Charleston Stories

Charleston has so many scenic outdoor spaces that it would practically be a crime not to bring your family pet with you on your trip to the Holy City. Some of our favorite dog-friendly Charleston restaurants, bars, parks and hotels also happen to be our favorites without taking into consideration their pet policies. So sit…

You’ve probably heard of the Boston Tea Party. You might have even heard of the New York Tea Party. If you roll in certain crowds, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with Winnie the Pooh’s Tea Party. But did you know that Charleston was also the site of an important tea party protest? Just like…

Charleston is full of history and culture. You might not be able to see the entire city during your visit, but we’ll be darned if we let you miss out on some of our most famous sites. Whether or not you have a car, you’ll be able to trace the history of Charleston — from…

We’re not sure if you’ve heard, but HUSK is kind of a big deal right now. Since opening his homage to southern cuisine in 2010, executive chef Sean Brock has gotten his share of attention. He won a James Beard award for his work at the Charleston institution McCrady’s and was nominated for a Beard award in the category of ‘Outstanding’ chef for his work at HUSK in 2015 and 2016.   Both comedians Aziz Ansari and Stephen Colbert have sung his praises.   Find out how to get into HUSK, what to order — and where to go if you’re just too late for a res here.   The Story Behind Husk The first HUSK restaurant opened in Charleston in 2010.   The restaurant’s menu features elevated lowcountry recipes and southern ingredients. Its motto? If we can’t source an…

Charleston was practically made for girls’ weekends. Some of the most popular activities here include spa days, shopping, eating and happy hour. What more could you ever want to do with your gal pals? Discover the best activities for a successful girls’ weekend trip in Charleston. No matter what your interests, there’s something for everybody…

Charleston is consistently voted the most romantic destination in the U.S. That’s why thousands of visitors flock to the city each Valentine’s Day. Not only is Charleston beautiful and charming, but the temperature is also very warm in February. You can expect to see highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s during the day…

St. Philip’s Church Charleston’s nickname is the Holy City. There are a lot of rumors as to how the city got its name. Legend has it that it was given the nickname by a fond admirer of the city. Regardless of the name’s origin, it stuck. Today, residents and visitors couldn’t imagine another nickname for…

One of the main draws of the Holy City is its Instagramable sites. We feel sorry for the traveler who forgets a camera on a trip to South Carolina. Yet behind some of the most famous photo ops are even more intriguing stories of Charleston’s history. From pirates to plantations to the Civil War, Charleston’s…

You can’t beat Charleston’s rooftop views. The city’s downtown is surrounded by water on three sides, which means it’s hard to find a bar or restaurant in the Holy City that doesn’t have stunning views. Check out some of our favorite rooftop bars in Charleston that offer great views, classic lowcountry food and refreshing cocktails.  …

Charleston offers up some of the best cuisine in the country. A combination of European, African, and Native American cuisines, Southern food combines complex flavors and classic techniques. Did we mention much of it is fried? Check out 20 of the most iconic dishes to try in Charleston. If you’re hungry for more, you can always take a food tour with one of our partners, Charleston Culinary Tours! She Crab Soup She crab soup is a crab soup that has a “little something extra.” Orange roe tops this soup to make it specifically a soup made of female crabs. You’ll notice that Charlestonians love their crustaceans (crabs especially) from all the crab and shrimp dishes on this menu. A great spot for she-crab soup is The Palmetto Cafe. Shrimp and Grits Shrimp and grits are to Charleston what pizza is…

At LowCountry Walking Tours, we want you to make the most out of your trip to Charleston. Some of you have only a few days to spend here and want to see the best that Charleston has to offer without wasting your time. Others of you have visited before or live here and would like…

Charleston, probably more than any other American city, was the setting for numerous “affairs of honor,” a euphemism for the abhorrent practice of dueling. According to Dr. David Ramsey, a respected physician and noted historian in the late-18th and early-19th centuries, the propensity for dueling in Charleston was mostly to due to the climate because…