Charleston is an incredible city to visit, and October/November is one of the best periods to experience the Holy City. One of the oldest cities in America, Charleston was established in 1670 by the British and named Charles Town in honour of King Charles II. It was a merchant city, which brought with it different styles of architecture and culture, which has been carefully maintained throughout the city.

There are so many unique locations you can go visit in Charleston - from areas of natural beauty, to stunning beaches, to historically important and unique heritage sites. Charleston is also a foodie town, highly regarded internationally, with several award winning chefs in residence.

To help you plan your trip, we have included a few of our favourite places to visit, as well as links to websites that provide ideas of things to do in Charleston.

Inside Out Charleston: https://www.charlestoninsideout.com/

Charleston Visitors Center guide: https://www.charlestoninsideout.com/

Another useful website which includes historic tours, ghost tours, plantation house tours, etc. We really encourage our guests to explore some of the cultural heritage sites, as Charleston is one of the oldest cities in America and is full of history. https://charleston.com/things-to-do-in-charleston-sc

You can find excellent shopping along King Street, The Market and East Bay Street

Check out our local museums and art galleries around Charleston. Some of these include The International African American museum, the Charleston museum, the Gibbs art gallery, Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art and various galleries scattered around King, Church, and Queen Street.

Restaurants change frequently in Charleston, so it is usually better to use websites like Resy, Conde Nast or Eater to help you find the best options. If you are interested in eating at one of these restaurants, we recommend booking a month in advance as they can be quite popular!

https://blog.resy.com/2024/01/charleston-restaurants/

https://carolinas.eater.com/22594772/best-food-charleston-restaurants-guide

Our favourites:

167 Raw

Sorelle

Cannon Green

FIG

Vern's

Chubby Fish (just listed as a top 10 restaurant in the US!)

The Ordinary

Delaney Oyster House

Le Farfalle

Maison

Leon's Oyster Bar

Rodney Scott's BBQ

Zero George

Frannie and the Fox

Obstinate Daughter (Sullivan's Island)

Longboard (Sullivan's Island)

Acme (Isle of Palms)

Tavern and Table (Shem Creek - for the view)

Nico's (Shem Creek)

A good guide: https://blog.resy.com/2023/06/best-cocktails-charleston/

Our Favourites:

Rosemary Rose Rooftop at the Nickel Hotel

The Champagne Bar at The Bennett

Zero Bar

The Vendue Rooftop

The Quinte Bar

The Den, Frannie and the Fox

The Market Pavilion Hotel Rooftop

The Forte Lounge

Revelry

Philosophers and Fools

Cocktail Club

Prohibition

Vintage Lounge

Blind Tiger

The Gin Joint

The Living Room and/or the Citrus Club at The Dewberry

As the spooky season approaches, Charleston has several fun activities lined up. Check out a few haunted destinations around town, do a ghost tour, check out a haunted experience at a brewery - Charleston has it all!

Some suggestions here:

https://travelerofcharleston.com/6-spookiest-places-charleston/

https://boonehallfrightnights.com/

https://app.gopassage.com/events/southernscreams2025

Charleston Carriage Ghost Tour