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Charleston, South Carolina, is truly one of the best cities in the United States. Year after year, Charleston keeps getting voted as one of the best cities to visit in North America. What things should I not miss in Charleston, SC, you may ask yourself? Once you see the beautiful city, you will understand why I decided to make this my home in 2007.
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Things to do in Charleston, SC
Walking and horse-carriage tours: Tours are an amazing way to explore and discover this amazing city.
Restaurants: Charleston is a culinary hotspot in the United States.
The beaches: No trip to Charleston is complete without visiting one of the beautiful beaches.
Plantations: Nothing screams the South like plantations, and Charleston has some of the best plantations to visit.
Fort Sumter: Visit the fort where the first shots of the Civil War happened.
Rainbow Row: One of the most beautiful spots in Charleston.
The Battery: Beautiful spot in the city with some of the most spectacular Antebellum Houses.
Rooftop Bars: Charleston has amazing rooftop bars with incredible views.
The Angel Oak Tree: Oldest Angel Oak in the eastern part of the country. Completely awe-inspiring.
Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum: Take a tour of an aircraft carrier, the USS Yorktown, and walk in the footsteps of heroes.
Shem Creek: Amazing location with restaurants, bars, kayaking and paddle-boarding.
Breweries: Charleston has some amazing breweries for all beer lovers.
Ghost Tours: Charleston is one of the most haunted cities in the country.
Charleston City Market: One of the most popular locations of Charleston with lots of options to buy souvenirs.
Places to eat & drink in Charleston, SC
Breakfast
Miller's All Day: Most popular spot for breakfast and lunch in Charleston.
Church And Union: Unique experience for breakfast in an old church.
Virginia's On King: Sophisticated Southern Restaurant with true Southern low country-style cooking.
Lunch
Lewis BBQ: True Southern BBQ that is mouthwatering.
Leon's Oyster Shop: Hot spot for oysters.
Dinner
Hall's Chophouse: Amazing steak restaurant where you are treated like family.
Hank's Seafood: The best seafood restaurant in Charleston.
Magnolia's: The place to go for true Lowcountry, Southern, Charleston food.
Please note: For dinner, most places require reservations. Since Charleston is a culinary destination, restaurant reservations fill up fast. I recommend making reservations at least a month before you travel. The earlier, the better.
Need to know
I have lived in Charleston, South Carolina since 2007 and have spent a lot of time exploring and learning about this beautiful city. Best way to learn about a city or want tips and advice? Get it from a local! If you want to learn more about Charleston, please visit my blog.
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