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
Iron Rose
115 Meeting St #174, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Outdoors
Isle of Palms County Park
Beachfront park offering a playground & umbrella rentals, plus grills & a sand volleyball court.
1 14th Ave, Isle of Palms, SC 29451, USA

Outdoors
James Island County Park
This serene park with tidal creeks & trails is a popular spot for biking, crabbing & camping.
871 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412, USA

Outdoors
Kiawah Beachwalker Park
Public beach with picnic areas has lifeguards part of the year & seasonal chair & umbrella rentals.
8 Beachwalker Dr, Kiawah Island, SC 29455, USA

Food & Drink
Kudu - Coffee, Craft Beer & Wine
Popular cafe offering specialty coffees, local beer & wine, plus outdoor seating in a courtyard.
4 Vanderhorst St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

Shopping
La Pâtisserie
404 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

Food & Drink
Lenoir
Stylish bistro with outdoor seating serving gourmet mains & sharing plates, plus cocktails & wine.
68 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Arts & Culture
LePrince Fine Art Galleries
183 King Street &, 184 King St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Outdoors
Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
Oceanside preserve featuring a lighthouse, a beach, surf fishing, birdwatching & more.
W Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439, USA

Sports & Recreation
Links At Stono Ferry
4812 Stono Links Dr, Hollywood, SC 29449, USA

Food & Drink
Little Palm
Easygoing hangout with an outdoor pool & a stylish ambiance offering light bites & a cocktail menu.
237 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Arts & Culture
Mace Brown Museum of Natural History - College of Charleston
202 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Outdoors
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Lush garden dating to pre-Revolutionary War times, with train & boat tours, plus a petting zoo.
Charleston, SC 29414, USA

Food & Drink
Magnolias
A refined take on traditional Southern cooking, served in a warm, sophisticated environment.
185 E Bay St #200, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Outdoors
Melton Peter Demetre Park
640 Wampler Dr, Charleston, SC 29412, USA

Food & Drink
Mercantile & Mash
Sprawling setup combining grocery, whiskey bar, coffee, wine & butcher shops, plus dining & games.
701 E Bay St Ste 100-1, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

Arts & Culture
Middleton Place
Sprawling Ashley River rice plantation dating to the 1730s, with gardens and refined lodging.
4300 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, USA

Outdoors
Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
A nautical-themed playground, 1,250-ft pier with bench swings, cafe/gift shop & scenic harbor views.
99 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

Food & Drink
Mudhouse Charleston
375 King St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Arts & Culture
Music Farm
Bands & a full bar featured in a standing-only concert & event hall housed in a former train shed.
32 Ann St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

Arts & Culture
Nathaniel Russell House Museum
Ornate, circa-1808 home known for its "free-flying" 3-story spiral staircase, with guided tours.
51 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Outdoors
North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
Sprawling expanse of woodlands & wetlands with grills & picnic spots, plus a fee-based water park.
8888 University Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA

Arts & Culture
Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
Self-guided tours offered in a historic building, formerly a Revolutionary prison & City Hall.
122 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Arts & Culture
Old Slave Mart Museum
Displays in this former slave auction building tell the story of the slave trade in Charleston.
6 Chalmers St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA