My Favorite Places
Sightseeing
This planation gives a small glimpse of the life in Charleston 200 years ago. The Gullah people have restored the land to showcase not only the property owner, but the slaves that ran the crop as well. It is the closest plantation to visit and is so important to truly understanding Charleston's history.
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McLeod Plantation Historic Site
325 Country Club DrThis planation gives a small glimpse of the life in Charleston 200 years ago. The Gullah people have restored the land to showcase not only the property owner, but the slaves that ran the crop as well. It is the closest plantation to visit and is so important to truly understanding Charleston's history.
I love this place. It's a nice drive on Johns Island and is the only tea plantation in America. They have a free, 20-minute tour that is very interesting or you can pay for the carriage tour through the tea leaves. Plus you can sample all of the teas in their gift shop and sit on the shaded front porch to enjoy them!
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Charleston Tea Plantation
6617 Maybank HwyI love this place. It's a nice drive on Johns Island and is the only tea plantation in America. They have a free, 20-minute tour that is very interesting or you can pay for the carriage tour through the tea leaves. Plus you can sample all of the teas in their gift shop and sit on the shaded front porch to enjoy them!
This is the closest "beach" to the house and a really great view of downtown Charleston and the Ravanel bridge. If you are looking for a quiet place to have an evening cocktail or an early morning walk, I highly recommend stopping by.
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Melton Peter Demetre Park
640 Wampler DrThis is the closest "beach" to the house and a really great view of downtown Charleston and the Ravanel bridge. If you are looking for a quiet place to have an evening cocktail or an early morning walk, I highly recommend stopping by.
Great music venue, farmers market and yoga on the deck on Sundays.
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The Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyGreat music venue, farmers market and yoga on the deck on Sundays.
A wonderful view of the city, close to other attractions and a nice workout! A steep uphill walk, not sure of the mileage but probably about 6 over the bridge and back.
Arthur Ravenel Junior Bridge
Arthur Ravenel Junior BridgeA wonderful view of the city, close to other attractions and a nice workout! A steep uphill walk, not sure of the mileage but probably about 6 over the bridge and back.
Perfect way to see Charleston from the water. A short boat ride across the harbor to Mt. Pleasant. Very often you see dolphins along the way!
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Charleston Water Taxi
10 Wharfside StPerfect way to see Charleston from the water. A short boat ride across the harbor to Mt. Pleasant. Very often you see dolphins along the way!
Food scene
This an on the water restuuarant, with pretty good food! It is locally owned by John Keener and he is always seeking ways to make it the best experience!
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Charleston Crab House
145 Wappoo Creek DrThis an on the water restuuarant, with pretty good food! It is locally owned by John Keener and he is always seeking ways to make it the best experience!
Great family owned steak restaurant downtown! An option for family style dining. Local singers on Gospel Sunday during brunch.
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Halls Chophouse
434 King StGreat family owned steak restaurant downtown! An option for family style dining. Local singers on Gospel Sunday during brunch.
Great cocktails and oyster everything! Beautiful atmosphere.
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The Darling Oyster Bar
513 King StGreat cocktails and oyster everything! Beautiful atmosphere.
Great bbq! Get an order of dry rub wings and a "gamechanger" to get feelin' right.
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Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StGreat bbq! Get an order of dry rub wings and a "gamechanger" to get feelin' right.
Another great bbq place on James Island. Great atmosphere for kids or to watch sports! Their dry rub wings and Alabama white sauce is fantastic!
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Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
1622 Highland AveAnother great bbq place on James Island. Great atmosphere for kids or to watch sports! Their dry rub wings and Alabama white sauce is fantastic!
An experience. A little spot on Folly beach, with a changing menu, picnic tables, barefeet and very local.
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Chico Feo
122 E Ashley AveAn experience. A little spot on Folly beach, with a changing menu, picnic tables, barefeet and very local.
Locally owned and an oyster favorite many years. Rustic, on the water and tucked away.
Side note: Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs filmed one of the episodes here on the shoveling oysters off the boats.
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Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island RdLocally owned and an oyster favorite many years. Rustic, on the water and tucked away.
Side note: Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs filmed one of the episodes here on the shoveling oysters off the boats.
An always changing menu for the seasons, but an always delish experience. Please go, try something new and love something new.
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Jack of Cups Saloon
34 Center StAn always changing menu for the seasons, but an always delish experience. Please go, try something new and love something new.
City/town information
Folly has it's own vibe. A small beach town, the closest beach to the house for an ocean view. Several great restaurants to grab some lunch, listen to live music and just chill in the sun.
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Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueFolly has it's own vibe. A small beach town, the closest beach to the house for an ocean view. Several great restaurants to grab some lunch, listen to live music and just chill in the sun.