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In the Heart of Dixie I: Charleston
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1. Fort Sumter National Monument
As another reviewer mentioned below, Elena (a previous reviewer) has given some great pointers, but I also know some of you are not going to read past the first or second review. So, here we go:
1. Fort Sumter was the place where President Jefferson…More »
2. Billy Reid
There are designer clothing stores, and then there's Billy Reid.
You very much get the vibe of hipster in some of the clothing - but think thoughtful hipster, not trendy hipster. Like how the bartenders who KNOW how to make drinks might dress when…More »
3. Fig
Not my favorite restaurant in Charleston, but definitely my favorite high-end Charleston restaurant.
So many times I've been to Charleston and walked by this place and read about it, but I never was smart enough to make reservations ahead of time.…More »
4. Holiday Inn Hotel Charleston-Mills House
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 577-2400
Categories:
Restaurants,
Hotels,
Venues & Event Spaces
Please do not connect "Holiday Inn" with the Historic Mills House Hotel. This jewel of Charleston history was where John C. Calhoun met with some friends to help draft the articles of secession. It happens to be administered by the Holiday Inn, but…More »
5. Jestine's Kitchen
As usual, another great experience at Jestine's. I can always count on reliably good Southern cooking.
To duck the line, I went here with some friends in the "in-between" hours of 4 and 5pm. Too late for lunch, too early for dinner for most.
We…More »
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4/24/2011
When you're in the (glorious) South, you get used to the concept of lines for really great food… Read more »
6. Francis Marion Hotel
Location, location, location. The Francis Marion sits across from Marion Square and the famous pillar and statue of a true hero and son of the South, John C. Calhoun.
Courteous staff, wonderful rooms, great for walking anywhere in Charleston.
7. St Michael's Episcopal Church
I'm really surprised to see such a paucity of reviews for this historic church in the heart of downtown Charleston and on the "4 corners" of law - it sits at an intersection on which each corner is a "law-giving" office: Charleston City Hall,…More »
8. Virginia's on King
I was here for a private gathering and we were whisked up to the private dining room upstairs, which is very large.
I had my favorite Southern dish: fried chicken, and Virginia's does a great job. I also had some delicious fried green tomatoes and…More »
9. High Cotton
A very, very classy place in Charleston. There's a nice bar area, but my party and I deferred to the white tablecloth dining area. We had just come from dinner and wanted some nice desserts and drinks, and we didn't get any dirty looks from our…More »
10. Dumas M & Sons Sportswr
So sometime in 2009 I walked in to Dumas & Sons for the first time, at the behest of a friend, to buy my first seersucker suit. I was waited on hand and foot as we picked out some great bowties, a full seersucker, and some Sperrys to match.
They knew…More »
11. The Smoking Lamp
A couple doors down from the lovely and historic Francis Marion Hotel you will find The Smoking Lamp. You can lounge in luxurious leather chairs and smoke your pipe or a cigar, or go to the back room and smoke a hookah on some cushions. They also…More »
12. Aiken-Rhett House Museum
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-1159
Categories:
Museums,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Goodness this is a beautiful old home. It's very illustrative of antebellum home-building. Bricks were made poorly at that time and as a result over time families stuccoed over the brick and then scored it to make it look like stone.
There are…More »
13. Toast of Charleston
Toast reminds me of a restaurant we have back in Kansas City called First Watch. The priorities at First Watch are quality food, fast, served by friendly waitstaff.
Put southern items on the menu, and you've got Toast. Great way to start your day,…More »
14. Tinder Box Internationale
The Smoking Lamp in Marion Square closes at 10pm most nights (pansy time) so the Tinder Box is where those who want to finish a night with a great cigar or cognac go. There is a bar upstairs where you can "smokeasy" and a lounge downstairs with a…More »
15. Marion Square
Marion Square is a great green space in the middle of the city...but not just as an unused space - you'll see live music out there or a farmer's market, depending on the time of year or the weather.
The most important part of the square is the looming…More »
16. Confederate Museum
A bunch of little old ladies run this place, and knowledgeable ones will take turns giving you a tour. Second only to the Confederate Museum in New Orleans, there are lots of wonderful, priceless artifacts from the antebellum South as well as from…More »
17. Nathaniel Russell House
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-8481
Categories:
Museums,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
A really beautiful home on the way out to the Battery. This is what happens when people in a neighborhood care enough to preserve and restore a historic home.
Worth seeing for the freestanding staircase, the lavish and well-decorated rooms, and the…More »
18. St Christopher Camp & Conference Center
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 768-0429
This is my 3rd year at St. Christopher. A place with no locks on the doors, friendly home cooking, great, clean beaches, and access to horseback riding and walking/bike trails.
Doesn't cost a lot to come here. A very "campy" environment despite…More »
19. Charleston Ice
I'm a bit spoiled from the Italian ice I've had in Chicago, where I could taste the bits and chunks of fruit, but Charleston Ice was still quite refreshing.
$5 for a pretty large cup of delicious mango goodness. Locations all around downtown.
20. Washington Light Infantry
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-1807
***This building is not normally open to the public, but if you call and are real sweet, they might let you in for a quick tour, and you might let them in on a small donation.***
The WLI is part of the proud American (and ancient, and classical)…More »
21. Tristan Restaurant
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 534-2155
Categories:
Seafood,
American (Traditional),
Specialty Food
A super classy place for dinner - but the times I've been there I've only ever been in the lounge for happy hour. Great drinks, great prices, and great service. Plenty of seating, and not overly crowded, not even at happy hour.
A great place to…More »
22. South Carolina Historical Society
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-3225
This little building tucked away on Meeting Street is a repository of historical artifacts and knowledgeable historians. You'll find a great and well-stocked bookstore - both for the researcher and the casual browser - you'll find the actual…More »
23. Charleston City Paper
Written much in the style of the many Village Voice papers all around the country, though this one is NOT published by Village Voice.
Very much written with a Southern, and Charleston, slant, as is to be expected and appreciated, with local radio host…More »
24. Hyman's Seafood Co
Hyman's has got to be the biggest, baddest restaurant in Charleston, just in terms of sheer volume. They do an ENORMOUS amount of marketing. They are on the maps, on ads at the airport, at the concierge desks, and when you finish your meal, they…More »
25. A W Shuck's Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar
A.W. Shuck's, like Hyman's, is a high-volume tourist operation. You're going to get decent food, decent service, and it's a good environment for families.
If you're looking for the best Charleston has to offer, go elsewhere. If you want decent…More »
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