Kevin's Charleston Guidebook
Sightseeing
Start with a horse drawn carriage ride through the streets of Charleston. The routes are randomly assigned so play the lottery. These horses are well cared for so don’t get caught up in the horse debate.
67 locals recommend
Palmetto Carriage Works
8 Guignard StStart with a horse drawn carriage ride through the streets of Charleston. The routes are randomly assigned so play the lottery. These horses are well cared for so don’t get caught up in the horse debate.
A beautiful walk through the Battery including White Point Gardens to the Harbor is a lovely morning or afternoon.
627 locals recommend
The Battery
A beautiful walk through the Battery including White Point Gardens to the Harbor is a lovely morning or afternoon.
Rainbow Row
83-107 E Bay StFun colorful houses
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
122 E Bay StCool history!
Patriots Point
40 Patriots Point RdTour the Yorktown and checkout the Harbor!
Fort Sumter National Monument
Take a boat tour to see a great piece of history.
Beautiful And Historic Plantation - do not miss Joe McGill’s “From Slavery to Freedom: The Magnolia Cabin Project Tour”
395 locals recommend
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdBeautiful And Historic Plantation - do not miss Joe McGill’s “From Slavery to Freedom: The Magnolia Cabin Project Tour”
Middleton Place
4300 Ashley River RdPlantation Tour
Coastal Expeditions at Isle of Palms
50 41st AveDolphin tours, Bulls Bay tours, etc.
Food scene
6-7 restaurants, most wonderful on the water. Awesome experience, great food and great people watching.
99 locals recommend
Shem Creek
6-7 restaurants, most wonderful on the water. Awesome experience, great food and great people watching.
Frannie and The Fox
181 Church StAwesome hotel outdoor lobby vibe - great food and service
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StAwesome BBQ!!!
Whether for the beer or food, this place never disappoints!!
62 locals recommend
Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.
1505 King StWhether for the beer or food, this place never disappoints!!
Shrimp and Grits and awesome Chucktown food in a cozy fun environment.
24 locals recommend
Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar
205 E Bay StShrimp and Grits and awesome Chucktown food in a cozy fun environment.
Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
186 Concord StCru Cafe
18 Pinckney StBecky love this!
RuRu's Tacos & Tequila
159 E Bay StFun Mexican!
Tempest
32 North Market StreetHigh end, great food, fabulous detailed experience!!
Beaches
Easy parking, restaurants and access - see my IOP guidebook for further details
Isle of Palms Beach
Harder access and parking but nice beaches. Please see my IOP guidebook for more details.
64 locals recommend
Sullivan's Island Beach
Harder access and parking but nice beaches. Please see my IOP guidebook for more details.
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueEclectic surfing beach, parking, access and restaurants
Kiawah Island
Access via Beachwalker Park or have private access to Kiswahili.