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THINGS TO DO IN CHARLESTON, SC

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Favorite places as a Charleston native
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FOOD

 
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SNOB is a very unique restaurant near our famous pineapple fountain. I went here after my wedding and even though it is a small place (which is common in downtown) they accommodated my party of 15. We had the best service with a waitress and even hel...
Slightly North of Broad - Charleston, SC
 
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Magnolias is in the perfect location downtown. Perfect spot to grab lunch after you hit the market downtown. they also have a delicious dinner menu with all kinds of options from vegetarian to seafood and steak!
Home - Magnolias Restaurant in Charleston, SC
 
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Wanting to have a romantic dinner date or even take out clients/ coworkers for a nice meal? This is the place to go. Grill 225 have the perfect atmosphere for events, meeting, or even just a night out.
Grill 225 - Home
 
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Looking for a more casual place to eat after walking around downtown? Fleet Landing has the best Charleston view with delicious food choices from shrimp and grits to a filet Mignon!
Fleet Landing Restaurant ⋆ Waterfront Dining & Bar
 
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John King Grill is my favorite spot to stop when near Marion square. Whether it be at lunch for food and drinks or for night life. Every Wed-Sat night they have their dueling piano bar open which is the place to be!
John King Grill & Dueling Piano Bar in Charleston, SC
 
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The Peacock gives speakeasy vibes the decor is one of my favorites. They have poutine which is absolutely delicious! they have one of my favorite espresso martinis also.
The Peacock
 
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This is one of my favorite places to each brunch. I live for their Espresso martini flights Aswell as their chicken and waffles! the view and vibe of this place is amazing.
Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge
 
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Downtown and looking for something Mexican food? Try out el jefes and if you’re feeling frisky hop on the bull 🐂 for a free ride all you have to do is sign a waiver!
El Jefe Texican Cantina
 
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Toast is a great spot for brunch I love coming here with friends to start our Saturday or Sunday funday off right!
Meeting St Menu - Toast! All Day®
 
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looking for some good seafood this is the perfect spot to go to for dinner with your significant other or even a small group of friend!
82 Queen
 
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Looking for some authentic Italian food downtown? try out Marios they have the best service and with how small they are they accommodated 10+ people for us which is hard to find downtown! I promise you won't be disappointed if you come here.
Mario's Ristorant Charleston: Top Rated Italian Restaurant in Charleston

DRINKS

 
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Share house is my most favorite bar ever. If I go downtown, I will always end up at Share house. They are connected to Bodega and at nighttime usually have two DJs one in each bar that you can walk back and forth to-- through a hallway. No matter how...
Share House
 
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This bar is super fun I love going to prohibition for the environment. The only think I must say is to make sure you check you bill I have been over charged before, but other than that I always have a blast.
Prohibition Charleston - Best Cocktail Bar in Charleston, SC
 
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Henrys is on market street we love to go after eating dinner if we are on that side of town. This bar has a bunch of different rooms Aswell as three floors. If you are with a group that is into different vibes but still want to hang out this is the p...
Henry's On The Market
 
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I always get the best service at ink. They have two bars one upstairs and one downstairs. They also have a rooftop bar that in the wintertime has propane heaters! Off of the rooftop you can go up more stair for an even prettier view of downtown.
Ink Charleston (@inkcharleston)
 
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Uptown social is one of my go to bars. They have live bands and a great atmosphere. Aswell as a rooftop bar! Great place to hangout with friends and have a few drinks!
Uptown Social
 
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Republic is a fun time they do live music and DJs. Great drinks and atmosphere. The decor is super cute to take photos.
Republic Garden & Lounge - King St, Charleston, SC
 
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Citrus club is a great spot to relax and have a few drinks. They make an amazing Hugo spritz and their seating is so comfortable. If you are on this side of town you definitely need to stop by and have a few drinks and look at the view!
Citrus Club
 
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saltwater has the best trashcan nachos ever! great drinks and a super fun Sunday funday! stop by here if you're looking for some good seafood and a good view but as well as a good time. On weekends,, they have a DJ--you can pull up by car or boat!
Saltwater Cowboys
 
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reds is a great spot to get drinks with your friends in the winter or summer. Great view and cheap drinks!
Red's Ice House
 
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looking for a local dive bar? after work this is me and my friends favorite spot to stop by get a couple drinks or shots then play some pool!
Salty Mike's

LOCATIONS TO WALK

 
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This bridge is the best walking/ running spot in Charlston the view is absolute beautiful. you can walk or bike just make sure you stay on the walking side if you're walking so you don't get hit by a bike!
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
 
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If you're in downtown Charlston and want to have a scenic walk this is the spot to go people play music its on the water and there are plenty of food options around!
Charleston Waterfront Park
 
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This is a beautiful park to stop by when you are in the Charlston area. In October we have a small country festival that Darius Rucker puts on you can watch in the park or by boat in the river!
Riverfront Park

CHRISTMAS BAR HOP

 
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Prohibition goes all out for Christmas time in December. This is one of my favorite places to go for Christmas. They have signature drinks in the cutest cups ever. To top it off if you like any of their cups you can buy them for about 25$! They have ...
Prohibition Charleston - Best Cocktail Bar in Charleston, SC
 
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This is me and my family’s favorite bar to go to especially around Christmas time. They have the best holiday Jell-O shots as well as cute holiday drinks. They have games to play with others. This place truly makes you feel like family!
Proof Bar
 
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Bodega is a perfect place to have brunch before bar hoping around downtown. the parking garage is walking distance away and they have delicious food as well as drinks like an espresso martini or a bloody marry.
Bodega CHS
 
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Republic at Christmas time is so beautiful. They to amazing Christmas inspired drinks to make it festive. Plenty of seating and great spots to take photos! Me and my family love to stop in here for a few drinks.
Republic Garden & Lounge - King St, Charleston, SC
 
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Perfect spot to go to in the winter time they have ice skating and cute little booths you can reserve!!
Little Palm

Shopping

 
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If you’re looking for something to do on a Sunday go downtown to the market. You can find all kinds of unique to Charleston stuff. A great place to get a souvenir!
The Historic Charleston City Market, Charleston, SC

Park circle

 
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Lola’s is a great spot to stop by in park circle! Great seafood and a great vibe!
LoLA
 
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Tattooed moose is always a fun time they have a bar that you can go to inside and outside. Live bands and great environment. My dog loves to go here and get all the loving!
The Tattooed Moose
 
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If you like Italian food. Evos has my favorite margarita pizza ever! They also have great meat balls and local beer and cider! Anytime i go to park circle I always eat lunch here.
EVO Pizzeria
 
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The dig and a great local spot to hit up. During the day they have great food—my favorite is the chicken sandwich! During football season they have soo many TVs and even a big screen to play your favorite game. At night time you will see a DJ or band...
DIG In The Park