Charleston is my favorite city in all of the US, it’s safe to say. There’s just something about it that I simply adore, and every visit just gets better and better! I’m headed back to my beloved Charleston a couple more times this year: once to assist with the amazing The School of Styling and a subsequent vacation with some friends & then again in November for Creative at Heart. Needless to say, I am giddy with anticipation and excitement for both of these trips! The Holy City has a special place in my heart, that’s for sure – and even more so now.

Over the last several months, I’ve been keeping a simple “note” on my iPhone of all of the restaurants, coffee shops, stores, wedding venues, and to-do list activities while in Charleston. I’d say it’s a pretty comprehensive list at this point: it’s filled with some of my tried and true favorites, as well as definite favorites of others that I follow + trust their opinions! 

Husk

Xiao Bao Biscuit

Butcher & Bee

Poogan’s Porch

Zero George

The Daily

The Grocery

Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit

Sugar Bakeshop

Butcher and Bee

St. Alban

Boxcar Betty’s

The Obstinate Daughter

The Park Cafe

Leon’s Oyster Shop

Jeni’s Ice Cream

the Battery

Firefly Distillery

Angel Oak tree

Rainbow Row

the waterfront + pineapple fountain

bike the Ravenel Bridge

Fort Sumter

stroll King Street

Lula Kate

Moon & Lola

Charleston City Market

River Oaks

Boone Hall

Lowndes Grove

Middleton Place

William Aiken House

What do you think? Do you have any resounding opinions on any of these places? I fear that there won’t be enough meals in the days during my trips to make it to all of these phenomenal restaurants! And I am already dreaming of some wedding venue site visits… hello, gorgeous Southern charm!

Are there any other must-eat/see/do recommendations for me?