Charleston, South Carolina
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Flavors to Savor
Perhaps the best way to get to know Charleston is through its cuisine. Between its heirloom recipes and innovative up-and-coming restaurants, Charleston is an exciting culinary destination.
GOSPEL SUNDAY BRUNCH
Hall's Chophouse serves the best cuts in Charleston - from Grass Fed Filet Mignon to Dry-Aged Tomahawk Rib Eye. Dress in your Sunday best and stop in for Gospel Brunch to enjoy a morning full of live music with a steak omelet on the side.
SHE CRAB SOUP
Centuries after the recipe for this simple seafood bisque recipe was concocted, it remains a Charleston mainstay. A beautiful blend of sherry, crab, and heavy cream, a cup of She Crab Soup is a bucket list dish. At 82 Queen, the soup is ladled out all day long. Have a taste and you'll see why.
CRAB CAKES
Charleston's powerhouse Chef Michelle Weaver keeps another Southern food tradition alive at Charleston Grill. Cozy up at the bar with an order Crab Cakes, topped with Creek Shrimp and Lime Tomato Dill Vinaigrette. Linger a bit longer and treat yourself to a front row seat for live jazz.
CHAR-GRILLED OYSTERS
Travel a mile past the bustle of Upper King Street to reach the city's West Side enclave. Snag a spot outside at neighborhood favorite Leon's Fine Poultry & Oyster and order a half dozen oysters of the char-grilled variety. Polish off your meal with a cone of soft serve ice cream and jimmies to go.
MOUTHWATERING BBQ
Rodney Scott is an acclaimed pitmaster and 2018 James Beard Foundation award winner for Best Chef Southeast. His signature Hemingway-based whole hog barbecue is loved by locals and visitors alike. Rodney Scott runs an all-wood operation that cooks between eight and 10 whole hogs per night to create pit-roasted pork, chicken and turkey!
Restaurants Walking Distance from Hotel:
1. Sweetwater Cafe
Sweetwater Tavern (sweetwatercafeboston.com)
2. Hyman's Seafood
Hyman's Seafood (hymanseafood.com)
3. Fig Restaurant
FIG – Local Neighborhood Restaurant in Downtown Charleston, SC (eatatfig.com)
4. Hanks Seafood Restaurant
Charleston’s world-renowned restaurants book up fast, advance reservations are recommended.
Exciting Excursions
Walk storied streets, peer into dazzling historic homes, take to the waters and island hop your way around the peninsula. Charleston is a playground waiting to be explored.
PLANTATION VISIT
Plantations are deeply woven into American history and tell stories that connect our past and present. From the peninsula, ramble down Ashley River Road to experience a glimpse back in time at neighboring properties. Head across the bridge to Mount Pleasant for even more. Each blends beauty, botanics, architecture, and history - and many have cafes for a midday interlude.
HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDE
Old South Carriage Co.'s horse-drawn ride through downtown kicks off a first-time trip with a history lesson and general lay of the land. Clip-clop past Instagrammable destinations like Rainbow Row, The Battery, and historic South of Broad homes while taking notes on where to return for a closer look.
BEACH DAY
Catch a few rays at one of Charleston's five distinct beach towns. Trek to The Edge of America, better known as Folly Beach for its surf, beachside bars, food trucks, and outdoor activities. Take the family to Isle of Palms for a day of sandcastles and splashes. For pure serenity and relaxation, pack a great book and venture to the serene islands of Kiawah, Seabrook or Sullivan's.
