Charleston, slowly
Charleston, SC · October 2026
3 days · 2 adults · relaxed pace · $$
Day 1
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09:00
Coffee at Second State
“On King. Good enough to sit in.”
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10:30
Walk with no plan
“South of Broad, no map. The actual recommendation.”
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13:00
Lunch at Butcher & Bee
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15:30
Gibbes Museum of Art
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18:00
Drinks at Bar Rollins
“Upstairs, small, no sign. Ask.”
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20:00
Dinner at Chez Nous
“Book a week out. Two seatings only.”
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Zero George
“Five old houses around a courtyard. Breakfast is included and excellent.”
Day 2
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09:00
Charleston Farmers Market
“Saturday only, Marion Square. Go hungry.”
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12:00
Lunch at Rodney Scott's BBQ
“Whole hog. Get there before the brisket goes, which is early.”
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15:00
Aiken-Rhett House
“Preserved, not restored, and much the better for it.”
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17:30
Sunset at Waterfront Park
“The pineapple fountain is a cliche and still nice.”
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20:00
Dinner at 167 Raw
“No reservations. Put your name down and have a drink nearby.”
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Zero George
Day 3
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09:30
Breakfast at the hotel
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11:00
skipped
Magnolia Plantation
“Read about the framing, decided against it. Went to the Aiken-Rhett instead.”
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13:00
Lunch at Leon's
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16:00
Walk the Battery
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