oldest pubs, with one of the largest beer selections in town. $
You won't believe it when you walk in the door - an authentic Irish Pub in a strip mall!! Their food is awesome too! Say Hi to Jerry, the owner, for me.
40 locals recommend
Seanachai Whiskey & Cocktail Bar
3157B Maybank HwyYou won't believe it when you walk in the door - an authentic Irish Pub in a strip mall!! Their food is awesome too! Say Hi to Jerry, the owner, for me.
Great view from the top deck bar. Good bar food to cure a hangover! $
43 locals recommend
Snapper Jacks
10 Center StGreat view from the top deck bar. Good bar food to cure a hangover! $
A "biker bar" with live music on Friday & Saturday. Walk in like you know the place or they might ask for your membership card.
18 locals recommend
Sand Dollar Social Club
7 Center StA "biker bar" with live music on Friday & Saturday. Walk in like you know the place or they might ask for your membership card.
Lined with great restaurants and boutiques, this is the place to step out downtown!
13 locals recommend
Upper King Design District
387 King StLined with great restaurants and boutiques, this is the place to step out downtown!
Paddock & Whisky
1962 Maybank HwyWhisky bar, just the right size and within walking distance.
Bar George
Relaxed cocktails in a retro environment.
Everything Else
Why do laundry on vacation? Fluff & fold service available within a few blocks of The Pink Palace.
Plaza Laundromat
2040 Maybank HwyWhy do laundry on vacation? Fluff & fold service available within a few blocks of The Pink Palace.
A real adventure course for those brave enough to try it!
37 locals recommend
Wild Blue Ropes Adventure Park
1595 Highland AveA real adventure course for those brave enough to try it!
Beautiful historic park in the center of Downtown Charleston.
Saturday Farmer's Market 8-2 with arts, produce & FOOD TRUCKS!
379 locals recommend
Marion Square
Beautiful historic park in the center of Downtown Charleston.
Saturday Farmer's Market 8-2 with arts, produce & FOOD TRUCKS!
Held every Sunday behind the Charleston Pour House (just a few blocks away), this Farmer's Market has Food Trucks, handmade crafts, live music, and much more!
29 locals recommend
Sunday Brunch Farmers Market
1977 Maybank HwyHeld every Sunday behind the Charleston Pour House (just a few blocks away), this Farmer's Market has Food Trucks, handmade crafts, live music, and much more!
Just a few miles away, the Johns Island Farmers Market does its magical thing on Saturdays.
17 locals recommend
Johns Island Farmers Market
2024 Academy RdJust a few miles away, the Johns Island Farmers Market does its magical thing on Saturdays.
Shopping
Need to refill a prescription? Or perhaps something to soothe your tummy after enjoying too much Charleston food?
66 locals recommend
CVS
1015 King StNeed to refill a prescription? Or perhaps something to soothe your tummy after enjoying too much Charleston food?
King St, Charleston, SC, USA
Shopping galore in downtown Charleston!
Close to the airport, this place is a shopper's dream come true.
166 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Charleston
4840 Tanger Outlet BlvdClose to the airport, this place is a shopper's dream come true.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Merchants Village
520 Folly RdSupermarket, close to home!
Organic supermarket with hot bar, open 7 days a week. Try this for the best cheeses and great wine selection!
76 locals recommend
Earth Fare
74 Folly Rd BlvdOrganic supermarket with hot bar, open 7 days a week. Try this for the best cheeses and great wine selection!
Harris Teeter
Close to home, this is the place for groceries, flowers, or general supplies.