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.

Iron Rose

Food & Drink

Iron Rose

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

Isle of Palms County Park

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

James Island County Park

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

Kiawah Beachwalker Park

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

Kudu - Coffee, Craft Beer & Wine

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

La Pâtisserie

Shopping

La Pâtisserie

404 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

Lenoir

Food & Drink

Lenoir

Stylish bistro with outdoor seating serving gourmet mains & sharing plates, plus cocktails & wine.

68 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

LePrince Fine Art Galleries

Arts & Culture

LePrince Fine Art Galleries

183 King Street &, 184 King St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve

Outdoors

Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve

Oceanside preserve featuring a lighthouse, a beach, surf fishing, birdwatching & more.

W Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439, USA

Links At Stono Ferry

Sports & Recreation

Links At Stono Ferry

4812 Stono Links Dr, Hollywood, SC 29449, USA

Little Palm

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

Mace Brown Museum of Natural History - College of Charleston

Arts & Culture

Mace Brown Museum of Natural History - College of Charleston

202 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

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

Magnolias

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

Melton Peter Demetre Park

Outdoors

Melton Peter Demetre Park

640 Wampler Dr, Charleston, SC 29412, USA

Mercantile & Mash

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

Middleton Place

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

Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park

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

Mudhouse Charleston

Food & Drink

Mudhouse Charleston

375 King St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Music Farm

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

Nathaniel Russell House Museum

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

North Charleston Wannamaker County Park

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

Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon

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

Old Slave Mart Museum

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