FOLLY BEACH
MCLEOD PLANTATION
HISTORIC SITE
YORKTOWN
SULLIVAN'S ISLAND
LIGHTHOUSE
FORT SUMTER
NATIONAL MONUMENT
CHARLES TOWNE
LANDING
RAINBOW ROW
PINEAPPLE FOUNTAIN
THE DAILY
CIRCA 1886
THE SOUND OF
CHARLESTON
CHARLESTON
CITY MARKET
INTERNATIONAL
AFRICAN AMERICAN
MUSEUM
AIKEN-RHETT
HOUSE MUSEUM
GRAFT WINE BAR
HIGH WIRE
DISTILLING
RODNEY SCOTT'S
WHOLE HOG BBQ
This James Beard Award-winning pitmaster serves pulled pork, plus fried catfish and more.
LEARN MORE
Tours and tastings of
small-batch spirits
LEARN MORE
Test-drive bottles before buying at this shop and bar where locals come to sip, socialize, and listen to vinyl.
LEARN MORE
Well-preserved house featuring former quarters
of the enslaved
LEARN MORE
Honoring Black history
and culture,
opening in 2022
LEARN MORE
One-of-a-kind souvenirs
like sweetgrass baskets
LEARN MORE
Musical production combining gospel, Gershwin, Civil War music, and jazz
LEARN MORE
Elevated Lowcountry cuisine like sea scallops with
blue corn grits
LEARN MORE
Produce and baked goods from area farmers
and artisans
LEARN MORE
A must see iconic staple at Waterfront Park
LEARN MORE
Instagram-worthy colorful Georgian row houses
LEARN MORE
Where English settlers
landed in 1670
LEARN MORE
Gullah/Geechee heritage
site, preserved to recognize generations of enslaved
people
LEARN MORE
Head to seaside restaurants or the Washout area for some of the best surfing on the East Coast
LEARN MORE
Where the Civil War's first shot was fired
LEARN MORE
Postcard-worthy photo ops
LEARN MORE
Massive World War II–era aircraft carrier and
dozens of aircraft
LEARN MORE
Discover a Different Side of the Holy City
Highlighting everything from lesser-visited beaches and Black-owned businesses to historic landmarks and local restaurants, these recommendations help you explore the outdoors responsibly, shop small, celebrate diversity, and more—proving that whether it’s your first time or one of many, a trip to Charleston, South Carolina is always a distinctly rewarding experience.
Sponsored by
USS
USS
MOUNT PLEASANT
Pass manatees and
dolphins while kayaking
LEARN MORE
MOUNT PLEASANT