The Perfect Charleston Weekend GetawayHow to spend the perfect weekend in Charleston! Best things to do, cafes, restaurants, and more! Authorsgracefkim
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Day 1

The Palmetto Hotel, Charleston
Central spot located right in Downtown, Charleston. Loved the staff, the room was so beautiful, and the bar downstairs to end off the night.
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The Rise Coffee Bar
Cute little coffee shop right off of King Street with outdoor seating. My favorite was their cold brew - it was delicious.
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King Street
Charleston's most popular and infamous street with loads of boutique shops, things to do, and restaurants to dine in at.
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Charleston City Market
Such a fun market that is a couple of streets long with goods that are sold and made by locals within Charleston!
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Waterfront Park
Relaxing spot and a favorite to locals. It's the best during the warmer season as you'll find friends, families, and couples enjoying their time!
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Pineapple Fountain
Located right off off Joe Riley Waterfront Park is where you'll find the infamous Pineapple Fountain. Swing by this iconic spot in the middle of the day!
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Southbound
Newly opened restaurant that only serves dinner, has an incredible staff, and a ton of intricate dishes inside a historical building. The tartare was my favorite appetizer, and Ube for dessert.
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Prohibition
Located in the heart of King Street is where you'll find this lively bar with a great selection of drinks and bar foods to end off the night.
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Day 2

babas on cannon
My favorite coffee shop when visiting Charleston. The grilled cheese was everything and recommend everyone visiting here during their visit.
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White Point Garden
Located right at the tip of the island is a beautiful garden with a gazebo in the center. It's a nice spot to come swing by for families and friends!
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Rainbow Row
The infamous Rainbow Row that marks such an iconic place to visit in Charleston. It is truly a beautiful strip in Charleston, with a lot of photo opportunities too!
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Charleston Farmers Market
Only open on Saturdays but is worth squeezing time to see. There are a lot of local vendors selling some of the freshest produce in all of Charleston.
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Citrus Club
Restaurant bar located inside The Dewberry Hotel, with a beautiful entrance and a great selection of dishes and drinks upstairs!
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Old Slave Mart Museum
Musuem in the heart that showcases the stories and history of old Charleston.
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Indaco
Italian restaurant at the end of King Street with decent choices. My favorite was the Butterscotch Budino dessert!
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Blind Tiger Pub
Great pub on Broad Street with a great selection of drinks and fun vibes on the weekend.
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Day 3

Charleston Marriott
On the west end of Charleston with stunning views of the water and Ravenel Bridge! Loved the interior of the rooms, and their dinner menu was absolutely fantastic!
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BKeDSHoP
Located right around the corner of Charleston Marriott, with some of the unique selection of donuts. They close once they sell out, but their hazelnut was my favorite!
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Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
The perfect spot to see another side of Charleston, with beautiful water views. It's also a great place for sunset, but it's also beautiful to see during the day.
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Highfalutin Coffee Roasters
Located a little further than the main, downtown area of Charleston, but is a great area to get work done, and an outside seating area during warmer weather.
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Angel Oak Tree
Located about 30 minutes away from the downtown area is this tree that is 400 years old! It is truly a site as you'll find tourists and locals visiting from all over. This tree is massive and was definitely one of my favorite landmarks to visit.
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Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Located about 25 minutes away from Downtown Charleston is where you'll find beautiful gardens and trees. It's a bit of a drive, but worth it, especially during the Spring and Autumn!
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Folly Beach
A serene beach with great restaurants along the river with a great seafood selection. It's perfect for sunset to end off the night.
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