Charleston, Charleston County, SC
Places to go in Charleston
123 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Food & Drink
82 Queen
A swanky bar and intimate courtyard help make this refined Southern spot a special occasion favorite.
82 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Arts & Culture
Aiken-Rhett House Museum
Tours of this historic home of an influential 1800s family include a back lot where slaves lived.
48 Elizabeth St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Outdoors
Audubon Swamp Garden
Serene wetlands home to alligators, turtles & peacocks, explored via a boardwalk & bridges.
3550 Magnolia Plantation Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, USA
Food & Drink
Bad Bunnies Coffee
116A Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Food & Drink
Berkeley's
624 1/2 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Food & Drink
Bitty and Beau’s Coffee
Breakfast sandwiches & burritos, smoothies & sweet treats in a cheery, counter-serve coffee shop.
159 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Outdoors
Botany Bay Heritage Preserve/Wildlife Management Area
This 3,363-acre oceanside nature preserve features wetlands, beaches, sea turtles & other wildlife.
Botany Bay Rd, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA
Outdoors
Brittlebank Park
Scenic riverfront recreational area featuring a playground, walking paths & a fishing pier.
185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Nightlife
Burns Alley Tavern
This lively watering hole offering bites, games & TVs in unfussy surrounds draws students & locals.
354B King St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Outdoors
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
Tours & interactive exhibits at the birthplace of the Carolina colony, first settled in 1670.
1500 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, SC 29407, USA
Sports & Recreation
Charleston Adventure Forest
1152 State Rd S-10-98, Awendaw, SC 29429, USA
Shopping
Charleston City Market
4-block city market over 200 years old, with vendors of food, art & crafts like sweetgrass baskets.
188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Sports & Recreation
Charleston Fun Park
Indoor/outdoor center with paintball, a climbing wall, go-karts, mini-golf, a jump house & arcade.
3255 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466, USA
Arts & Culture
Charleston Gaillard Center
Grand theater presenting big-name concerts, Broadway shows, dance performances & classical music.
95 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Wellness
Charleston Head Spa
1606 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407, USA
Wellness
Charleston Medical Spa
1950 Maybank Hwy Ste a, Charleston, SC 29412, USA
Arts & Culture
Charleston Music Hall
19th-century Gothic Revival building, now a venue for concerts, dance, theater & comedy shows.
37 John St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Arts & Culture
Charleston Pirate Tours
160 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Arts & Culture
Childrens Museum of the Lowcountry
Hands-on exhibits for under-10 kids plus parties, programs, camps & classes such as yoga & dance.
25 Ann St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Food & Drink
Church and Union Charleston
Posh New American dining destination and cocktail bar in a former church with dramatic decor.
32B N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Food & Drink
Circa 1886 Restaurant
Romantic pick with a seasonal & local menu of elevated Lowcountry cuisine plus extensive wine list.
149 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Nightlife
Citrus Club
334 Meeting St 8th floor, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Sports & Recreation
City of Charleston Municipal Golf Course
2110 Maybank Hwy, Charleston, SC 29412, USA
Food & Drink
Clerks Coffee Company
181 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA