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Old 03-05-2012, 12:03 PM   #8
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Thanks guys... and I cant wait to get there. It's gong to be a good time. I wont' want to leave once I see the baby. I'm not sure what will be more beautiful. The ocean or baby Stella.

Correction: I made a boo boo... they actually do live in Charleston S.C.

Thank you for the links, I should probably be able to find Charleston on them.
Well since you will be in Charleston, I can give you some ideas!! As I mentioned, I have never been before, but our friends are getting married in Charleston this coming May. Here are some suggestions for things to do in Charleston from their wedding website:


Lowcountry Lounging: Plantations

Give yourself 2-3 hours to visit these. All are ~30 mins from downtown.

Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Rd. 843-556-6020 x112

Drayton Hall, 3380 Ashley River Rd. 843.769.2630



Lowcountry Lounging: The Beach

Isle of Palms- A 20 min drive from Charleston.

Check out Morgan Creek Grill for canal-side casual dining. Flip-flops welcome.


Lowcountry Lounging: Shopping

Charleston Farmer's Market, Marion Square:

8 am- 2 pm, Saturday only. Start here for a delish food-cart breakfast and admire the work of local artisans, jewelers, and chefs.


Tours

Charleston by water:
Ft. Sumter: 360 Concord St, 843.881.7337

Carriage Tours:
Palmetto Carriage Tours, 40 N. Market St, 843.723.8145

Walking Tours:
On the Market Tours, call 843.853.8687



Not to miss

Battery Park- East Battery St.
Antebellum mansions and lovely harbor views. Quintessential Charleston.

Charleston City Market- Begins at the crossing of Meeting and Market Sts.
Charleston parephernalia galore. Don't forget the ice cream and candy shops.

King Street-
Best shopping in town.

East Bay Street-
For restaurant and bar hopping


Historic Buildings

Nathaniel Russel House, 51 Meeting St. 843-724.8481

Edmonston Alston House, 21 East Battery 843.722.7171

The Old Exchange, 122 East Battery 843.727.2165



Good Eats

Cru Cafe, 18 Pinckney St
Best lunch spot in Charleston. Go early or make a reservation to get a table!

High Cotton, 199 East Bay St.
Southern classics in a chic atmosphere. Great bar, too.

S.N.O.B (Slightly North of Broad), 192 East Bay St.
Lowcountry fare with bohemian flair.

39 Rue de Jean, 39 John St.
French cafe & bar

Jim 'n Nicks Bar-B-Que, 288 King St.
Best casual BBQ joint in town.



Cocktails

The Gin Joint, 182 East Bay St.
Speakeasy with handcrafted cocktails

Pearlz Oyster Bar, 153 East Bay St.
Lively spot with raw bar and eclectic cocktails. Try the oyster shooter.

Market Pavilion Rooftop, 225 East Bay St.
Upscale cocktails with unparalleled views of Charleston.

The Thoroughbred Club at Charleston Place, 205 Meeting St.
Classy cocktails and live piano.


Hope these help! Can't wait to check out some of these myself when we go there in May!
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