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The Belmont – late night cozy spot, good bites (pop tarts).Commodore – those looking for not a quiet weekend.Vintage Lounge – wine bar, wine cocktails, all things wine.Carmellas – not a lot of gf items but gelato.Sugar – super cute bake shop (gf items).The Watch – a rooftop that serves food all day.Eleve – rooftop at grand bohemian, yummy truffle fries, lots of seating.Citrus Club – my favorite of them all, a MUST do!.Starz – gets pretty crowded, popular spot to check out.Vendue Roof – lots of room good for big groups.Bennys – pizza spot with the largest slices every (non gluten free).O-KU – asian spot known for their sushi.** The Obstinate Daughter (Sullivans Island) but so worth the commute out there!.** The Ordinary – classy seafood spot inside a bank from the early 1900s, get a resy here.Felix – good for cocktails, French spot on King St.** Leons Oyster Bar– amazing oysters, known for fried chicken, fish sandwich is also good.Xiao Bao Biscuit – asian, lots of spice, in an old converted gas station.Chez Nous – French spot with a very limited menu.Fig -pricier, known for their tasting menu, date night.The menu changes seasonally, although they are known for their pork though. Husk – pricier, hard to get reservations, if you cant get them try to get a seat at the bar or in the back, I loved the cornbread, rib app, and peanut butter pie here.Delaney Oyster House – on my list but didn’t get to visit.,However, would eat dinner somewhere else and just do apps and drinks here because venue is cool 5 Church – dine in an old church, American food, good for larger groups, the risotto balls and cheese plate are great apps from here.** Darling Oyster Bar – Good Happy Hour, instagrammable interior, get a resy, their crab dip is SO good.** Raw 167 – oysters and lobster roll were my fave here, good vibes, can get a bit of a wait, one other location in Nantucket (they also have a sushi bar down the street).Leroys Oyster House – get their baked oysters.Kudu Coffee and Beer – good coffee spot, cute little garden to sit in.Harken Cafe – cute country chic breakfast spot.Basic Kitchen – girly spot, good breakfast spot.Callies Hot Little Biscuit – line gets long here.Poogans Porch – can be a bit touristy but fun to eat on the balcony.Millers All Day – super popular, diner style.See Joe Riley Waterfront and the Famous Pineapple Fountain.Walk down Tradd street to see many historical landmark houses.Extra time – visit Sullivans Island, Shem Creek (quick and easy Uber), and Isle of Palms.Walk the smaller less known streets South of Broad and look at the beautiful homes.Historic Charleston City Market – pretty touristy but good to just walk through.

Visit a plantation (these are all about 30 minutes away).

Charleston is a foodie town for sure, so make that a huge part of your trip!.

Frances Marion if you want a more affordable option in a good location.

There are so many cute boutique hotels to look at including: We stayed in an Air BnB in Cannonborough/Elliotborough area (this is the most North I would stay if you don’t have a car, it was convenient to a lot and quick ubers. I feel like that’s the “center” of a lot of restaurants and shops. If you can find a spot that is walking distance to King St.

Also its a 1.5 hour direct flight from NYC. Pleasent, Isle of Palms and Sullivans Island. We did a couple days without a car downtown and then got a car to explore surrounding areas like Mt. You can do without a car here and just uber or get a rental car.

The DL: Founded in the mid 1600s, Charleston is filled with rich history, rich food, and well the rich! From the charming culture, beautiful buildings, cute boutiques and yummy food this is the perfect getaway for any group girls weekend, friends, or family trip.Ĭharleston has their own airport with great flight options.