Guidebook for Charleston
Food Scene
Indoor and outdoor dining that is walking distance from the house. In nice weather, enjoy Northern Italian cuisine on the patio.
33 místní doporučují
Al Di La
25 Magnolia RdIndoor and outdoor dining that is walking distance from the house. In nice weather, enjoy Northern Italian cuisine on the patio.
Cali-Mex cuisine just a few steps from the house! Super good, try the Cadillac margarita.
72 místní doporučují
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
2205 Middle StCali-Mex cuisine just a few steps from the house! Super good, try the Cadillac margarita.
Gala Desserts
123 Savannah HwyDelicious!
One of the Lowcountry's most popular brunch spots, Triangle is a great spot to meet up with a group for brunch or dinner, or drinks later in the evening. Fun and Delicious! For the indulgent, try "The Nap", a burger with a grilled cheese sandwich on each side serving as a bun!
85 místní doporučují
Triangle Char & Bar
828 Savannah HwyOne of the Lowcountry's most popular brunch spots, Triangle is a great spot to meet up with a group for brunch or dinner, or drinks later in the evening. Fun and Delicious! For the indulgent, try "The Nap", a burger with a grilled cheese sandwich on each side serving as a bun!
Great seafood walking distance from the house! Go for a happy hour with the family and sit out on the patio in nice weather and share a few appetizers or some oysters (steamed, fried or raw). Bar is popular later at night, but you can find ample space from 9-11 PM.
129 místní doporučují
Pearlz Oyster Bar
9 Magnolia RdGreat seafood walking distance from the house! Go for a happy hour with the family and sit out on the patio in nice weather and share a few appetizers or some oysters (steamed, fried or raw). Bar is popular later at night, but you can find ample space from 9-11 PM.
A great spot for Sunday brunch! Monthly themed brunches - wildly popular, you had better make reservations! Taps at the table for ultra-fresh brews you can serve yourself along with a full bar.
45 místní doporučují
Bay Street Biergarten
549 East Bay StreetA great spot for Sunday brunch! Monthly themed brunches - wildly popular, you had better make reservations! Taps at the table for ultra-fresh brews you can serve yourself along with a full bar.
Popular go-to spot for ice cream and American fare! Eat-in or drive-thru
15 místní doporučují
Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream
474 Savannah HwyPopular go-to spot for ice cream and American fare! Eat-in or drive-thru
Fresh-roasted coffee with select pastries - try the Avondale light-roast high-caffeine blend if you need a jolt!
21 místní doporučují
Highfalutin Coffee Roasters
27 Magnolia RdFresh-roasted coffee with select pastries - try the Avondale light-roast high-caffeine blend if you need a jolt!
Great spring-water dough pizza in an old movie theater! A larger than life-sized portrait of Charleston star Chef Sean Brock (recent James Beard award winner), a full bar and a huge beer list make this a great spot for the family or for a few friends to stay out late.
59 místní doporučují
Mellow Mushroom
19 Magnolia RdGreat spring-water dough pizza in an old movie theater! A larger than life-sized portrait of Charleston star Chef Sean Brock (recent James Beard award winner), a full bar and a huge beer list make this a great spot for the family or for a few friends to stay out late.
Salads are cool again! Eat healthy at Verde (walk there for bonus healthy points).
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Verde
730 Coleman BlvdSalads are cool again! Eat healthy at Verde (walk there for bonus healthy points).
Delicious authentic Irish fare within a stone's throw from the house. Tell the owner we sent you! He is such a kind person!
9 místní doporučují
Bluerose Restaurant + Bar
652 St Andrews BlvdDelicious authentic Irish fare within a stone's throw from the house. Tell the owner we sent you! He is such a kind person!
Drinks & Nightlife
The place where it all began - Emily and Anthony met here while he was DJ'ing some vinyl records. Fast forward a decade and this Avondale staple is still going strong, offering an eclectic atmosphere, delicious Filipino/Creole/inspired American fare, and a full bar replete with fresh squeezed fruity beverages. Check their calendar for live music.
54 místní doporučují
Voodoo Tiki Bar and Lounge
15 Magnolia RdThe place where it all began - Emily and Anthony met here while he was DJ'ing some vinyl records. Fast forward a decade and this Avondale staple is still going strong, offering an eclectic atmosphere, delicious Filipino/Creole/inspired American fare, and a full bar replete with fresh squeezed fruity beverages. Check their calendar for live music.
A ton of bar games, huge draft and bottled beer selection. Definitely a go-to spot for a drink!
48 místní doporučují
Gene's Haufbrau
817 Savannah HwyA ton of bar games, huge draft and bottled beer selection. Definitely a go-to spot for a drink!
Great sports bar only a 5 min walk from the house! Tasty bar bites and cold beer. Weekly trivia. Can't go wrong here!
35 místní doporučují
The Roost
825 Savannah HwyGreat sports bar only a 5 min walk from the house! Tasty bar bites and cold beer. Weekly trivia. Can't go wrong here!
One of Avondale's newest additions, CTF rounds out the selection of walkable businesses from the house with delicious brews!
26 místní doporučují
Charles Towne Fermentory
809 Savannah HwyOne of Avondale's newest additions, CTF rounds out the selection of walkable businesses from the house with delicious brews!
Waterfront dive bar with yummy food! Great Happy Hour on Shem Creek - watch the dolphins chase boats (or arrive by boat yourself)
171 místní doporučují
Red's Ice House
98 Church StWaterfront dive bar with yummy food! Great Happy Hour on Shem Creek - watch the dolphins chase boats (or arrive by boat yourself)
Parks & Nature
Go to the far edge of the park on the peninsula and take in gorgeous views of the marsh and downtown!
123 místní doporučují
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
1500 Old Towne RdGo to the far edge of the park on the peninsula and take in gorgeous views of the marsh and downtown!
Bike and walk-friendly trail a short walk from the house. Gorgeous!
38 místní doporučují
West Ashley Greenway
West Ashley GreenwayBike and walk-friendly trail a short walk from the house. Gorgeous!
Saturday Farmer's Market (seasonally)
http://www.charlestonfarmersmarket.com/westashley
Ackerman Park
55 Sycamore AveSaturday Farmer's Market (seasonally)
http://www.charlestonfarmersmarket.com/westashley
Getting Around
Bus stop 1000 ft from the house operated by CARTA (Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority). https://www.ridecarta.com/
Hwy 61 / Riverdale Dr
Bus stop 1000 ft from the house operated by CARTA (Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority). https://www.ridecarta.com/
Sightseeing
Park on the Mt. Pleasant side and walk over - you can see for miles from the bridge!
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Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
Park on the Mt. Pleasant side and walk over - you can see for miles from the bridge!
A classic Charleston site - Civil War-era artillery on display around a popular and beautiful park on the tip of the downtown Peninsula. Great place to look out on the harbor at Fort Sumter, where the Civil War started! FREE
627 místní doporučují
The Battery
A classic Charleston site - Civil War-era artillery on display around a popular and beautiful park on the tip of the downtown Peninsula. Great place to look out on the harbor at Fort Sumter, where the Civil War started! FREE
Duha řada
83-107 E Bay StArts & Culture
When the weather outside is frightful, a day inside the museum can be delightful!
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Charleston Museum
360 Meeting StWhen the weather outside is frightful, a day inside the museum can be delightful!
Robert Lange Studios
2 Queen StFeaturing artwork by Emily's mother, Mary Manz. See individual pieces for pricing. Take a piece of art home with you! Contact your host Emily to facilitate the logistics.
Rosedale Drive
Rosedale DriveFeaturing artwork by Emily's mother, Mary Manz. See individual pieces for pricing. Take a piece of art home with you! Contact your host Emily to facilitate the logistics.
Essentials
Award-winning research and teaching hospital with a dedicated Children's Emergency Department. If we were sick on vacation, this is where we would go.
8 místní doporučují
Medical University of South Carolina
171 Ashley AveAward-winning research and teaching hospital with a dedicated Children's Emergency Department. If we were sick on vacation, this is where we would go.
Lava Salon - Avondale
811 Savannah HwyAward-winning hair care walking distance from the house!
Harris Teeter
290 East Bay Street