8 hours in CHS! My perfect day:
I spent eight hours in Charleston yesterday (I’m here for a super quick work trip) and according to my Uber driver who was a native, she told me I made the most out of my short time here and that I should share my perfect day with anyone traveling here:
- Uber dropped me off near the Pineapple Fountain. I took a lot of pictures, walked up and down rainbow row, and wandered the market.
- I was starving and got a sandwich at Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit. I know, I know, this place is touristy, but I wanted to try a biscuit and pimento so badly and I didn’t have a car to go anywhere out of the way. It was a little dry, but the people working were so nice and gave me more recommendations for the day.
- I stopped for coffee three times (I woke up at 3:30am to go to the airport so I could see Charleston), so I was tired. I got lattes and sweet treats from Mudhouse, Sorelle, and Island provisions. Again, everyone was so nice! All three places had such unique lattes (root beer, strawberries and cream, local honey and vanilla bean).
- I got lunch at Fleet Landing. I had she crab soup and a caviar oyster. The oysters were the best and freshest I’ve had in my life!
- I walked up King Street from the French Quarter. I must have popped into 50 shops and could have popped into 50 more! There were SO many!
- I stopped at a Low County Art Gallery/Shop where I got to see (and purchase) art from some wonderfully talented artists.
- I ended the night at Vern’s and got a seat at the bar! They were recently awarded a Michelin Star and for GOOD REASON. This was one of the best meals of my life! Do not skip dessert!
- After dinner, I walked around even more and sat in the American Gardens.
All in all, I had such a wonderful day. Charleston, you and your people were so good to me. I can’t wait to come back again one day for longer! 🌴✨