Activities in Charleston

The designs of Billy Reid—whose boutique empire stretches from Charleston to Dallas—would have looked just as dashing on your great-grandfather.

A 1742 plantation on the Ashley River run by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Founded by Emilie Dulles, who was inspired by her mother’s appreciation of fine stationery, Dulles Designs sells high quality stationery and paper pro

The Greek Revival Edmondston-Alston House, which is open for public tours throughout the year.

For furniture, handmade jewelry, vintage lighting fixtures, and regional cookbooks.

A classic men's store with its own line of seersucker suits.

Operates the Nathaniel Russell and Aiken-Rhett houses and sponsors the Festival of Houses & Gardens every spring. Advance tickets available.

Shop for distinctive local items such as linens inspired by the houses of Rainbow Row.

The fantastic creations of couture milliner Leigh Magar have inspired a devoted cult following.

This 1676 spread has welcomed visitors since shortly after the end of the Civil War.

This 1741 historic plantation has an exquisite formal garden.

Local designer Mary Norton's scarves, brooches, and handbags have attracted the likes of Sharon Stone and Oprah Winfrey.

An intelligent museum in a former slave-trade sales room.

Panoramic views. This rooftop bar at the Market Pavilion Hotel offers a panoramic view of Charleston Harbor, the Cooper River Bridge and, in the dista

The society runs several historic properties and conducts tours of private homes in the fall. Also has a great book and gift shop for all things Charl

This hangout is all about atmosphere—a martini bar with velvet curtains, hookah pipes, and bed-sized couches.

Sweet grass is gathered from low-country marshes and then woven into baskets, bracelets, pins, barrettes, and earrings by traditional weavers, all sol

Though a Great Lawn invites group activity, Waterfront Park was intended to remind Charleston of its place in the natural world—its proximity to the C