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Charleston Local Favorites
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My favorite spots as a local of 5+ years
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Restaurants
 
Bars: Rooftops, Night life, Cocktails
 
Kid Activities
 
Desserts
 
Coffee Shops
 
Must Sees

Restaurants

 
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hands down the best bbq in charleston
Lewis Barbecue
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my personal favorite fine dining
Halls Chophouse
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good brunch spot downtown
Park & Grove
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fun spot, kid friendly, good bbq, get the game changer!
Home Team BBQ
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(James island) the smash burger and chicken sandwich are incredible. fenced in yard in the back for kids to run around in!
Bohemian Bull
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great brunch and lovely outdoor seating
MOMO riverfront park
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delicious burgers
Little Jack's Tavern
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hole in the wall seafood that will blow you away. the view is gorgeous. you wait in line to order then they bring the food out to you. you can have a drink while youre waiting if someone in your party goes inside to the bar and brings them out ;)
Ellis Creek Fish Camp
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The Grit Counter - North Charleston
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amazing seafood but be prepared to wait. put in your name and go get a drink near by! they do not take reservations
167 Raw Oyster Bar
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Amazing breakfast and brunch - get the cinnamon roll!!
Millers All Day
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southern food in a southern style atmosphere, very good, check out the speakeasy out back
Angel Oak Restaurant and Bar
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Wild Olive
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Bars: Rooftops, Night life, Cocktails

 
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fun speakeasy restaurant and bar, espresso martini towers, raw bar, burgers
Blind Tiger - SC - Charleston
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stunning rooftop overlooking marian square. in the gorgeous hotel bennett
Fiat Lux | Rooftop Lounge | Charleston Luxury Hotels
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great for a night out with friends, a younger crowd for sure but still fun for everyone. dj most nights. rooftop
Uptown Social
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a locals fave rooftop, usually a wait, check in by elevators
Citrus Club
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great margs
bartaco
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fun dive bar with money on the walls
The Griffon
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Kid Activities

 
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inclusive kids indoor playground, highly recommend for rainy days. in north mt pleasant so not downtown but worth the drive.
AllwonderBILITY
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love for rainy days or quick trips to get energy out for the kids
Childrens Museum of the Lowcountry
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downtown playground by rainbow row
Hazel Parker Playground
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OutSlide In
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Bee City Zoo & Honey Bee Farm
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Park Circle Playground - HUGE inclusive playground
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highly recommend this place for drop in care if needed
Drop-In Childcare
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Desserts

 
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Turbo Cone
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Carmella's Dessert Bar
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Coffee Shops

 
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cutest coffee shop, that also has wine. there are a lot of outlets and places to sit to work. a lot of parking for a downtown place too!
blūm coffee & wine bar
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very kid friendly (helloo they have a playground!) yummy food and drinks. i recommend the roasted vegetable hash with an over easy egg for brunch.
Vintage Coffee Cafe
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great for coffee and lunch by colonial lake. tip- walk around the lake then finish and wind down at alcove
Alcove Market
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great coffee, very friendly staff, cute downtown spot
Bad Bunnies Coffee
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my favorite local drive thru coffee! so many fun flavors
Lodi Coffee
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(West Ash)
Highfalutin Coffee Roasters
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Must Sees

 
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eat, drink, kayak, boat, walk, you name it, Shem is a must for visitors
Shem Creek Waterfront
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the coolest tree and worth the trip out to see if you love that kind of thing
Angel Oak® | Charleston, SC
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walk along the battery and check out the historic homes and water
The Battery
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for the nerds like me who love this stuff
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
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cute for pics
Rainbow Row
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favorite park downtown
Hampton Park
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Breweries

 
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great beer, kid friendly (they have a big green space to run around), good food
Edmund's Oast Brewing Co. & Taproom - Charleston
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hands down the best brewery in the low country
Low Tide Brewing
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great brewery. huge menu. oyster bar inside. space for kids outside. highly recommend this one for groups!
Holy City Brewing
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Shopping

 
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if you're here to shop, you must walk down King
Charleston SC - Shop Fabulous King Street in Historic District
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local artist - love her stuff!
Rebecca Illustrated - Unique and Handcrafted Gifts
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do a candle class, or just buy candles from here! love this place
Candlefish
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Sports Teams

 
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Charleston’s hockey team. Super fun and kid friendly!
South Carolina Stingrays
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these games are so fun & there’s an awesome view of the river and downtown
Charleston RiverDogs | Minor League Baseball
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Charleston Battery (Soccer Team)
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Sullivans Island

 
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restaurant
The Obstinate Daughter
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restaurant - cute surfer island vibe, good food
The Longboard
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FROSE to go! need i say more???
The Co-Op Gourmet Sandwiches
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Beaches

 
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favorite beach in charleston, find sharks teeth all the time! look by the pier
Visit Folly Beach
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Sullivan's Island Beach
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Beach - Isle of Palms
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bit of a drive from charleston but the best public beach. sandy not rocky!
Kiawah Beachwalker Park
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Random Fun!

 
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Goat Yoga & more at Flowertown Charm
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Hotels

 
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beautiful luxury hotel downtown
Hotel Bennett
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boutique hotel
Hotel Emeline
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luxury hotel, beautiful around holidays
The Charleston Place
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The Dewberry Charleston
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Events

 
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if you’re in CHS during this event, this is a must!
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
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Holy Smokes BBQ Fest
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