I guess I’m not quite ready to commit to the cooler temperatures here in DC because next week I’m headed south to sunny Charleston, SC. It’ll be my first visit to this charming city so I’d be extremely grateful for any and all recommendations. I’ll only be in town for a long weekend so I’d like to pack in as much as possible. So lovely readers… what can’t I miss? I’d love to hear your suggestions on places to shop shop shop, sights to see, and most importantly where to eat!
P.S Brunch at the famed Hominy Grill is definitely on our agenda!
OH MY GOODNESS! You will LOVE it!!
here's a post from our trip last year.
http://the-bright-life.blogspot.com/2009/08/what-trip.html
Have a ball and dress in light layers!! It's HOT and HURRRRRMID!
I love Hominy Grill…be prepared for a wait. Another brunch favorite is Josephs (they have live Jazz). Charleston Place is perfect for a romantic dinner. When we were there a couple got engaged at the table next to us!
Have fun! xx
oh i am SO jealous!!! i have been wanting to travel there for a while…i am pretty sure that it's next on our list of trips to take!! have so much fun and come back with you own fun recommendations!
Have a wonderful trip! It is on my list of places to visit, so I'll look forward to reading all about it.
Definitely look at all the old houses, and try the food! Also, M. Dumas & Sons is a great clothing store. Here's my post about my first visit: http://littlefishbigc.blogspot.com/2010/04/day-5-today-we-woke-up-again-at-six.html
Definitely go to the open air market on Market St..to the battery & water front park for sight seeing..shop on King Street..go to Oak or Halls for a fancy steak dinner. Email me if you'd like more suggestions!
So jealous! I love Jestine's Kitchen. They have the best friend green tomatoes, and southern home cookin'.
I DIE for the oyster shots at pearlz!! Yummy
My love for Charleston in pictures
http://emilyhposts.blogspot.com/2010/08/wordless-wednesday.html
Have a great trip!
Must go to Market Pavilion (hotel) roof top bar. Fabulous!
Here is my post on our trip last year: http://anniesadventures16.blogspot.com/2009/09/charleston-labor-day-weekend.html
I was lucky enough to spend 4 years in Charleston during college. Fantastic City. If you're looking for a yummy (and cheap!) Lunch or Dinner, check out Five Loaves on Cannon. I also highly recommend Market Pavilion Rooftop, Vendue Inn Rooftop, Magnolia's, Jim N Nicks on King, High Cotton, and a personal favorite, The Marina Variety Store (it serves breakfast etc and is above the Charleston City Marina. Its one of my favorites!)
I have never been to Charleston!
Have a great time and be sure to tell us all about it when you return:)
So fun! I love Charleston!!! I would definitely go to Magnolia's for dinner. It is delicious! Also the rooftop bar at the Market Pavilion hotel is really fun, and shopping on King Street…great selection of stores!
The Roof Top Bar is so much fun at night! Live music
Just realized I missed this post! I currently live in Charleston and right now "Restaurant Week" is going on. This has some amazing deals at the best restaurants in Charleston. I'd highly recommend 82 Queen for a nice dinner. It is my absolute FAVORITE place in Charleston, the atmosphere is very charming, and it's located down a side street away from the main tourist traffic. If you visit during restaurant week, you get 3 courses for $30! My family went for this last year and it was wonderful. I'd also recommend Five Loaves for a casual lunch/dinner. Market Pavilion Rooftop for an afternoon cocktail (amazing view of the city). Poogan's Porch for some quaint southern cooking. And the carraige tours are pretty neat if you've never been to Charleston before.
Enjoy your visit to the lowcountry!
http://restaurantweekcharleston.com/