Travel Planning: Charleston, SC

We're headed to beautiful Charleston, SC today.  It's just 2 hours from Hilton Head and one of my favorite places on the east coast.  I made a loose itinerary, because I'm OCD like that.  I never want to miss a "must see" or more importantly, a "must eat".

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I love this town.  I considered going to college here.  Not because it's a particularly great school, but because it's gorgeous.  I think I would have been quite comfortable here...

When we arrive, we'll likely do a short driving tour.

And then we'll start with lunch at one of these popular restaurants. 

Southend Best Restaurant (brewery + sandwiches)

 

Tattooed Moose (bar + sandwiches)

 Poogan's Porch (southern)

Closed for Business (sandwiches + beer)

Once I'm fed, it's tour time.  I've read that these places make for great places to take in the city.

City Market

Rainbow Row

Marion Square

Stoll's Alley

Longitude Lane


White Point Gardens and Battery Park

And finally, shopping!

King Street: Shopping

I think my father and Beau would really appreciate the HL Hunley Submarine tour, but sadly (for them) it's only available on weekends.

Mom and I would be more entertained with a visit to one of the popular mansions and gardens.  

Middleton Place


Magnolia Plantation


Boone Hall Plantation

If we're still around for dinner, I've read some great reviews of F.I.G.

And finally, I don't think Beau would mind a stop at the Charleston Beer Exchange on our way home to stock up on some necessities for the week!

Do you have a favorite place to visit in Charleston?