Charleston Getaway
These are the places we send our own friends, picked by the people who actually live here. Tap Map on any card for directions.
What are you in the mood for?
- Date nightStems and Skins
- Big laughsWit's End
- Fancy dinnerFIG
- Arcade nightPinky & Clyde's
- Shrimp & gritsHank's Seafood
- Free & lovelyWalk the Battery
Can't decide? We'll pick something fun to try.
Close to North Charleston
Close, casual and very good.
Want good food without a long drive? Head to the East Montague area, sometimes called downtown North Charleston. It has a cute main street with lots of bars and restaurants. These are our top spots.
Stems and Skins
A wine bar with food pairings and specials. Great for date night.
Map for Stems and SkinsEvo Pizzeria
Salad, wood-fired pizza and craft beers.
Map for Evo PizzeriaPark Pizza
Great for delivery. Try the throwback-style specialty pizza of the month.
Map for Park PizzaJackrabbit Filly
Come here for something you've never experienced before.
Map for Jackrabbit FillyMadra Rua
A laid-back, cozy bar with relaxed vibes.
Map for Madra RuaPinky & Clyde's
A night out with old-school arcade games.
Map for Pinky & Clyde'sWit's End Comedy Club
Some of the best comedy in Charleston.
Map for Wit's End Comedy ClubGreat Charleston restaurants
Worth the drive, and the dress-up.
If you're ready for an epicurean adventure, these are spots not to be missed. They're located all over the Lowcountry and are sure to be memorable.
FIG
If you want to go fancy, this place is it.
Map for FIGRenzo
Delicious gourmet wood-fired pizza with swanky downtown vibes.
Map for RenzoXiao Bao Biscuit
If you're tired of fried everything, this place has incredible Asian cuisine and an equally strong cocktail menu.
Map for Xiao Bao BiscuitWild Olive
A drive from the city, but worth it if you need good Italian and don't mind the scenery.
Map for Wild OliveEarly Bird Diner
Imagine a greasy-spoon diner, but with real chefs behind the kitchen door.
Map for Early Bird DinerHall's Chophouse
The gold standard for steak and service in Charleston.
Map for Hall's ChophouseJack of Cups
On Folly Beach, so a bit of a drive, but with amazing food and a strong vegetarian menu.
Map for Jack of CupsBangkok Lounge
A dive bar with karaoke. Ridiculous and fun.
Map for Bangkok LoungeRecovery Room
Another great dive bar, the melting pot of the city.
Map for Recovery RoomThe Belmont
Expertly made cocktails with black-and-white movies playing nonstop.
Map for The BelmontCitrus Club
Fancy with a view, at the top of The Dewberry. Fun for a special night. Check their website for dress code and reservations.
Map for Citrus ClubSeafood
Fresh and local.
Nico
Incredible oysters and mind-blowing desserts.
Map for NicoHank's Seafood
A downtown fish spot with great shrimp and grits.
Map for Hank's SeafoodChubby Fish
This is where all our chef friends send us when we ask.
Map for Chubby FishBowens Island
More of a hike, but a legendary Folly Beach seafood spot.
Map for Bowens IslandTouristy stuff that's actually cool
Yes, the touristy ones. We promise they're good.
Walk the Battery
Charleston has incredible history and stories, but the most fun (and free) thing we tell our friends to do is this: go to Second State Coffee, park for free across the street near the old jail, then walk and enjoy the classic great houses that are icons of the city.
Map for Walk the BatteryPick a beach, any beach
If you're from Florida or an island, this will be an eye roll. If not, Charleston beaches are a blast. Folly Beach offers the most activities, while Sullivan's Island is another great choice for a relaxing day by the water.
Map for Pick a beach, any beachGhost tours with Bulldog Tours
Most ghost tours can be kind of hokey, but any excuse to stroll down cobblestone streets at night is worth it. Learn some lore, jump-scare your boyfriend. It's all worth it.
Map for Ghost tours with Bulldog ToursGo to a comedy show
Charleston has a very strong comedy scene, though most people don't know about it. Wit's End is a great place to catch local and national-caliber comics.
Map for Go to a comedy showVisit a plantation
Learn more about the real history of our city, both good and bad. Many well-maintained, historically significant plantations give you a ground-level understanding of the city's origins, like Middleton, Magnolia or the Tea plantation.
Map for Visit a plantationVisit Magnolia Cemetery
Sound a little macabre? Stick with us. Established in 1849, it is one of the oldest and most historically significant burial grounds in the region.
Known for its beautiful landscaping and serene atmosphere, it is the final resting place of many prominent figures, including Civil War soldiers, influential Charleston families and local leaders.
The monuments mix many architectural styles, and the oak-lined pathways offer a glimpse into the past. Over the years it has become an important cultural landmark, reflecting the city's rich history and the lives of those who shaped it.
Tip: if you go in the summer, bring bug spray. (Thank us later.)
Map for Magnolia CemeteryThanks for adventuring with us!
Have a wonderful stay. We hope you find a new favorite.