100 Things to Do in Charleston Before You Die

100 Things to Do in Charleston Before You Die

by Lynn & Cele Seldon
100 Things to Do in Charleston Before You Die

100 Things to Do in Charleston Before You Die

by Lynn & Cele Seldon

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Overview

Locals, veteran visitors, and first-timers are equally delighted when they hear the story of a wealthy old Charlestonian woman who was once asked why she so seldom traveled. Puzzled, she replied, “My dear, why should I travel when I’m already here?” Charleston has become the darling of the Southeast United States, thanks to the city’s blend of grace, beauty, history, and oh-so-Southern dining and hospitality. Charleston has a way of charming visitors with its lush Lowcountry landscape, Civil War history, antebellum plantations, cultural and artistic opportunities, James Beard Foundation award-winning chefs and restaurants, shopping, and the gracious and welcome reception from residents. 100 Things to Do in Charleston Before You Die is filled with easy-to-follow suggestions of where to go, what to see, can’t-miss dining, outdoor recreation, events and entertainment, and where to shop ’til you drop—along with seasonal activities, suggested itineraries, and lots of insider tips.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781681061283
Publisher: Reedy press, LLC.
Publication date: 03/15/2018
Series: 100 Things to Do Before You Die
Pages: 160
Product dimensions: 5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Lynn and Cele Seldon make up the team that is Seldon Ink. They have spent more than twenty-five years covering all aspects of travel. With a keen focus on the Southeast and a particular love of Charleston, they have written dozens of magazine and newspaper articles about the area and have become award-winning Charleston experts. Along with a half-dozen books, their work has appeared in Southern Living, Taste of the South, The Local Palate, Cruise Travel, South Carolina Living, South Carolina Magazine, TrailBlazer, Atlanta Journal- Constitution, Charlotte Observer, various in-flight publications, and many AAA magazines. Follow along on their adventures at www.seldonink.com or @seldonink.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

Acknowledgments xi

Food and Drink

1 Take a Bite out of Charleston at the Charleston Wine + Food Festival 2

2 Eat Shrimp and Grits at Slightly North of Broad (SNOB) 4

3 Eat up Charleston on a Culinary Tour 5

4 Bask in the Bivalve Culture 6

5 Spoon up Some She-Crab Soup at 82 Queen 7

6 Drink a PBR at the Recovery Room 8

7 Take a Cooking Class In the Kitchen with Bob Waggoner 9

8 Go Whole Hog at Rodney Scott's Whole Hog BBQ 10

9 Feast on Sticky Bun Sundays 12

10 Have a Cup of Tea on Wadmalaw Island 13

11 Dine around the World in Park Circle 14

12 Celebrate Your Freedom with a Prohibition Pint at Blind Tiger Pub 16

13 Hang a Dollar Bill at the Griffon 17

14 Head to Breakfast (or Brunch) at Hominy Grill 18

15 See and Be Seen at the Dewberry 19

16 Get Crabby 20

17 Capture Fireflies on a Tipsy Tour 22

18 Attend a Gospel Brunch in the Holy City 23

19 See Charleston from a Bird's-Eye View 24

20 Drink in History on the Original Pub Tour 26

21 Asian Meets Southern at Xiao Bao Biscuit 27

22 Eat Some Soul Food at Bertha's Kitchen 28

23 Bite into a Bodacious Burger 30

24 Drink up a Punch Bowl at the Royal American 31

25 Have a Pint in Charleston's Oldest Brewery 32

26 Splurge on a Sean Brock-Created Tasting Menu at McCrady's Restaurant 34

27 Enjoy Sunday Brunch Seven Days a Week at Poogan's Porch 35

28 Eat Your Veggies (and More) at the Charleston Farmers Market 36

29 Share (or Devour) a Slice of Coconut Cake at Peninsula Grill 38

30 Italian Meets Southern at Wild Olive 39

Music and Entertainment

31 See a Performance at the Historic Dock Street Theatre 42

32 Go Wild at the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition 44

33 Drive on over to Cars & Coffee 45

34 Unleash Your Inner Fashionista 46

35 Support the Local Boy Doing Good 47

36 Jam at Live Music Venues 48

37 Catch Free (or Cheap) Music with the Charleston Community Band 49

38 Explore Charleston through Its Homes and Gardens 50

39 Get Your Art on at the Artwalk 52

40 Enjoy a Performance at Spoleto Festival USA & Piccolo Spoleto 53

41 Rejoice in Charleston's Cultural Heritage 54

42 Light up the Season at the Holiday Festival of Lights 55

43 Jam at a Jazz Festival 56

44 Laugh out Loud with the Have Nots! 57

45 Channel the Romance of The Notebook 58

Sports and Recreation

46 Walk (or Run) the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge 62

47 Take a Carnival Cruise 63

48 See the Greatest Female Tennis Stars at the Volvo Car Open 64

49 Spend a Sporty Weekend on Kiawah Island 65

50 Eat, Drink, & Bowl at the Alley 66

51 Go Paddling with Coastal Expeditions 67

52 Soothe the Soul at a Spa 68

53 Get out on the Water on a Boat Tour 70

54 Cheer on the River Dogs at the Joe 72

55 Go Camping out on Capers Island 74

56 See Charleston by Bike 75

57 Take a Surfing Lesson 76

58 Get Zippy at Charleston Zip Line Adventures 77

59 Smell the Roses at Hampton Park 78

60 Go Climb a Wall 79

61 Walk on Water with SUP Safaris 80

62 Be a Beach Bum at Folly Beach 81

63 Get Horsey at Seabrook Island 82

64 Get Fit and Celebrate Life with Dragon Boating 84

65 Catch the Big One 86

Culture and History

66 Get a Glimpse of Old Charleston in a Historic Home 90

67 Help Solve the Mystery of the Hunley Submarine 92

68 Stroll through History at Magnolia Cemetery 93

69 Plunge into Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum 94

70 Explore Where the Civil War Started at Fort Sumter 95

71 Land at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site 96

72 Explore African American Culture and History at McLeod Plantation Historic Site 97

73 Tend Turtles at the South Carolina Aquarium 98

74 Get Artsy at the Gibbes Museum of Art 99

75 Worship the Churches of the Holy City 100

76 March off to a Citadel Dress Parade 102

77 Revel in Charleston's Beauty through Its Ironwork 104

78 Stay in a Mansion 106

79 Get Spooked on a Ghost Tour 107

80 Plan a Parade of Plantations 108

81 See Charleston through the Words of Pat Conroy 110

82 Grab Some Shade at Angel Oak 111

83 Hop on a Carriage Tour 112

84 Take a Gateway Walk 114

85 Charleston's Defense at Fort Moultrie 115

86 Take Flight to Caw Caw Interpretive Center 116

87 Let History Come to Life at the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon 117

88 Immerse Yourself in Charleston's Deep African American Roots 118

89 Kid around at the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry 120

90 Have a Look at the Iconic Morris Island Lighthouse 121

Shopping and Fashion

91 Shop at the Cultural Heart of Charleston at the City Market 124

92 Make a Statement with a Brackish Bow Tie 126

93 New Meets Old at Fritz Porter 128

94 Dress Like a Queen at Berlin's for Women 129

95 Dress Like a King at M. Dumas & Sons 130

96 Surprise That Special Someone with a Gift from Croghan's Jewel Box 132

97 Shop Charleston Style and Preservation at the Historic Charleston Foundation 133

98 Shop 'til You Drop on King Street 134

99 Book It to a Bookstore 136

100 Take Home Some Sweet Sweetgrass Baskets 138

Suggested Itineraries 139

Itineraries by Season 142

Index 144

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