Top Travel Tips in Charleston From Our Readers

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This week on Hack Your City, readers made Charleston very appealing. “Do you know when you meet someone’s grandmother, you instantly become her grandson? This is Charleston, says rn3279 . “I am a transplanted northerner and have never been made to feel unwanted or inappropriate,” says reader Magnolia34 . We have collected all the best tips in the “Personnel” tab in the original comment thread ; here are a few highlights.

Every Monday onHack Your City, we ask readers for the best tips about the city: driving tips, restaurant tips, entertainment, and any other tips for visitors and locals alike. Then, on Thursday, we present the best comments. We work in the USA and around the world.

Places to go

  • “Voodoo. Perls. Gin. Tin roof. Proof. Dave’s removal. Jack of Cups. Stubborn daughter. If you visit these places, you will meet wonderful people, have great conversations over cheap drinks and eat delicious food. ”- Woltz.
  • “Go to the“ Persimmon ”cafe in the city center and buy a basil limada and a Greek sandwich. It’s tasty and cheap. ”- ericxboba
  • “The crash site of Richard and Charlene is definitely better than the yelling people think. It’s a dive, but the seafood is pretty good. “- DrCos
  • Hidden Treasures: Old Slave Mart Museum, Powder Magazine. Both are small and relatively sparsely populated. MacLeod Plantation if you are interested in the history of reconstruction. Children’s Museum, if you have children. ” – HielandLass
  • “Visit Tattooed Elk, Griffin, The Shrewd Daughter for great affordable food and nice people” – AspenRS
  • “I’m going to point out the opportunity to experience Gulla’s culture on Saint Helena! Real people live there, not a museum, but there are artisans and craftsmen who support the traditional Gulla / JiChi crafts! “- pdxwhy
  • “All of our beaches have their own specialties: Folly is a laid-back, laid-back place to party and surf (although slightly smaller as alcohol is not allowed on the beach). Sullivan’s Island, you have the rich and the beautiful who have a lot of fun. Isle of Palm trees, a bit of both, more of your garden variety, your usual vanilla beach holiday ”- jpr776
  • “On Sundays, go to Hall’s Chop House for gospel brunch.” – Magnolia. 34
  • “About a 40-minute drive from the city there is a rehabilitation center for birds of prey and predators. I think this is a Bird Conservation Center that does great excursions and ‘showcases’ of their beautiful birds. “- JoshMC
  • “The Middleton Gardens are a must see, especially in March when the azaleas are in bloom.” – Ellen
  • “It’s also very easy to get a liquor license in Charleston, so it seems like every restaurant and shop almost serves booze. If you fancy bar hopping, the two main areas are Upper King and East Bay / Market. My favorite bars: Rarebit, Cocktail Club, Gin Joint, Blind Tiger, Closed for Business, The Griffon. I would also check Shem Creek for happy hour. Several bars next to each other, all on the water “- RAK
  • “I would like to thank Escape in 60 , an escape room near the open-air market” – jpr776
  • “Coffee: second state coffee. Nice place off the trail “- tomparker7
  • “Go to the Tattooed Elk for a duck club and fried duck fat. The Butcher and the Bee offers southern Israeli cuisine. Stella’s has amazing Greek food with huge portions. Little Jack’s offers the best burger in the world, while Dellz Uptown offers amazing vegan food. And if you don’t get brisket at Lewis BBQ, don’t even go to Charleston. ”- Bob Mills
  • “If you love golf, Chiavah has great courses, if you can. Also very good are Rivertown, Patriots Point and Lynx at Stone Ferry. “- gthrift

Tips and advice

  • “The best time of year to visit Charleston is October-November (although the risk of a hurricane is low) or March-April. This is when the days are warm and the nights are cool. ” – CANCER
  • “Parking is limited. Be prepared to walk or bike. Plan a walk in the historic colonial area, the houses are just beautiful. “- Stephen
  • “It is best to park on a street near the center in a residential area. I’m pretty sure it’s okay on weekends. Do not take off your tennis shoes because almost everything is within walking distance. “- Duke of Nuclear
  • “If you have children, I cannot stress this enough: there are no toilets south of Broad Street. This one bit us several times. ”- Nate
  • “If you are staying on the peninsula, there is an express bus from the airport, and the drivers don’t seem to mind half of the people traveling for free if they don’t have an accurate change. There are also several free shuttle buses on the peninsula. ”- ShanePrime
  • “Radio stations don’t call highways by their numbered names. For example, 526 is the Mark Clark Expressway. “- Nuclear guy
  • “If you go to Folly Beach make sure your tires are NOT EXPENSIVE or you will definitely get a ticket. This has been happening since I have been driving, and they are not kidding. ”- rn3279
  • “Don’t go downtown if it is tide or rain. Seriously. You’ll regret it. Many times I had to go to work with my pants rolled up to my knees because I forgot my boots and saw several cars get flooded. “- ericxboba
  • “Horse and carriage excursions are a great way to take a fresh look at the city, plunge into history and rest your feet. Get an early morning tour if it is the hottest time of the year. Different guides have different directions or tell different stories, and the city prescribes a different route for each car to avoid congestion, so return visits are worth it! “- mfga

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