The Weekender:
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
Fall/Winter 2010
As the summer holds on for dear life and the fall leaves look for affordable housing, the rest of us are looking for one last trip before the air turns crisp. What better city to garner our attention than that which houses the laziest of southern summer days, perfect sunsets at the creek, and biscuits that'll make you unfriend your grandma on Facebook – the charming town of Charleston, South Carolina. I don't know your taste – I only know mine – so the following are merely a few suggestions for a great time:
Where to stay:
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| Photo courtesy Planter's Inn's website |
Planter's Inn
At $370 per night, the Planters Inn's sounds way over the top. However, the Inn's Land and Sea package promises a bang for every single buck. Right in the middle of it all, stellar accommodations include gourmet continental breakfasts at Peninsula Grill both mornings of your weekend stay; a horse-drawn carriage tour of the historic district; a guided tour of the historic Nathaniel Russel House; admission to the South Carolina Aquarium and a tour of historic Fort Sumter. The boat to Fort Sumter departs daily from the Aquarium Wharf.
Or you go ala cart with those goodies mentioned above and lay your head at a slightly more humble temporary abode, such as the Springhill Suites Marriott which offers a deluxe continental breakfast each morning, a complimentary evening shuttle service into the historic part of town from 6pm to 11pm and breathtaking views of Ripley Point Marina and the Ashley River
What to do:
Whether you're in the mood for sweet crepes, savory omelets, fresh produce or shopping for gifts, the farmer's market is the place to be on Saturday morning on into the afternoon. Each Saturday from 8am-2pm in the beautiful Marion Square, between King and Meeting Streets at the edge of Calhoun Street, the market is a vacation in and of itself.
Coming Soon:
The first annual Weekend of Jazz is coming to Kiawah Island during the weekend of November 11th-13th! I don't think you have to be staying at Kiawah to attend the weekend's activities but don't take my word for it – check it out!
What to eat:
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| Photo courtesy 82 Queen's Facebook Page |
82 Queen
Both the monicker and the address, 82 Queen is my favorite Charleston eatery. From the moment you meander into the back gazebo or greenhouse or settle into one of the intimate historic dining rooms, you'll fall in love with the place. I enjoy this restaurant best as a late lunch spot after breakfast at the Farmer's Market and shopping all over town. The she-crab soup, cheddar biscuits, sweet tea and shrimp and grits are all worthy of praise, prize and the cardio you'll have to put in after the weekend.
Another divine eatery that may be considered a secret compared to my favorite is Jestine's Kitchen. Jestine's is so down home they apparently haven't gotten around to getting a site on that there world wide web but take my word for it, a vistit to Jestine's and you'll know why they don't need one. - 251 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401 (843) 722-7224
Whatever the time – whatever you find …
Take care of you and yours
Charleston Farmer's Market
In Charleston summer has dug her heels in and hanging on for dear life for sure! It was 86 degrees today and muggy. Yay! Friday is dropping down to 69 for a high but we'll be back in the mid 80s for the weekend. My kind of weather. Good picks. So much more to do here though. And no shout out for Charleston Grill? Ouch!
ReplyDeleteyeah, there's tons more ... i got hung out on where to stay for so long I lost steam and decided on two options for both ... it was supposed to be like an article not a magazine :)
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