Traveler of Charleston - Winter/Spring 2017 - Q1

10 Historic Sites to See

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Must-Do Events + Festivals january – march 2017

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DEPARTMENTS 6 14 40 44 48 64 69

Welcome to Charleston See + Do Shop + Savor Shopping Guide Eat + Drink Maps Directory of Advertisers

FEATURES 8 10

Charleston History Timeline

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Visit the Museum Mile

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12 Free Things to Do

Where to Learn about Charleston History Charleston's Most Romantic Spots 11 More Ways to Explore Charleston Recipes Traveler 10: Places to Try Now Charleston Area Events

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From the Publisher ELCOME TO 2017 IN CHARLESTON! There may be a little nip in the air (at least for a few days) but that doesn’t slow us down. You’ll find plenty to do and see all over the city and surrounding areas. Hey, there’s a reason Condé Nast Traveler readers voted Charleston the best small city in the U.S. (again!).

If you’re visiting Charleston eager to soak up the city’s history, be sure to check out our story on Page 10. We’ve highlighted 10 museums, attractions and historic homes that detail the city’s history from her days as an early settlement up through the Civil War. Looking for a little romance? Skip on over to Page 32 where we’ve pulled together seven suggestions perfect for celebrating an anniversary or simply spending the day together.

You can’t visit Charleston without having a great meal (or three). Beginning on Page 56, you’ll find the Traveler 10 – our picks for 10 of the tastiest restaurants around town.

Whether you’re looking for a casual lunch or upscale dining, you’ll find a new favorite among these choices.

If you need more information, download our free mobile app with maps, parking locations, public restroom listings, plus details on attractions, restaurants and tours. Search “Exploring Charleston SC” in the App Store or Google Play.

And be sure to stop by our website at travelerofcharleston.com for even more visitor information, coupons, an expanded calendar of events and our blog. And connect with us on social media using #charlestontraveler.

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Traveler of Charleston Team 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 sons.

He enjoys fishing, kayaking and spending time with his family.

HOLLY FISHER is a long-time writer and editor with a love of telling stories. She has lived in Charleston more than 15 years 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 three dogs. When she isn’t at her computer writing for work and for fun, you can find her reading or doing CrossFit. 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 her graphic design business, Heineman Design, in 1992.

Publisher/Founder.................... Keith Simmons Editor........................................... Holly Fisher Writer.......................................... Helen Mitternight Graphic Designer...................... Heineman Design Distribution................................ Denise Fletcher Distribution................................ Brian Bean Distribution................................ Cinnamon Kerr Photographer............................ Larry Watkins

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to CHARLESTON

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HIS AMAZING PLACE ONLY GETS BETTER WITH TIME. Each year more people flock to this historic port city to soak up the history, culture and architecture and bask in Southern goodness.

In recent years, Charleston has become a destination for shopping and its incredible culinary scene is attracting global attention.

From arts and theater to fine dining and watersports, this is one city that truly offers something for everyone. But this Holy City has a storied past.

An early English settlement, Charleston has survived wars, fires, earthquakes and hurricanes to rise up as one of the country’s top travel destinations.

As you’re visiting our beloved city, get acquainted with her history, celebrate her charms and delight in all the amazing beauty Charleston has to offer.

1718

1670 English colonists settle Charles Town on the Ashley River

Blackbeard the Pirate sails into Charles Town Harbor with four ships; takes hostages for ransom

1740 Charles Town becomes most critical port in North America for exporting rice

1783 City renamed “Charleston”

1718 1680

Pirate Stede Bonnet is hanged at White Point

Charles Town relocates to the peninsula; population 1,000

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1736 Dock Street Theatre opens, first building in colonial America used exclusively for theatrical performances

1770

1775-1783

College of Charleston founded

Revolutionary War; Siege of Charleston in 1780

1824

1920

Charleston Museum opens to the public (founded in 1773)

Preservation Society founded to protect historic resources

1828-29 Young Army recruit named Edgar Allan Poe is stationed at Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island

1864

2016

H.L. Hunley sinks U.S.S. Housatonic in Charleston harbor

1989 Hurricane Hugo hits the city and surrounding areas with 135 mph winds

In January Joseph P. Riley Jr. retires after 40 years as Charleston mayor

2006 Charleston Wine + Food Festival founded

1886 1861 1791 President George Washington visits, lodging at what is now the HeywardWashington House and attending a reception at the Old Exchange and a social at McCrady’s Longroom

Confederate troops fire the first shots of the Civil War upon Fort Sumter

Major earthquake hits Charleston, damaging 2,000 buildings, killing 110 people

2005 Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge over the Cooper River opens

1977 Spoleto Festival USA begins

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10 Places to Learn about Charleston’s Historic Past Compiled by Holly Fisher

Charles Towne Landing

#1 CHARLES TOWNE LANDING To see where it all began, spend some time at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site. This state park sits on a marshy point off the Ashley River on the spot where a group of English settlers landed in 1670 and established what would become the birthplace of the Carolina colony. Walk the self-guided history trail, explore the exhibits in the Visitor Center or visit the 22-acre natural habitat zoo to see a variety of animals that inhabited South Carolina at the time when this site was a newly settled English colony. (southcarolinaparks.com)

visitors have the chance to get an up-close experience. (southcarolinaparks.com)

#2 COLONIAL DORCHESTER At the beginning of the Revolutionary War, Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site was a fortified post for the Americans. Its garrison was briefly commanded by Francis Marion, later known as the “Swamp Fox.” Near the end of the Revolutionary War, the village was a British post, occupied until American forces prompted the British to evacuate.

Ultimately, the town was abandoned after the Revolution. As the surrounding forest reclaimed the site, archaeological remnants were preserved under the surface. Visit the site where archaeology is on-going, and

#3 THE POWDER MAGAZINE Completed by 1713, The Powder Magazine at 79 Cumberland St. is the oldest government building in South Carolina. It was used as an arsenal from 1713 to 1748 to defend the colony from the Spanish, French, pirates, slave rebellion and native attacks.

During the American Revolution, it was temporarily reinstated by the Continental Army. After the facility was retired in 1780, private owners used it for a stable, print shop, blacksmith shop, wine cellar and carriage house. In the early 1900s, it was restored and opened as a museum. (powdermag.org)

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The Powder Magazine

#4 THE OLD EXCHANGE & PROVOST DUNGEON According to historical accounts, petitions and arguments before the Assembly by Charles Town’s wealthy merchants and investors prompted the government to pass an act in 1767 for the building of an “Exchange or Custom House.” During 1771 and 1772, The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, with its Palladian symmetrical design, was constructed at the foot of Broad Street. It was renovated in the late 1970s and formally opened on Oct. 5, 1981.

It remains a much-visited tourist attraction at 122 East Bay St. (oldexchange.org) #5 FORT SUMTER Easily visible in the center of the Charleston harbor, Fort Sumter National Monument is not only an interesting tourist attraction, but an important piece of American history.

Confederate forces fired the first shots of the Civil War at Federal troops at Fort Sumter at 4:30 a.m. on April 12, 1861. Fort Sumter surrendered 34 hours later. Throughout the war’s duration, Fort Sumter would play an important role as Union forces spent nearly four years trying to take it back. (nps.gov/fosu/index.htm) #6 FORT MOULTRIE Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island has undergone numerous changes over the years.

The first fort was still incomplete when Commodore Sir Peter Parker and nine warships attacked it on June 28, 1776. After a nine-hour battle, the ships retired.

Charleston was saved from British occupation, and the fort was named in honor of its commander, Col. William Moultrie.

After several years of neglect, little of the fort remained by 1791. At the end of the 18th century, a second fort was built – one of 20 new forts along the Atlantic Coast.

But, once again, the fort was neglected and eventually destroyed by a hurricane in 1804.

By 1809, a third brick fort was constructed on Sullivan's Island. When South Carolina seceded from the Union in December 1860, the Federal garrison abandoned Fort Moultrie for the stronger Fort Sumter. By the 1880s, Fort Moultrie was modernized, but ultimately became a small part of the Fort Moultrie Military Reservation that covered much of the island. (nps.gov)

The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

Fort Sumter

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Fort Moultrie

Even more museums and historic homes are located along Museum Mile. For details on those attractions and information about special ticket pricing in January, see Page 20.

#7 EDMONDSTON-ALSTON HOUSE The Edmondston-Alston House located at 21 East Battery was constructed in 1825.

The views from its piazza are magnificent.

In fact, Gen. P. T. Beauregard watched the bombardment of Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, signaling the start of the Civil War. Later that year, on Dec. 11, Gen. Robert E. Lee stayed at the house when a large fire spread through his Charleston hotel. (edmondstonalston.com) Edmondston-Alston House

#8 OLD SLAVE MART MUSEUM Charleston’s history as a player in the domestic slave-trading system is detailed at the Old Slave Mart Museum, located at 6 Chalmers St. In the 70 years between the drafting of the U.S. Constitution and the Civil War, more than one million Americanborn slaves were sold away from plantations in the upper South to work the rapidly expanding cotton and sugar plantations in the lower South. This museum details the city’s role in inter-state slave trade after the 1808 ban on international slave trade. Slave auctions at the Old Slave Mart ended in November 1863. The property changed hands through the years and had various uses. In 1988, the City of Charleston acquired the property. (oldslavemart.org)

Old Slave Mart Museum

#10 DRAYTON HALL John Drayton’s 350-acre home and gardens was conceived as a show place and a management hub at the center of his vast commercial plantation empire. Throughout his lifetime, Drayton owned upward of 100 different plantations totaling about 76,000 acres across South Carolina and Georgia.

On those plantations, scores of enslaved Africans, Native Americans and their descendants grew rice and indigo for exportation to Europe and reared cattle and pigs for shipment to the Caribbean sugar islands.

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust is a nonprofit tasked with preserving Drayton Hall, A National Trust Historic Site. (draytonhall.org)

photo by Tony Sweet

#9 H.L. Hunley On Feb. 17, 1864, the H.L. Hunley became the world’s first successful combat submarine when it sank the USS Housatonic. After signaling to shore that the mission was accomplished, the submarine and her crew of eight mysteriously vanished. Lost at sea for more than a century, the Hunley was located in 1995 by Clive Cussler’s National Underwater and Marine Agency. The vessel was raised in 2000 and delivered to the Warren Lasch Conservation Center in North Charleston, where scientists are working to preserve the Hunley for future generations. (hunley.org)

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See + Do Charleston is known for her rich history, picturesque scenery and culinary excellence.

Many experienced touring companies are ready to show you a great time.

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 64 through 68.

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. See a plantation home, tour the harbor, take a carriage ride or visit a museum.

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ART & THEATER ACTIVITIES Colour of Music Festival Tickets: Gaillard Center • 95 Calhoun St. (Map H:5) 843-242-3099 • colourofmusic.org October 19-23, 2016 • Now in its fourth year the Colour of Music Festival offers a musical kaleidoscope highlighting the impact and historical significance of black classical composers and performers on American and world culture. The annual Colour of Music Festival will take at various venues throughout historic Charleston, South Carolina.

The Footlight Players 20 Queen St. • Charleston • (Map: H:8) 843-722-4487 • footlightplayers.net The Footlight Players, formed in 1932, provides professional quality, affordable community theater for the Lowcountry at the historic Footlight Players Theatre in the heart of downtown Charleston. Its ongoing productions include comedies, dramas, musicals, seasonal productions and children’s theater.

The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre & Shoppe 164 Church St. • Charleston • (Map: H:7/8) 843-WE SMILE (937-6453) charlestonmysteries.com • Live comedy theatre in a cozy setting -- clean comic whodunit shows, volunteer audience participation, a la carte appetizers, drinks and desserts. Featuring Inspector NoClue's Murder Mystery (one of Charleston's longest continually running shows), Sherlock Holmes & the Charleston History Mystery, Heist, Heist Baby, and Church Street Daughters of the Late Unpleasantness Garden, Gun & Gin Club, and many more. 1/2 block off City Market.

The Sound of Charleston Show location: Circular Congregational Church: 150 Meeting St. • Charleston • (G:8) • 843-2704903 • soundofcharleston.com • A recent review

by Frommers Travel Guide sums the show up perfectly: “The best night out in the city is this must-see performance of gospel, Gershwin, music of the Civil War, light classics and jazz - all the elements of Charleston's rich musical stew”.

CARRIAGE TOURS Palmetto Carriage Works 8 Guignard St. • (Map: H:7) • 843-723-8145 palmettocarriage.com • Departs 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 blocks of residential and historic districts. Guides are city licensed.

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COMBO TOURS Carriage & Harbor Combo Tour Harbor Tours • 10 Wharfside St. • (Map :J:5/6) Palmetto Carriage • 8 Guignard Street 888-224-5037 or 843-722-1112 charlestonharbortours • 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.

Gray Line & Fort Sumter Tour Combo 843-722-BOAT(2628) • fortsumtertours.com, graylineofcharleston.com • Save $4 per person!

Enjoy a comprehensive tour of Charleston’s historic district and take the only boat tour to Fort Sumter. Licensed and experienced tour guides lead a 90-minute exploration of Charleston’s rich history on air-conditioned mini-buses. The Gray Line tour features 100+ points of interest with a stop at the Battery. Tours depart every 30 minutes from the Charleston Visitor’s Center, 375 Meeting St. Free hotel pickup in historic district.

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BOAT & WATER Barrier Island Eco-Tours 50 41st Ave. • Isle of Palms Marina • (Map: N:6) 843-886-5000 • 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: J:5/6) • 888-224-5037 or 843-722-1112 • 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 details the forts and landmarks that shaped Charleston’s historic harbor. Private charters and group dinner cruises available.

Schooner Pride – Charleston’s Tall Ship 360 Concord St. • Charleston • (Map: J:5) 888-245-9206 or 843-722-1112 schoonerpride.com • Marvel at the Holy City skyline while sailing by the forts where history was made. See dolphins playing and experience a Charleston sunset. Take an afternoon dolphin sail or a sunset sail; available for private charters. Combo tour available.

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History abounds on Charleston’s Museum Mile Complied by Holly Fisher

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mmerse yourself in Charleston’s history along the Museum Mile. This 1-mile section around Meeting Street is home to six museums, five historic homes, four parks and a number of churches and public buildings – all of which are significant to Charleston’s past.

During the month of January, you can purchase a Museum Mile Month pass for access to 11 different sites for just $25 (adults) and $10 (children 12 and under).

Tickets can be purchased at one of the three area Charleston Visitor Center locations (downtown Charleston, North Charleston and Mount Pleasant).

For more information, visit charlestonsmuseummile.org.

Gibbes Museum of Art

Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry

Aiken-Rhett House Museum, 48 Elizabeth St. This home, built in 1820, remained in the hands of family descendants for 142 years until it opened as a museum house in 1975. The house was built by Charleston merchant John Robinson. When Robinson lost five ships at sea in 1825, he was forced to sell the house. In 1827, it was sold to William Aiken Sr. (historiccharleston.org) The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St. Founded in 1773 and commonly regarded as “America’s First Museum,” The Charleston Museum was established by the Charleston Library Society on the eve of the American Revolution. First opened to the public in 1824, the museum developed prominent collections. Operations were temporarily suspended due to the Civil War, but began again shortly afterward. (charlestonmuseum.org) Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. Children from birth to 10 years of age will enjoy exploring the many activities in this hands-on museum. Kids can race boats down rapids, climb aboard a Lowcountry pirate ship, create art projects, shop in a child-sized grocery store and drive an antique fire truck. (explorecml.org) Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. Opened in 1905, the Gibbes Museum of Art is home to the foremost collection of American art that incorporates the story of Charleston.

The museum recently underwent an extension renovation and reopened in 2016. (gibbesmuseum.org) Joseph Manigault House, 350 Meeting St. One of Charleston's most exquisite antebellum structures, this house, built in 1803, reflects the urban lifestyle of a wealthy, rice-planting family and the enslaved African Americans who lived there. (charlestonmuseum.org) Confederate Museum, 188 Meeting St. Market Hall is home to the Confederate Museum, which opened in 1899. Market Hall was built in 1841 and is a copy of the Temple of the Wingless Victory in Athens, Greece. It served as the front entrance to the six blocks of the roofed market space. Market vendors sold fruit and vegetables, meat and fish. No slaves were sold at the market. (confederatemuseumcharlestonsc.com) 20 TRAVELER ofCharleston.com january-march 2017

The Powder Magazine, 79 Cumberland St. Completed by 1713, The Powder Magazine is the oldest government building in South Carolina. This facility was used as an arsenal from 1713 to 1748 to defend the colony from the Spanish, French, pirates, slave rebellion and native attacks. (powdermag.org) Old Slave Mart Museum, 6 Chalmers St. This museum recounts the story of Charleston's role in the early 1800s inter-state slave trade by focusing on the history of this particular building and the slave sales that occurred there. (oldslavemart.org) Heyward-Washington House, 87 Church St. Built in 1772, this Georgian-style double house was the town home of Thomas Heyward Jr., one of four South Carolina signers of the Declaration of Independence. The property features the only 1740s kitchen building open to the public in Charleston as well as formal gardens featuring plants commonly used in the Lowcountry in the late 18th century. (charlestonmuseum.org) Nathaniel Russell House Museum, 51 Meeting St. This house is widely recognized as one of America’s most important neoclassical dwellings. Owner Nathaniel Russell was born in Bristol, Rhode Island. A 27-year-old Russell settled in Charleston in 1765, when the city was a bustling seaport. By 1774, Charleston boasted a per capita of wealth nearly four times that of all the American colonies. (historiccharleston.org) The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, 122 East Bay St. This historic building was constructed in 1771. The Old Exchange is where South Carolina ratified the U.S. Constitution in 1788 becoming the eighth state to join the union. It was used as a prison by the British occupation during the Revolutionary War. (oldexchange.org) Edmondston-Alston House, 21 East Battery. The collection at this house museum consists of pieces that belonged to the family, so it’s an incredible look at not only family history, but American history as well. Despite the ravages of the Civil War, the Earthquake of 1886 and numerous hurricanes, the Alston family pieces remain in place much as they have for more than 150 years. (edmondstonalston.com)

Aiken-Rhett House

Joseph Manigault House

Confederate Museum

Charleston Museum

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BOAT & WATER SpiritLine Charleston Harbor Tour 843-722-BOAT(2628) • spiritlinecruises.com Enjoy a 90-minute tour of Charleston’s harbor with 75+ points of interest narrated by City of Charleston licensed tour guides. Discounted Land & Sea Combo Tours available: include either a 90-minute Gray Line City Tour or a 60minute Old South Carriage Tour. Tours depart Aquarium Wharf in downtown Charleston and Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant.

Charleston Water Taxi Downtown: Maritime Center • 10 Wharfside St. (Map: K:5/6) • Mount Pleasant: Charleston Harbor Marina at Patriots Point • (Map: O:2) Waterfront Park Pier • (Map J:8) • 843-330-2989 charlestonwatertaxi.com • The water taxi runs on a continuous loop around Charleston Harbor between Patriots Point (USS Yorktown) and downtown Charleston with pick-up/ drop-off points at the Maritime Center and Waterfront Park.

FISHING CHARTERS Reel Deal Charters Multiple area departure locations - some tours depart from Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant 843-388-5093 • thereeldealcharters.com Join The Reel Deal Charters for year-round inshore/offshore, deep-sea, big game and saltwater fishing. Includes licenses, bait and tackle. Operating several boats with the lowest prices for a “reel” fishing experience! Mention “Traveler” for discounts.

Riley Waterfront Park is one of downtown Charleston’s most visited parks.

Located near the Charleston City Market at 1 Vendue Range, the park has plenty of open green space, benches, fountains, free Wi-Fi and a pier overlooking the Charleston Harbor. In 2016, the park was renamed in honor of Joe Riley, who served as Charleston’s mayor for 40 years.

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MOTORIZED LAND TOURS Adventure Sightseeing AdventureSightseeing.com • 843-762-0088 “See it all” with Adventure Sightseeing.

Live narrated by the most experienced and professional guides! Board our buses from the Charleston Visitor Center or let us pick you up.

We offer hotel pick up and drop off for a nominal fee. Fantastic combo tours available with house tours, harbor tours and more.

Gray Line of Charleston graylineofcharleston.com • 843-722-4444 Explore 300 years of history with experienced, licensed tour guides onboard our mini-buses.

Gray Line offers a comprehensive tour of Charleston’s Historic District with 100+ points of interest and a stop at Charleston’s Battery.

Take our 90 minute tour or add a visit to a fully restored antebellum home. Land & Sea Combo includes either a visit to Fort Sumter or a 90-minute tour of the harbor. Tours depart every 30 minutes from the Charleston Visitor’s Center, 375 Meeting St. Free hotel pickup in historic district.

In 1886 an earthquake rocked Charleston, damaging 2,000 buildings and killing 110 people. Iron rods were run through building interiors and fastened to the exterior walls as protection from future earthquakes.

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MUSEUMS AND PARKS

MUSEUMS AND PARKS

Audubon Center at Beidler Forest

Charleston Zipline Adventures

336 Sanctuary Rd. • 336 Sanctuary Rd. 843-462-2150 • beidlerforest.com • 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; walk the 1.75-mile boardwalk into the swamp. Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m-5 p.m. Harleyville, S.C.

1152 Guerins Bridge Rd. • Awendaw (Map K:6) 843-928-3947 • charlestonziplineadventures.com The only zip line canopy tour in the Charleston area! Canopy Tour: Fly through the trees on this guided tour. Kids Zip Line Tour: For beginners or ages 5-13. Climbing Wall: 60’ climbing wall with three difficulty levels. Reservations recommended.

Caw Caw Interpretive Center 5200 Savannah Hwy • Ravenel, SC 29470 843-889-8898 • charlestoncountyparks.com/ cawcaw • Explore colonial era rice plantations and a principle site of the 1739 Stono Rebellion, seven miles of walking trails and boardwalks, guided bird walks, wildlife preserve, butterfly garden and more.

City of North Charleston 843-554-5700 • northcharleston.org North Charleston is a lively center of hospitality.

There’s plenty to see and do from waterfront parks, art galleries and gardens to historical sites, museums and shopping centers. Book a tee time for golf, dine at a local restaurant or buy tickets for a show.

Tell us something we didn’t know! In 2016, Charleston was rated the No. 1 “Best Small City in the U.S.” by Condé Nast Traveler magazine for the sixth year in a row.

The magazine wrote, “With its beautiful gardens, vibrantly painted Georgian houses along Rainbow Row, and carriages clacking across cobblestone streets, Charleston remains one of the country’s most picturesque cities.” We couldn’t agree more.

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MUSEUMS AND PARKS Fort Sumter Tours 843-722-BOAT(2628) • fortsumtertours.com Walk in the footsteps of Civil War soldiers as you visit this National Historic Site. Cost includes tour of Charleston harbor onboard the boat plus an hour to explore the fort. The National Park Service maintains the Civil War era fortifications as well as restrooms, a gift shop and the Fort Sumter Museum. Fort Sumter Tours is an authorized concessionaire of the National Park Service and the only tour that stops at historic Fort Sumter. Tours depart Liberty Square in downtown Charleston (handicapped accessible) and Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant

North Charleston/American LaFrance Fire Museum 4975 Centre Point Dr • North Charleston (Map: KK:5) • 843-740-5550 northcharlestonfiremuseum.org The Fire Museum, located adjacent to Tanger Outlet Center, is home to the largest collection of fully restored American LaFrance fire trucks and antique fire equipment in the country. It is a wonderful museum for the firefighter in all of us. Great demonstration for kids and people of all ages.

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum 40 Patriots Point Road • Mount Pleasant (Map: O:2) • 843-884-2727 • patriotspoint.org Walk in the steps of heroes at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, home of the USS YORKTOWN --and South Carolina’s most unique and memorable attraction. See three vessels, the Medal of Honor Museum, the Vietnam Experience and more.

South Carolina Aquarium 100 Aquarium Wharf • Charleston 843-720-1990 • scaquarium.org The South Carolina Aquarium is home to more than 5,000 animals found across the state.

Explore 385,000-gallon Great Ocean Tank or enjoy a movie in the interactive 4-D movie theater. Journey from the mountains to the sea and find family fun around every corner.

Town of Summerville Visitor Center: 402 Main St., Summerville (see maps) • visitsummerville.com • With over 700 homes and buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, the city is known for its historic character. A charming downtown is a must visit along with the “Sweet Tea Trail.”

Wild Blue Ropes St. Philip’s Church was established in 1860, orginally at the corner of Meeting and Broad streets. It moved to its present location at 142 Church St. in 1710 after the original church was damaged in a hurricane.

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1595 Highland Ave • James Island (area map) 843-5024066 • wildblueropes.com Experience Charleston’s premier High Climbing Ropes & Challenge Course Adventure – featuring 72 suspended obstacles – up to 35 ft. in the air! 4 difficulty levels – ranging from beginner to expert. Conquer high and low elements expertly designed for maximum thrills! Located less than 10 minutes from Downtown Charleston.

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CAMELLIAS ARE BLOOMING BEAUTIES Beauty & History: Camellias at Middleton Place is Feb. 4-5. Camellia season kicks off with two events highlighting the winter-blooming ower. On Saturday, take part in a workshop discussing growing camellias, from propagation to care. On Sunday enjoy a lecture with a guest speaker and a reception on Sunday.

Middleton Place hosts camellia walks at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from Feb. 7 through March 18. Middleton Place has more than 4,000 camellias, many of which are more than 220 years old. Free with general admission. (middletonplace.org) Magnolia Plantation and Gardens offers free camellia walks daily through March.

Some 20,000 camellias are in bloom, including more than 1,000 cultivators of Japonica. (magnoliaplantation.com)

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PLANTATIONS McLeod Plantation Historic Site 325 Country Club Dr. • Charleston • (Area Map) 843-795-4386 • Hours: Tues - Sun 9 am - 4 pmcharlestoncountryparks.com • Established in 1851, McLeod Plantation has borne witness to some of the most significant periods of Charleston’s - and our nations - history. Today it is an important 37-acre Gullah/Geechee heritage site that has been carefully preserved in recognition of its cultural and historical significance.

TRANSPORTATION Charleston Water Taxi Downtown: Maritime Center • 10 Wharfside St. (Map: K:5/6) • Mount Pleasant: Charleston Harbor Marina at Patriots Point • (Map: O:2) Waterfront Park Pier • (Map J:8) • 843-330-2989 charlestonwatertaxi.com • The water taxi runs on a continuous loop around Charleston Harbor between Patriots Point (USS Yorktown) and downtown Charleston with pick-up/ drop-off points at the Maritime Center and Waterfront Park.

WALKING TOURS Bulldog Tours 18 Anson St. • Charleston • (Map: H:7) 843-722-TOUR • bulldogtours.com As seen on the Travel Channel’s “America’s Most Haunted Places,” this walking tour company will have you exhilarated and entertained. Choose from four tours: Ghost & Graveyard, The Dark Side of Charleston, Ghost Dungeon and Haunted Jail Tour.

During Black History Month, visit Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant. “Black History in America” is a self-guided tour told using eight of the original servant quarters built between 1790 and 1810. Each cabin highlights a different historic theme – including praise house, sweetgrass baskets, work and life, emancipation and freedom, civil right -- using life-size figures, photos, relics and pre-recorded narratives.

Boone Hall is open daily; visit boonehallplantation.com for info.

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PLANTATIONS Boone Hall Plantation 1235 Long Point Road • Mount Pleasant (Map: L:4) • 843-884-4371 boonehallplantation.com • One of America’s oldest plantations with more than 320 years of history. Located 8 miles north of Charleston.

The “Avenue of Oaks,” nine original slave cabins, house tours and shows included in admission.

Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-6:30p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.

Drayton Hall 3380 Ashley River Road (Highway 61) Charleston • (area map) • 843-769-2600 draytonhall.org • Drayton Hall (circa 1738) is the oldest unrestored plantation house in America open to the public. Admission includes tours river and marsh walks, the African-American cemetery and artisaninspired Museum Shop.

Middleton Place National Historic Landmark • 4300 Ashley River Road (Highway 61) • Charleston • (area map) 843-556-6020 • middletonplace.org • An 18th-century rice plantation and National Historic Landmark comprising 65 acres of America’s oldest landscaped gardens. See the house museum, craftspeople in the stable yards or take an African-American focus tour.

Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Lots of Love GET CLOSE AT ONE OF CHARLESTON’S MANY ROMANTIC SPOTS

By Holly Fisher

Charleston is becoming the city of romance. Maybe it’s the cobblestone streets, cozy inns, candlelight dinners or sunsets on the water ... whatever it is, this city has plenty of romance.

Travel + Leisure ranked Charleston No. 1 on its list of America's Most Romantic Cities. It’s not hard to fall under the city’s spell.

So, whether you’re looking for a place to pop the question, tie the knot, celebrate a golden anniversary or simply get away for a romantic weekend, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve highlighted a few spots that are sure to get the sparks flying.

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SAILING TOUR Take a relaxing sail aboard The Schooner Pride, an 84-foot tall ship modeled after the 18th-century coastal trading schooners that once sailed the Charleston harbor. Book the adults-only moonlight sail for added romance. (schoonerpride.com)

Photo: Larry Watkins

CARRIAGE TOUR A carriage ride through the historic streets of downtown Charleston makes a perfect outing for two. And if the weather is a little cool it's all the better – a perfect excuse to snuggle. Check Palmetto Carriage (palmettocarriage.com) for private tour options.

THE BEACH Ocean sunsets and lapping waves make for a magical setting as you and your sweetheart take an evening walk on a beach. A favorite is Folly Beach where the Morris Island Lighthouse stands majestically off the northeast end of Folly Beach.

Plus, the lighthouse is the perfect selfie background to commemorate a date night or special occasion. Take East Ashley Street until it ends.

You can park there and then walk about a quarter mile to the beach. Folly has plenty of restaurants where you can grab a drink after your evening beach stroll.

Or head toward Mount Pleasant to visit Sullivan’s Island near Fort Moultrie. Insider’s tip: park at 201 Station 12. Stroll along this secluded area of beachfront to capture amazing photos of sunsets and dolphins playing in the surf. For a bit of history, stop off at Fort Moultrie, 1214 Middle St., constructed in the 1770s (admission is $3 per adult).

EXPLORE THE HISTORIC DISTRICT The cobblestone streets and alleyways of historic downtown Charleston are beautiful, quiet spots for a hand-holding stroll. Pause to look at the historic homes or venture on to King Street for some window shopping and dinner. Stop off at Riley Waterfront Park on Concord Street to snuggle close on one of the swings and take in the sweeping views of the Charleston harbor.

Photo: Larry Watkins

Sullivan’s Island

CULINARY CLASS Culinary couples will love a cooking class at In the Kitchen with Chef Bob Waggoner located on Market Street. Cook alongside accomplished Chef Bob Waggoner to prepare and enjoy a seasonal tasting menu inspired by the many farmers, fisherman and artisans of the Lowcountry. Space is limited to 10 people so book early before they sell out. (chefbobwaggoner.com) january-march 2017 TRAVELER ofCharleston.com 33

Riley Waterfront Park

Photo: Larry Watkins

Middleton Place

Plan a stop at Middleton Place plantation to walk through the gardens and admire the view of the Ashley River. Or board a carriage for a tour of America's oldest landscaped gardens. In 2013, Middleton Place was named one of the "top 50 romantic wedding venues in the U.S." by Brides.com. (middletonplace.org) MOST ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS To cap off your romantic adventures, select one of Charleston’s most romantic restaurants: Halls Chophouse, 434 King St., has an award-wining menu, including 28-day aged fresh USDA prime steaks, fresh seafood, veal, pork and roasted chicken. Enjoy live entertainment each night. (hallschophouse.com) Fulton Five, 5 Fulton St., has been voted Charleston’s most romantic restaurant for 17 years. Gourmet Magazine called it the “most romantic spot in town” (fultonfive.com) Zero George Restaurant + Bar, 0 George St., is located in a boutique hotel. Thanks to its delectable food, Condé Nast Traveler named it a Top 5 Foodie Hotel in the World. (zerogeorge.com) Visit Christophe Artisan Chocolatier-Pâtissier on 90 Society St. for hand-painted chocolate truffles. The end to a perfectly romantic day always includes chocolates. (christophechocolatier.com) january-march 2017 TRAVELER ofCharleston.com 35

Photo: Larry Watkins

TOUR THE PLANTATIONS Many a proposal has taken place at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. During the early winter, the azaleas, camellias and daffodils are blooming so the garden is breath-taking. Plus, there are so many trails through the garden, it’s easy to find a secluded spot to steal a kiss. (magnoliaplantation.com)

On your visit to Charleston, you won’t want to pass up the chance to dine on fresh seafood. But be warned, not every seafood restaurant in town serves local or sustainable seafood.

Photo: South Carolina Aquarium

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Why Choose Sustainable Seafood

Ask before you order when dining out or purchasing seafood from a grocery store.

Ask if it’s sustainable, and if the answer is “no” or the business is unsure, opt for another option.

It’s important to choose sustainable seafood not only for the health of the oceans, but for your own health. Seafood that comes from unsustainable sources often is from countries that don’t have regulations and don’t monitor the quality of water, meaning the seafood you’re eating could contain toxins. Plus, fishing practices may be hurting the oceans – whether destroying coral reefs through trawling practices or accidentally catching other marine animals such as sea turtles. Certified sustainable fisheries fish in an environmentally friendly way, ensuring our oceans stay intact.

For more information, visit scaquarium.org/goodcatch.

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WALKING TOURS Charleston Strolls Walk With History Mills House Hotel (corner of Meeting & Queen) 18 Anson St. • Charleston (Map H:7) 843-722-8687 • charlestonstrolls.com charlestonstrolls.com • Featured in The New York Times, this two-hour tour is the best way to see Charleston’s Historic District. Famous landmarks, historic highlights, antebellum mansions, quaint alleys and hidden gardens.

Everyday at 10 a.m. Requires reservation.

Culinary Tours Of Charleston 18 Anson St. • Charleston • (Map: H:7) 843-727-1100 • culinarytoursofcharleston.com Walk, talk and taste your way through Charleston while experiencing history through Lowcountry cuisine. Daily tasting tours introduce guests to tasty bites at many great restaurants. Go behind the scenes and visit with chefs, bakers, artisan food producers, chocolatiers and specialty shops.

USS Yorktown Ghost Tours

Credit Hue and Eye Photography

40 Patriots Point Road • Mount Pleasant (Map: O:2) • 843-277-0577 yorktownghosttours.com • Guided tour explores the unexplained mysteries of this WWII aircraft carrier. Hear stories of sacrifice and devastation as this tour ventures into areas normally restricted to the public.

Historic Charleston Foundation hosts the 70th annual Festival of Houses & Gardens. Set in Charleston’s historic district, visitors have the rare opportunity to go inside the private homes and gardens of some of America’s most beautiful residences dating from the 18th to 20th centuries. Tours are March 16 to April 22; ticket info at historiccharleston.org/festival. january-march 2017 TRAVELER ofCharleston.com 39

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.

Shop King Street On the second Sunday of each month, the street is closed so visitors and locals can enjoy shopping, dining and entertainment.

WHETHER YOU’RE SHOPPING FOR SOUVENIRS, A DRESS FOR DINNER OR 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.

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Dacuba’s Fine Jewelry

Terrace Oaks Antique Mall

84 N. Market St. • Charleston • (Map: H:7/8) 843-853-0103 • dacubasjewelry.citymax.com Nestled in the heart of Charleston, Dacuba’s is a unique fine jewelry store with a wonderful selection of sterling silver and 14kt gold jewelry.

Its classic Charleston “Southern Gate” collection is fashioned after the wrought-iron work seen throughout this historical city.

2037 Maybank Highway • James Island (area map) • 843-795-9689 • Mon-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • terraceoaksantiques.com A leader in the Charleston area for multidealer antique shops since 1988. The 10,000-squarefoot, 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 comeonovermp.com • Mount Pleasant is not your average place to visit. Filled with an 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.

Even sunny Charleston gets a cold spell in the early part of the year. So while you’re strolling the downtown streets, shopping local boutiques or touring museums and attractions, you might need a hot cup of coffee to warm up and refuel for more sightseeing. The Charleston area has some delicious local coffee shops that make a mean mocha and serve up locally made pastries, muffins and breakfast sandwiches.

Visit our website for a list of some of our favorite coffee spots: bit.ly/2cOqcJV.

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12 Free, Low-Cost Ways to See the Sights of Charleston Whether you love history, nature or beautiful water views, it’s easy to find plenty to do in Charleston. The good news is there are some terrific attractions and activities that won’t bust your vacation budget. We’ve put together a list of 12 free or very low-cost things to do around the Charleston area.

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Riverfront Park sits on the bank of the Cooper River in North Charleston. Stop by and see the Greater Charleston Naval Base Memorial honoring the many military personnel and civilians who served our country and the Charleston region at the former Charleston Navy Base. (visitnorthcharleston.org)

2. Mace Brown Museum of Natural History at the College of Charleston. This museum is home to 3,000 fossil specimens, including dinosaurs, cave bears, Pleistocene mammals of the Carolinas, fossil plants and more. Geology students work at the museum and can give guided tours. (geology.cofc.edu/natural-history-museum)

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The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge spanning the Cooper River has a more than 2-mile bike/pedestrian lane called Wonders’ Way. It is accessible from East Bay Street in downtown Charleston and on the Mount Pleasant side. Be sure to stop at the top for a bird’s eye view of Charleston.

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Admire the majestic Angel Oak tree, part of a public city park. Its canopy of branches spans 17,000 square feet. The tree is located at 3688 Angel Oak Road on Johns Island.

5. See Charleston’s historic City Hall, 80 Broad St., constructed in the early 1800s. Also, the picturesque Washington Square Park is located by city hall and features beautiful architecture and ironwork.

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The Charleston County Parks system (ccprc.com) has more than 10 terrific park spaces, some of which have dog parks, waterparks, trails, bike paths, green space and beach access. (Admission: $2/person at James Island County Park, Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park, North Charleston Wannamaker County Park, and Caw Caw Interpretive Center.)

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Visit the cemetery at the Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St., likely the oldest English burial ground still in existence in Charleston. The earliest unmarked grave dates from 1695. (circularchurch.org)

11. Charleston is home to America’s only

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tea garden. Visit the Charleston Tea Plantation on Wadmalaw Island and take a complimentary factory tour and browse the gift shop. (charlestonteaplantation.com)

8. Charles Pinckney National Historic

For iconic Charleston views, walk the Battery. Once a defensive seawall, the area is now known for its historic homes and nearby White Point Garden and Battery Park at the intersection of Murray Boulevard and East Battery Street.

Stop by the Red Barn at Palmetto Carriage Works, 8 Guignard St., to visit the horses, mules and other animals. There’s a fee for tours, but no charge to visit the barn. (palmettocarriage.com)

Site on Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant highlights the work of Charles Pinckney, a principal author and a signer of the U.S. Constitution. This remnant of his coastal plantation is preserved to tell of a life of public service and to highlight the lives of enslaved African Americans on Lowcountry plantations and their influences on Pinckney. (nps.gov)

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Summerville’s town square is a picturesque downtown lined with boutiques, restaurants, art galleries and antique stories. Go window shopping before stopping in Guerin’s Pharmacy – the oldest pharmacy in South Carolina – for an old-fashioned ice cream float. (visitsummerville.com)

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Shop your way around Charleston DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON ■ King Street is a shopper’s paradise lined with national retailers, locally owned boutiques with clothing, housewares and handmade items. 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.

■ On the second Sunday of each month, several blocks of King Street are closed off to vehicles, and people (and pets) flood the streets for open-air dining, music, shopping and entertainment.

■ The City Market stretches from Meeting Street to East Bay Street and is home to more than 100 vendors selling everything from art and jewelry to T-shirts and sweetgrass baskets.

■ Visit the Night Market from 6:3010:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday for live music and local arts and crafts.

SUMMERVILLE Take the main Summerville exit off Interstate 26 and follow the signs to the charming historic district and town square. There you’ll find loads of local boutiques and shops, including 12 antique stores, a children’s book store, coffee shops and restaurants, a community theater and one of the top quilt shops in the country. From 5-8 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, businesses stay open later and the town square is filled with entertainment.

MOUNT PLEASANT ■ Mount Pleasant Towne Centre on Highway 17 North is home to national retailers, local boutiques and restaurants. Shop at Belk and Belk Men’s Store, Copper Penny Shooz, Palmetto Moon, Hairy Winston Pet Boutique, Athleta and more. mtpleasanttownecentre.com ■ 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 selection of specialty food items and cookware. shopbellehall.com NORTH CHARLESTON Tanger Outlets has dozens of nationally known retailers offering apparel for adults and children, shoes, accessories, housewares and jewelry. The area also has several restaurants and is easily accessible from both Interstates 526 and 26. tangeroutlet.com/charleston

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Want to get a true Southern experience while visiting Charleston? Order a bag of boiled peanuts. During the summer months, African slaves would harvest peanut crops and the surplus peanuts would be boiled – an opportunity for families and neighbors to gather and socialize. Boiled peanuts became mainstream in the South in the early 1900s. Pick up a bag from the Peanut Dude (peanutdude.com), Timbo’s Peanuts (facebook.com/Timbos-Peanuts-310457123524) or Mike’s Peanuts in Summerville (mikespeanuts.net).

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11 More Ways to Explore Charleston Can’t get enough of Charleston? Visit our blog for even more tips, information and suggestions to what to do, see and eat all around the Charleston area. And, be sure to sign up for our email newsletter to receive more Charleston goodness delivered right to your inbox.

Traveler of Charleston Blog: travelerofcharleston.com/blog Rainy Day Things to Do in Charleston No need to let some raindrops spoil your Charleston fun. We have a list of great indoor activities where you can ride out the wet weather while still having a great time.

Oysters are a Charleston Delicacy You’ve timed your visit during oyster season, so take advantage of the Lowcountry’s many restaurants serving up local oysters with our list of suggested places to dine.

Charleston Home to Smokin’ Good BBQ Read up on the history of barbecue here in the South and learn about the different sauces before you head to one of the delicious barbecue joints on our list.

Charleston Cookin’ at Home Search our “recipes” category on the blog for some favorite Southern dishes like frogmore stew and praline cookies.

Charleston is Made for Family Fun Whether you’re visiting with tiny tots, energy-filled tweens or texting teens, you’ll be able to find the perfect tour, adventure or naturefilled outing to make long-lasting family memories.

Your Guide to Charleston’s Beaches If you’re planning a beach visit while in Charleston, consult our guide for all the information you need for a perfect day at the beach.

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Things to Do in the Springtime Spring is just around the corner and it’s a beautiful time to visit Charleston. We have a list of all the best warm weather activities.

Sample Charleston’s Craft Brews, Spirits Craft beer is all the rage here in Charleston with new breweries opening up all over town. Read about the local beer and spirits scene so you can fill your glass like an expert.

Fun Things to Do in Summerville Enjoy small town living with a dose of Southern hospitality in Summerville – a short drive from downtown Charleston. The town has history, dining, attractions and events, so Charleston area visitors can easily spend a day soaking up the sights.

Charleston Plantations Showcase Storied Past Deeply intertwined in Charleston’s history are the stories of slaves who worked the rice and cotton plantations and cared for the stately mansions in downtown Charleston. Read about the programs available where you can learn more about slave history and African-American culture.

What to See, Do and Eat in Mount Pleasant Cross the Ravenel Bridge into the Town of Mount Pleasant, where you’ll find parks, museums, shopping centers and a host of delicious restaurants with water views.

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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!

Foodie Fact: 72,511 forks were used at the 2016 Charleston Wine + Food festival.

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. Our desserts are claiming national recognition.

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FINE DINING Cru Cafe´ 18 Pinckney St. • Charleston • (Map: H:7) 843-534-2434 • 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. Lunch and dinner.

SpiritLine Dinner Cruise Departs from 40 Patriots Point Road Mount Pleasant • (Map: O:2) • 843-722-2628 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.

Call for reservations.

Middleton Place Restaurant 4300 Ashley River Road • Charleston (area map) • 843-556-6020 • 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. Dinner guests pay no admission after 5:30 p.m. and can stroll through the gardens prior to dinner.

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Charleston Crab House

Oyster House on Market

Downtown: 41 S. Market St. (Map I:7) 843-795-1963. James Island: 145 Wappoo Creek Dr. • (Area Map) • 843-853-2900 charlestoncrabhouse.com • Serving Fresh Lowcountry seafood everyday! Indoor/patio, casual and family friendly. Visit James Island for waterfront dining or Market Street for rooftop dining. Reservations recommended.

35 S. Market St. • Charleston (Map H:7) 843-723-1151 • oysterhouse.menu • Come get fresh with us! Oyster House on Market is the newest restaurant in downtown Charleston! We are a causal fine dining establishment with a focus on oysters and seafood. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

The Shelter Kitchen + Bar Cumberland Smokehouse 5 Cumberland St. • Charleston (Map I:8) 843-641-0131 • cumberlandsmokehouse.com Located off historic East Bay Street. Serving barbecue, smoked meats, delicious sides, bourbon, and local beer is simply the best!

Meats are slow smoked daily, with homemade sauces and southern side dishes.

202 Coleman Blvd. • Mount Pleasant (Map O:2) 843-388-3625 • theshelterkitchenandbar.com One of Mount Pleasant's favorite restaurants and bars located by the hotspot known as Shem Creek. Locally sourced menu serving amazing brunch, lunch, dinner and a great place for a cocktail any time of day on their dog friendly patio.

East Bay Deli

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334 East Bay St. • Charleston • (Map: I:5) 843-216-5473 • 1120 Oakland Market Road Mount Pleasant • (Map: L:5) • 843-216-5473 9135 University Blvd. • North Charleston 843-553-7374 • 4405 Dorchester Road North Charleston • (Map: W:4) • 843-747-1235 New York-style deli using 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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Deep Water Vineyard 6775 Bears Bluff Rd. • Wadmalaw Island • (Area Map) • 843-559-6867 • deepwatervineyard.com Open: Tue - Sat 10 am - 5 pm After indulging in a tasting at Charleston's only winery, stay and relax with us - we have many animals, a garden, outdoor games, and 50 acres to explore. It’s a full day of fun for the whole family.

Newly released cookbook features distinctly Charleston recipes

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or decades Southern cooks – both professional and amateur – have relied on recipes from the “Charleston Receipts” cookbook. It has been a staple in many a kitchen cookbook collection. Now, The Junior League of Charleston has republished a little red cookbook called “Charleston Recipes.” First published in 1949, it pre-dates the famed “Charleston Receipts.”

Virtually lost for decades, “Charleston Recipes” was recently rediscovered in an attic by Josephine Humphreys, a former Junior League member and daughter of the original editor Martha Lynch Humphreys.

“Only one year separates the two cookbooks (Recipes and Receipts), but they can almost be seen as representing different decades,” writes Humphreys in her introduction. “The 1949 book seems spare and frugal, still in the shadow of the depression and wartime privations, while the 1950 book is exuberant, celebratory, even sometimes downright lavish. And yet there are tempting and delightful recipes to be found only in the red book.”

Below are two recipes featured in “Charleston Recipes”:

Crab Pie

German Coffee Cake

Ingredients: • 1 lb. crab meat (claw meat is suitable) • 3 or 4 mashed, hard boiled eggs • Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to taste • Mayonnaise or salad dressing • 1/2 of small box of saltine crackers

Ingredients: • 1 kitchen spoon of butter • 1 cup granulated sugar • 1 grated rind of lemon • 2 eggs well beaten • 2 cups plain flour • 2 rounded teaspoons of baking flour • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup milk

Directions: Add cracker crumbs to crab and egg mixture, then add salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce to taste.

Add lots of salad dressing or mayonnaise to make it very moist. Bake in hot oven until brown. ~~ Elizabeth Matthew

Directions: Cream butter and sugar well. Add lemon rind and milk, then flour and baking powder.

Spread on biscuit pan. Brush top with butter then sprinkle with cinnamon. (Chopped nuts may be added or sliced apples.) Bake in a moderate oven 15 to 20 minutes. ~~ Mary Huguenin Bailey

“Charleston Receipts,” the nation’s oldest Junior League cookbook in continuous print, has sold more than one million copies in the last 65 years. Purchase it and the newly released “Charleston Recipes” at jlcharleston.org/boutique.

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Bravo’s ‘Top Chef’comes to Charleston In December, the 14th season of Bravo's popular culinary show “Top Chef” premiered, not only showcasing delicious dishes but also the beauty of Charleston. The current season of “Top Chef” filmed in Charleston earlier in 2016. It airs at 10 p.m. Thursdays on Bravo. This season is a showdown between returning chef contestants and eight new chefs. Among the chefs competing on the show are local Emily Hahn, chef at Charleston’s Warehouse Bar + Kitchen, 45 ½ Spring St. in downtown Charleston. In 2015, Hahn was named a “Rising Star Chef” by Food & Wine Magazine and Eater Charleston’s “Chef of the Year.”

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The Traveler 10: Places to Dine High or Low in Charleston White tablecloths or butcher paper – you can dine high or low in Charleston.

HERE ARE 10 PLACES THAT SATISFY ANY APPETITE.

By Helen Mitternight

DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON Peninsula Grill: The entry makes you feel like at last you get to wander into one of those courtyards you’ve glimpsed past wrought iron in the historic district. The dining room and menu are classic and polished – this is where you want to bring that casual date you want to turn into something more. Don’t leave without ordering the famous coconut cake – a tower of flaked coconut Anglaise atop light, fluffy cake. No one will look askance if you order an extra slice for later. 112 North Market St., Charleston | peninsulagrill.com Vincent Chicco’s: You might think you have to stay away from “concept restaurants,” but this Italian place named after one of Charleston’s defiant anti-Prohibition characters, does a terrific job with the sauces, which really is what defines a good Italian restaurant. Plus, the pasta is homemade. The atmosphere is comfortable with enough nods to its namesake that you might find yourself whispering when you order your hooch. 39-G John St. (in Hutson Alley), Charleston holycityhospitality.com/vincent-chiccos Kaminsky’s Dessert Café: Face it, sometimes the protein and greens are just too much and all you want is something sweet. Kaminsky’s is perfect for that, with oversized desserts or milkshakes, and, if you want to be more grownup about your sweet tooth, dessert martinis, hot toddies and other creations. Pastries are created in-house and change daily. 78 North Market St., Charleston | kaminskys.com

5Church: Yes, this is inside a beautiful old church. And, as a contrast to all that peace and holiness, Sun Tzu’ s Art of War is written on the vaulted ceilings. But you may never need to look up, either to pray or read, because the extensive menu may hold your attention. The menu has burgers, chops and fish elevated by innovative treatments. All sides are served family style, so you don’t have to narrow it down to just one. Try the Viper cocktail, a blend of Patron Silver, orange liquor, lime juice, cucumber water and cayenne pepper, and you may feel your prayers are already answered.

32 North Market St., Charleston 5churchcharleston.com Zero Restaurant + Bar: This jewel of a restaurant is tucked into a boutique hotel that Condé Nast Traveler named a “top 5 foodie hotel in the world,” and one visit will confirm that designation. This is fine dining at its best. The menu changes all the time, but “snacks” such as eggs and caviar or beef tartare only hint at the creativity the chef brings to each dish. The bar provides seasonal cocktails that complement the dishes, and you can sneak a peek at the restaurant cooking school if you want to see the chefs of the future. 0 George St., Charleston zerorestaurantcharleston.com Zero Restaurant + Bar

photo by Eric Kelly

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Zero Restaurant + Bar

photo courtesy Belmond Charleston Place photo by Jonathan Boncek

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Triangle Char + Bar: This West Ashley outpost of the Triangle Trio (there is one in Mount Pleasant and one in Summerville) prides itself on knowing its beef – all beef for the juicy burgers is sourced locally. You can get burgers that include bacon jam, truffle mayo or other customizations that help Triangle claim best burger titles with regularity. If burgers aren’t your thing, stop by on Taco Tuesday for some of the best, freshest tacos around.

828 Savannah Highway, Charleston trianglecharandbar.com Lost Dog Café: What's better than breakfast for breakfast? Breakfast for lunch, of course.

Lost Dog Café serves breakfast until mid-afternoon each day. After your morning stroll on the beach warm up with locally roasted coffee or an espresso, latte and chai tea. The breakfast menu serves up everything from muffins and cinnamon rolls to breakfast burrito, shrimp and grits and pancakes drizzled with real maple syrup and fresh fruit. And, on Mondays, enjoy $3 Mason Jar mimosas all day (hey, you’re at the beach so why not?). 106 West Huron Ave., Folly Beach | lostdogfollybeach.com

Meeting at Market: If you want a break from all that genteel history so you can cheer on your home team, Meeting at Market has you covered. This new addition to the Market Street area is pure sports bar all the way. You can see the huge flat-screen TVs from the sidewalk at City Market, but come on in for elevated pub fare like smoked seafood mousse or duck confit sliders and for the 20 rotating craft beers. Finish off with chocolate bourbon bread pudding because it will take the sting off if your team loses. Meeting and Market streets (in Belmond Charleston Place) | belmond.com

WEST ASHLEY/JAMES ISLAND/ JOHNS ISLAND/FOLLY BEACH Al Di La: If you don’t look too closely at the West Ashley traffic, you’ll think you’e in Italy while sitting on the patio of this Avondale restaurant. You can add to the illusion by sampling the rich gnocchi made with ricotta and mascarpone and served with garlicky shrimp, grape tomatoes and basil. The risotto changes by season – in the fall, for instance, you can find risotto with butternut squash, brown butter, sage and seared scallops. You can also hope that the daily specials include the impressive tomahawk pork chop, mellowed with roasted Brussels sprouts. Tiramasu is almost a cliché for dessert, but order it here anyway – you won’t be sorry. 25 Magnolia Road, Charleston aldilarestaurant.com 58 TRAVELER ofCharleston.com january-march 2017

MOUNT PLEASANT/ISLE OF PALMS SULLIVAN’S ISLAND Crave Kitchen and Cocktails: Don’t be put off by the entrance to this retail enclave. The sign says Seaside Farms and it looks like the entrance to a suburb. Once you pass the stone entry, however, Crave sits at the beginning of a cute little street of shops. The energy is lively and the food is good, but there’ s a reason Crave keeps winning Charleston’s Mac Off and that Esquire Magazine calls out “the most lifechanging mac ‘ n’ cheese in America.” The mac ‘ n’ cheese, a generous serving of smoky, creamy cheeses over Cavatappi pasta, can be topped with anything from scallops to pulled pork.

It’s a good dish to share, but if you want it all to yourself, it just gets better left over. 1968 Riviera Drive, Unit O, Mount Pleasant cravekitchenandcocktails.com

photo courtesy Crave Kitchen and Cocktails photo courtesy Crave Kitchen and Cocktails

Crave Kitchen and Cocktails

Crave Kitchen and Cocktails

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Charleston Restaurant Week – Dozens of restaurants all over the Charleston area offer specially priced menus. charlestonrestaurantassociation.com | 843-577-4030

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Lowcountry Civil War Show & Sale – Swords, knives, old guns plus bottles and coins will be available for purchase. The event also includes free appraisals and seminars. americandiggerevents.com

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Charleston Marathon – Marathon and half-marathon course with scenic views of the water, the Battery and historic King Street. charlestonmarathon.com

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“Suddenly Last Summer” – The Footlight Players perform Tennessee Williams’ most haunting pieces of writing, questioning how far a mother will go to preserve her son’s reputation. footlightplayers.net | 843-722-4487

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Charleston Jazz Festival – Celebrate Charleston’s rich jazz heritage at this three-day festival, featuring many of the city’s top jazz bands as well as 20-time Grammy Award winners, The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6. chasjazzfestival.com

122-2/27 “Addicted to Love” – The faculty of Arden High have gone footloose in this totally tubular musical comedy, with tunes from Cyndi Lauper to Robert Palmer and everything in between. 34west.org | 843-901-9343 21-22

“James and the Giant Peach” – A delightfully offbeat musical adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl adventure. Join James on his journey of tremendous proportions after he discovers a magic potion. Performed by Charleston Stage at the historic Dock Street Theatre. charlestonstage.com | 843-577-7183

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Kiawah Comedy Weekend – Get away to Kiawah Island Golf Resort for two nights of nonstop laughter with some of the nation’s most acclaimed comedians. Packages include exclusive table seating and a Q&A with select comedians. kiawahcomedyweekend.com | 800-654-2924

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Lowcountry Oyster Festival – Join in the world’s largest oyster festival at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant. More than 80,000 pounds of oysters are part of this favorite winter event that includes oyster shucking and oyster eating contests as well as live music, wine, a selection of domestic and imported beers, a children’s area and a food court. charlestonrestaurantassociation.com | 843-577-4030

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Gourmet & Grapes – This event at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island showcases the best of local and regional cuisine paired with outstanding wines from around the world while raising money for research at the Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina. kiawahresort.com

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“Suicide, Incorporated” – A subversive, darkly comic play about opportunism and that elusive thing called redemption. Shows at the James F. Dean Theater in Summerville. flowertownplayers.org | 843-875-9251

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Bacon and Bourbon – Enjoy unlimited samples of bacon dishes and bourbon tastings plus live music, bull riding championship, laser skeet shooting and a cigar cabana. baconandbourbonsc.com

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Cork Shuckin' Festival – Dine on fresh local oysters, a Lowcountry boil and food truck fare while listening to local bands and enjoying craft vendors and fun activities for kids. Plus, there are tastings all day at both Deep Water Vineyard and Firefly Distillery on Wadmalaw Island. deepwatervineyard.com

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“Peter and the Starcatcher” – The story begins before Peter was Pan, when he found himself lost and orphaned and alone. Whisked away on a pirate ship, join Peter on a breathtaking adventure and discover how he made his way to Neverland. charlestonstage.com | 843-577-7183

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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition – Conservationists, art collectors and nature enthusiasts come from all over the country for this three-day celebration of art, animal demonstrations, environmental education and culinary events. sewe.com 843-723-1748

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42nd Street – This backstage musical comedy classic is the song and dance fable of Broadway with an American dream story. Performed at the Gaillard Center, it includes some of the greatest songs ever written, such as “We’re In The Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway” and, of course, “42nd Street.” | gaillardcenter.com

MARCH 1-5

Charleston Wine + Food Festival – Food lovers won’t want to miss this annual celebration of culinary excellence. Enjoy the flavors of Charleston’s culinary scene and renowned culture at numerous events featuring outstanding chefs from around the country as well as pastry chefs, authors, beverage professionals and food writers. charlestonwineandfood.com | 843-727-9998

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“Love, Sex, and the IRS” – The Footlight Players perform a cross between “I Love Lucy” and “Some Like it Hot!” When the IRS comes to investigate fraud by a “married” couple, complications arise. Performance at 20 Queen St. in Charleston. footlightplayers.net | 843-722-4487

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Teddy Bear Picnic – Free afternoon event for families in Hampton Park with entertainment and children’s activities. charlestonparksconservancy.org

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Kiawah National Pro-Am – PGA club professionals from all across the U.S., along with three of their members, will tee it up during this 72-hole stroke play event on four of Kiawah Island Golf Resort's championship courses. kiawahresort.com 800-768-2860

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Friendship Cup – A two-man tournament for male amateur players at the Ocean Course and Osprey Point Golf Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort. kiawahresort.com | 800-654-2924

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Mount Pleasant ArtFest – Artists of all kinds gather for this event at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre. Local dance and music groups perform and the Mount Pleasant Artists Guild presents a juried art show. Free arts activities for children. experiencemountpleasant.com

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St. Paddy’s Day Block Party & Parade – Wear green and celebrate with live music, street vendors, a kids’ zone and more in the Olde Village of North Charleston. The parade begins at noon and festivities continue until 7 p.m. northcharleston.org 843-740-5854

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

brewery/distillery article. area events, check our online calendar at travelerofcharleston.com/events.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

brewery/distillery article.

For even more Charleston area events, check our online calendar at travelerofcharleston.com/events.

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Charleston Fashion Week – Pack the tents in Marion Square in the heart of Charleston for runway shows, bridal shoes, interactive entertainment, parties and the Emerging Designer Competition: East and more. charlestonmag.com/fashionweek

16-4/22 Festival of Houses and Garden – Explore the city’s historic district in a series of tours showcasing Charleston’s distinctive architecture, history, gardens and culture. A number of special events are also part of this springtime event, including morning history walks, Circa 1886 wine tastings, mimosas at Middleton Place and Harbor of History Boat Cruises. historiccharleston.org | 843-722-3405 17-19

Charleston International Antiques Show – Collectors and enthusiasts will enjoy this range of English, European and American period furnishing, decorative arts and fine art plus architectural elements, garden furniture, vintage jewelry and silver – all from the late 17th to 20th centuries. historiccharleston.org | 843-722-3405

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Pet Fest – Bring your four-legged and leashed friends to Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park for exhibits, demonstrations, experts and entertainment.

Pet-related organizations and businesses will showcase their causes, products and services. ccprc.com

22-5/31 Spring Wine Strolls – Sip and stroll in a different Middleton Place garden location each week while sampling old and new world wines. middletonplace.org 843-556-6020 31-4/2

Flowertown Festival – Festival-goers fill the picturesque Town of Summerville to take in the springtime flowers and hospitality while enjoying one of the Southeast’s largest arts and crafts festivals. summervilleymca.org/flowertown-festival/

ONGOING EVENTS Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre – Audience-interactive comic mysteries run most evenings. charlestonmysteries.com Night Market – Beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays from March to December this event showcases local artists, food vendors and designers in the historic Charleston City Market. thecharlestoncitymarket.com 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 Third Thursdays – Head to historic downtown Summerville from 5-8 p.m. every third Thursday.

Shops and restaurants will be open late and some have special promotions. summervilledream.org First Friday of each month First Friday’s On Broad Art Walk. 5-8 p.m. at art galleries along Broad Street in downtown Charleston. charlestongalleryrow.com Charles Towne Landing special events – Special educational event on the second Saturday of the month; cannon demonstrations the third Saturday of the month (except January). southcarolinaparks.com | 843-852-4200 The Sound of Charleston – Hear the music of Charleston’s history, including gospel spirituals, music of George Gershwin, songs sung around the campfires during the Civil War, light classics of the St. Cecelia Society, and “Amazing Grace,” whose composer, John Newton, worshipped and received inspiration at Circular Congregational Church. soundofcharleston.com * Event details are subject to change. Please call ahead or check the listed website for confirmation.

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DAY TRIP TO NORTH CHARLESTON: BEER LOVERS If you are a craft beer lover, this is your paradise!

Holy City Brewing Address: 4155 Dorchester Rd, Charleston, SC 29405 First stop on your brewery tour is this garage like tasting room with a pool table & live music, plus free tours.

Mon-Thurs: 11-8 p.m., Fri-Sat: 11-9 p.m., Sun: 11-8 p.m.

EVO Pizzeria Address: 1075 E Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405 Before exploring your next beer spots fill up on some carbs!

Open for lunch & dinner.

Please drink responsibly!

Transportaton is readily available from all locations

COAST Brewing Company Address: 250 2nd St N, North Charleston, SC 29405 A neighborhood brewery featuring tours plus samples of its craft beers. Thurs & Fri: 4-7 p.m., Sat: 12-5 p.m.

Freehouse Brewery Address: 2895 Pringle St. B, North Charleston, 29405 The beers are organic and just amazing here. You will get a great selection of sours and bitter. Tue-Fri: 3-8 p.m., Sat: 1-8 p.m.

DIG in the Park Address: 1049 E Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405 Want to keep the day drinking going? Enjoy this beer & pub grub served in a sports bar setting with plenty of TVs & an expansive outdoor patio. Open for lunch & dinner.

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