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ON THE TOP OF THE WORLD
DEPARTMENTS 8 12 24 34 44 48 54
Welcome to Charleston See + Do Shop + Savor Eat + Drink Calendar of Events Maps Directory of Advertisers
FEATURES 10 18 20 31 32 38 42 53
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On Top of the World Spotlight on Middleton Place Spotlight on Southeastern Wildlife Exposition Charleston area shopping guide Take Home a Reminder of Charleston In the kitchen with Charleston chefs Indulge in the Sweet Taste of Charleston Things to love about the Lowcountry
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SWEET CHARLESTON
From the Publisher
WELCOME TO CHARLESTON!
Contributors
Hardly a week goes by that Charleston isn’t in the spotlight – either the subject of a national travel article or making a “best of” or “top 10” list for places to visit, eat or vacation with your family. In this issue, we’ve recapped some of our top accolades from 2012 and we think you’ll agree Charleston truly is the best city in the world.
Keith Simmons has an extensive publishing, marketing and advertising background and founded Traveler Magazine in 2005. His purpose was to develop an affordable and effective visitor medium where businesses could advertise their service. Traveler is now one of the leading visitor resources in the city. Keith lives in Mount Pleasant with his wife and son. He enjoys fishing, kayaking and spending time with his family.
Dining out has become its own Holy City attraction. But after the shrimp and grits and crab cakes comes what some might say is the best part: dessert. We highlight a few places to grab a sweet treat or warm up with a latte while sightseeing around downtown. In February, we kick off the festival season with the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition followed by the Charleston Wine + Food Festival, Charleston Fashion Week and more. In fact, we have so much going on, you should just go ahead and start planning your return visit right now. Be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/travelermag) and Twitter (@traveler_mag) if you have questions during your visit.
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Member of: Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau; Charleston Restaurant Association; Summerville/Dorchester Chamber of Commerce.
Holly Fisher is a long-time writer and editor with a love of telling stories. She has lived in Charleston more than a decade and enjoys sharing the tales of the Holy City with visitors and newcomers to the area. Holly lives in the Mount Pleasant area with her husband, daughter and two Labrador retrievers. When she isn’t at her computer writing for work and for fun, you can find her reading, doing CrossFit and piddling in her flower beds.
Sally Heineman honed her knack for graphic design at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA where she received a BFA in Graphic Design. Drawn to the South and the love of everything Lowcountry, Sally opened the doors of Heineman Design in 1992.
Publisher/Founder.................... Keith Simmons Editor........................................... Holly Fisher Graphic Designer...................... Heineman Design Distribution................................ Mike Derrick Distribution................................ Brian Bean Distribution................................ Debbi Farrell Cover Photo............................... Doug Hickok, hueandeye.com
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The copy and advertising deadline for the next issue is February 28, 2013.
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ON TOP OF THE WORLD Charleston ranks high among ‘best of’ lists BY HOLLY FISHER
n the last year Charleston added a number of accolades to its already lengthy list of awards. In 2012 Charleston came out on top of the world as readers of Conde Nast Traveler voted it the best city in the world and the No. 1 city in the United States.
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Here’s what the magazine readers had to say: With the “best beaches in the southeast,” it’s no wonder Charleston took first place in our list of Top 10 Cities in the United States. The seaside proximity doesn’t just allow for some picturesque views, but for some one-of-a-kind seafood as well. “The food, history, architecture and people are wonderful,” said one reader. “A bucket list city!” In addition to being a beautiful city, the people of Charleston aren’t bad either, according to the readers of Travel + Leisure who voted the people of Charleston the fourth most attractive, only trailing behind Miami, San Diego and San Juan.
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The website, a resource of the best places in America to live, work, visit and play, highlighted the downtown for its gardens, restaurants and historic homes along with its walkability and low commercial vacancy rate. Also, the American Planning Association put Broad Street on its list of Great Streets in America. It praised Charleston for preserving Broad Street and its “rich colonial history, stunning 18th century architecture, and pedestrian orientation.”
Travel + Leisure gave Charleston a high rating in its list of Top Cities in the U.S. and Canada. Charleston came in at No. 4 behind much larger cities of New York, Chicago and San Francisco. In 2011, Charleston was in the No. 2 spot. Also, Travel + Leisure named the historic Wentworth Mansion No. 1 on its list of Top Small City Hotels in the Continental U.S. as part of its annual World’s Best Awards. The Market Pavilion Hotel came in at fourth place, and Planters Inn was ranked No. 7. No other city had multiple hotels in the top 10. The Wentworth Mansion took the No. 12 spot on the magazine’s list of Top 100 Hotels Overall. The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island was No. 11 on the Top Resorts in the Continental U.S. Even specific areas and streets of Charleston garnered national attention. Livability.com ranked Charleston No. 2 on its list of Top 10 Downtowns in 2012.
One charming Charleston suburb is tops for retirees. CNNMoney rated the town of Summerville as one of the best places to retire. It ranked No. 24 on a top 25 list. The site credited the charm of nearby Charleston and the medical care available at Summerville Medical Center.
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See + Do Charleston is known for its beauty, history and fantastic harbor. Many experienced touring companies are ready to show you a great time.
WHETHER YOU'RE A HISTORY BUFF, WATER ENTHUSIAST OR SIMPLY ENJOY STROLLING THE COBBLESTONE STREETS OF CHARLESTON YOU’LL FIND PLENTY OF WAYS TO EXPLORE THE HOLY CITY. Tour historic plantation homes, learn about the city’s spooky side with a ghost tour or see Charleston from the water.
How to use this magazine: You’ll find each type of tour and attraction categorized for easy reference. Many listings include a map grid locator. Find the grid location, then reference the maps on pages 48 through 53.
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AQUARIUMS
Theatre Charleston
South Carolina Aquarium
843-813-8578 • www.theatrecharleston.com Theatre Charleston, a nonprofit organization comprised of the area’s leading local theaters, is dedicated to helping you easily find out what’s playing when and where. For a full calendar of this season’s live productions, check out www.theatrecharleston.com
100 Aquarium Wharf • Charleston • (Map: K:3) 843-720-1990 • www.scaquarium.org Discover jaw-dropping creatures and eye-opening exhibits at Charleston’s No.1 family attraction. Get up close to a rare albino alligator; try your hand at feeding stingrays; see several toothy shark species of the great ocean; touch coastal creatures in the Touch Tank; or go behind the scenes in the state’s only Sea Turtle Hospital. Journey to Madagascar and come eye to eye with ring-tailed lemurs.
The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre & Shoppe 164 Church St. • Charleston • (Map H:5) 843-WE SMILE (937-6453) www.charlestonmysteries.com • Welcoming all who love a good mystery and those who could use a good laugh. Featuring Inspector NoClue’s Murder Mystery, the ghostly Charleston History Mystery, and family oriented Pirate Mystery Treasure Show. Live entertainment most evenings and some “beat-the-heat” matinees. Appetizers, desserts, beer/wine. Mystery books/gifts.
“It is impossible for me to enter Charleston from any side, whether by land or by sea, and not feel that here the land is precious; here is a place worth keeping...” – Charleston native and artist Elizabeth O'Neill Verner
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CARRIAGE TOURS Palmetto Carriage Works 40 N. Market St. • (Map: H/I:5) • 843-723-8145 www.palmettocarriage.com • Charleston’s premier carriage company. We leave from The Big Red Barn every 15 to 20 minutes, rain or shine, beginning at 9 a.m. Tours are one hour long, covering about 25 to 30 blocks of the residential and historic districts. All our guides are city licensed, entertaining and informative. See our ad on the inside front cover.
Visit www.travelerofcharleston.com for coupons on tours, museums and attractions.
MUSEUMS AND PARKS
Harbor & Carriage Combination Tour
Edmondston-Alston House
Harbor Tours • 10 Wharfside St. • (Map: K:4) Palmetto Carriage • 40 N. Market St. • (Map: I:5) 843-723-8145 • For tickets: www.charlestonharbortours.com • 800-979-3370 or 843-722-1112. Adults $36.50, Chidren 4-11 $25 • Charleston Harbor Tours departs from the Maritime Center three times daily with a 90-minute live narrated sightseeing cruise aboard the 1920s style Bay Steamer – Carolina Belle. Palmetto Carriage tour departs from the Big Red Barn every 20-30 minutes beginning at 9 a.m. The one-hour tour covers 25 to 30 blocks of the historic and residential districts.
21 East Battery • Charleston • (Map: G:9) 843-722-7171 • www.middletonplace.org A witness to many dramatic events in Charleston’s history, the house is a classic example of the city’s architecture. Built in 1825, the house is a repository of family treasures, including Alston family silver, furniture, books and paintings that remain in place much as they have been for more than a century and a half. Look seaward from the second floor piazza, where Gen. Beauregard watched the bombardment of Fort Sumter.
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MUSEUMS AND PARKS Audubon Center At Beidler Forest 843-462-2150 • www.beidlerforest.com The Lowcountry’s “real swamp” experience. The Audubon Society’s Francis Beidler Forest contains the largest stand of virgin bald cypress and tupelo gum swamp forest left in the world. See 1,000-year old trees and native wildlife in this untouched sanctuary. Walk the 1.75-mile boardwalk deep into the heart of the swamp. Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m-5 p.m. Harleyville, S.C., I-26 W to exit 187, follow “Beidler Forest” signs.
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site 1500 Old Towne Rd. • Charleston • (area map) 843-852-4200 • Hours: daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Web: www.charlestownelanding.travel • Charles Towne Landing is the birthplace of Charleston and South Carolina. Established in 1670, this is where your visit to historic Charleston begins. Charles Towne Landing experiences include a museum, outdoor exhibits along the History Trail with an accompanying audio tour, cannon demonstrations and special events, an Animal Forest zoo and the Adventure, a reproduction 17th-century trading vessel.
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Departs from two locations: Liberty Square, Charleston • (Map K:3) or Patriots Point Mount Pleasant (Map P:1) • 843-722-2628 www.spiritlinecruises.com • Charleston is full of history at every turn and one of its most famous claims to fame is Fort Sumter National Monument, the site where the Civil War began. We provide the only commercial boat transportation to Fort Sumter. Tours include a 30-minute narrated cruise through Charleston Harbor and back plus an hour to tour the fort and its on-site museum.
Town of Summerville Visitor Center • 402 N. Main St. • Summerville (Map CC:3) • 843-873-8535 www.visitsummerville.com • It's true. Southern hospitality began in Summerville. Just 24 miles from Charleston, we invite you to experience our original Southern hospitality for yourself. But please take your time and enjoy all this charming, historic town has to offer. You'll soon find yourself feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and thinking this is exactly how life should be. Photograph by Paul Zoeller, courtesy of Charleston Fashion Week®
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Charleston Fashion Week is March 19-23 in Marion Square. Last year’s event featured 150 models with more than 160 people entering the Emerging Designer Competition. Organizers made a pretty serious dent in some cosmetics, using: 230 tubes of lipstick, 105 cans of hairspray and 5,500 bobby pins.
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PLANTATIONS Boone Hall Plantation 1235 Long Point Rd. • Mount Pleasant (Map: M:4) • 843-884-4371 www.boonehallplantation.com • One of America’s oldest plantations with more than 320 years of history and heritage, it is located 8 miles north of Charleston on Highway 17. The famous “Avenue of Oaks,” nine original slave cabins, house tours and shows are all offered for one price. Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.
Charleston Tea Plantation 6617 Maybank Hwy. • Wadmalaw Island • 843559-0383 • www.charlestonteaplantation.com The Charleston Tea Plantation is located on quiet and beautiful Wadmalaw Island, just 25 miles outside downtown Charleston. Traveling through the tranquil beauty and endless sea of green, visitors can experience how tea is planted, grown, nurtured and harvested from the raw leaf to finished black tea – made possible by the farm’s thousands of historic tea bushes.
Drayton Hall 3380 Ashley River Rd. (Hwy 61) • Charleston, 843-769-2600 • www.draytonhall.org • Circa 1738 • Drayton Hall (circa 1738) has survived the centuries and is the oldest unrestored plantation house in America open to the public. Admission includes hourly tours, daily programs, river and marsh walks, the African-American Cemetery, rental of an interactive landscape tour on DVD and artisan-inspired Museum Shop. A National Historic Landmark and a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Open to the public daily except major holidays.
Middleton Place National Historic Landmark • 4300 Ashley River Rd. (Hwy 61) • Charleston • 843-556-6020 www.middletonplace.org • An 18th-century rice plantation and National Historic Landmark comprising 65 acres of America’s oldest landscaped gardens. A tour of the House Museum highlights family collections and the Middletons’ role in American history. Explore the stable yards, where craftspeople re-create the activities of a self-sustaining Lowcountry plantation. African-American focus tours, carriage rides, garden market and nursery. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
In 1886 an earthquake rocked Charleston and damaged 2,000 buildings and killed 110 people. Iron rods were run through building interiors and fastened to the exterior walls as protection from future earthquakes. You’ll see round and star-shaped bolts on the outside of many homes and commercial buildings downtown. january-march 2013 travelerofcharleston.com
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Middleton Place: America’s Oldest Landscaped Gardens A National Historic Landmark, Middleton Place is a prime example of Charleston’s rich history and storied culture. The main family residence was built in 1705 and was acquired via marriage by Henry Middleton in 1741. The Middleton family played key roles in America’s early history: Henry was the second president of the First Continental Congress and his son, Arthur, signed the Declaration of Independence. One of Henry Middleton’s legacies that lives on today is the garden he established at Middleton Place in the 18th century. Crafted in logic and geometry, the garden adapts to the contours of the land. Walkways planted with trees and shrubs, green arbors and sculptures bring a surprise at every turn.
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Today, centuries-old camellias bloom in the winter months and azaleas bring color to the hillside in the spring. The gardens have been planned so something is blooming at Middleton Place during all seasons. Beginning in January, the camellias start to bloom bringing a splash of color to the gray of winter. Middleton Place offers guided camellia walks at 11 a.m. each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from Feb. 14 to March 23. Visit middletonplace.org or call 843-556-6020 for reservations and details. 4300 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29407 843-556-6020 middletonplace.org
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TRANSPORTATION Lowcountry Loop Trolley Call for departing locations • 843-654-5119 www.lowcountrylooptrolley.com A hop-on, hop-off narrative tour and special event charter, that does a continuous loop to and from Mount Pleasant, the Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island and the Visitor's Center in downtown Charleston. Stops include: Patriots Point, the Charleston Water Taxi, Boone Hall Plantation, restaurants, shops and the beaches. Hop on and off at your own pace, and enjoy the best that the Lowcountry has to offer!
WALKING TOURS Bulldog Tours 40 North Market St. • Charleston • (Map: I:5) 843-722-TOUR • www.bulldogtours.com As seen on the Travel Channel’s “America’s Most Haunted Places,” this premier walking tour company will have you exhilarated and entertained at the same time. Choose from four tours: Ghost & Graveyard, The Dark Side of Charleston, Ghost Dungeon and Haunted Jail Tour.
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Culinary Tours Of Charleston 40 N. Market St. • Charleston • (Map: I:5) • 843727-1100 • www.culinarytoursofcharleston.com Come join us as we walk, talk and taste our way through Charleston while experiencing history through our Lowcountry cuisine. Daily tasting tours introduce guests to tasty bites at many great “food finds.” Go behind the scenes and visit with chefs, bakers, artisan food producers, chocolatiers and specialty shops.
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Magnolia Gardens is home to 20,000 camellias. The Japonicas will be in full bloom from mid-January to mid-March. Magnolia has 1,000 cultivars of Japonica, more than any other garden in America. Take a 45-minute camellia walk at 11 a.m. Monday through Saturday; 1:30 on Sundays. To make a reservation, call 800-367-3517. january-march 2013 travelerofcharleston.com
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Southeastern Wildlife Expo highlights art, nature, outdoors
The unofficial kickoff to Charleston’s tourist season, the 31st annual SEWE is Feb. 15-17 at various venues and parks around downtown Charleston. Nationally known wildlife experts, artists and environmentalists converge on Charleston and this year is no exception. SEWE welcomes Julie Scardina of SeaWorld and Busch Gardens and a frequent guest on “Today” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”
”Scardina will host educational live animal presentations at the Charleston Music Hall. Busch Wildlife Sanctuary will be teaming with Scardina to give SEWE attendees an up-close look at alligators, bobcats, foxes, birds of prey, snakes and more. They will have four shows together (two on Feb. 15; two on Feb. 16), while Busch will have two encore shows on Feb 17. Photo credit: Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
For the last 30 years, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition has celebrated wildlife art, conservation and the sporting lifestyle. Each year the event grows and expands as it exposes even more visitors and locals to the wonders of wildlife.
A crowd favorite each year is the retriever demonstrations and the DockDogs. This year, SEWE will have the only two-tank DockDogs event east of the Mississippi. Also at Brittlebank Park is the Sporting Village with outdoor outfitters, boats and equipment and fishing/hunting/safari guides. Charleston Place houses a vast exhibit of wildlife artwork, sculpture and photography. Watch SEWE artists create original pieces live during the Quick Draw/ Speed Sculpt on Feb. 15. Artists will have just one hour to create a piece from start to finish and then attendees can bid on the work in a live auction. Day tickets are $10-$20, three-day passes are $40, and children 10 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult. SEWE provides free shuttle service between venues during show hours with a ticket or badge, and handicapped accessible service is available. To purchase tickets, visit www.sewe.com or call 843-723-1748 20
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Aerial view of Charleston.
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WATER TOURS Barrier Island Eco-Tours 50 41st Ave. • Isle of Palms Marina • (Map: P:5) 843-886-5000 • www.nature-tours.com Naturalist guided boat excursions to Capers Island Preserve. Travel the salt marsh creeks, see dolphins and wildlife up close, explore the “boneyard beach” and walk inland trails. Morning and sunset eco-tours, creek fishing, crabbing, kayaking or beach-side cookouts.
Charleston Harbor Tours Charleston Maritime Center. • 10 Wharfside St., Charleston • (Map K:4) • 800-979-3370 or 843-722-1112 • www.CharlestonHarborTours.com Board the Carolina Belle for Charleston’s only live narrated harbor history tour. Relax and enjoy a beverage from the snack bar as the captain informs you about the forts and landmarks that shaped Charleston’s historic harbor. Private charters and group dinner cruises are available. $17.50 adult, $16.50 senior, $13 child 4-11, under 4 are free.
Schooner Pride – Charleston's Tall Ship 360 Concord St. • Charleston • (Map: K:3) 800-979-3370 or 843-722-1112 www.schoonerpride.com • Marvel at the Holy City’s unique skyline as we sail by the forts, going where history was made. Listen to the wind filling the sails, see dolphins frolicking and experience the magnificent colors of a Charleston sunset. Sail aboard the Pride for an afternoon dolphin sail or a sunset sail. Available for private charter or event booking.
SpiritLine Charleston Harbor Tour Departs from two locations: Aquarium Wharf, Charleston • (Map K:3) or Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant • (Map P:1) • 843-722-2628 www.spiritlinecruises.com • The 90-minute cruise passes by Charleston’s famous Battery, the Cooper River Bridge, WaterfrontPark, Patriots Point, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie.
With its many wharves along East Bay Street, Charles Town became a busy seaport. Ships carrying raw materials, deer skins, rice, indigo, and eventually cotton were exported to England and commerce was born. Ships returned heavy with staples and luxuries of Europe which lent a cosmopolitan air to the growing community. Even in its infancy, Charleston had the reputation of being a “Little London” in the semi-tropic wilds of the New World. By 1740, Charles Town was becoming the most critical port in North America for exporting, and an economic boom surged across the colony. – Charleston CVB
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Shop + Savor Charleston was founded in the late 1600s as a port city, and it has remained a thriving place to buy goods ever since! Buy local and enjoy the rewards.
WHETHER YOU’RE SHOPPING FOR SOUVENIRS, A DRESS FOR DINNER OR A TASTE OF SOUTH IN A BOX OF BENNE WAFERS, YOU’LL FIND JUST WHAT YOU WANT IN THE CITY’S MANY RETAIL OUTLETS. The Charleston peninsula has boutiques, national retailers and a market full of Southern charm. Areas outside Charleston like Summerville, North Charleston and Mount Pleasant also offer retail outlets and plenty of opportunities for a day of shopping.
About Charleston On the second Sunday of each month, King Street is closed to vehicular traffic from Queen Street North to Calhoun Street for 2nd Sunday on King. Enjoy shopping and restaurant specials.
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SHOPPING Dacuba’s Fine Jewelry 84 North Market St. • Charleston (Map: H:5) • 843-853-0103 www.dacubasjewelry.citymax.com • Nestled in the heart of Charleston, Dacuba’s has a wonderful selection of sterling silver and 14kt gold jewelry. Their featured “Southern Gate” collection is fashioned after the wrought-iron work seen throughout this historical city. Custom-made Charleston charms are just some of the many treasures you’ll find in their shop. They strive to bring beautiful custom quality jewelry to their customers. (See ads on pages 4-5 for more info).
In between visits to Charleston, stay connected to the Holy City through our social media. Find us on Facebook (facebook.com/travelermag), on Twitter (twitter.com/traveler_mag) and on Pinterest (pinterest.com/travelermag).
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SHOPPING Nice Ice Fine Jewelry 145 Market St. • Charleston • (Map: G:4/5) 843-577-7029 • Exclusive boutique to such renowned designers as Slane & Slane, Charriol, Jude Frances, Philip Stein Watches, Marco Bicego, Dominique Cohen and Bellarri. Offers an extensive and unique collection of fine jewelry, engagement rings and pearls. Custom designs are a specialty for this charming shop with a knowledgeable, friendly staff and extraordinarycustomer service. See ad on inside back cover.
Tom’s Toys LLC
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125 Market St. • Charleston (Map G:5) Kapla is a unique wooden building toy composed of identical blocks. Children put one block on top of the other and let their imagination run free, creating all kinds of animals, buildings, vehicles and bridges. Kapla is suitable for children of all ages.
Share your best vacation photos with us on Facebook (facebook.com/travelermag)! We love to see how visitors are enjoying Charleston.
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SHOPPING Terrace Oaks Antique Mall 2037 Maybank (Hwy. 700) • James Island 843-795-9689 • Mon-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. www.terraceoaksantiques.com • Since 1988, Terrace Oaks Antique Mall has been the leader in the Charleston area for multi-dealer antique shops. The 10,000-square-foot, climate-controlled shop houses 90+ booths with all different tastes and styles. When it comes to antiques, they have just about anything your heart desires.
Town of Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant, S.C., is not just your average place to visit. Offering an escape from your everyday life, the taste you crave, and the relaxation you desire, Mount Pleasant won’t disappoint. Filled with an unbelievable array of restaurants, taverns, activities and accommodations, the vacation you’re anticipating will be more than just a trip from home; it will be an experience of indescribable magic and warmth.
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge at night.
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DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON Spend the day walking King Street with its clothing boutiques, shoe stores, gift shops and more. Start near Charleston Place Hotel and head toward Calhoun Street for a wide selection of local boutiques, gift shops and national retailers. If you’re in the market for rare finds, make your way down Lower King Street (south of Market Street), the city’s antique district. The City Market stretches from Meeting Street to East Bay Street and is home to more than 100 vendors – plus dozens of businesses and restaurants line Market Street on either side of the City Market shed. This is a great spot to pick up souvenirs, sweetgrass baskets, artwork and jewelry. SUMMERVILLE Summerville’s Town Square is filled with local boutiques and shops, including 12 antique stores, a children’s book store and one of the top 10 quilt shops in the country. MOUNT PLEASANT • Towne Centre on U.S. Highway 17 is home to national retailers plus several local boutiques, including Palmetto Moon, Hairy Winston Pet Boutique, KikiSol Resort, Teal and The Southern Curator. www.mtpleasanttownecentre.com
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Your guide to shopping in and around Charleston
• Belle Hall Shopping Center is located on Long Point Road ( just off Interstate 526). Stop by Wonder Works for a large selection of children’s toys and gifts or visit Princess of Tides for costumes and tutus. Carolina Girls carries gift items, jewelry and stationery. The Coastal Cupboard has a large selection of specialty food items and cookware. www.shopbellehall.com WEST ASHLEY Citadel Mall, located off Interstate 526 and Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, includes mostly national retailers like Belk, Dillard’s, Sears, Target and JCPenney plus an IMAX Theater. www.citadelmall.net NORTH CHARLESTON • Northwoods Mall on Rivers Avenue has more than 120 stores, including Belk, Dillard’s, Sears, Palmetto Moon, Books-a-Million and Bath & Body Works. www.shopnorthwoodsmall.com • Tanger Outlets has dozens of nationally known retailers offering apparel for adults and children, shoes, accessories, housewares and jewelry. Tanger is easily accessible from both Interstates 526 and 26. www.tangeroutlet.com/charleston
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Take Home a Reminder of Charleston
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Don’t you wish you could pack up the sights, sounds and tastes of Charleston? Well, it might be tough to put a horse-drawn carriage in your suitcase, but there are some great Charleston items that allow you to take home a piece of the Holy City (and they’re less messy to pack). Pick up one of these items for a gift or as a memento of a visit to the world’s best city.
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Rewined Candles are handmade and blended to mimic the flavors and scents of your favorite wines: Cabernet, Chardonnay, Champagne, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. These soy candles burn 60-80 hours and, to keep the wine theme going, they are molded into recycled wine bottles from Charleston restaurants. Price: $28 | Available at several Charleston area retailers and online at rewinedcandles.com.
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Spark creativity and imaginative play with Kapla, a unique wooden building toy that’s a series of identical blocks. Put one block on top the other to create, well, anything from animals and buildings to vehicles and bridges. Price: $20 and up | Available at Tom’s Toys LLC, 125 Market St., or online at kaplaus.com.
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Charleston’s rice history stretches back to 1685 when a merchant ship paid for repairs in Charleston with a bit of rice seed from Madagascar. Dr. Henry Woodward planted the seeds here, launching Charleston’s 200-year history as a leading rice producer in the United States. At the turn of the century, rice cultivation ended in the Lowcountry because of a weak market and competition. Carolina Plantation Rice has revived the rice by devoting a portion of its acreage to the cultivation of “Carolina Gold” rice. Price: $9.32 per bag | carolinaplantationrice.com.
A few years ago, Ryan Eleuteri, owner of The Charleston Beverage Co., set out to create the perfect Bloody Mary. The result is Charleston Mix, a collection of premium ingredients that have been native to Lowcountry pantries for centuries (sea salt, rice vinegar, tarragon, Worcestershire sauce). Try it original or in bold & spicy for an extra kick. Price: $9.95 | Available at grocery stores and restaurants and online at charlestonmix.com.
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The chocolates at Christophe Artisan Chocolatier-Pâtissier are so pretty you might have a hard time eating them. But they’re so tasty you probably won’t be able to resist. Pick up this nine-piece box of hand-painted luxury chocolates for a gift (or yourself ). The chocolates are crafted by thirdgeneration French chocolatier Christophe Paume. Price: $20.95 | Available at 90 Society St. or online at christophechocolatier.com.
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If you enjoyed eating all our fine food while visiting Charleston, now you can try your hand at Southern cooking and create your own Charleston-inspired dishes. Pick up a copy of “Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking” by Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart (Gibbs Smith, 2012). The book has 600 recipes, hundreds of photos and step-by-step techniques for making everything from biscuits to fried chicken. Pick up a copy at Blue Bicycle Books, 420 King St. | bluebicyclebooks.com.
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Eat + Drink Charleston’s diverse culinary scene is amazing. Innovative chefs and their dishes will dazzle the taste buds and warm the heart. Charleston has great taste!
TRUST US, YOU WON’T LEAVE CHARLESTON HUNGRY. In fact you might spend half your vacation simply deciding which delectable restaurant to try next. Our city has world-class chefs cooking up plates filled with Southern goodness. And even our desserts are claiming national fame and recognition.
The annual Charleston Wine + Food Festival hosted 21,250 guests at more than 75 events around the city in 2011.
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FINE DINING Cru Cafe´ 18 Pinckney St. • Charleston • (Map: I:4/5) 843-534-2434 • www.crucafe.com • In an 18th-century home on Pinckney Street, Charlestonians sip mint julep tea on the porch and dine on upscale comfort food at John Zucker’s Cru Cafe. “Do it right and use the best possible ingredients” is his mantra. Serving lunch Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner Tues.-Sat. 5-10 p.m.
SpiritLine Dinner Cruise Departs from 40 Patriots Point Blvd Mount Pleasant • (Map P:1) • 843-722-2628 www.spiritlinecruises.com • The SpiritLine Dinner Cruise aboard the Spirit of Carolina features fine cuisine prepared to order onboard, entertainment, dancing, fully stocked bar and a magnificent cruise on Charleston Harbor. Departs Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant. Call for information and reservations.
Middleton Place Restaurant 4300 Ashley River Rd. • Charleston 843-556-6020 • www.middletonplace.org Savor Lowcountry cuisine while taking in views of America’s oldest landscaped gardens. For lunch, visitors enjoy a three-course, prix fixe menu. Lunch served daily 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner guests pay no admission after 5:30 p.m. and can stroll through the gardens prior to an elegant, candlelit evening. Dinner served Sun., Tues.-Thurs. 6-8 p.m. and Fri.-Sat. 6-9 p.m.
CASUAL DINING A.W. Shuck’s 35 South Market St. • Charleston • (Map: I:5) 843-723-1151 • www.a-w-shucks.com Charleston’s original raw bar and restaurant right on historic Market Street. A.W. Shucks has created a new menu inspired by classic Charleston tradition that includes award-winning stuffed shrimp, the Lowcountry’s best she-crab soup, and seafood casserole that’s a legend among locals. The only thing you’ll enjoy as much as the food is the company of friends and the extensive selection of craft beers from our bar. Lunch and dinner served daily beginning at 11 a.m.
Charleston Crab House 41 S. Market St. • Charleston • (Map H:6) 843-853-2900 • 145 Wappoo Creek Dr. James Island • 843-762-4507 www.charlestoncrabhouse.com • Serving lunch and dinner daily. Celebrating 20 years, the Charleston Crab House serves fresh local seafood including S.C. shrimp year-round. A favorite for locals and visitors with roof-top dining downtown and a waterfront patio in James Island.
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433 King St. • Charleston • (Map: G:2) 843-853-8181 • 644 Long Point Rd., Belle Hall Shopping Center • Mount Pleasant (Map: M:3) • 843-856-7080 www.freshcupcakes.com • Featured by USA Today, Martha Stewart and also by Ellen as “the best cupcakes in America!” Cupcakes are sweet and delicious, tiny works of art that bring back the delights of childhood. Baked fresh daily, our cupcakes are concocted from the finest all-natural ingredients, like real vanilla beans, sweet cream butter, fresh fruit and rich chocolate and then finished off with homemade icing and an assortment of toppings, creating a fun, swanky update of a vintage favorite.
215 Meeting St. • Charleston • (Map H:5) 843-723-6000 • www.hymanseafood.com Hyman’s Seafood is a must when visiting Charleston. Reviewed by more than 30 national publications and voted No. 1 seafood restaurant in the Southeast by Southern Living magazine nine years in a row. Lunch and dinner served seven days a week. Parking and back entrance from Charleston Place. No reservations; come early to avoid the wait. See coupon in ad for free crab dip or shrimp salad.
East Bay Deli 334 East Bay St. • Charleston • (Map: J:4) 843-216-5473 • 1120 Oakland Market Rd. Mount Pleasant • (Map: M:5) • 843-216-5473 9135 University Blvd. N. Charleston • 843-5537374 • 4405 Dorchester Rd. • N. Charleston (Map: X:4) • 843-747-1235 • Charleston’s real New York-style deli slices sandwich meats fresh every morning and uses only quality products such as Thumann’s deli meats and Hebrew National deli dogs. The varied menu comes with many options: soups, chili, both hearty and heart-healthy sandwiches, wraps, giant spuds and desserts.
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Joe Pasta 428 King (Corner of King & John St.) • Charleston (Map: E:5) • 843-965-5252 • Joe Pasta specializes in great Italian food at a great price for both lunch and dinner. Menu features fantastic soups, salads, Parmesan sandwiches, pizza, superb pastas, exquisite desserts and a full liquor, wine and beer bar. The restaurant provides a laid-back and cozy atmosphere that is family friendly. See coupon in ad.
What was your favorite Charleston dining experience? Which dish was mouth-watering? Share with us on Facebook (facebook.com/ travelermag).
In the kitchen with Charleston chefs
Chef Craig Deihl Cypress 167 East Bay St. Charleston magnolias-blossom-cypress.com 843-727-0111 Two-time James Beard-nominated Chef Craig Deihl uses Lowcountry ingredients to reinvent classics as well as prepare dynamic and innovative dishes showcasing his signature style. Named the 2010 Chef of the Year by the Charleston chapter of the American Culinary Foundation, Deihl is a founding member of the Butcher’s Guild and, since 2011, he has led Slow Food Charleston’s Chefs-in-Schools program. His latest program, the Artisan Meat Share, features more than 80 types of meat.
Chef John Zucker Cru Catering & Cru Café 18 Pinckney St. Charleston crucafe.com | 843-534-2433 Cru Cafe will be closed Jan. 14-18 for renovations and will reopen Jan. 22 with a newly updated interior. For more than two decades, chef and owner John Zucker has been cooking up award-wining creations that bring a gourmet twist to comfort food. Cru Café opened in 2002 and is ranked as one of Charleston’s top eateries. Zucker – a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Paris – has his own garden and uses those vegetables in his dishes. Cru Café doesn’t have a freezer so all the ingredients are fresh. Zucker also believes in using all ingredients to their fullest – a concept known as “nose to tail.” Zucker also serves as vice president of Charleston Chefs Feed the Need, a coalition of 52 local restaurants that commit to one day of food service a year at four local nonprofits that feed needy people. Favorite dish: Croque madame (French ham and cheese sandwich topped with an egg)
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Biggest food trend in Charleston now: The Charleston food scene is exploding with vivacious restaurants willing to take risks and introduce guests to foods they thought they'd never try. With the nose to tail cooking concept being more accepted and utilized, chefs are able to step out of the box now more than ever and the guests are loving it.
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FREE Appetizer w/ Purchase of 2 Entrees! up to $10.99 value Not Valid w/other Offers - Traveler Magazine
Great Italian Food Family Friendly Atmosphere 428 King Street & John Downtown Charleston 843-965-5252
70 State St. • Charleston 843-576-3134 • www.a-w-shucks.com/dawgs Check out the best buns in the Market. Gourmet hot dogs, tacos and hand-cut fries that are “Frankly Delicious.” Hot dogs and craft beer all served in a 1970s nostalgic setting complete with a collection of vintage lunch boxes sure to bring back a few memories. Outdoor dining is available on the dog-friendly patio. Open daily for lunch, dinner and late night.
Tommy Condon’s 160 Church St. • Charleston • (Map: H:5/6) 843-577-3818 • www.tommycondons.com Located one block from the historic Market area, Tommy Condon’s is a longtime Charleston tradition. Here you’ll find an experience crafted after a true Irish pub, offering an atmosphere appropriate for families, couples and folks just looking to hoist a pint. Serving an innovative new pub menu daily beginning at 11 a.m. Dining is available in the pub or on our outdoor deck. Live Irish music Wed.-Sun. nights.
In 2012, Charleston Wine + Food Festival’s economic impact in the Charleston area was $8.6 million, an increase of more than $2 million from the previous year.
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Indulge in the Sweet Taste of Charleston COMPILED BY HOLLY FISHER f you’re visiting Charleston for more than a few hours there’s a very good chance you’re doing a lot of walking. You’ve probably walked King Street, Market Street, Meeting Street and the Battery. You may have even walked the beach, a park and a plantation. All that walking gives you the perfect excuse to indulge in some delectable desserts and sweet treats. We’ve compiled a few favorites and would love to hear which of these you sample while in town (maybe all of them!). Share your favorite Charleston treats with us at Facebook.com/travelermag.
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decadence you won’t want to miss while dining in Charleston. The cake – standing 5 inches tall and weighing in at 12 pounds – is infused with coconut and fresh vanilla. Unlike more traditional coconut cakes, the pound cake center is covered with icing and topped with toasted coconut. Bobby Flay called the cake his “all-time favorite dessert” and Martha Stewart showcased the recipe on “The Martha Stewart Show.” National magazines and newspapers have heralded the cake as “a little slice of heaven” (The New York Times) and “one of the South’s grand desserts” (Southern Living). 112 N. Market St. | peninsulagrill.com The possibilities are endless when you have numerous yogurt flavors and almost 50 toppings. Sweet CeCe’s Frozen Yogurt & Treats offers several Charleston-inspired yogurt flavors: Charleston Chocolate, East Bay Vanilla, Market Strawberry, Rainbow Row Torte, Red Velvet Sash Sorbet (a tribute to Old South Carriage Co. down the street), Spoleto Pistachio, Lowcountry Peanut Butter, Plantation Coffee and Colonial Cheesecake. Yogurt options also include vegan, gluten-free, no sugar, fat free and low-fat.
Kaminsky’s is also part of the TBonz Restaurant Group so you’ll find its desserts available at sister locations. 78 N. Market St. | kaminskys.com
Unlike other frozen yogurt shops, Sweet CeCe’s has a toppings silo – a circular area of the shop with 24 9-foot clear tubes filled with every topping imaginable. Much of the fruit and toppings are sourced locally. 99 S. Market St. | facebook.com/ SweetCeCesSouthMarket Forget the cupcakes of birthday parties past, these little gems are melt-in-your-mouth moist creations topped with a sweet icing mountain. At Cupcake, these specialty desserts are baked fresh daily with all-natural ingredients like real vanilla beans, sweet cream butter, fresh fruit and rich chocolate.
Ask any Charleston local about a sweet place for dessert and Kaminsky’s is sure to come up in the conversation. Serving up sweets on Market Street since 1992, Kaminsky’s has a dessert case filled with the gooey goodness of Tollhouse Pie, New York-style cheese cake or a Mountain of Chocolate, three layers of chocolate cake with a chocolate ganache filling, iced with chocolate butter cream and drizzled with chocolate ganache. Kaminsky’s also offers dessert martinis, hot toddies and specialty coffees, including its Charleston Steamers, an original combination of flavored syrups with steamed milk and topped with whipped cream, or Charleston Jukers, a chilled drink of iced espresso for the serious caffeine fix. Milkshakes with four scoops of vanilla bean ice cream and flavors like Oreo and Heath Bar are also on the menu.
Choose from nine standard flavors, including red velvet, chocolate and vanilla, or go adventurous and try a cupcake concoction like salted caramel chocolate, bourbon pecan pie, carrot, lemon blueberry, banana pudding and pumpkin. New winter flavors include candy bar (think Snickers in cupcake form) and low-fat options like cranberry lemon and chocolate raspberry. 433 King St. Charleston 644 Long Point Road Mount Pleasant freshcupcakes.com Being a tourist is tiring. Rest your tired toes and refuel with a coffee from Black Tap Coffee. Enjoy a simple cup of coffee or have a latte, espresso, cappuccino, mocha, tea, iced coffee or hot cocoa. If you ask nicely, the barista might even whip up some latte art from the frothy milk. 70 1/2 Beaufain St. Charleston blacktapcoffee.com january-march 2013 travelerofcharleston.com
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Calendar of Events january – march 2013 Lowcountry Oyster Festival JANUARY 5
“Time Machine: Where Are You Hayden?” – Performance by the Charleston Symphony Orchestra at the Dock Street Theatre. charlestonsymphony.org 843-723-7528
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Charleston Restaurant Week – This is your chance to try some of Charleston’s finest restaurants at a discounted price. Presented by the Charleston Restaurant Association, more than 100 restaurants throughout the Charleston region offer prix fixe menus consisting of three items for one price ($20, $30 or $40). charlestonrestaurantassociation.com
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Russian Masters – Charleston Symphony Orchestra performs Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky. charlestonsymphony.com | 843-723-7528
16-19
Charleston Comedy Festival – Performers and comedy troupes from America's top comedy cities, including New York and Chicago, laugh it up during this event. charlestoncomedyfestival.com
17 through Feb. 10
“The Exact Center of the Universe” – Performance by the Threshold Repertory Theatre. charlestontheater.com | 843-277-2172
18-20
Charleston Marathon Weekend – Run through the scenic Lowcountry and raise funds for the Youth Endowment for the Arts. charlestonmarathon.com
25-27
Charleston Boat Show – Marine dealers from throughout the Lowcountry offer products and savings at the Charleston Area Convention Center. thecharlestonboatshow.com
25-26
Cirque de la Symphonie – Some of the best cirque artists in the world perform on the same stage with a full symphony. charlestonsymphony.com 843-723-7528
25, 26, “Little Shop of Horrors” – Musical spoof of the 1950s sci-fi movies. A What If? 27, 30, production at The American Theatre. whatifproductions.org | 843-793-1972 31 and Feb. 1-3 26
Braise & Brew – Middleton Place Restaurant hosts an evening of braised meats and vegetables specially paired with seasonal beers and microbrews in the Pavilion. middletonplace.org | 843-556-6020
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Lowcountry Oyster Festival – Get hungry for 80,000 pounds of oysters at the world’s largest oyster festival at Boone Hall Plantation and one of the “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” as rated by the Southeastern Tourism Society. There are oyster shucking and oyster eating contests plus children’s activities, wine and beer, food from local restaurants and live music. This event is a fundraiser benefiting several local charities. charlestonrestaurantassociation.com
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“Forever Plaid” –This goofy revue features four young singers who get one last chance to perform the show that never was. flowertownplayers.org 843-875-9251
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Vibrant Vision: The Collection of Jonathan Green and Richard Weedman at the Gibbes Museum of Art. gibbesmuseum.org | 843-722-2706
11 through May 12
Witness to History: Civil Rights Era Photographs by James Karales at the Gibbes Museum of Art. gibbesmuseum.org | 843-722-2706
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“Music of Stage and Screen” – North Charleston Pops! presents music from films and classic Broadway shows. northcharlestonpops.com | 843-202-2787
25 through Feb. 3
“The Secret Garden” – Based on the 1911 novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett and performed by Charleston Stage at the Dock Street Theatre. charlestonstage.com | 843-577-7183
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11 through April 21
FEBRUARY 1, 2, 3, “Forever Plaid” – This goofy revue features four young singers who get one last 7, 8, 9, 10 chance to perform the show that never was. flowertownplayers.org 843-875-9251 1, 2, 7, 8, “Our Town” – Pulitzer Prize winning drama by Thornton Wilder that is the 9, 10, 14, story of a small New Hampshire town. footlightplayers.net | 843-722-4487 15, 16, 17 7-8
Ah, Romance! – Summerville Community Orchestra performs. summervilleorchestra.com | 843-873-5339
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Gourmet & Grapes – Join renowned chefs and winemakers for a weekend of culinary goodness on Kiawah Island. Event raises money for cancer research. gourmetandgrapes.com
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“Yes! It’s Gershwin!” – Performance by the Charleston Ballet Theatre. charlestonballet.com | 843 723-7334
14 Camellia Walks – Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11 a.m., take a through guided tour to learn about the hundreds of varieties of camellias at Middleton March 23 Place. middletonplace.org | 843-556-6020 14-16
All Brahms – Charleston Symphony Orchestra performs the music of Johannes Brahms. charlestonsymphony.com | 843-723-7528
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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition – This event attracts more than 500 artists and exhibitors from around the globe in a three-day celebration of nature. SEWE hosts the world’s foremost experts in wildlife and nature art, as well as conservation research and environmental education. sewe.com | 843-723-1748
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Charleston Wine + Food 15 to March 3
“A Woman Called Truth” – The story of slave Sojourner Truth who became an advocate for abolition and women's rights. Performed by Charleston Stage at the Dock Street Theatre. charlestonstage.com | 843-577-7183
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Art Fest – Music, dance and visual art are on display at this town of Mount Pleasant event. comeonovermp.com
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“Snow White” – A family friendly performance by the Charleston Ballet Theatre. charlestonballet.com | 843 723-7334
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Brewvival – Coast Brewing Co. and The Charleston Beer Exchange host this celebration of beers. brewvival.com
28 through March 3
Charleston Wine + Food Festival – Celebrate food, wine and Charleston at this annual event drawing visitors from around the country. The festival, which raises money for culinary scholarships, hosts specialty events all weekend plus a Grand Tasting Tent and Culinary Village in Marion Square. The best chefs and food experts from Charleston and around the country participate in this annual foodie festival throughout historic downtown Charleston. charlestonwineandfood.com
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French Quarter Art Walk – Visit the galleries in the French Quarter for wine, food and art. frenchquarterarts.com | 843-722-1944
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American Song and Dance – Charleston Symphony Orchestra performs Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” Cole Porter favorites and more. charlestonsymphony.com | 843-723-7528
4-9 and Tea Room & Gift Shop – St. Paul’s Summerville hosts its spring tea with and 11-15 Lowcountry dishes, music and shopping. stpaulssummerville.org | 843-873-1991 5
“Swan Lake” – Charleston Concert Association performs Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet. charlestonconcerts.org
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Charleston Tells Storytelling Festival – This inaugural festival brings together the best national, regional and local tellers against the backdrop of Charleston’s Wragg Square. ccpl.org | 843-805-6930
8, 9, 14, “Sex Please, We’re 60!” – This witty farce examines what happens when there 15, 16, 17, is a mix-up of libido-boosting pharmaceuticals. footlightplayers.net 21, 22, 843-722-4487 23, 24 8-24
“Boeing-Boeing” – An American playboy is juggling three sexy stewardesses who all show up at his apartment. Adult content. charlestonstage.com 843-577-7183
10-14
National Pro Am – PGA club professionals and three of their members play in this 72-hole stroke play event on four of Kiawah Island Golf Resort's championship courses. kiawahresort.com | 800-654-2924
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“The Mousetrap” – A story of intrigue from mystery writer Agatha Christie. charlestontheater.com | 843-277-2172
15-16
Tchaikovsky's Piano Concert No. 1 – Performance by the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. charlestonsymphony.com | 843-723-7528
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – Local Irish societies host events around Charleston, including a parade and luncheons. scirish.org | 843-556-3578
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Lowcountry Legends Salute the James Beard Foundation – Enjoy dinner with some of the city’s finest chefs at historic Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island. charlestonwineandfood.com | 843-727-9998
19-23
Charleston Fashion Week – This event showcases top emerging designers and models from across the East Coast. The fashion celebration features 35 runway shows, an emerging designer competition, spring bridal show and a runway model competition plus plenty of entertainment and parties. The event also benefits local charities. charlestonmag.com/fashionweek | 843-971-9811
21 through April 20
66th Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens – Tour the historic district of Charleston, visiting some of the city’s most grand homes. Visitors will soak up the architecture, history, gardens and culture with tours of private residences and gardens, many of which date back to the 18th century. The tour is timed for peak blooming season, so the gardens will be awash with color. historiccharleston.org | 843-722-3405
22-24
Charleston Antiques Show – Collectors and enthusiasts can learn about incorporating antiques into modern-day décor in this showcase of English, European and American period furnishings and decorative arts. historiccharleston.org | 843-722-3405
22-24
Battle of Charleston – Legare Farms and the 7th SC Infantry host this historic reenactment on Johns Island. battleofchas.com | 843-559-0788
23-24
“The Wizard of Oz” – Performance by the Charleston Ballet Theatre. charlestonballet.com | 843-723-7334
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Easter Eggstravaganza – Middleton Places hosts an Easter egg hunt through its gardens plus crafts and games for children. middletonplace.org | 843-556-6020
30 through April 7
Family Circle Cup – Female tennis greats head to the Family Circle Tennis Center on Daniel Island for the largest women’s tennis tournament in the world. More than 100,000 spectators and 70 world-class tennis players compete for the Cup. Players include Venus Williams, former World No. 1 and 2004 Cup Champion, along with World No. 9 Samantha Stosur. familycirclecup.com 843-849-5308
ONGOING EVENTS 2nd Sunday on King Street – On the second Sunday of each month. Street is closed to vehicular traffic from Queen Street North to Calhoun Street. 2ndsundayonkingstreet.com Wine Strolls at Middleton Place – Each Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. March 5 through Nov. 13. middletonplace.org 2nd Saturdays at Charles Towne Landing – Jan. 12 Life of a Colonist; Feb. 9 Exploration & Discovery; and March 9 Archeology Day. charlestownelanding.travel 17th-Century Cannon Demonstrations – Third Saturday of the month at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site (except January). charlestownelanding.travel * Event details are subject to change. Please call ahead or check the listed website for confirmation.
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Things to Love about the Lowcountry ■ Beaches in January: We’re letting you in on a little secret: you can go to the beach in the winter. Yes, in the winter! Granted you might not want to wear your swimsuit, but taking a stroll on the beach on a cool morning with a cup of hot coffee is pretty great. ■ Winter blooms: Charleston plantation and gardens are blooming with winter flowers like the camellia. This winter, see the Camellia japonica blooming at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens and at Middleton Place. ■ Festival season kickoff: Here in Charleston we take a very brief pause in January to catch our breath and then we’re ready for a year of festivals and events celebrating everything from wildlife to food to fashion. ■ Oyster shuckin’: Grab your favorite oyster knife and get ready to enjoy one of the winter’s many oyster roasts. In fact, you can eat your share of 80,000 pounds of oysters at the world’s largest oyster festival at Boone Hall Plantation on Jan. 27.
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