Blake’s guidebook
Food scene
Great dessert bar with anything from alcoholic milkshakes to reeses pie. My favorite is the Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake. It is definitely a must see if you are heading downtown during your stay! Make sure to call ahead or get there early as the place fills up quick!
57 locals recommend
Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe
2 Magnolia RdGreat dessert bar with anything from alcoholic milkshakes to reeses pie. My favorite is the Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake. It is definitely a must see if you are heading downtown during your stay! Make sure to call ahead or get there early as the place fills up quick!
Sitting right on Shem Creek. This is a great place to grab a bite after a nice kayaking or paddle boarding venture. This place has great music a relaxing and inviting environment and a chill atmosphere. It has a dock bar, overlooking Shem Creek and outdoor dining on the deck. Its a great place to relax after a nice summer afternoon.
171 locals recommend
Red's Ice House
98 Church StSitting right on Shem Creek. This is a great place to grab a bite after a nice kayaking or paddle boarding venture. This place has great music a relaxing and inviting environment and a chill atmosphere. It has a dock bar, overlooking Shem Creek and outdoor dining on the deck. Its a great place to relax after a nice summer afternoon.
Sightseeing
It is a beautiful park with two fountains; one, the well known Pineapple fountain. The park has a beautiful area by the water where there are many swings to swing on and seats to sit. (This is a great getaway spot for couples) This park is also the same area where the Carnival cruise line disembarks from. Its a beautiful sight to behold and I would highly recommend checking this place out if you have the time!
321 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
Concord StreetIt is a beautiful park with two fountains; one, the well known Pineapple fountain. The park has a beautiful area by the water where there are many swings to swing on and seats to sit. (This is a great getaway spot for couples) This park is also the same area where the Carnival cruise line disembarks from. Its a beautiful sight to behold and I would highly recommend checking this place out if you have the time!
The Provost Dungeon is a must see for a first time Charleston visitor! This place is where you will find some rich Charleston history dating back to the colonial area to the modern preservation movement. I could go into detail about the history but where is the fun in that! Check out the website to learn more or better yet, just check it out for yourself and learn more about the deeper history of Charleston!
48 locals recommend
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
122 E Bay StThe Provost Dungeon is a must see for a first time Charleston visitor! This place is where you will find some rich Charleston history dating back to the colonial area to the modern preservation movement. I could go into detail about the history but where is the fun in that! Check out the website to learn more or better yet, just check it out for yourself and learn more about the deeper history of Charleston!
Its a great place to kayak and/paddleboard. There is plenty to see since there are many routes that you can take once you are in the water. There are many bars and restaurants overlooking Shem Creek that are a must to check out! Also, don't forget to check out the paddle board and kayak rental places right on the water. One of the best features that I personally love is that when I decide to go out kayaking or paddle boarding during the summer dolphins will come up right next to me as I am kayaking or paddle boarding to my destination. It is an amazing experience, for sure!
99 locals recommend
Shem Creek
Its a great place to kayak and/paddleboard. There is plenty to see since there are many routes that you can take once you are in the water. There are many bars and restaurants overlooking Shem Creek that are a must to check out! Also, don't forget to check out the paddle board and kayak rental places right on the water. One of the best features that I personally love is that when I decide to go out kayaking or paddle boarding during the summer dolphins will come up right next to me as I am kayaking or paddle boarding to my destination. It is an amazing experience, for sure!