Melissa’s guidebook
Sightseeing
These are a few of my favorite places around town.
This place is the oldest garden in America. It has something for everyone and is truly a must-see even for the plantation-averse. It is a great place for bird-watchers and first time 'gator sightings. It has a historical African-American burial ground and peacocks. It's truly a sight to behold.
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Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdThis place is the oldest garden in America. It has something for everyone and is truly a must-see even for the plantation-averse. It is a great place for bird-watchers and first time 'gator sightings. It has a historical African-American burial ground and peacocks. It's truly a sight to behold.
DIY
I love DIYs and if you do too, these are the best places to go.
Candlefish is a great place for a DIY candle making experience. They have lots of fragrances to choose from and you can bring your own food and drinks. This is place is great for special occasions like birthdays and weddings. If you don't want to make your own candles, you can buy pre-made candles, jewelry, and other gifts.
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Candlefish
270 King StCandlefish is a great place for a DIY candle making experience. They have lots of fragrances to choose from and you can bring your own food and drinks. This is place is great for special occasions like birthdays and weddings. If you don't want to make your own candles, you can buy pre-made candles, jewelry, and other gifts.
Beaches
This is hands down the best beach in the area. It's a beautiful, scenic drive to get there. There are shops and places to pickup lunch for your day at the beach. It's off the beaten path on a mostly private resort area, so it won't be overcrowded. To find out the cost of parking, check the Charleston County Parks and Recreation website.
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Kiawah Beachwalker Park
8 Beachwalker DrThis is hands down the best beach in the area. It's a beautiful, scenic drive to get there. There are shops and places to pickup lunch for your day at the beach. It's off the beaten path on a mostly private resort area, so it won't be overcrowded. To find out the cost of parking, check the Charleston County Parks and Recreation website.
Food scene
These are some of my favorite places to eat in the Charleston area.
This is the best farmers market in the tri-county area. It has something for everyone and it's located in the beautiful downtown Summerville, which boasts plenty of restaurants and shops.
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Summerville Farmers' Market
200 S Main StThis is the best farmers market in the tri-county area. It has something for everyone and it's located in the beautiful downtown Summerville, which boasts plenty of restaurants and shops.
This is a great place to meet for drinks and a light Caribbean meal.
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Cane Rhum Bar
251 East Bay StreetThis is a great place to meet for drinks and a light Caribbean meal.
There are lots of places to get soul food and seafood in the area, but Nana's combines the best of both. They have great lemonade and punch drinks made fresh and the best crab mac-and-cheese.
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Nana's Seafood & Soul
5117 Dorchester RoadThere are lots of places to get soul food and seafood in the area, but Nana's combines the best of both. They have great lemonade and punch drinks made fresh and the best crab mac-and-cheese.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
The best way to get around is to have your own car.
The second best way to get around is by Uber or Lyft. If you are going downtown, you can use the Carta or the free trollies. The trollies are a great, fun way to get around downtown.