Getting the MOST out of Charleston

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Getting the MOST out of Charleston

Lowcountry History

The United States' history textbooks are FULL of Lowcountry facts. These landmarks are how/where The Macchio Family suggests for our guests to start relearning about these moments in-person!
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11 residents recomanen
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
1214 Middle St
11 residents recomanen
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248 residents recomanen
Boone Hall Plantation
1235 Long Point Road
248 residents recomanen
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79 residents recomanen
Fort Moultrie
1214 Middle St
79 residents recomanen
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3.8m to the ferryboat
501 residents recomanen
Monument Nacional Fort Sumter
501 residents recomanen
3.8m to the ferryboat
7.8m - Looking to learn about the history of Charleston, SC? These horse-drawn carriage rides will help do just that, while also giving you the pleasure of simply sitting back and learning!
67 residents recomanen
Palmetto Carriage Works
8 Guignard St
67 residents recomanen
7.8m - Looking to learn about the history of Charleston, SC? These horse-drawn carriage rides will help do just that, while also giving you the pleasure of simply sitting back and learning!
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48 residents recomanen
Vell Intercanvi i Presó del Provost
122 E Bay St
48 residents recomanen
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14.1m - Charles Towne Landing is a great place to have a picnic, see their mini-zoo and/or soak up the history that had happened there, on-site!
123 residents recomanen
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
1500 Old Towne Rd
123 residents recomanen
14.1m - Charles Towne Landing is a great place to have a picnic, see their mini-zoo and/or soak up the history that had happened there, on-site!
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192 residents recomanen
Middleton Place
4300 Ashley River Rd
192 residents recomanen
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Eye-Catching Architecture

The Charleston area is littered with noteworthy architecture, whether it be seen on a historic site OR in modern-day new building!
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United States Custom House
200 E Bay St
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9 residents recomanen
Unitarian Church in Charleston
4 Archdale St
9 residents recomanen
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Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
120 Broad St
7 residents recomanen
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The Williams Mansion
16 Meeting St
34 residents recomanen
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Drayton Hall
3380 Ashley River Rd
87 residents recomanen
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Mepkin Abbey
1098 Mepkin Abbey Rd
12 residents recomanen
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Maritime

If you enjoy getting your feet wet and/or jumping on a boat then this list has you covered!
2.1m - Looking to kayak and/or paddleboard? Coastal Expeditions is the closest and BEST option to help take care of BOTH of those urges!
69 residents recomanen
Coastal Expeditions
514 Mill Street
69 residents recomanen
2.1m - Looking to kayak and/or paddleboard? Coastal Expeditions is the closest and BEST option to help take care of BOTH of those urges!
8.6m - Take Barrier Island Ecotours' ferryboat to explore Isle of Palms' surrounding, undeveloped, islands
29 residents recomanen
Barrier Island Ecotours
50 41st Ave
29 residents recomanen
8.6m - Take Barrier Island Ecotours' ferryboat to explore Isle of Palms' surrounding, undeveloped, islands
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19 residents recomanen
Schooner Pride
360 Concord St
19 residents recomanen
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CHS Beer Scene

Charleston, SC's craft beer scene is continually growing, but these are The Macchio Family's TOP choices if one is looking to begin exploring this niche!
1.7m - Looking to grab some booze, in a two birds manner? Bottles has you covered, on both the beer, wine AND liquor fronts!
12 residents recomanen
Bottles Beverage Superstore
610 Coleman Blvd
12 residents recomanen
1.7m - Looking to grab some booze, in a two birds manner? Bottles has you covered, on both the beer, wine AND liquor fronts!
3.4m - Planning to visit Westbrook Brewing? Might as well peek into Two Bloke Brewing too, seeing as the two are not even a stone's throw apart from one another!
260 residents recomanen
Two Blokes Brewing
547 Long Point Rd
260 residents recomanen
3.4m - Planning to visit Westbrook Brewing? Might as well peek into Two Bloke Brewing too, seeing as the two are not even a stone's throw apart from one another!
4.2m - If you're a beer n3rd then we'd suggest getting a pint of whatever stout they have on draft. If you're not a fan of HEAVY beer offerings then Westbrook has you covered with a few of their mainstays and MORE!
286 residents recomanen
Westbrook Brewing Co
510 Ridge Rd
286 residents recomanen
4.2m - If you're a beer n3rd then we'd suggest getting a pint of whatever stout they have on draft. If you're not a fan of HEAVY beer offerings then Westbrook has you covered with a few of their mainstays and MORE!
6.5m - Great people, great vibes AND great beer!
150 residents recomanen
Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy St
150 residents recomanen
6.5m - Great people, great vibes AND great beer!
7.3m - Not ONLY are their beer offerings on point...but, their bar food comes in a close second!
62 residents recomanen
Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.
1505 King St
62 residents recomanen
7.3m - Not ONLY are their beer offerings on point...but, their bar food comes in a close second!
12.9m - 10 craft beers on tap, 100s of bottles & cans to crack on-site OR take home and GREAT staff. The PERFECT reason to check out Charleston's version of "Five Points", Park Circle!
28 residents recomanen
The Brew Cellar
1050 E Montague Ave
28 residents recomanen
12.9m - 10 craft beers on tap, 100s of bottles & cans to crack on-site OR take home and GREAT staff. The PERFECT reason to check out Charleston's version of "Five Points", Park Circle!
14.1m - COAST Brewing Company helped Charleston's craft beer scene take off and they'll ALWAYS be a must-visit, drink and grab some to take home vacation pitstop, in our eyes!
30 residents recomanen
COAST Brewing Company
1250 2nd St N
30 residents recomanen
14.1m - COAST Brewing Company helped Charleston's craft beer scene take off and they'll ALWAYS be a must-visit, drink and grab some to take home vacation pitstop, in our eyes!

Breakfast/Brunch

Looking to grab a bite after rolling out of bed? Here's a list of The Macchio Family's go-to Breakfast and/or Brunch restaurants!
2m - Lunch and Dinner most of the week...but their Sunday brunch earned them a spot on this category! :)
61 residents recomanen
Old Village Post House Inn
101 Pitt St
61 residents recomanen
2m - Lunch and Dinner most of the week...but their Sunday brunch earned them a spot on this category! :)
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15 residents recomanen
Charleston's Cafe
1039 Johnnie Dodds Blvd
15 residents recomanen
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Sena cafe
2170 Snyder Cir
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57 residents recomanen
Vintage Coffee Cafe
219 Simmons St
57 residents recomanen
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14 residents recomanen
The Refuge
1517 Palm Blvd
14 residents recomanen
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47 residents recomanen
Sea Biscuit Cafe
21 J C Long Blvd
47 residents recomanen
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84 residents recomanen
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
31 J C Long Blvd
84 residents recomanen
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Lunch/Dinner

Last but not least, here's a list of the BEST dining options to help you through the day and even for a worthy day's end finale!
.6m - Literally, just right down the street and will ALWAYS be a go-to option for The Macchio Family when considering eating out at night!
25 residents recomanen
The Mustard Seed
1036 Chuck Dawley Blvd
25 residents recomanen
.6m - Literally, just right down the street and will ALWAYS be a go-to option for The Macchio Family when considering eating out at night!
.7m - Hungry, but in a rush? Come Back Shack's TOP-notch drive-thru food has you covered!
Come Back Shack
8915 University Blvd
.7m - Hungry, but in a rush? Come Back Shack's TOP-notch drive-thru food has you covered!
1.1m - BEST thing Steel City has to offer is their A+ pizza on delivery!
10 residents recomanen
Steel City Pizza Company
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd
10 residents recomanen
1.1m - BEST thing Steel City has to offer is their A+ pizza on delivery!
1.6m - Looking to get your Italian fix? Cuoco Pazzo has you covered!
Cuoco Pazzo
1035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd
1.6m - Looking to get your Italian fix? Cuoco Pazzo has you covered!
2m - French cuisine is authentic as can be!
37 residents recomanen
NICO | Oysters + Seafood
201 Coleman Blvd
37 residents recomanen
2m - French cuisine is authentic as can be!
2.2m - A great way to soak in the Lowcountry weather, please your eyes with Shem Creek and fill your belly with some grade-A fixings!
138 residents recomanen
Tavern & Table
100 Church St
138 residents recomanen
2.2m - A great way to soak in the Lowcountry weather, please your eyes with Shem Creek and fill your belly with some grade-A fixings!
2.4m - The same goes for Vickery's as Tavern & Table, with a different menu, so we'd suggest checking Shem Creek's menu options before choosing which one to go with...but you'll probably revisit this landmark, for the view AND food's sake!
53 residents recomanen
Vickery's Bar & Grill
1313 Shrimp Boat Ln
53 residents recomanen
2.4m - The same goes for Vickery's as Tavern & Table, with a different menu, so we'd suggest checking Shem Creek's menu options before choosing which one to go with...but you'll probably revisit this landmark, for the view AND food's sake!
2.3m - CPH's hamburger options make for a GREAT pairing with their rotating draft beer options!
26 residents recomanen
Coleman Public House
427 W Coleman Blvd
26 residents recomanen
2.3m - CPH's hamburger options make for a GREAT pairing with their rotating draft beer options!
2.3m - A gourmet restaurant that specializes in sandwiches & soups sounds a little hard to believe...until your taste buds have a go!
191 residents recomanen
Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon St
191 residents recomanen
2.3m - A gourmet restaurant that specializes in sandwiches & soups sounds a little hard to believe...until your taste buds have a go!
3.7m - Poe's hamburger game is on point...to say the LEAST!
205 residents recomanen
Poe's Tavern - Sullivans Island
2210 Middle St
205 residents recomanen
3.7m - Poe's hamburger game is on point...to say the LEAST!
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47 residents recomanen
High Thyme Cuisine
2213 Middle St
47 residents recomanen
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443 residents recomanen
The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle St
443 residents recomanen
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6.4m - Wanting dinner on Isle of Palms? Long Island Cafe is a shoo-in!
42 residents recomanen
Long Island Cafe
1515 Palm Blvd
42 residents recomanen
6.4m - Wanting dinner on Isle of Palms? Long Island Cafe is a shoo-in!
7.5m - French cuisine at its FINEST!
62 residents recomanen
39 Rue De Jean
39 John St
62 residents recomanen
7.5m - French cuisine at its FINEST!
7.9m - One of Charleston's MOST iconic restaurants!
94 residents recomanen
R.B.'s Seafood Restaurant
97 Church St
94 residents recomanen
7.9m - One of Charleston's MOST iconic restaurants!
8.2m - Another one of Charleston's paramount restaurants!
92 residents recomanen
Poogan's Porch
72 Queen St
92 residents recomanen
8.2m - Another one of Charleston's paramount restaurants!
8.2m - FUN FACT: 82 Queen is EXACTLY 8.2 miles away from The Mallard's Nest. :)
10 residents recomanen
82 Queen St
82 Queen Street
10 residents recomanen
8.2m - FUN FACT: 82 Queen is EXACTLY 8.2 miles away from The Mallard's Nest. :)

Nature

3.6m - If you haven't ventured on to Sullivan's Island and its beaches then you haven't used your vacation for all that it's worth!
64 residents recomanen
Sullivan's Island Beach
64 residents recomanen
3.6m - If you haven't ventured on to Sullivan's Island and its beaches then you haven't used your vacation for all that it's worth!
5.3 - The beach, shops and food!
220 residents recomanen
Isle of Palms
220 residents recomanen
5.3 - The beach, shops and food!
5.7m - Looking to enjoy some of this top-notch Lowcountry weather with your guests on a bike, paddleboat, fishing and/or a waterpark? This is your one-stop-shop for all of those activities PLUS some!
57 residents recomanen
Parc del Comtat de Palmetto Islands
444 Needlerush Pkwy
57 residents recomanen
5.7m - Looking to enjoy some of this top-notch Lowcountry weather with your guests on a bike, paddleboat, fishing and/or a waterpark? This is your one-stop-shop for all of those activities PLUS some!
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343 residents recomanen
Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
99 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd
343 residents recomanen
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7.6m - Marion Square makes for a GREAT place to plop down on the field and rest your feet amidst your touristing ventures walking around Downtown Charleston!
379 residents recomanen
Marion Square
379 residents recomanen
7.6m - Marion Square makes for a GREAT place to plop down on the field and rest your feet amidst your touristing ventures walking around Downtown Charleston!
11.9m - Love birds? This is for you!
28 residents recomanen
The Avian Conservation Center & Center for Birds of Prey
4719 N Hwy 17
28 residents recomanen
11.9m - Love birds? This is for you!
14.9 - As the name implies, this is a park located right on the Cooper River and is an ideal location for any sort of park activity one can think of. Not to mention the cool river breeze flowing through 99.9% of the time!
91 residents recomanen
Riverfront Park
1061 Everglades Ave
91 residents recomanen
14.9 - As the name implies, this is a park located right on the Cooper River and is an ideal location for any sort of park activity one can think of. Not to mention the cool river breeze flowing through 99.9% of the time!
18m - If you are a Mother Nature lover then the famous Angel Oak is a MUST-see during your stay!
440 residents recomanen
Arbre Angel Oak
3688 Angel Oak Rd
440 residents recomanen
18m - If you are a Mother Nature lover then the famous Angel Oak is a MUST-see during your stay!
18.1m - Tired of visiting the nearby beaches of Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island and looking to mix it up? Folly Beach is a little further away, but its vibes are sure to add a little something to your vacation!
581 residents recomanen
Folly Beach
East Ashley Avenue
581 residents recomanen
18.1m - Tired of visiting the nearby beaches of Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island and looking to mix it up? Folly Beach is a little further away, but its vibes are sure to add a little something to your vacation!
29.6 - Caw Caw is a little bit of a drive, but your eyes, mind and heart will say, "thank you," once there!
46 residents recomanen
Caw Caw Interpretive Center
46 residents recomanen
29.6 - Caw Caw is a little bit of a drive, but your eyes, mind and heart will say, "thank you," once there!
30.6m - It doesn't get more outdoors than visiting here!
17 residents recomanen
Bosc Nacional Francis Marion
2967 Steed Creek Rd
17 residents recomanen
30.6m - It doesn't get more outdoors than visiting here!
49.3m - If you LOVE birds and have already been to the Center for Birds of Prey then this is your next stop!
14 residents recomanen
Audubon's Beidler Forest Sanctuary
336 Sanctuary Rd
14 residents recomanen
49.3m - If you LOVE birds and have already been to the Center for Birds of Prey then this is your next stop!