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Charleston, SC recs

Posted on 5/20/24 at 1:11 pm
Posted by Murtown
OT Ballerville
Member since Sep 2014
1623 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 1:11 pm
Yes, I posted this on the travel board, but the OT gets more traction. Also, I of course trust everyone here immensely, LOL.

Wife and I (mid 30's and no pics) are going to Columbia in September for the LSU game. We are going to fly into Charleston on Wednesday and spend a couple days there. Any recs on places to stay, things to do, restaurants? Wife will also be six months pregnant so a central location to activities that you don't have to walk to terribly far would be good.
This post was edited on 5/20/24 at 1:14 pm
Posted by BabyTac
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2008
12416 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 1:13 pm to
Go to all the hangouts and hope to run into some of the Southern Charm cast.

Buy a pillow from Sewing Down South
This post was edited on 5/20/24 at 1:19 pm
Posted by bengalbait
Grove Lounge
Member since Sep 2009
4492 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 1:17 pm to
Wife and I stayed at the Jasmin house on Hassell street. Opt for a big room on the back courtyard. A great restaurant within walking distance was FIG. Get a reservation though.
Posted by Roy Curado
Member since Jul 2021
1033 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 1:31 pm to
There are 1000 posts on Charleston alone in the Travel/Food board. Go to the comments on anyone of those.
Posted by Lonnie Utah
Utah!
Member since Jul 2012
24185 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 1:33 pm to
Friday afternoon parade at the Citadel...
Posted by Chucktown_Badger
The banks of the Ashley River
Member since May 2013
31432 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 1:33 pm to
quote:

There are 1000 posts on Charleston alone in the Travel/Food board.


What I was going to say as well.

Also, the question is too broad to give any meaningful response. There are a shite ton of restaurants, hotels, and activities so a little more guidance is needed.
Posted by AlextheBodacious
Member since Oct 2020
1547 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 1:34 pm to
Take the wife to anal point at the end of the bridge to nowhere.
Posted by Chucktown_Badger
The banks of the Ashley River
Member since May 2013
31432 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 1:35 pm to
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anal point




quote:

the bridge to nowhere.


Pitt St?
Posted by IamPatman
In The Head Of My Enemies
Member since Nov 2019
443 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 1:37 pm to
Grab one of the hotels around marion Square and you will be good for most downtown activities. Market Street and East Bay would still be a little too much walk for a preggo gal (about 8 -10 long city blocks one way). You can grab a carriage or uber to get there easy. I recommend Magnolias on East bay as a don't miss dining. If you go for seafood, a lot of them don't stack up to Louisiana's offerings, but Downtown Pearlz Oyster Bar is real good, at Shem Creek avoid them all for dinner excepth Shem Creek Crab House the rest are fine for a lunch though. For a real treat catch a ride out to Bowens Island Restaurant on James Island.
Posted by Chucktown_Badger
The banks of the Ashley River
Member since May 2013
31432 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 1:44 pm to
The carriages aren't for rent, unless you meant a pedicab.

The seafood here is absolutely on par with just about anywhere, NOLA included. If you don't think so then you're going to the wrong places or ordering the wrong things.
Posted by deeprig9
Unincorporated Ozora, Georgia
Member since Sep 2012
64527 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 1:47 pm to
quote:

Grab one of the hotels around marion Square and you will be good for most downtown activities. Market Street and East Bay would still be a little too much walk for a preggo gal (about 8 -10 long city blocks one way). You can grab a carriage or uber to get there easy. I recommend Magnolias on East bay as a don't miss dining. If you go for seafood, a lot of them don't stack up to Louisiana's offerings, but Downtown Pearlz Oyster Bar is real good, at Shem Creek avoid them all for dinner excepth Shem Creek Crab House the rest are fine for a lunch though. For a real treat catch a ride out to Bowens Island Restaurant on James Island.



Posted by SlidellCajun
Slidell la
Member since May 2019
10603 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 1:49 pm to
Several good restaurant recs on travel board. Fwiw, 167 Raw is one of the best seafood places I ever been and that saying a lot. The pastrami swordfish sandwich is something that is hard to forget both in originality and flavor. It’s worth going out of the way.

Hotels- several good ones. I like planters inn.


This post was edited on 5/24/24 at 10:58 am
Posted by SquatchDawg
Cohutta Wilderness
Member since Sep 2012
14319 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 1:52 pm to
A lot have posted but I will add to make SURE you make dinner reservations far enough out. The nice restaurants book up early and quickly for the weekend.

King street for shopping and roaming around the lower peninsula for the history and houses is fun. Also, a few rooftop bars near market.
Posted by IamPatman
In The Head Of My Enemies
Member since Nov 2019
443 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 1:53 pm to
I lived in Charleston for 12 years until 2018, I have been to them all. I am originally from New Orleans/Metairie, consider myself a seafood connoisseur and I stand by my statement 100%. Charleston restaurant seafood is sub-par for the most part. Now the fresh seafood available there is excellent quality, the prepared dishes...more of it is meh than great.
Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Member since Jul 2011
29757 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 1:53 pm to
We have a travel board for a reason, dumbass
Posted by deeprig9
Unincorporated Ozora, Georgia
Member since Sep 2012
64527 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 1:54 pm to
Post-labor day is the best time to go to Charleston. It's the start of the off season, don't listen to the guy talking shite about Shem Creek. All the restaurants are good. Your wife won't be drinking which is a shame, it's a great mature bar scene with just enough hoop and holler without the trashiness of most bar districts. Are you renting a car?
Posted by Chucktown_Badger
The banks of the Ashley River
Member since May 2013
31432 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 1:55 pm to
quote:

I stand by my statement 100%


Me too, agree to disagree
Posted by Chucktown_Badger
The banks of the Ashley River
Member since May 2013
31432 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 2:01 pm to
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don't listen to the guy talking shite about Shem Creek.


If they're looking for more upscale food, I would suggest only drinking at Red's, Muddy's, and Saltwater Cowboys and getting dinner at Tavern and Table or Sunsets.
Posted by GetCocky11
Calgary, AB
Member since Oct 2012
51489 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 2:25 pm to
quote:

Charleston restaurant seafood is sub-par for the most part.


lol
Posted by AtlantaLSUfan
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2009
23386 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 2:33 pm to
Charleston is one of the best cities in America.

Columbia is like going to Birmingham.
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