Guidebook for Charleston
Food Scene
Best BBQ and meat around town! I suggest the corn pudding as a side and the chocolate bourbon pecan pie for dessert.
82 locals recommend
Swig & Swine
1217 Savannah HwyBest BBQ and meat around town! I suggest the corn pudding as a side and the chocolate bourbon pecan pie for dessert.
Literally the best chicken sandwich you will ever have! It's called "The Boxcar". And their sweet potato fries are cooked with cinnamon sugar. You have to experience a southern sandwich like this!
39 locals recommend
Boxcar Betty's
1922 Savannah HwyLiterally the best chicken sandwich you will ever have! It's called "The Boxcar". And their sweet potato fries are cooked with cinnamon sugar. You have to experience a southern sandwich like this!
And old school diner that is truly a locals treasure. If you want authentic southern Chicken & Waffles-- THIS is the place! They are known for it. Order the Tomatoes+Pimento Cheese w/ sourdough as an appetizer-- the BEST pimento cheese in town! So good!
62 locals recommend
Early Bird Diner
1644 Savannah HwyAnd old school diner that is truly a locals treasure. If you want authentic southern Chicken & Waffles-- THIS is the place! They are known for it. Order the Tomatoes+Pimento Cheese w/ sourdough as an appetizer-- the BEST pimento cheese in town! So good!
Sightseeing
One of the most scenic plantations in Charleston. Known for its gardens and natural beauty.
395 locals recommend
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdOne of the most scenic plantations in Charleston. Known for its gardens and natural beauty.
Drayton Hall
3380 Ashley River Rd
Middleton Place
4300 Ashley River RdTake a scenic drive down the historic Highway 61. You will see large oak trees covered in spanish-moss canopied over the road as you pass the plantations. This is one of the oldest roads in all of Charleston and the essence of Charleston beauty.
South Carolina 61
South Carolina 61Take a scenic drive down the historic Highway 61. You will see large oak trees covered in spanish-moss canopied over the road as you pass the plantations. This is one of the oldest roads in all of Charleston and the essence of Charleston beauty.
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
4920 Centre Pointe DrArts & Culture
You can gather lots of info about Charleston here! Also, my #1 recommendation is to do a horse and carriage tour! You learn about the history and get to see the beautiful architecture downtown. You can buy tickets at the Visitor Center.
29 locals recommend
Charleston Visitor Center
You can gather lots of info about Charleston here! Also, my #1 recommendation is to do a horse and carriage tour! You learn about the history and get to see the beautiful architecture downtown. You can buy tickets at the Visitor Center.
One of the oldest theatre's in the entire country and is still producing professional productions today!
101 locals recommend
Dock Street Theater
135 Church StOne of the oldest theatre's in the entire country and is still producing professional productions today!
Shopping
King Street is the iconic street full of shopping in Downtown Charleston. Lined with palm trees and gorgeous architecture it is a must see if you are new to Charleston! (There are also restaurants and dessert spots)
252 locals recommend
King Street
King StreetKing Street is the iconic street full of shopping in Downtown Charleston. Lined with palm trees and gorgeous architecture it is a must see if you are new to Charleston! (There are also restaurants and dessert spots)
Parks & Nature
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueFun beach with shops and restaurants as well as a pier to walk!
They call it the "locals" beach. Just a bit more quiet than Folly with no shops and fewer restaurants.
48 locals recommend
Sullivans Island
They call it the "locals" beach. Just a bit more quiet than Folly with no shops and fewer restaurants.