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The Top 7 Things to Do in Charleston, SC: A Guide for Visiting

Charleston, SC Events

Charleston, also known as the Holy City, is best known for its rich history, historical sites, amazing food,  outdoor activities and more. It truly has something for everyone! To ensure that your trip is as enjoyable as possible – whether it’s a vacation with family or friends, a road trip adventure or just some time […]

2019 Charleston Holiday Gift Guide

A visit to Charleston is the perfect time to do some holiday shopping for friends and family. Choose from specialty food items, arts and crafts, jewelry and other items completely unique to Charleston. We’ve selected a few favorites for our Holiday Gift Guide we think would make great presents. And be sure to pick up […]

Explore the Markets Around Charleston for Food, Crafts

Charleston Farmers Market

Shop local during your Charleston vacation. Local markets are a great place to find locally made gifts and crafts and tasty eats while getting a true sense of the local community. Charleston Farmers Market – Each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. from April 14 to Nov. 24  in Marion Square, downtown Charleston. Check […]

2017 Charleston Holiday Gift Guide

2017 Holiday Gift Guide - Charleston, SC

Take advantage of your next visit to Charleston to do some holiday shopping . We’ve selected a few favorites for our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide we think would make great presents. And be sure to pick up a little something for yourself! Need more inspiration?  Read our blog post on 10 Distinctively Charleston Holiday Gifts. Clean-cooking […]

5 Small Businesses to Visit on Your Next Trip to Charleston

by Amalee Brown Charleston visitors have their favorite spots to visit, and newcomers frequently flock to places like Waterfront Park, The Battery and King Street. These hotspots are undoubtedly beautiful and interesting, but if you really want to get a feel for the heart and soul of Charleston, head to one of the local neighborhoods. […]

10 Distinctively Charleston Holiday Gifts

A visit to Charleston is the perfect time to do some holiday shopping for friends and family. Choose from specialty food items, arts and crafts, jewelry and other items completely unique to Charleston. We’ve selected a few favorites for our Holiday Gift Guide we think would make great presents. And be sure to pick up […]

Charleston Shopping Guide

Shopping in Charleston SC

Take advantage of Charleston’s shopping centers, local boutiques and markets. Pick up handcrafted items for gifts and souvenirs. Downtown Charleston King Street is a shopper’s paradise lined with national retailers, locally owned boutiques with clothing, housewares and handmade items. If you’re in the market for rare finds, make your way down Lower King Street (south […]

Video of the Charleston City Market – Famous Landmark – Traveler TV

The Charleston City Market is a favorite destination for visitors. There are many fun things to do here that include shopping local vendors, finding the perfect sweetgrass basket made by hand, eating at a popular restaurant, bars, or taking a carriage tour. More detailed information regarding the City Market

Charleston SC Things to Do in the Spring – Springtime Bucket List

Charleston, SC Events

  Charleston SC Things to Do in the Spring The area provides a ton of Charleston SC things to do such as attractions, activities, outdoor amenities and events it can be tough to narrow down your choices. Let’s prioritize. We’ve created a lineup of springtime items for your own bucket list. Let us know which ones […]

Shop These Charleston Area Holiday Markets

Middleton Place Holiday Market

Get all your holiday shopping done at one of these markets and special shopping events: Nov. 13-15 Charleston Holiday Market at the Charleston Area Convention Center – Gourmet food, jewelry, home décor, arts and crafts and much more are part of this shopping event. Admission is $7/adult. Nov. 27-28 Holiday Market at Middleton Place – This […]

What to See, Do and Eat in Mount Pleasant

Ravenel Bridge

As you’re visiting Charleston, you can’t miss the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge over the Cooper River. It’s majestic diamonds are easy to spot if you’re at one of the parks or attractions near the Charleston harbor or taking a boat tour. So where does the bridge take you? The Ravenel Bridge connects downtown Charleston to the […]

Charleston Gift Guide: For the Kids

Make Christmas morning extra special with one of these gifts from a Charleston retailer. Give the littlest people on your gift list something that keeps giving all year. A membership to the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry includes unlimited admission, discounts on birthday parties, members-only events and more. Price: $80 a year for a family […]

Charleston Gift Guide: For the Gents

Want to dazzle that special guy in your life with a cool Charleston gift? We have three ideas that will land you on the awesome gift-giver list. Every time your favorite guy has a drink, he can relive a favorite Charleston landmark, restaurant or attraction. Carolina Coaster Co. coasters are hand-made made from original photographs […]

Charleston Gift Guide: For the Ladies

Looking for the perfect gift for your mom, sister or wife? Or maybe you need a go-to hostess gift for an upcoming holiday party. These items are sure to delight. Rewined Candles are handmade and blended to mimic the flavors and scents of your favorite wines: Cabernet, Chardonnay, Champagne, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling […]

Charleston Gift Guide: Food Favs

Why not give friends and a family of taste of Holy City goodness this holiday season. Check out these delicious items perfect for any foodie on your gift list: Give the gift of Charleston all year long with a subscription box of Charleston goodies. Charleston Epicurean will compile a box of four to six locally made […]

When it Turns Chilly in Charleston

Hey, guess what?! We had some winter here in Charleston. Last week, our fair city pretty much shut down thanks to freezing rain and ice. Sure, our friends to the North thought we were blowing things out of proportion but you have to remember, the Southeast doesn’t really do “winter” so we don’t have things […]

Wrap Up Some Charleston Charm for Gifts

We hope you survived Black Friday and now Cyber Monday. Most likely there are still a few people on your list in need of a holiday gift so why not give them a little piece of Charleston? Here are just a few of our ideas. Let us know what you would add to the list: […]

Southern Summer Style

From seersucker to sundresses and flip-flops to bow ties, Charleston has a summer style all her own and mostly it centers around keeping cool. Seersucker is a thin, puckered cotton fabric usually found in a striped or checkered pattern. The fabric is woven together in such a way that the thread bunches together so it […]

Your Own Taste of the Holy City

We don’t have to tell you Charleston is one mouth-watering town. But why let the tasty treats end with your vacation? Pick up some of these items to take home or order online between visits. Nothing says “Southern” like a big ‘ol plate of barbecue topped with Big Ed’s Heirloom BBQ Sauce. The flagship product of Pigtail Brands, this […]

Shopping for Mementos of Charleston – Part 2

Last week, we blogged about some of our favorite Charleston items to take home for gifts or souvenirs. Here are three more to add to your shopping list. Share with us about your favorite Charleston mementos. A few years ago, Ryan Eleuteri, owner of The Charleston Beverage Co., set out to create the perfect Bloody […]

Shopping for Mementos of Charleston

Don’t you wish you could pack up the sights, sounds and tastes of Charleston? Well, it might be tough to put a horse-drawn carriage in your suitcase, but there are some great Charleston items that allow you to take home a piece of the Holy City (and they’re less messy to pack). Here’s the first […]

Where to Shop in Charleston

You can truly shop ’til you drop in the Lowcountry. We have some create shopping centers, malls and plenty of local boutiques to keep your bags filled (can’t say the same for your wallet, though!). Downtown Charleston Spend the day walking King Street with its clothing boutiques, shoe stores, gift shops and more. Start near […]

Shopping Guide: Charleston Cookbook

Today we wrap up our Charleston holiday gift guide with a book of recipes and history. For the cook and history buff in your life, here’s a great gift with tons of Charleston heritage. Charleston Receipts is known to be the oldest Junior League cookbook still in print. Originally published in 1950, the cookbook has […]

Shopping Guide: Charleston Honey

We continue our Charleston holiday gift guide with a sweet gift made with honey found right here in the area.  Savannah Bee Co.’s Charleston honey is a robust wildflower blend from the banks of the Ashepoo River just outside Charleston. Cost is $15 for 12 ounces; $6 for 3 ounces. Pick up some Charleston honey […]

Shopping Guide: Firefly Vodka

We love our food and drink here in Charleston! So here’s a great gift idea that allows you to share the holiday “spirit” with friends.    Sweet tea is synonymous with the South. Here in Charleston, Firefly Distillery has given sweet tea a new twist with its Firefly Sweet Tea Flavored Vodka. Made just 30 […]

Shopping Guide: Angel Oak Pendant

Our holiday shopping guides continues today with another great Charleston-themed gift idea perfect for your mom, sister, wife or girlfriend. Angel Oak Pendant  This pendant is fashioned after Charleston’s majestic Angel Oak Tree located on Johns Island. You can purchase this pendant at Dacuba’s Fine Jewelry, which also carries rings, earrings, bracelets and charms inspired by the ornate […]

Shopping Guide: Sweetgrass Baskets

We continue our series of Charleston-inspired holiday gifts today. Keep watching our blog for more gift ideas straight from the Holy City! Sweetgrass Baskets Sweetgrass baskets are found throughout the City Market in downtown Charleston and along U.S. Highway 17 North in Mount Pleasant. The baskets – brought to the area by West African slaves […]

Shopping Guide: American Classic Tea

We are kicking our holiday shopping into high gear and wanted to share a few of our picks for great Charleston-inspired gifts. Over the next few days, we’ll post a new item. You’ll have your shopping done in no time – plus, you’ll be giving friends and family great holiday gifts straight from the Holy […]

5 Things to Love about the Lowcountry

memorial waterfront park - mount pleasant

Each quarter, we post to our series of “Things to Love about the Lowcountry” with five more reasons to fall for Charleston. Help us add to the list! Why do you love the Lowcountry? Shop ‘til you drop: From King Street to Mount Pleasant to Summerville, boutiques and swanky Southern shops are everywhere. Buying local […]

Top 6 Things to Do in Charleston

Morris Island Lighthouse, Folly Beach

If you tell someone you’re visiting Charleston who’s been here before, then they’re more than likely going to tell you what you must see or do. Of course it all depends upon what your current situation is. Do you have kids? What’s your ideal for a great vacation? Active, on the go, relaxing or a […]

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