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Contents

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DEPARTMENTS

6 Welcome to Charleston16 See + Do44 Shop + Savor50 Eat + Drink58 Calendar of Events63 Web Extras64 Maps69 Directory of Advertisers

FEATURES

10 Charleston History Timeline

12 Charleston for Families

38 Take a #CharlestonSelfie

46 Shopping Guide

48 Turtle Love: Share the Beach

56 Charleston Recipes

62 Charleston Area Beach Guide

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Publisher/Founder.................... Keith SimmonsEditor........................................... Holly FisherGraphic Designer...................... Heineman DesignDistribution................................ Denise FletcherDistribution................................ Brian BeanDistribution................................ Debbi Farrell

TRAVELER of Charleston is produced by the Traveler Communications Group, LLC, and is published four times yearly anddistributed to various locations throughout the Charleston area, including all visitors centers, hotels, airports, beach rentals,grocery stores, high-traffic areas, advertiser locations and many other points throughout the surrounding area. Concept,design and contents of TRAVELER of Charleston are copyrighted and may not be reproduced. www.travelerofcharleston.com.

The copy and advertising deadline for the next issue is August 29, 2015.

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KEITH SIMMONS has an exten-sive publishing, marketing andadvertising background andfounded Traveler Magazine in2005. His purpose was to develop an affordable and effective visitor medium wherebusinesses could advertise theirservice. Traveler is now one ofthe leading visitor resources inthe city. Keith lives in MountPleasant with his wife and sons.He enjoys fishing, kayaking andspending time with his family.

HOLLY FISHER is a long-timewriter and editor with a love oftelling stories. She has lived inCharleston more than a decadeand enjoys sharing the tales ofthe Holy City with visitors andnewcomers to the area. Hollylives in the Mount Pleasant areawith her husband, daughter andthree dogs. When she isn’t at hercomputer writing for work andfor fun, you can find her readingor doing CrossFit.

SALLY HEINEMAN honed herknack for graphic design at theUniversity of the Arts in Philadel-phia, PA where she received aBFA in Graphic Design. Drawnto the South and the love ofeverything Lowcountry, Sallyopened the doors of her graphicdesign business, Heineman Design, in 1992.

Traveler of Charleston Team

Welcome to Charleston!

Summer is here! We at Traveler ofCharleston love the opportunity toshowcase this incredible city to the

many tourists who visit during this timeof year.

Charleston has become a popular familyvacation spot thanks to its many attractions,beaches and kid-friendly outdoor activities.Check out our guide to Charleston for familieson Page 12 with information on museums,nature tours, historic sites and even someideas for low-cost fun. And, of course, no tripto Charleston is complete without someserious beach time. For details on localbeaches, see our Beach Guide on 2.

We love seeing how you’re enjoying yourCharleston vacation so we’re launching our#CharlestonSelfie promotion with this issue.Snap a selfie in front of a Charleston landmarkor doing something truly “Charleston” andthen share with us on social media usinghashtag #CharlestonSelfie. To get you started,we have some selfie suggestions on Page38. Don’t forget to tag us on Facebook andon Twitter (@traveler_mag) and Instagram(@travelerofcharleston). We’ll share yourphotos and may even select one or two touse in our fall issue.

If you need more information or helpfinding your way around town, download ourmobile app overflowing with visitor informa-tion, including maps, parking locations, publicrestroom listings, anddetails on attractions,restaurants and tours. Not only is it superhelpful, but it’s free! Search “Charleston SC”on iTunes or Google Play.


1680Settlement is relocated to peninsulaCharles Town –population 1,000

1736 Dock Street Theatre opens, first building in U.S. used exclusively for theatrical performances

1740 Charles Town becomes mostcritical port in North America forexporting rice, indigo and cotton

1775-1783 RevolutionaryWar; Siege of Charlestonin 1780

1783City renamed“Charleston”

1790College ofCharlestonfounded

1672English colonists settle Charles Townon the Ashley River

HIS AMAZING PLACE ONLY GETS BETTER WITH TIME.Each year more people flock to this historic port city to soak up the history, culture and architecture and bask in Southern goodness. In recent years, Charleston has become a destination for shopping and its incredible culinary scene is attracting global attention.

From arts and theater to fine dining and watersports, this is one city that truly offers something for everyone. But this Holy City has a storied past. An early English settlement, Charleston has survived wars, fires, earthquakes and hurricanes to rise up as one of the country’s top travel destinations.

As you’re visiting our beloved city, get acquainted with her history, celebrate her charms and delight in all the amazing beauty Charleston has to offer.

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T1718Blackbeardthe Pirate sailsinto CharlesTown Harborwith fourships; takeshostages forransom

1718Pirate Stede Bonnetis hanged at WhitePoint Garden

1719City is renamed “Charlestown”

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1824CharlestonMuseumopens

1861 Confederatetroops fire thefirst shots of theCivil War uponFort Sumter

1886 Major earthquakehits Charleston,damaging 2,000buildings, killing110 people

1920Preservation Societyfounded to protecthistoric resources

1989Hurricane Hugo hits thecity and surrounding areaswith 135 mph winds

2005Arthur Ravenel Jr.Bridge over theCooper River opens

1864 CSS Hunley sinksUSS Housatonic inCharleston harbor

1977SpoletoFestivalUSA begins

1791 President GeorgeWashington visits, lodging at the Daniel Hayward Houseand attending a reception at the Old Exchange and a social at McCrady’s Longroom

1828-29Young Armyrecruitnamed EdgarAllan Poe isstationed atFort Moultrieon Sullivan’sIsland

2006 Charleston Wine+ Food Festivalfounded

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Charleston for FamiliesFun for all ages in the Holy CityBy Holly Fisher

MUSEUMSThe Children’s Museum of the Low-country is suitable for ages 3 months to12 years. Young visitors will be thoroughlyentertained by the variety of exhibits, in-cluding water stations with boats andbridges, an arts and crafts center, a medievalcastle, a pirate ship for climbing and grocerystore with pint-sized shopping carts. Ad-mission is free for 1 year and younger andthere’s a specific play area for toddlers. 25 Ann St., Charleston | explorecml.org843-853-8962 (closed Mondays)

Whether you’re visitingCharleston with toddlers or

teens, families will find plenty tokeep them busy. Explore the naturalbeauty of the South Carolina coast,immerse yourself in Charlestonhistory or just hit the beach.Charleston is fun for all ages.

It’s tough to beat the appeal of fire trucks.The North Charleston and AmericanLaFrance Fire Museum and Educa-tional Center houses the largest collectionof professionally restored AmericanLaFrance fire apparatus in the country,including 18 restored vehicles and one-of-a-kind firefighting artifacts. The centeralso has interactive exhibits featuring realsmoke, hands-on displays, children’s playarea complete with fireman’s pole and afire truck simulator. 4975 Centre Pointe Drive, NorthCharleston | legacyofheroes.org 843-740-5550

Engage the kids in a hands-on historylesson at Patriots Point. This museum ishome to the USS Yorktown, the 10th aircraftcarrier to serve in the U.S. Navy in the1940s. Tour the ship and take in the beau-tiful views of Charleston from the flightdeck. The Congressional Medal of HonorMuseum is located aboard the USS York-town, and the newer Vietnam ExperienceExhibit also is located on the property.Open daily; parking is $5 per vehicle. 40 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant | patriotspoint.org 843-884-2727


At the South Carolina Aquarium, jour-ney from South Carolina’s mountains tothe sea, exploring native animals and plantsin a variety of exhibits of birds, plants, rep-tiles and plenty of sea creatures from turtlesto otters. Check out the new Shark Shallowsexhibit where visitors can touch bonnet-head sharks, cownose stingrays and south-ern stingrays in a 20,000-gallon touch tankoverlooking the Charleston harbor. 100 Aquarium Wharf, Charlestonscaquarium.org | 843-720-1990

FOR A FULL LIST OF AREA TOURS, ATTRACTIONS AND MUSEUMS, HEAD TO PAGE 16 FOR THE SEE + DO SECTION PACKED WITH FAMILY FUN.

While you’re visiting the S.C. Aquarium, purchase a ticket to tourthe Sea Turtle Hospital,the state’s only hospitalfor sick and injured seaturtles. Many turtles aretreated and then releasedback into the ocean.


OUTDOORS/NATUREThe Charles Towne Landing State His-toric Site has plenty of open space wherechildren can run and explore. Kids (andadults) will love the Animal Forest, a naturalhabitat zoo with bison, puma, black bearand a variety of birds. With 7 miles ofnature trails for walking and biking, thelittlest legs will be ready for an afternoonnap. Don’t miss The Adventure, a replicatrading vessel docked at the park, to learnabout life on the water. And the park hostsregular history demonstrations and 17th-century cannon firing demonstrations.Free admission for children 5 and younger. 1500 Old Towne Road, Charlestoncharlestownelanding.travel 843-852-4200

Get wet and wild at one of the threeCharleston County waterparks. Locatedwithin select county parks in NorthCharleston, Mount Pleasant and JamesIsland, it’s the perfect way to cool off duringthe hot summer days. For directions and hours for eachwaterpark: ccprc.com.

With the promise of searching for shellsand sharks’ teeth, kids will be eager to ex-plore local waterways and barrier islandsduring an eco-tour. Along the way, theycan learn about the Lowcountry’s saltmarshes and barrier islands and the naturalplants and wildlife in those areas. For fam-ilies who love the water, try kayak tours,canoeing or stand-up paddle boarding inShem Creek – a popular dolphin play-ground. Adventurous types might want tocheck out flyboarding or parasailing. Orsimply relax with a dolphin cruise or sunsetcruise in the Charleston harbor.

It’s the jungle gym of your youth taken toa whole new level. Stretching 35 feet offthe ground, this intricately designed seriesof rope walkways and climbing structuresallow you to channel your inner Spidermanas you navigate the 72 different obstaclesat Wild Blue Ropes. Open daily throughthe summer; reservations encouraged.1595 Highland Ave., Charleston wildblueropes.com | 888-898-8050843-740-5550

HISTORY Decades of growing strife between Northand South erupted in civil war on April12, 1861, when Confederate artillery openedfire on Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor.Visit the Fort Sumter Visitor EducationCenter (340 Concord St.) and then take aboat to the fort itself to explore the groundsand artifacts.

Book boat tours at fortsumtertours.com;boats depart both from the education centerand Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant. Anew sunset tour is available every Fridayevening through October. 843-883-3123 | nps.gov/fosu (Note: there is no elevator service at Fort Sumter)

Older children and teenagers will lovebeing spooked by Charleston’s hauntedhistory on a Charleston Ghost & Grave-yard Walking Tour. Visit one of the city’soldest graveyards after dark, learning aboutthe famous folks buried there. Tours areoffered daily at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.; reser-vations encouraged.Bulldog Tours, 18 Anson St. inCharleston | 843-722-8687 bulldogtours.com (Note: tours may not be suitable for young children)


LOW-COST FUN Spread out on a blanket and enjoy a familyflick under the stars at one of the localmovie nights. Wannamaker Movie Night(ccprc.com) is July 11, Aug. 8 and Sept. 12at Wannamaker County Park in NorthCharleston. Admission is free with regularpark admission ($1/person).

Starlight Cinema at Freshfields Village(freshfieldsvillage.com) on Kiawah Islandplays movies on the green at 8:30 p.m. eachWednesday through Sept. 2. Free admis-sion. Movies in the Park with Cinebarre(comeonovermp.com) is at MemorialWaterfront Park in Mount Pleasant. Moviesbegin at sunset (about 9 p.m.) eachFriday night in August. Free admissionand parking.

Spend the day soaking up the sun at thebeach. Visit one of Charleston’s localbeaches – Isle of Palms, Kiawah, Sullivan’sIsland or Folly – to splash in the wavesand walk the beach collecting shells totake back home. See our beach guide onPage 62.

The Charleston County Public Libraryoffers a host of free activities for kids, in-cluding crafts, storytelling, puppet shows,movies and more. Many events are part ofthe summer reading program; check theschedule and locations at ccpl.org.

Stop by the Charleston Farmers Market(charlestonfarmersmarket.com) on Sat-urdays for local eats and to shop local artsand crafts. Have an impromptu picnic atMarion Square and then go window shop-ping on King Street.

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See+ DoCharleston is known forits beauty, history andfantastic harbor. Manyexperienced touringcompanies are ready toshow you a great time.

WHETHER YOU’RE A HISTORY BUFF, WATER ENTHUSIAST OR SIMPLYENJOY STROLLING THE COBBLESTONE STREETS OF CHARLESTONYOU’LL FIND PLENTY OF WAYS TO EXPLORE THE HOLY CITY. See aplantation home, tour the harbor, take a carriage ride or visit a museum.

How to use this magazine:

You’ll find each type of tourand attraction categorizedfor easy reference. Many

listings include a map gridlocator. Find the grid

location, then reference the maps on pages

64 through 68.


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ART & THEATER ACTIVITIES

The Footlight Players20 Queen St. • Charleston • (Map: H:8)843-722-4487 • footlightplayers.net The Footlight Players, formed in 1932, providesprofessional quality, affordable community theater for the Lowcountry at the historic Footlight Players Theatre in the heart of down-town Charleston. Its ongoing productions include comedies, dramas, musicals, seasonalproductions and children’s theater.

The Black Fedora Comedy MysteryTheatre & Shoppe164 Church St. • Charleston • (Map: H:7/8)843-WE SMILE (937-6453)charlestonmysteries.com • FeaturingSherlock Holmes and the Charleston HistoryMystery, the family oriented Pirate MysteryShow, and the classic whodunit InspectorNoClue’s Murder Mystery. Live entertainmentmost evenings and some “beat-the-heat”matinees. Audience participation. Appetizers,desserts, beer/wine. Mystery books/gifts.

The Sound of Charleston150 Meeting St. at Circular CongregationalChurch • (Map H:7) • 843-270-4903soundofcharleston.com • Experience the uniquesounds that define Charleston’s rich musical heritage – gospel, Gershwin, music of the CivilWar, light classics & jazz – all presented by professional artists in a live 75-minute concert.

COMBO TOURS

Carriage & Harbor Combo TourHarbor Tours • 10 Wharfside St. • (Map :J:5/6) Palmetto Carriage • 8 Guignard Street888-224-5037 or 843-722-1112 charlestonharbortours • Harbor Tours departs from the Maritime Center three timesdaily with a 90-minute live narrated sightseeingcruise aboard the 1920s style Bay Steamer –Carolina Belle. Palmetto Carriage tour departsfrom the Big Red Barn every 20-30 minutes beginning at 9 a.m. The one-hour tour covers 25 to 30 blocks of the historic and residentialdistricts.

CARRIAGE TOURS

Palmetto Carriage Works8 Guignard St. • (Map: H:7) • 843-723-8145 palmettocarriage.com • Departs from The Big Red Barn every 15 to 20 minutes, rain orshine, beginning at 9 a.m. Tours are one hourlong, covering about 25 blocks of residential and historic districts. Guides are city licensed. See our ad on the inside front cover.


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Plantation & Harbor Combo TourFor tickets: 10 Wharfside St. • (Map: J:5/6)charlestonharbortours.com or Zerve ticketing: 888-224-5037 or 843-722-1112 Tour a spectacular Southern plantation, the newSlave Museum and beautiful grounds paired with a 90-minute “Harbor of History” tour. FortSumter, Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, the Batteryand downtown landmarks. Tours may be takenon different days.

Gray Line & Fort Sumter Tour Combo843-722-BOAT(2628) • fortsumtertours.com,graylineofcharleston.com • Save $4 per person!Enjoy a comprehensive tour of Charleston’s his-toric district and take the only boat tour to FortSumter. Licensed and experienced tour guideslead a 90-minute exploration of Charleston’s richhistory on air-conditioned mini-buses. The GrayLine tour features 100+ points of interest with astop at the Battery. Tours depart every 30 min-utes from the Charleston Visitor’s Center, 375Meeting St. Free hotel pickup in historic district.

COMBO TOURS

Ghost Walking & Harbor Combo TourFor tickets: 10 Wharfside St. • (Map: J:5/6) onlineat charlestonharbortours.com orbulldogtours.com • Zerve Ticketing at 888-224-5037 or 843-722-1112 • Take one ofCharleston’s best Ghost Tours and a Harbor ofHistory Tour aboard the Carolina Belle. You get to choose from the spooktacular “Ghost andGraveyard” walking tour or the Haunted Jail Tourand you get a harbor tour featuring Fort Sumter,Fort Moultrie, the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and70+ other points of interest. Tours may be takenon different days.

Palmetto Tours8 Guignard Street • (Map: H:7) • 843-723-8145palmettocarriage.com Experience the best of Charleston on threeamazing historic Walking Tours. The Trot + Walktour includes a carriage tour, French Quarter orSouth of Broad tours. Call or book online.

In 1886 an earthquake rocked Charleston and damaged 2,000 buildings and killed110 people. Iron rods were run through building interiors and fastened to the exte-rior walls as protection from future earthquakes. You’ll see round and star-shapedbolts on the outside of many homes and commercial buildings downtown.


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FISHING CHARTERS

Angler Management Fishing843-259-1489 • anglermanagementsc.com Custom, year-round saltwater inshore fishingcharters for families, groups, beginners and professionals. Fish in the Intracoastal Waterway,harbor and tidal creeks. Capt. Ethan will providelicenses, bait, tackle and ice. Eco and harbortours available. See ad in this section.

Sharkin Charleston1 Shrimp Boat Lane • Mount Pleasant pick-upat RB’s Restaurant on Shem Creek • (Map: O:2)843-557-6627 • sharkincharleston.comFeel the pull of the line and the scream of thereel dragging as you catch 3- to 6-foot sharkson light tackle. No experience necessary;great for families and kids. Shark charters aredone in the protected waters of the harbor.

Reel Deal CharterMultiple area departure locations - some toursdepart from Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant 843-388-5093 • thereeldealcharters.comJoin The Reel Deal Charters for year-round inshore/offshore, deep-sea, big game and salt-water fishing. Includes licenses, bait and tackle.Operating several boats with the lowest pricesfor a “reel” fishing experience! Mention “Traveler” for discounts.

MUSEUMS AND PARKS

Audubon Center at Beidler Forest843-462-2150 • beidlerforest.com Francis Beidler Forest contains the largest stand of virgin bald cypress and tupelo gumswamp forest left in the world. See 1,000-year-old trees and native wildlife; walk the 1.75-mileboardwalk into the swamp. Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m-5p.m. Harleyville, S.C.

Children's Museum of the Lowcountry25 Ann St. • Charleston (Map: G:4) 843-853-8962 • exploreCML.org • Nine interactive exhibits, including a two-story Medieval Castle, a pirate ship and a dedicatedart room, allow your children to explore the arts,sciences and humanities through their ownhands-on experiences. Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.;Sun. Noon-5 p.m.; closed Mon.

MOTORIZED LAND TOURS

Adventure Sightseeing“See it all” with Adventure Sightseeing. The most comprehensive motorized city toursdaily via comfortable bus. Live narrated by themost experienced and professional guides!Board our buses from the Charleston VisitorCenter or let us pick you up. We offer hotel pick up and drop off for a nominal fee. The onlybus tour that takes you through The Citadel military college. Fantastic combo tours availablewith house tours, harbor tours and more. Call 843-762-0088 for reservations or book online at AdventureSightseeing.com

Gray Line of Charlestongraylineofcharleston.com • 843-722-4444Explore 300 years of history with experienced, licensed tour guides onboard our mini-buses.Gray Line offers a comprehensive tour ofCharleston’s Historic District with 100+ points of interest and a stop at Charleston’s Battery.Take our 90 minute tour or add a visit to a fully restored antebellum home. Land & SeaCombo includes either a visit to Fort Sumter or a 90-minute tour of the harbor. Tours departevery 30 minutes from the Charleston Visitor’sCenter, 375 Meeting St. Free hotel pickup in historic district.

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North Charleston/American LaFranceFire Museum4975 Centre Point Dr • North Charleston (Map: KK:5) • 843-740-5550 northcharlestonfiremuseum.orgThe Fire Museum, located adjacent to TangerOutlet Center, is home to the largest collectionof fully restored American LaFrance fire trucksand antique fire equipment in the country. It is a wonderful museum for the firefighter in all ofus. Great demonstration for kids and people ofall ages.

South Carolina Aquarium100 Aquarium Wharf • Charleston843-720-1990 • scaquarium.orgThe South Carolina Aquarium is home to morethan 5,000 animals found across the state. Explore 385,000-gallon Great Ocean Tank or enjoy a movie in the interactive 4-D movie theater. Journey from the mountains to the sea and find family fun around every corner.

Town of Summerville Visitor Center: 402 Main St., Summerville (see maps) • With over 700 homes and buildingson the National Register of Historic Places, the city is known for its historic character. Acharming downtown is a must visit along withthe "Sweet Tea Trail."

Wild Blue Ropes1595 Highland Ave • James Island (area map)843-5024066 • wildblueropes.comIf you’re looking for a something-to-write-home-about-holy-cow-I-can’t-believe-I-just-did-that adventure, you’ve come to the right place. An aerial ropes course with 70+ challengefeatures reaching 35 feet above the ground. Designed at 3 levels of difficulty that’s fun for the whole family. Imagine a jungle gym suspended 35 feet in the air.

MUSEUMS AND PARKS

City of North Charleston843-554-5700 • northcharleston.org North Charleston is a lively center of hospitality.There’s plenty to see and do from waterfrontparks, art galleries and gardens to historicalsites, museums and shopping centers. Book atee time for golf, dine at a local restaurant or buy tickets for a show.

Charles Towne LandingState Historic Site1500 Old Towne Road • Charleston (area map) • 843-852-4200 • Hours: daily 9a.m.-5 p.m. • charlestownelanding.travel Established in the 1670, this is the birthplace of Charleston. Experiences include a museum, outdoor exhibits along the History Trail with an accompanying audio tour, cannondemonstrations and special events, an Animal Forest zoo and the “Adventure,” a reproduction 17th-century trading vessel.

Edmondston-Alston House21 East Battery • Charleston • (Map: H:9)843-722-7171 • middletonplace.orgBuilt in 1825, the house is a repository of familytreasures, including Alston family silver, furniture,books and paintings. Look seaward from thesecond floor piazza, where Gen. Beauregardwatched the bombardment of Fort Sumter.

Fort Sumter Tours843-722-BOAT(2628) • fortsumtertours.comWalk in the footsteps of Civil War soldiers as you visit this National Historic Site. Cost includestour of Charleston harbor onboard the boat plusan hour to explore the fort. The National ParkService maintains the Civil War era fortificationsas well as restrooms, a gift shop and the FortSumter Museum. Fort Sumter Tours is an authorized concessionaire of the National ParkService and the only tour that stops at historicFort Sumter. Tours depart Liberty Square indowntown Charleston (handicapped accessible)and Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum40 Patriots Point Road • Mount Pleasant (Map: O:2) • 843-884-2727 • patriotspoint.org Home to the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown,WWII's Fighting Lady. Museum includes the destroyer USS Laffey, the submarine USS Clamagore, a re-creation of a Vietnam NavalSupport Base, 28 historic military aircraft, theCongressional Medal of Honor Society’s Museum. Free map for self-guided tours.

PLANTATIONS

Boone Hall Plantation1235 Long Point Road • Mount Pleasant(Map: L:4) • 843-884-4371boonehallplantation.com • One of America’s oldest plantations with more than 320 years ofhistory. Located 8 miles north of Charleston.The “Avenue of Oaks,” nine original slave cabins,house tours and shows included in admission.Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-6:30p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.

Charleston’s French Quarter is hometo some 30 art galleries – all withinwalking distance of each other. Thedesignated area is bordered by SouthMarket, Tradd and Meeting streetsand the waterfront.

“Walking the streets of Charleston in the late afternoons of August was like walking through gauze or inhaling damaged silk.” - Pat Conroyin his book "The Lords of Discipline"


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Drayton Hall3380 Ashley River Road (Highway 61)Charleston • (area map) • 843-769-2600draytonhall.org • Drayton Hall (circa 1738) is the oldest unrestored plantation house in America open to the public. Admission includes tours river and marsh walks, theAfrican-American cemetery and artisan-inspired Museum Shop.

Middleton PlaceNational Historic Landmark • 4300 Ashley RiverRoad (Highway 61) • Charleston • (area map)843-556-6020 • middletonplace.org • An 18th-century rice plantation and National Historic Landmark comprising 65 acres of America’s oldest landscaped gardens. See the house museum, craftspeople in the stable yards or take an African-American focus tour. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

TRANSPORTION

Charleston Water TaxiDowntown: Maritime Center • 10 Wharfside St.(Map: K:5/6) • Mount Pleasant: Charleston Harbor Marina at Patriots Point • (Map: O:2)843-330-2989 • charlestonwatertaxi.com The water taxi runs on a continuous looparound Charleston Harbor between PatriotsPoint (USS Yorktown) and downtown Charleston.


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Bulldog Tours18 Anson St. • Charleston • (Map: H:7)843-722-TOUR • bulldogtours.comAs seen on the Travel Channel’s “America’sMost Haunted Places,” this walking tourcompany will have you exhilarated and entertained. Choose from four tours: Ghost & Graveyard, The Dark Side of Charleston,Ghost Dungeon and Haunted Jail Tour.

Charleston Strolls Walk With HistoryDeparts from Mills House Hotel (corner of Meeting & Queen) • 843-766-2080charlestonstrolls.com • Featured in The NewYork Times, this two-hour tour is the best way to see Charleston’s Historic District. Famouslandmarks, historic highlights, antebellum mansions, quaint alleys and hidden gardens.Everyday at 10 a.m. Requires reservation.

Culinary Tours Of Charleston18 Anson St. • Charleston • (Map: H:7) 843-727-1100 • culinarytoursofcharleston.comWalk, talk and taste your way throughCharleston while experiencing history throughLowcountry cuisine. Daily tasting tours introduce guests to tasty bites at many greatrestaurants. Go behind the scenes and visit with chefs, bakers, artisan food producers,chocolatiers and specialty shops.

WALKING TOURS

Yorktown Ghost Tours40 Patriots Point Road • Mount Pleasant(Map: O:2) • 843-277-0577yorktownghosttours.com • Guided tour explores the unexplained mysteries of this WWII aircraft carrier. Hear stories of sacrifice and devastation as this tour ventures into areas normally restricted to the public.

Completed in 1962, the Sullivan's Island Lighthouse is actually one of the newest lighthouses in the UnitedStates. The only lighthouse with an ele-vator and air conditioning, it is nowowned by the National Park Service.The lighthouse isn't open for tours, butit makes a great background for a photo.

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Take a #CharlestonSelfieNeed a cool backdrop for a vacation selfie? Charleston has you covered! The city is filled withbeautiful backgrounds, historic landmarks and breathtaking views that will have your socialmedia followers figuring out how fast they too can get to the South Carolina Lowcountry.

To get you started, we offer up some favorite selfie spots. Now, let’s see your #CharlestonSelfiein front of a Charleston landmark.

Share your photos on social media using hashtag #CharlestonSelfie and tag us on Twitter@Traveler_Mag and on Instagram @TravelerofCharleston. Also, add your photos to the “ShareWall” in our free app. We’ll re-share your posts and you might even see one in our fall issue!

Traveler of Charleston Publisher Keith Simmons and his family at thePineapple Fountain at Waterfront Park.

May and Aaron Comstockat St. Philips Church.

Kelly Sheehy DeGroot, author of PrincessCharleston of the Isle of Palms, and herfamily at the Sea Turtle Hospital at the South Carolina Aquarium.

Kate Fisher, 7, with the “Girl” sculpture at WhitePoint Garden on the Battery.

Tamara Ross and John Kearseyat Middleton Place.

Capt. Matt and First Mate Marni of Charleston Water Taxi pose with the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridgein the background.

Traveler of CharlestonEditor Holly Fisher shows offa sweetgrass basket.

WATER TOURS

Adventure Harbor ToursTours Depart from the Charleston HarborMarina • 56 Ashley Point Drive • (Map: A:5)843-442-9455 • adventureharbortours.comFamily fun for everyone. “Stormin’ theBeach,” a 3-hour excursion to Morris Islandto search for shells and sharks’ teeth. Or enjoy a 90-minute relaxing sunset dolphincruise. Reservations encouraged.

Barrier Island Eco-Tours50 41st Ave. • Isle of Palms Marina • (Map: N:6)843-886-5000 • nature-tours.com • Naturalistguided boat excursions to Capers Island Preserve. Travel the salt marsh creeks, see dolphins and wildlife up close, explore the“boneyard beach” and walk inland trails.Morning and sunset eco-tours, creek fishing,crabbing, kayaking or beach-side cookouts.

Carolina Queen Riverboat17 Lockwood Blvd. at the City Marina • (Map: B:3)800-344-4483 • charlestonharbortours.comCharleston’s only authentic paddle wheel vesselwith three decks, two bars, an enclosed main salon and plenty of room for dining and dancing.Thurs. nights: Murder Mystery Cruise. Fri. nights:Music and Craft Beer. Sat.: luncheon cruises.Sun: Jazz Brunch Cruises.

Charleston Harbor ToursCharleston Maritime Center. • 10 Wharfside St.,Charleston • (Map: J:5/6) • 888-224-5037 or843-722-1112 • charlestonharbortours.comBoard the Carolina Belle for Charleston’s onlylive narrated harbor history tour. Relax andenjoy a beverage from the snack bar as thecaptain details the forts and landmarks thatshaped Charleston’s historic harbor. Private charters and group dinner cruises available.

Isle of Palms Marina50 41st Ave. • Isle of Palms • (Map: N:6)843-886-0209 • iopmarina.com • A full-servicemarina with 50 slips, a full-service store with a deli with groceries, beer, wine, bait and tackle. Powerboat rentals and customized excursions, group outings and fishing charterscan be booked here.

Nature Adventure Tours325 W. Coleman Blvd. • Mount Pleasant(Map: O:2 at Shem Creek, on the water)843-568-3222 • kayakcharlestonsc.comCharleston’s outstanding naturalist-guidedkayak, canoe and paddle-board tour service.Tour salt-water marshes, swamps, rice plantations. See dolphins, pelicans and a wide variety of wildlife. Families and beginners are welcome; rentals also available.

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Sandlapper Water ToursTour depart from the Maritime Center (by S.C.Aquarium) • 10 Wharfside St. • Charleston (Map K:4) • 843-849-8687 for info;800-979-3370 for tickets • sandlappertours.comTake the haunted ghost & pirate tour or cruisethe Charleston harbor with a history tour. Go shelling on Morris Island and see dolphins on the nature tour or relax on the sunset tour. Private charters available. Reservationsrecommended. See coupon in ad.

Schooner Pride –Charleston’s Tall Ship360 Concord St. • Charleston • (Map: J:5)888-245-9206 or 843-722-1112schoonerpride.com • Marvel at the HolyCity skyline while sailing by the forts where history was made. See dolphins playing and experience a Charleston sunset. Take an afternoon dolphin sail or a sunset sail; availablefor private charters. Combo tour available.

SpiritLine Charleston Harbor Tour843-722-BOAT(2628) • spiritlinecruises.comEnjoy a 90-minute tour of Charleston’s harborwith 75+ points of interest narrated by City ofCharleston licensed tour guides. DiscountedLand & Sea Combo Tours available: include either a 90-minute Gray Line City Tour or a 60-minute Old South Carriage Tour. Tours departAquarium Wharf in downtown Charleston andPatriots Point in Mount Pleasant.

WATER TOURS

Tidalwave Watersports 69 41st Ave • Isle of Palms (Map: N:6)tidalwavewatersports.com • 843-886-8456 Tidalwave offers the ultimate in parasailing, waverunner, wakeboarding, waterskiing, and banana boat ride the Charleston area has to offer. offers the ultimate in parasailing, waverunner, wakeboarding, waterskiing, and banana boat ride the Charleston area has to offer.

Velocity Aqua SportsDolphin Cove Marina: 2079 Austin Ave. • (MapNN:5) • 843-771-3017 • velocityaquasports.comWhere you’re 100% guaranteed to have a blast!Featuring water-sport rentals of CatamaranCraigcats and min-sport boat where you’re the driver! Safe, stable, fun and relaxing. Waverunner/Jet-ski rentals as well. Mention"Traveler" for discounts.

Looking for things to do in Charleston? It’s easy with our free mobile app! Search “Charleston” in the app stores or go to travelerofcharleston.com on your smartphone.



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Shop+ SavorCharleston was founded in the late 1600s as a portcity, and it has remained athriving place to buy goodsever since! Buy local andenjoy the rewards.

Charleston Farmers Market

This market in downtown'sMarion Square is open each

Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop for local

produce, plants, arts and crafts.

WHETHER YOU’RE SHOPPING FOR SOUVENIRS, A DRESS FOR DINNER OR A BOX OF BENNE WAFERS, YOU’LL FIND JUST WHAT YOUWANT IN THE CITY’S MANY RETAIL OUTLETS. The Charleston peninsulahas boutiques, national retailers and a market full of Southern charm.


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Charleston Winery63 S. Market St. • (Map: H:7) • 843-576-4772charlestonwines.com • Daily wine tastings,unique gifts and accessories. Citrus and berrywines are made from 100% pure Florida citrusfruits and berries and natural ingredients. Wines have won 200+ medals at national and international wine competitions. Seecoupon in ad.

Dacuba’s Fine Jewelry84 N. Market St. • Charleston • (Map: H:7/8) 843-853-0103 • dacubasjewelry.citymax.comNestled in the heart of Charleston, Dacuba’s is a unique fine jewelry store with a wonderful selection of sterling silver and 14kt gold jewelry. Its classic Charleston “Southern Gate” collectionis fashioned after the wrought-iron work seenthroughout this historical city.

Nice Ice Fine Jewelry145 Market St. • Charleston • (Map: G:7)843-577-7029 • Since 1974 they have been providing Charleston and visitors with the mostexquisite and unique jewelry. Designers such as Rudolf Friedman, Judith Ripka, Slane & Slane,Jude Frances, Charriol and Nanis.

Charleston Old Time Photos168 Church St., Charleston (Map H:7) 843-212-5859 • Located right around the cornerfrom the historic downtown Charleston's Market,Charleston Old Time Photos is an amazing desti-nation to come and take themed family photos!

Palmettoville51 S. Market St. Shops at French Quarter(Map: H:7) • Assortment of sunglasses, postcards, handmade soaps and lotions, shot glasses, hand-painted tee towels, slapwatches, local images, hats and wide selectionof Charleston T-shirts for adults and children, produced locally by our family for more than 30 years.

Shades of Charleston233 Mathis Ferry Road • Mount Pleasant (Map: N:2) • 843-388-4369 shadesofcharleston.com • Since 1979, this collection of polarized sunglasses is the largestin the Charleston metro area and includes suchlines as Costa, Maui Jim, Ray Ban, Oakley andmuch more.

Terrace Oaks Antique Mall2037 Maybank Highway • James Island(area map) • 843-795-9689 • Mon-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. terraceoaksantiques.com A leader in the Charleston area for multidealerantique shops since 1988. The 10,000-square-foot, climate-controlled shop houses 90+ booths with all different tastes and styles. When it comes to antiques, they have just about anything your heart desires.


DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON Spend the day walking King Street with itsclothing boutiques, shoe stores, gift shopsand more. Start near Charleston Place Hoteland head toward Calhoun Street for a wideselection of local boutiques, gift shops andnational retailers. If you’re in the marketfor rare finds, make your way down LowerKing Street (south of Market Street), thecity’s antique district.

On the second Sunday of each month,several blocks of King Street are closed offto vehicles, and people (and pets) flood thestreets for open-air dining, music, shoppingand entertainment.

The City Market stretches from Meetingto East Bay Street and is home to more than100 vendors. Dozens of businesses andrestaurants line Market Street, making it agreat place to pick up souvenirs, sweetgrassbaskets, art and jewelry.

After the sun sets, head to Upper KingStreet, which in recent years has trans-formed into a hip design district with abustling nightlife. The area stretches fromCalhoun up to about Mary Street and isfilled with trendy clubs and bars and high-end restaurants, giving the street a sort ofNew York City vibe.

The Cocktail Club offers a refined at-mosphere with its house-made drinks androoftop terrace or stop off at The Belmontfor a scotch and a cheese and charcuterieplate. Named a 2013 Best New Restaurantfinalist by the James Beard Foundation,The Ordinary is a Southern seafood halland oyster bar from Chef Mike Lata, bestknown for his other Charleston restaurant,FIG (Food Is Good).

SUMMERVILLESummerville’s Town Square is filled withlocal boutiques and shops, including 12antique stores, a children’s book store andone of the top 10 quilt shops in the country.

MOUNT PLEASANT ■ Mount Pleasant Towne Centre onHighway 17 North is home to national re-tailers, local boutiques and restaurants.Shop at Belk and Belk Men’s Store, CopperPenny Shooz, Palmetto Moon, Hairy Win-ston Pet Boutique, TrySports and more. mtpleasanttownecentre.com■ Belle Hall Shopping Center is locatedon Long Point Road ( just off Interstate526). Stop by Wonder Works for a largeselection of children’s toys and gifts orvisit Princess of Tides for costumes andtutus. Carolina Girls carries gift items, jew-elry and stationery. The Coastal Cupboardhas a selection of specialty food items andcookware. shopbellehall.com

After a full day of sightseeing and shop-ping, relax on Shem Creek – cold drink inhand and seafood platter on the table. ShemCreek’s laid-back atmosphere makes it theperfect spot to unwind while watching theshrimp boats dock in the creek and thedolphins play in the water.

NORTH CHARLESTON ■ Tanger Outlets has dozens of nationallyknown retailers offering apparel for adultsand children, shoes, accessories, house-wares and jewelry. Tanger is easily acces-sible from both Interstates 526 and 26.tangeroutlet.com/charleston

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Town of Mount Pleasantcomeonovermp.com • Mount Pleasant is not your average place to visit. Filledwith an array of restaurants, taverns, activities and accommodations, the vacationyou’re anticipating will be more than just a trip from home; it will be an experience of indescribable magic and warmth.

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Stock up on summer beach reads atBlue Bicycle Books, 420 King St. nearMarion Square. This shop has a vastselection of books by Charleston area authors plus used books and rare finds. Check the website (bluebicyclebooks.com) for specialevents and local author signings.

Pick up some Charleston souvenirs:

• Sweetgrass basket: One of the oldest art forms of African artwork inthe United States, Charleston is theonly place where this craft is practicedin its original form.• Rewined Candles: Handmade inCharleston and blended to mimic theflavors and scents of your favoritewines. rewindedcandles.com• Charleston gate jewelry: Shop localjewelry stores for these unique piecesfashioned to look like the wroughtiron gates found around the city. • Landmark coasters: Handmade fromoriginal photographs of local points ofinterest around Charleston and theLowcountry. carolinacoaster.com


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Turtle Love: Share the Beach

During the late spring and early summer, mamasea turtles lumber onto the shores of Charleston

at night to lay their eggs – often more than 100 in asingle nest. The tiny hatchlings emerge between Julyand October.

As you’re visiting Charleston’s area beaches, becareful of the sea turtle nests and never disturb a nestof eggs or a nesting mother turtle. Volunteers patrol local beaches looking for the tell-tale tracks that indicate a mother turtle came ashore during the night.

Volunteers may relocate the nest if it is in a locationthreatened by people or tides. Usually the nests aremarked so beachgoers know to avoid that area.

Here are some more tips from the Seabrook IslandTurtle Patrol about how you can help protect thesegreat sea creatures:

• Stay away from nesting turtles and hatchlings. • Fill in any holes you made on the beach. • If you’re staying on the beach, turn off lights visible

from the beach by 10 p.m. through October. You don’t want the turtles to be confused by man-madelights when they really are seeking out the light of the moon.

• Do not use flashlights or camera flashes around turtles or hatchlings.

• Do not leave trash on the beach; plastics look like food to sea turtles.

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Eat+ DrinkCharleston’s diverse culinary scene is amazing. Innovative chefs and theirdishes will dazzle the tastebuds and warm the heart.Charleston has great taste!

Charleston CuisineBattered fried pickles

combine southern friedgoodness and the sweet

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snack after a day of touring Charleston.

TRUST US, YOU WON’T LEAVE CHARLESTON HUNGRY. In fact youmight spend half your vacation simply deciding which delectable restau-rant to try next. Our city has world-class chefs cooking up plates filled withSouthern goodness. Our desserts are claiming national recognition.

FINE DINING

Cru Cafe´18 Pinckney St. • Charleston • (Map: H:7)843-534-2434 • crucafe.com • In an18th-century home on Pinckney Street,Charlestonians sip mint julep tea on the porch and dine on upscale comfort food at John Zucker’s Cru Cafe. “Do it right and use the best possible ingredients” is his mantra. Lunch and dinner.

SpiritLine Dinner CruiseDeparts from 40 Patriots Point RoadMount Pleasant • (Map: O:2) • 843-722-2628spiritlinecruises.com • The SpiritLine DinnerCruise aboard the Spirit of Carolina features fine cuisine prepared to order onboard, entertainment, dancing, fully stocked bar and a magnificent cruise on Charleston Harbor. Call for reservations.

Middleton Place Restaurant4300 Ashley River Road • Charleston (area map) • 843-556-6020 • middletonplace.orgSavor Lowcountry cuisine while taking in viewsof America’s oldest landscaped gardens. For lunch, visitors enjoy a three-course, prix fixe menu. Lunch served daily. Dinner guests pay no admission after 5:30 p.m. and can strollthrough the gardens prior to dinner.

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A.W. Shuck’s35 South Market St. • Charleston • (Map: H:7)843-723-1151 • a-w-shucks.com • A.W. Shucks’menu is inspired by classic Charleston Traditionwith stuffed shrimp, the Lowcountry’s best she-crab soup, and seafood casserole that’s a leg-end among locals. Plus, an extensive selectionof craft beers. Lunch and dinner served daily beginning at 11 a.m.

Charleston Crab HouseDowntown: 41 S. Market St. (Map I:7) • 843-795-1963. James Island: 145 Wappoo CreekDr. • (Area Map) 843-853-2900 charlestoncrabhouse.com • Serving Fresh Lowcountry seafood everyday! Indoor/patio, casual and family friendly. Visit James Island forwaterfront dining or Market Street for rooftopdining. Reservations recommended.

Charleston Donuts1485 N. Highway. 17 • Mount Pleasant (Map: N:3) • 843-856-8626charlestondonuts.com Donuts are always hot,fresh and made-to-order. Design your own masterpiece and let us create it. Also features local coffee, frappes, real fruit smoothies andmore. See coupon in ad.

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East Bay Deli334 East Bay St. • Charleston • (Map: I:5)843-216-5473 • 1120 Oakland Market Road Mount Pleasant • (Map: L:5) • 843-216-5473 9135University Blvd. • North Charleston 843-553-7374 • 4405 Dorchester Road North Charleston • (Map: W:4) • 843-747-1235 New York-style deli using only quality productssuch as Thumann’s deli meats and HebrewNational deli dogs. The varied menu comeswith many options: soups, chili, both hearty andheart-healthy sandwiches, wraps, giant spudsand desserts.

Hyman’s Seafood215 Meeting St. • Charleston • (Map: G:7)843-723-6000 • hymanseafood.comVoted No. 1 seafood restaurant in the Southeastby Southern Living magazine nine years in a row. Lunch and dinner served daily. Parking and back entrance from Charleston Place. No reservations; come early to avoid the wait. See coupon in ad.

Joe Pasta428 King St. (Corner of King & John streets)Charleston • (Map: F/G:4) • 843-965-5252 Menu features soups, salads, Parmesan sandwiches, pizza, pastas, desserts and a full liquor, wine and beer bar. The restaurant provides a laid-back and cozy atmosphere that is family friendly. See coupon in ad.

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Praline Cookies

Ingredients:3 tablespoons butter 1 cup medium brown sugar 1 egg, well beaten 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 cup pecan halves 2 tablespoons flour

Directions:Melt butter and blend in sugar, add egg, nuts, flour and vanilla and mix well. Prepare a well-greased heavy cookie sheet, dropone half teaspoon of batter for each cookie, placing them 5 inchesapart. Bake about 10 minutes in amoderate oven, then loosen edgesof each cookie with wide spatulaand lift onto wire cake rack to cooland crisp. This delicious receipt, atruly Southern treat, makes 2 1/2dozen cookies.~ Mrs. Howard Read (Adelaide Higgins)

Charleston Recipes

Cool o' the Evening(summer version)

Ingredients:For each serving: 1 sprig mint Juice of 1/2 lemon1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 ounces light rum

Directions:Crush mint in shaker; add other ingredients, using finely choppedice, and shake until frost forms. Serve in chilled glasses. ~ Daniel Ravenel

Recipes courtesy of Charleston Receipts. First published in 1950, it is the oldest Junior League cookbook still in print. It contains 750 recipes, Gullah verses andsketches by Charleston artists. Pick one up for a Charleston souvenir or as a gift.


Charleston Area Eventsjuly – september 2015

Splash Day

JULY

2 through “Groovy Kinda’ Love” – A small town flips when a mod rockster helps a shy 9/26 outcast find her groove. This new musical-comedy at 34 West Theater Co. features

1960s tunes from Motown to the Beach Boys. 843-901-9343 | 34west.org

4 City of North Charleston Celebration – Spend the day at Riverfront Park enjoying music, children’s activities, food trucks, craft vendors, a laser light show, and the Lowcountry's largest 4th of July fireworks show. northcharleston.org

4 Summerville’s Red, White & Blue on the Green – Head to Gahagan Park for music, games, children’s activities and patriotic newspaper hats. Free admission. 843-821-7260 | summervilledream.org

4 Uncle Sam Jam – Dance to live beach music and watch fireworks over the Charleston harbor at the Mount Pleasant Pier. ccprc.com

4 Patriots Point 4th of July Blast – Enjoy a professional fireworks display and party with food, drinks and music. Tickets to party on the flight deck of the USS Yorktown will be sold in a limited quantity. 843-884-2727 | patriotspoint.org

4 Craft Brews Cruise – Enjoy $4 Lagunitas craft beers, live music and food all aboard the Carolina Queen where you can watch fireworks over the Charleston harbor. 888-224-5037 | charlestonharbortours.com

4 Blues & BBQ Harbor Cruise – Enjoy a barbecue buffet, music and the best view of the fireworks show over the Charleston harbor all while cruising aboard the Carolina Belle. 888-224-5037 | charlestonharbortours.com

4 Sizzling Southern Celebration – Join Circa 1886 for music, lawn games, drinks and a three-course grill dinner. After dark, guests head to the Wentworth Mansion’s cupola with a glass of champagne to watch Charleston’s fireworks. 843-853-7828 circa1886.com

4-5 Independence Day Weekend – Head to Middleton Place – the home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence – for readings and interactive demonstrations. 843-556-6020 | middletonplace.org

10 Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series – Enjoy old school roots reggae with Mystic Vibrations at James Island County Park. ccprc.com

15 Splash Day – Head to Memorial Waterfront Park in Mount Pleasant for giant water inflatables and a fire department spray down. Special area for ages 6 and under. Free admission and parking. comeonovermp.com

17 10th annual Palette and Palate Stroll – Stroll galleries in the French Quarter while dining on food from some of Charleston’s best restaurants. Pairings include: Anglin Smith Fine Art – Circa 1886; Atrium Art Gallery – Halls Chophouse; Corrigan Gallery –Cypress; Dog & Horse Fine Art – Zero Café & Bar; Horton Hayes Fine Art – Oak; John C. Doyle Art Gallery – 82 Queen; Principle Gallery – Langdon’s; Robert Lange Studios – The Drawing Room. Purchase tickets in advance: paletteandpalatestroll.com.

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17-19 “Get On Your Feet” – Long-time Charleston entertainers Brad and Jennifer Moranzjoin with a professional cast to bring the biggest hits of rock, pop and country to the Charleston Music Hall. bradandjennifermoranz.com

31 Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series – Enjoy old school roots reggae with Jah Works at James Island County Park. ccprc.com

AUGUST

1-16 “West Side Story – Shakespeare's “Romeo and Juliet” is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs. The Flowertown Players in Summerville. 843-875-9251 flowertownplayers.org

7-23 “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” – A musical comedy following the shenanigans of two competing con men, living on the French Riviera. The Footlight Players, 20 Queen St. 843-722-4487 | footlightplayers.net

23 Hot Nights & Holy City Dinner – Executive Chef Brandon Buck will pair light, fresh, grilled and sautéed meats, and vegetables from the on-site Middleton Place Organic Farm with Holy City Brewing’s best summer beers. 843-556-6020 middletonplace.org

28-9/20 “The Producers” – A winner of 12 Tony Awards, this show is a hilarious follow-up tp“Young Frankenstein” as Max and Leo return with their hair-brained scheme to make a fortune by deliberately mounting a Broadway flop. Performed by Charleston Stage at the Dock Street Theatre. 843-577-7183 | charlestonstage.com

SEPTEMBER

3-6 Lowcountry Jazz Festival – Award-winning jazz, soul, R&B and pop artists take the stage at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. lowcountryjazz.com

9-20 Charleston Restaurant Week – Enjoy the world-renowned cuisine of the Lowcountryas participating restaurants offer prix fixe lunch and dinner menus consisting of three items for one price. charlestonrestaurantassociation.com

13 Dog Day Afternoon – At Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark the dogs get onefinal romp in the pool to celebrate the final days of summer. ccprc.com

18-19 Rice Harvest – Join a costumed interpreter at the Middleton Place rice field overlookfor a hands-on demonstration of how Carolina Gold rice was harvested. Learn aboutthe complex planting and harvesting processes of rice from field to plate. 843-556-6020 | middletonplace.org

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19 Shrimp and Grits Charleston – Twenty Charleston area chefs will compete to create the best shrimp and grits in town. Portion of proceeds benefit the Charleston Animal Society. shrimpandgritscharleston.com

19 Chucktown Showdown – This standup paddleboard race travels the Ashley River passing by historic Charleston sites. Elite (9 mile) and short (4 mile) course optionsavailable. chucktownshowdown.com

19 Charleston Jazz Orchestra – This big band of jazz professionals presents “Latin Night: Monk, No Chaser: The Latin Side of Thelonious Monk” at the Charleston MusicHall. 843-641-0011 | jazzartistsofcharleston.org

20 Carolina Green Fair – Head to James Island County Park for an afternoon of conservation education through inventive demonstrations, activities, music and more.ccprc.com

22 Brewsday – Enjoy live music, food truck fare and cold craft beer at Old Towne Creek County Park. ccprc.com

25-27 Southern Living Taste of Charleston – Three days of culinary events around Charleston ending on Sunday at Boone Hall Plantation where visitors enjoy samples from more than 50 Lowcountry restaurants and specialty and imported beer plus entertainment, children’s area and the legendary Waiter’s Race. charlestonrestaurantassociation.com

25-10/5 MOJA Arts Festival – This is a 10-day celebration of Gullah culture named for the Swahili word meaning “one.” It includes dance, music, theater and literary arts performances at venues all around Charleston. 843-724-7305 | mojafestival.com

ONGOING EVENTS AWAKE by John Duckworth – A multi-sensory exhibit of Buddha works on exhibit through August at The Gallery at 26 Vendue in Charleston. awakejduckworth.com

Through 9/2 Charleston RiverDogs baseball games – Enjoy a night at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Parkwith the family. Check the schedule for special events and fireworks after the game. 843-577-3647 | riverdogs.com

7/11, 7/25, 8/01, 8/15 Native Birds of South Carolina Bird Walk –Take a two-hour guided bird walk at The Center for Birds of Prey in Awendaw. Stay after for the morning flight demonstrations. Space is limited. thecenterforbirdsofprey.org

7/11, 8/8, 9/12 Wannamaker Movie Night – Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket for a movienight under the stars. Movies begin after sunset (about 8:15 p.m.). ccprc.com

7/14, 8/11, 9/8, 9/22 Yoga Under the Oaks – Enjoy an evening yoga workout at 6 p.m. followed by food, drinks and socializing at Charles Towne Landing. $10; cash only.charlestownelanding.travel

“Sherlock Holmes and the Charleston History Mystery” – A hauntingly historical, hysterical whodunit for fans of the Master Sleuth at the Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre.charlestonmysteries.com | 843-937-6453

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7/23, 8/12, 8/26, 9/3, 9/10, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 From Gospel to Gershwin – Presented by The Sound of Charleston. Jazz, gospel, Gershwin, spirituals and Civil War songs at CircularCongregational Church. soundofcharleston.com | 843-270-4903

Blues & BBQ Harbor Cruise – Every Thursday night and select Fridays; enjoy a barbecue buffet, live music and a cruise around the Charleston harbor. 888-224-5037charlestonharbortours.com

Murder Mystery Cruise – Each Wednesday evening aboard the Carolina Queen. Enjoy drinkspecials and views of the Charleston harbor as a mystery unfolds around you. 888-224-5037 charlestonharbortours.com

Charles Towne Landing special events – The first Saturday is musket demonstrations (exceptAugust). The second Saturday is a monthly theme (July 11 Life & Leisure: Colonial Pastimes;Aug 8. A Day in the Life of a Sailor; Sept. 12 From Seeds to Shillings: Gardens & Agriculture).The third Saturday is cannon demonstrations (except August). 843-852-4200charlestownelanding.travel

2nd Sunday on King Street – On the second Sunday of each month. Street is closed tovehicular traffic from Queen Street North to Calhoun Street. 2ndsundayonkingstreet.com

Third Thursdays – Head to historic downtown Summerville from 5-9 p.m. every third Thursday. Shops and restaurants will be open late and some have special promotions. summervilledream.org

7/17, 9/18 Good Eats on the Sweet Tea Trail – Take a guided trolley tour through Summerville,stopping along the way to sample delicious desserts, sweet tea and more. Tours depart fromthe Summerville Dorchester Museum. summervilledream.org

“Church Street Daughters of the Late Unpleasantness Garden, Gun & Gin Club Mystery” –A mystery that has the crème of Charleston’s ladies dirtying their white gloves with murder atBlack Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre. 843-937-6453 | charlestonmysteries.com

Charleston Night Market – Every Friday and Saturday evening showcasing local artists, foodvendors and designers in the historic Charleston City Market. thecharlestoncitymarket.com

First Friday’s On Broad Art Walk – 5-8 p.m. first Friday of each month at art galleries alongBroad Street in downtown Charleston. charlestongalleryrow.com

Charleston Farmers Market – Each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. through 11/28 in MarionSquare, downtown Charleston. charlestonfarmersmarket.com

Freshfields Village Farmers Market – Each Monday from 4-8 p.m. through 8/31. Shop for Lowcountry produce, prepared foods, crafts and specialty products. freshfieldsvillage.com

Mount Pleasant Farmers Market – Each Tuesday from 3:30 to 7 p.m. through 9/29 at the Market Pavilion on Coleman Boulevard. comeonovermp.com

* Event details are subject to change. Please call ahead or check the listed website for confirmation.


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Charleston AreaBeach Guide

Folly Beach (cityoffollybeach.com) • No possession or consumption of alcohol is allowed on the beach. • Folly Beach Fishing Pier is open daily 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and has a full-service restaurant, fishing, rod rentals and restrooms. • Folly Beach County Park (9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Labor Day) has lifeguards, outdoor showers and snack bar. Parking is $7 per vehicle weekdays; $10 on weekends through Labor Day. • Dogs are not allowed on the beach from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sept. 30. All other times, they must be leased.

Isle of Palms (iop.net) • This beach is popular among tourists because it has a selection of shops, restaurants, bars and public restrooms. • For access to picnic tables, showers, restrooms and a playground, park at the Isle of Palms County Park. Parking is $7 a day on weekdays and $10 a day on weekends through Labor Day. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Labor Day; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in September/October. • City parking lots and metered spaces are also available. • Alcohol is prohibited; no glass bottles on the beach. • Dogs are allowed off leash on the beach from 5-9 a.m. through Sept. 14 and from 4 p.m. to 10 a.m. Sept. 15 to March 31. At all other times, dogs must be on a leash – even in the water. Visitors do not need a dog license.

Kiawah Island • Much of the island and its beaches are private. • The only public beach access is at Kiawah Beachwalker Park on the west end of the island. It has restrooms, picnic areas with grills and boardwalks. Parking is $7 a day on weekdays and $10 a day on weekends through Labor Day. Park hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Labor Day; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in September/October. Lifeguards are on duty seasonally. (ccprc.com) • At the park, dogs must be leashed at all times.

Sullivan’s Island (sullivansisland-sc.com) • Plan for a day trip to this beach as it has very few short-term rentals and no hotels or motels. • Parking can be a problem if you arrive after 10 a.m. There are no public parking lots; street parking only. Be sure to obey posted signs and don’t park in any private yards or driveways. • There are no public restrooms or showers, and alcohol is not permitted. No lifeguards are on duty. • Dogs are allowed off leash on the beach from 5-10 a.m. and on leash from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Sept. 30. All dogs visiting the island must have a dog permit and should wear the town-issued collar while on Sullivan’s Island. Permits and collars are available at Town Hall, 2050-B Middle St.; 843-883-3198.


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■ WATER TAXI: Transports visitors fromdowntown Charleston(Aquarium Wharf or Water-front Park) to Mount Pleasant(Patriots Point or CharlestonHarbor Resort and Marina).Taxi runs each hour; $10 forall-day pass. No reservationsneeded. Shem Creek routeavailable; $20 round trip.Call 843-330-2989 for pickup.charlestonwatertaxi.com

■ BUS: The CARTA bus system has regular routes that travel tomajor destinations. The DASHtrolley service is available freeof charge if you’re travelingaround downtown Charleston.ridecarta.com | 843-724-7420

■ LOWCOUNTRY LOOP TROLLEY: Go from downtown Charlestonto attractions in Mount Pleasant and the beaches usingthis hop-on/hop-off trolley.Cost is $15 for an individualroundtrip day pass. lowcountrylooptrolley.com843-654-5199

■ RICKSHAWS AND PEDICABS: Available in downtownCharleston as are taxi cabsfor transportation around the Lowcountry.


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