So you’re in Charleston for the weekend. We can fill up your time Saturday late afternoon and evening, but that leaves a lot of time to explore one of the most beautiful cities in America. Don’t worry, we’ve got plenty of suggestions of things to do or places to go while you’re visiting!
Angel Oak Tree: The oldest live oak tree east of the Mississippi, this majestic tree is awe-inspiring. It’s big and beautiful and old and has such a southern essence to it. Don’t miss this.
Charleston Farmer’s Market: Sample jams, buy fruits and veggies, check out beautiful jewelry and handmade furniture, try local ice cream with flavors like sweet corn and cinnamon, bourbon-peach, chocolate pluff mud, blueberry buttermilk, and more! They’ve got plenty of food stands too, from coffee to pretzels to our favorite, crepes!
Stand Up Paddleboarding: A relatively new Charleston favorite, rent a giant board and go on an instructor-led tour or go off solo! A great activity for getting up close and personal with the dolphins.
Football: Yes we realize there is some of that foosball business happening the day we get married. For those night games…. well, sorry friends. For the afternoon games that you can catch before hopping on the boat to support us in our vows, we recommend The Roost in West Ashley’s Avondale area, Kickin Chicken in any of their locations, King Street Grill for a billion tvs with any game you can imagine on (where you can order a mountain of nachos), or Angie’s personal favorite, Mueller’s Pub: $5 bottomless beer, and more importantly, THE Spartan alumni bar. All green and white, and the fight song plays nearly constantly from the juke box. It’s a little slice of heaven for my friends that bleed green.
South Carolina Aquarium: They have fish! And an albino alligator! And lemurs! It’s a super cool place that’ll keep you busy for a couple hours, and it’s right on the water so you can go have a picnic afterward with some amazing views!
Carriage tour: Charleston is chock-full of civil war history. Go get you some! Cost more than you’re willing to part with? Put on those stylish sneakers, park at the Battery, and walk around! Go by Rainbow Row, Battery park, up and down Church Street (among others) and see the pineapple fountain. It’s all so very lovely.
Shopping: King Street is sort of famous for their shopping. I wouldn’t know the stores that are there, but I promise there are good ones. Someone that is good at shopping will tell you.
Eating: You can see our Food page for some recommendations, but Eating and Drinking, or thinking, talking, or planning on doing either of these things, are pretty much what Charlestonians spend 75% of their time doing. You should join them.
Beaches: the beaches will still be beautiful and the waters will probably still be warm enough to swim (fingers crossed) in October. Folly is a funky little beach town, Sullivan’s Island is more family oriented, and Isle of Palms is also nice and more family oriented.