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Charleston is popular with locals and visitors alike for shopping, eating and people-watching. You’ll find an impressive variety of stores, including many national chains and upscale boutiques, plus restaurants and bars to suit all tastes and budgets. The major streets of this historic district are lined with live oaks draped with Spanish moss, and antebellum mansions and cobblestoned squares that make it one of Charleston’s most beautiful neighborhoods.
What We Know about Charleston & Its Sights
It’s the biggest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It lies along a major north-south stretch of coastal plains known as South Carolina Lowcountry. The territory possesses an area of 68 square miles (180 km2).
It was created as Charles Town by English colonists in 1670 as an agricultural community supported by trade with Spanish Florida, but following its abandonment during Queen Anne’s War it also became a center for pirates and privateers trading on its abundance of natural resources.
King Street
A busy commercial area for over 300 years is popular with locals and visitors alike for shopping, eating and people-watching. You’ll find an impressive variety of stores, including many national chains and upscale boutiques, plus restaurants and bars to suit all tastes and budgets.
Art Galleries, Shops & More
If you’re looking for jewelry or art galleries, King Street is your hotspot. Some of these include:
- Charleston Fine Art Gallery (and Sculpture Garden)
- Flagler College Exchange Gallery
- Paula Cooper Gallery
If you love shoes or purses (or both!), there are plenty of places where you can indulge your passion:
- Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts – specializing in fine jewelry since 1895; the store is the largest independent retailer of diamonds in the United States
More quick facts about the city:
- Spanish moss is a plant with long, thin leaves that hangs from trees.
- An antebellum mansion was built before the Civil War.
- A cobblestone square refers to a public area surrounded by historic buildings and streets. Many of these squares are lined with live oaks draped with Spanish moss, as well as antebellum mansions and cobblestoned squares that make it one of Charleston’s most beautiful neighborhoods. It’s also a great place to take horse-drawn carriage rides through town if you’re looking for more ways to experience the architecture of Charleston.
Picnic Point
The Point is located on the campus of the College of Charleston, where you can enjoy sweeping views of Charleston Harbor from this spot surrounded by water on three sides. It’s the perfect place for a picnic, but if you don’t bring your own food there are some excellent restaurants nearby like King Street Grille or Husk (make reservations if you want to eat at Husk).
In addition to being a great spot for picnics and views, Picnic Point also offers several historical markers that provide insight into how the area was used in the past.
Before Going to Charleston – My Checklist
- Time amount: If it’s your first trip, my recommendation is 4 nights in the city. I think this sets you up for a wonderful experience and an opportunity to see a few highlights and indulge in great meals.
- Season: I would recommend the spring or autumn months.
- Transportation: Use public transportation or Uber.
- Reservations: With dining and museums, you will need reservations ahead of time.
My Impression of the Trip
It’s a great place to see the architecture that defines Charleston or take a horse-drawn carriage ride through town. Picnic Point is located on the campus of the College of Charleston where you can enjoy sweeping views of Charleston Harbor from this spot surrounded by water on three sides.