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Welcome to Charleston! This is a tremendous time to visit the city because of the temperate weather of the changing season and the cool, crisp breezes that roll in from the harbor. Be sure to explore the Historic District and its environs. Discover hidden alleyways, marvel at the mansions and learn why Charleston is the second best place to visit in the United States, according to the Conde Nast readers survey. It’s festival time! Take a look at the Featured Events and Calendar of Events sections on pages 46 through 53 to see what’s going on while you’re in town. Some fantastic events take place during this time of year, such as the MOJA Arts Festival, fall home and garden tours, harvest and holiday festivals, theater and, of course, the Taste of Charleston. The holidays are approaching , and that’s why we included “Your Holiday Adventure Awaits In Charleston on page 27. If shopping is on your agenda, turn to pages 30 through 35 for some great gift ideas. Charleston is home to some of the best shops and boutiques in the Southeast. Once again, we would like to extend our welcome and wish you a great time! For even more information on Charleston, visit our website: www.travelerofcharleston.com. All the best,
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Charleston is known for its beauty, history and fantastic harbor. Many experienced touring companies are ready to show you a great time. On the following pages, you’ll find everything from take-it-easy, slow-paced and relaxing tours to fast, knockyour-socks-off excitement. In addition, kid-friendly and family-friendly activities abound. The best and most respected tours and attractions in Charleston follow. Take a walking, carriage or harbor tour; visit the plantations, a festival, historic sites and museums; or participate in an eco, fishing or water tour. How to use this magazine: In the box below, you’ll find each type of tour and attraction categorized for easy reference. Many listings include a map grid locator. Find the grid location, then reference the maps on pages 54 through 59. Aquariums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10 Carriage Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10 Combo Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14 Fishing Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16 Museums & Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16 Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19 Plantations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22 Walking Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22 Water Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 23 TRAVELER OF CHARLESTON | October/November/December 2010 | www.travelerofcharleston.com | 9
South Carolina Aquarium 100 Aquarium Wharf • Charleston (Map: K-3) • 843-720-1990 • www.scaquarium.org • Discover jawdropping creatures and eye-opening exhibits at Charleston’s most visited attraction! Get up-close to the newest addition, a rare albino alligator; watch as penguins dive and play in Penguin Planet; touch an Atlantic stingray in the Touch Tank; or go behindthe-scenes in the state’s only Sea Turtle Hospital. Enjoy daily shows, educational programs, hands-on fun and much more for the whole family!
Palmetto Carriage Works 40 N. Market St. • (Map: H/I-5) • (843) 723-8145 • www.palmettocarriage.com • Charleston’s premier carriage company! We leave from The Big Red Barn every 15 to 20 minutes, rain or shine, beginning at 9 a.m. Tours are one hour long, covering about 25-30 blocks of the residential and historic district. All of our guides are city-licensed, entertaining and informative. See our ad on the inside front cover.
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By George Olney Charleston bids fair to be the most haunted city in the United States. That’s a highly believable claim when standing in a graveyard in the black of night listening to tour guide David Hinson give eloquent justice to the macabre stories of a dying little girl’s black dog or two best friends and a stillborn baby. That’s when you realize that “openly transparent” may be a good term for whoever – or whatever – is standing next to you. Bulldog Tours of Charleston will happily roam back 300 spooky years or so with you on a dark Charleston night with a variety of tours that will test your nerve. Bulldog offers tours of the city’s oldest church graveyards, the city dungeon of the 1700s and a building straight out of a Gothic horror tale – the old city jail. If you don’t manage to meet up with any of the “regular” residents during your tour, the well-trained and knowledgeable guide will still let you know all the eerie details of how certain spirits came to be uneasy and very permanent residents of the spot where you might be standing. If unquiet spirits in the dark of night aren’t quite your thing, Bulldog Tours also offers a stroll through Charleston’s steamy history, the 30 or 40 bordellos that made it that way and the assorted less-than-upright shenanigans of the upright citizens of the time. That walking tour is most definitely R-rated. Contacting Bulldog Tours, located at 40 Market St., for tour reservations is highly recommended. Charleston closely regulates the tour business, and tour size is sternly limited to no more than 20 people. To reach the ticket desk, call (843) 722-TOUR (8687). Reservations also can be made through a hotel concierge or online at www.bulldogtours.com. Tours leave every night, but a prospective ghost hunter should call ahead because tours and times vary. Bulldog Tours owner John LaVerne is justifiably proud of his company and loves telling people about the unusual history of his city. As he says, “I can’t think of anything better than walking the streets for money.” He means as a tour guide. 12 | TRAVELER OF CHARLESTON | October/November/December 2010 | www.travelerofcharleston.com
Harbor & Carriage Combination Tour Harbor Tours • 10 Wharfside St. • (Map: K-4) • Palmetto Carriage • 40 N. Market St. • (Map: I-5) • (843) 723-8145 • For tickets: www.charlestonharbortours.com • (800) 979-3370 or (843) 722-1112. • $32.50 • $18/kids 4-11 • Charleston Harbor Tours departs from the Maritime Center three times daily with a 90-minute live narrated sightseeing cruise aboard the 1920s style Bay Steamer – Carolina Belle. Palmetto Carriage tour departs from the Big Red Barn every 20-30 minutes beginning at 9 a.m. The onehour tour covers 25-30 blocks of the Historic District.
Harbor & Plantation Combination Tour For tickets: 10 Wharfside St. • (Map: K-4) • online at www.charlestonharbortours.com or Zerve ticketing: (800) 979-3370 or (843) 722-1112 • Adults $29.50 • Tour a spectacular Southern plantation, the location of many feature films, the new Slave Museum and beautiful grounds paired with a 90-minute “Harbor of History” tour. See great views of Fort Sumter, Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, the Battery and downtown landmarks. Tours may be taken on different days.
About Charleston - Charleston’s name is derived from Charles Towne, named after King Charles II of England.
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Angler Management Fishing
Children’s Museum Of The Lowcountry
(843) 259-1489 • www.AnglerManagementSC.com • Custom, year-round saltwater in-shore fishing charters that cater to families, groups, beginners and professionals. Fish in the Intracoastal Waterway, Harbor and tidal creeks, catching redfish, trout, flounder, kings, jacks, sharks and more. U.S. Coast Guard Certified licensed and insured, Captain Ethan will provide all licenses, bait, tackle and ice to pack up the day’s catch. Eco and harbor tours are available, as well. See ad in this section.
25 Ann St. • Downtown Charleston (Map: G-2) • (843) 853-8962 • www.explorecml.org • Downtown Charleston’s #1 destination for children and their families - Race boats down rapids, climb aboard our Lowcountry Pirate Ship or explore the towers of our Medieval Castle. These are experiences found only at the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry. Eight interactive exhibits, hands-on activities and programming for children 3 months to 10 years. Open TuesdaySaturday, 10-5 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. Closed Mondays - Admission $7 and children under 1 are free.
Audubon Center At Beidler Forest (843) 462-2150 • www.beidlerforest.com • The Lowcountry’s “real swamp” experience! The Audubon Society’s Francis Beidler Forest contains the largest stand of virgin bald cypress and tupelo gum swamp forest left in the world. 1,000-year old trees, native wildlife abound in this untouched sanctuary. 1.75-mile boardwalk allows the chance to venture deep into the heart of the swamp. Tues-Sun, 9-5. Harleyville, S.C., I-26 W to exit 187, follow “Beidler Forest” signs.
About Charleston - The population of Charleston is just over 100,000; the tri-county area boasts close to 555,000 residents.
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site 1500 Old Towne Road • Charleston • (see area map) • Phone: (843) 852-4200. Hours: daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Web: www.charlestownelanding.travel • Charles Towne Landing is the birthplace of Charleston and South Carolina. Established in 1670, this is where your visit to historic Charleston begins. Today, Charles Towne Landing SHS experiences include a museum, outdoor exhibits along the History Trail with an accompanying audio tour, cannon demonstrations and special events, the Adventure, a reproduction 17th century trading vessel and the Animal Forest zoo. Visit their events page and website for more information.
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Edmondston-Alston House 21 East Battery, Charleston • (Map: G-9) • (843) 7227171 • www.middletonplace.org • The stately Edmondston-Alston House was built in 1825 on Charleston’s High Battery. A witness to many dramatic events in Charleston’s history, the house is a classic example of the city’s changing and sophisticated taste in architecture and decorative arts. The house is a repository of family treasures, including Alston family silver, furniture, books and paintings that remain in place much as they have been for over a century and a half. Look seaward from the second floor piazza, where Gen. Beauregard watched the bombardment of Fort Sumter.
Fort Sumter Tours Departs from two locations: National Park Service Interpretive Center at Liberty Square, Aquarium Wharf (Map: K-3) or Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant (Map Q:1) • (843) 722-BOAT (2628) • www.spiritlinecruises.com • Experience a relaxing 30minute narrated cruise through Charleston's historic harbor that explains many points-of-interest on your way to Fort Sumter, where the Civil War began! After arriving, historians will provide detailed information about the fort and its pivotal role in the Civil War. After one hour at the fort, cruise back to the port while enjoying panoramic views of the Charleston harbor.
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
Boone Hall Plantation
40 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant (Map: Q-1) • (866) 831-1720 • www.patriotspoint.org • Open daily 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. • Experience the Congressional Medal of Honor Museum and other exhibits aboard the WWII aircraft carrier Yorktown. Explore the submarine Clamagore, Cold War Submarine Memorial and the Vietnam base camp. Adults 12 & older $16; over age 61 & military with ID - $13; Ages 611 $9; 5 & under FREE.
1235 Long Point Road • Mount Pleasant • (Map: M4) • (843) 884-4371 www.boonehallplantation.com • “One of America’s Oldest Plantations,” with more than 320 years of history and heritage, is located only eight miles north of Charleston on Hwy. 17. The famous “Avenue of Oaks,” nine original slave cabins, house tours and shows are all offered for one price. Mon-Sat: 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sun: 1-5 p.m.
Charleston Tea Plantation Theatre Charleston (843) 813-8578 • www.theatrecharleston.com • Theatre Charleston, a non-profit organization comprised of the area’s leading local theaters, is dedicated to helping you easily find out what’s playing when and where. For a full calendar of this season’s live productions, check us out at www.theatrecharleston.com, and see a show tonight!
6617 Maybank Hwy., Wadmalaw Island • (843) 5590383 • www.charlestonteaplantation.com • The Charleston Tea Plantation is located on quiet and beautiful Wadmalaw Island, just 25 miles outside downtown Charleston. Traveling through the tranquil beauty and endless sea of green, visitors can experience how tea is planted, grown, nurtured and harvested from the raw leaf to finished black tea – made possible by the farm’s several hundred thousand historic tea bushes.
About Charleston - Charleston is known as The Holy City due to its prominence of churches, particularly the numerous steeples that dot its skyline. Charleston was one of the few cities in the original 13 colonies to practice religious tolerance.
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Explore Charleston’s Harbor with Charleston Harbor Tours! A visit to beautiful Charleston isn’t complete without getting out on the water. Since Charleston is a peninsula, the harbor and waterways are a large part of what makes the city so great. The city skyline, Battery mansions and church steeples look vastly different and even more gorgeous when they are viewed from the harbor. Charleston Harbor Tours is the oldest continually operating harbor sightseeing tour company in Charleston, tracing its roots back to 1908. Its vessel, the Carolina Belle, is 80 feet long, has two decks and a climate-controlled main salon. From the Carolina Belle, you’ll be able to learn about the rich history of the Holy City, getting a look at more than 75 landmarks on this 90-minute narrated tour. Points of interest include: ✖ Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; ✖ Civil War forts from both sides of the conflict: Moultrie and Johnson; ✖ The USS Yorktown, a World War II aircraft carrier; ✖ St. Michael’s Church, which survived the Revolutionary and Civil Wars; ✖ Stately homes on the Battery; ✖ The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge – the tour goes under the bridge; ✖ Dolphins, seabirds and other aquatic life. Tours run daily through Thanksgiving. No tours are offered in December to accommodate private holiday parties, bookings and events. If you’re in town Oct. 14 or Oct. 28, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of Charleston Harbor Tours’ fantastic “Blues & BBQ Harbor Cruise.” The twohour cruise offers great food and live blues music. Boarding begins at 6:30 p.m., and the boat departs at 7, returning at 9 p.m. both nights. All tours leave from the Charleston Maritime Center, just south of the Aquarium at 10 Wharfside St. Reservations are recommended. To purchase tickets for the daily tour, call Zerve (Charleston Harbor Tours’ ticketing company) at (800) 979-3370. For further information and to book parties or other events, call (843) 722-1112 or visit www.charlestonharbortours.com. See Charelston Harbor Tours’ ad on page 3 of this issue of Traveler of Charleston. 20 | TRAVELER OF CHARLESTON | October/November/December 2010 | www.travelerofcharleston.com
Drayton Hall
Middleton Place • National Historic Landmark
3380 Ashley River Road (Hwy 61) • Charleston, S.C. 29414 • (843) 769-2600 • www.draytonhall.org • Circa 1738, Drayton Hall has survived the centuries and is the oldest unrestored plantation house in America open to the public. Admission includes hourly tours and daily programs, river and marsh walks, the African-American Cemetery, rental of an interactive Landscape Tour on DVD and artisaninspired Museum Shop. A National Historic Landmark and a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Open to the public daily except major holidays.
4300 Ashley River Road • Charleston • (843) 556-6020 • www.middletonplace.org • An 18th-century rice plantation and National Historic Landmark comprising 65 acres of America’s oldest landscaped gardens. A tour of the House Museum highlights family collections and the Middletons’ role in American history. Explore the stable yards, where craftspeople re-create the activities of a self-sustaining Lowcountry plantation. AfricanAmerican focus tours, carriage rides, garden market & nursery. Open daily, 9-5.
Charleston Water Taxi Magnolia Plantation And Gardens 3550 Ashley River Road (Hwy 61) • Charleston • (843) 571-1266 • www.magnoliaplantation.com • Open daily 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. • Listed in the Nat ional Register of Historic Places, this plantation contains one of America’s oldest gardens (c. 1680). The gardens are planted for abundant color in every season and include one of this country’s largest collections of azaleas and camellias. The house contains museum-quality early American antiques. Other features include a petting zoo, guided tours, swamp garden, gift shop, Barbados tropical garden, nature train, café and much more.
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Bulldog Tours 40 North Market St., Downtown • (Map: I-5) •(843) 722-TOUR • www.bulldogtours.com • As seen on the Travel Channel’s “America’s Most Haunted Places,” this premier walking tour company will have you exhilarated and entertained at the same time. There are four tours to choose from, such as the Ghost & Graveyard, The Dark Side of Charleston, Ghost Dungeon and Haunted Jail Tour. See their ad in this section for more information.
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Charleston Strolls Walk With History
Barrier Island Eco-Tours
(843) 766-2080 • www.charlestonstrolls.com • As featured in The New York Times, this-two hour walking tour is the best way to see Charleston’s Historic District. Discover famous landmarks, historic highlights, antebellum mansions, quaint alleys and hidden gardens. $18 per adult. Mon-Sat at 10 a.m. Departs from the Mills House Hotel (corner of Meeting & Queen). Reservations are recommended.
50 41st Ave. • Isle of Palms Marina • (Map: P-5) • (843) 886-5000 • www.nature-tours.com • Naturalist guided boat excursions to Capers Island Preserve. Explore salt marsh creeks to find dolphin and other wildlife as they pull habitat traps for up-close viewing of marine creatures. Arriving on Capers, you’ll explore the “bone-yard” beach and walk inland trails to visit brackish ponds. Choose from morning and sunset eco tours, creek fishing, crabbing, kayaking and beach-side cookouts aboard 6, 16, 22 and 42 passenger boats.
Culinary Tours Of Charleston 40 N. Market St., Charleston • (Map: I-5) • (843) 727-1100 • www.culinarytoursofcharleston.com • Come join us as we walk, talk and taste our way through Charleston and experience the history through our Lowcountry cuisine. Daily tasting tours introduce guests to tasty bites at many great “food finds.” Go behind the scenes and visit with chefs, bakers, artisan food producers, chocolatiers and specialty shops. See their ad in this section for more info. Reservations are required.
Charleston Harbor Tours Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St., Charleston • (Map: K-4) • (800) 979-3370 or (843) 722-1112 • www.CharlestonHarborTours.com • Board the Carolina Belle for Charleston’s only live narrated Harbor History Tour. Relax and enjoy a beverage from the snack bar as the captain informs you about the forts and landmarks that shaped Charleston’s historic harbor. Private charters and group dinner cruises are available. Adults - $17.00.
About Charleston -
More than 8 million tons of cargo pass through the port of Charleston every year. It is the largest cargo port on the Southeast Atlantic coast. ***** Though it was first settled in 1670, Charleston did not become a city until 1783.
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Charleston Water Taxi
Thriller Charleston
(843) 330-2989 • www.charlestonwatertaxi.com The best value in town! The Water Taxi runs a continuous hourly ferry service between Mount Pleasant, at Patriots Point, and downtown Charleston, at Aquarium Wharf. They also offer hourly dolphin and sightseeing cruises, and all for just $8 – and children under 5 are free! The Water Taxi is the only way to get to the USS Yorktown by water. Departs Mount Pleasant from the Harbor Resort (Map P:1) at the top of each hour and departs the Charleston Maritime Center (Map: K-4) at 30 min. past each hour. Bikes/pets welcome. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily.
Tours depart from the Ripley Light Marina • 1 Ashley Point Dr. • (843) 276-4203 • www.ThrillerChar leston.com • Experience Charleston’s only offshore adventure tour boat. Feel the rush of adrenaline as we burst through the jetties and surf the waves on our way to the Morris Island Lighthouse. Feel the wind, sun and spray on your face as our stereo system plays great music and you see and hear about five forts, the Lighthouse and Charleston.
Palmetto Breeze 24 Patriot’s Point Point Rd., Mount Pleasant • (Map: Q-1) • (843) 886-8133 • www.aqua-safaris.com • We have been providing quality, affordable inshore and offshore fishing, power yachts and sailing vessels since 1987. Featuring PALMETTO BREEZE, our 100passenger sailing catamaran for dolphin wildlife cruises, children's pirate sails, & Charleston Harbor sunsets. Wednesday nights at Red’s on Shem Creek, and Charleston Harbor all week! Charleston's largest fleet for private and public cruises.
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Tideline Tours Departs from Mariners Cay Marina on Folly - (843) 813-2497 - www.tidelinetours.com • Prepare for adventure! Explore the salt marsh aboard a wide and stable 12-passenger Coast Guard-inspected vessel. Experience coastal scientist-led adventures and listen to wild dolphins underwater through our hydrophone! See coastal birds and otters while taking in some history – always a surprise. Also offered: crabbing, fishing, custom excursions, sunset cruises. Group rates. See our ad for $5 off coupon!
About Charleston - The Charleston area has about 230 days of sunshine each year and has an average daily temperature of 65.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
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It’s Always Showtime In Charleston The fabulous Broadway musicals and shows might be 750 miles away in New York City, but the theatrical performances in Charleston are impressive as well. Theater and the arts have a long history in Charleston, dating back to 1736. The first building in America built exclusively to be used for theatrical performances is right here in the Holy City: the Dock Street Theatre on Church Street. The following performances are on the roster from October through December. Show days and times vary; we urge you to visit www.theatrecharleston.com or call (843) 813-8578 for more information and tickets: “AWOL: A Soldier’s Journey”; “The Lion in Winter”; “The Marvelous Wonderettes”; “The Philadelphia Story”; “Tinytypes”; “The Duncan Storm”; “Dirty Blonde”; “Mary Shelley & the Creature of Fire!”; “Rumpelstiltskin”; “Return to the Forbidden Planet”; “The Weir”; “Oliver Twist”; “A Christmas Story”; and “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.”
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It’s unlikely, though not totally beyond the realm of possibility, that you’ll experience the exhilaration of a white Christmas in Charleston, but it’s certain that you’ll find everything else to make your holiday visit to the Holy City a memorable adventure. Taking a centuries-old tradition quite seriaking a centuries-old ously, the Charleston area dresses up for the tradition quite seriously, the holidays, offering visitors and local residents the opportunity to enjoy the season in style. Charleston area dresses up Homes, businesses and parks light up the night, and Santa himself drops in for a visit for the holidays. ...” now and then, to participate in the holiday activities and also to enjoy what would be considered spring or even summer-like weather in the frigid North. And if you’re in town to do more than just marvel at the holiday decorations displayed by owners of opulent homes (Continued on page 28)
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Holiday Adventure (Continued from page 27) in the city’s Historic District or at Marion Square in downtown Charleston, there’s plenty to do, from an array of holiday-related festivals, theatrical and musical productions and other activities to a wide range of shopping opportunities, both downtown and in the towns and cities that surround the historic Charleston peninsula.
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The festival season seems to have no beginning or end in greater Charleston. Offerings during the final three months of the year include the MOJA Arts Festival, a celebration of African-American and Caribbean arts; the annual Taste of Charleston, which features food from Charleston’s finest restaurants; the Parade of Boats; and, one of the area’s most popular attractions, the 21st annual Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park. The Charleston area’s plantations, once the economic engine of the Lowcountry, now draw untold numbers of visitors each year to see what 28 | TRAVELER OF CHARLESTON | October/November/December 2010 | www.travelerofcharleston.com
plantation life was like centuries ago and to check out the holiday season activities and decorations. The fun includes Fright Nights at Boone Hall; Autumn on the Ashley, a crafts fair at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens; and Family Yuletide at Middleton Place – story-telling, caroling, crafts and more. Other traditional holiday events that are not to be missed include the annual tree lighting, with Santa and Charleston Mayor Joe Riley; the city’s Christmas parade; and the Christmas 1860 Candlelight Tour at the Edmonston-Alston House, one of the oldest homes on Charleston’s High Battery. For a listing of all area festivals and activities during the busy holiday season, check out the Calendar of Events on pages 49 through 53 and the Featured Events section on pages 46 through 48. To find that unique gift for someone special or for yourself, spend some time at the shops on King and Market streets in downtown Charleston. You can expand your shopping horizons by visiting North Charleston, where Tanger Outlets awaits; venturing across the Cooper River to Mount Pleasant, home of Towne Centre and several other shopping possibilities; or taking a 20-minute drive to charming Summerville. And, if a white Christmas is in your dreams – take heart. Though Charleston’s subtropical climate rarely offers a weather report with snow in the forecast, frozen precipitation does occasionally fall from the heavens. The last time this happened on Christmas Eve was in 1989. TRAVELER OF CHARLESTON | October/November/December 2010 | www.travelerofcharleston.com | 29
Charleston was founded in the late 1600s as a port city, and it has remained a thriving place to buy goods ever since! Downtown - Venture to King Street, where one-of-akind boutiques, antique and art dealers, Charleston Place and luxury clothing stores are located. The Market is a visitor favorite, where you can buy everything under the sun that relates to Charleston. Mount Pleasant - Towne Centre has a great selection of local and national retailers. North Area - Tanger Outlets is the place to be, with more than 100 retail stores in an open air setting. 30 | TRAVELER OF CHARLESTON | October/November/December 2010 | www.travelerofcharleston.com
Dacuba’s Fine Jewelry 84 North Market St. • Downtown • (Map: H-5) • (843) 853-0103 • www.dacubasjewelry.citymax.com • Nestled in the heart of Charleston ... Dacuba’s is a unique fine jewelry store with a wonderful selection of Sterling Silver and 14kt Gold Jewelry. Their featured “Southern Gate” collection is fashioned after the wrought-iron work seen throughout this historical city. Custom-made Charleston charms are just some of the many treasures you’ll find in their shop. They strive to bring beautiful custom quality jewelry to their customers! (See ads on pages 7 and 31 for more info).
Filthy Rich Of Charleston 61 South Market St., Charleston - (843) 805-8488 www.shopfilthyrich.com - Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5 • Four collections consist of the Jackie Kennedy Collection, the Old Hollywood Collection, the Smithsonian Collection and a modern celebrity collection, which includes pieces worn by First Lady Michelle Obama. All reproductions are reasonably priced, starting at around $50. Therefore, you do not have to be Filthy Rich to dress like you are! A must see! The largest collection of authentic licensed celebrity jewelry in historic Charleston.
Nice Ice Fine Jewelry 145 Market St., Charleston • (Map: G-4/5) • (843) 5777029 • Exclusive boutique to such renowned designers: Slane & Slane, Charriol, Jude Frances, Philip Stein Watches, Marco Bicego, Dominique Cohen and Bellarri. We also offer an extensive and unique collection of fine jewelry, engagement rings and pearls. Custom designs are a specialty for this charming shop with a knowledgeable, friendly staff and extraordinary customer service. See their on the inside back cover.
Oil & Vinegar 1329 Theatre Drive • Mount Pleasant in Towne Centre • (Map: N-4) • (843) 654-1556 • e-mail charleston@oilandvinegarusa.com • Are you passionate about taste? Then you will be sure to enjoy Oil & Vinegar! Visit us in Towne Centre and you’ll find a vast selection of imported olive oils, vinegars, pasta, sauces, tapenades, spices, exotic herb mixes and more. You don’t have to be a culinary expert to enjoy the Oil & Vinegar experience. Looking for the perfect gift? Free shipping on orders over $75 outside of Charleston.
About Charleston - South Carolina has two state mottoes: ‘Dum Spiro Spero’ (‘While I breathe I hope’) and ‘Animis Opibusque Parati (‘Ready in Soul and Resource’). TRAVELER OF CHARLESTON | October/November/December 2010 | www.travelerofcharleston.com | 31
Spice & Tea Exchange 170-A Church St. (Map: H-5) (corner of S. Market & Church Streets) • (843) 965-8300 • A truly unique sensory experience! Their cooking herbs, spice blends and rubs are hand-selected for your cooking needs, and gourmet teas are enjoyed by tea lovers across the nation. Combine traditional and exotic gourmet spices, cooking herbs and seasonings from around the globe in the preparation of our 60+ hand-mixed signature blends and rubs. Packaging by the ounce allows you to experiment as you journey through our
Tanger Outlets 4840 Tanger Outlet Blvd., North Charleston (Map: V-3). Phone: (843) 529-3095. Web: www.tangeroutlets.com/charleston. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Find the brands you know, choices you want and prices you’ll love at the Tanger Outlet. Buy direct from the manufacturer at over 90 brand name stores such as Banana Republic, Nine West, Nike, Lucky Brand Jeans, Coach, Gymboree and more, just north of Charleston. From downtown Charleston take I-26 westbound, exit 213A, left on Montague, right on International Blvd. Bring in their ad (this section) and receive a free Tanger Coupon Book worth hundreds in additional savings.
Terrace Oaks Antiques Mall 2037 Maybank (Hwy. 700) - James Island - (843) 795-9689 - Mon-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. - www.terraceoaksantiques.com • Since 1988, Terrace Oaks Antiques has been the leader in the Charleston area for multi-dealer antique shops. Their 10,000-squarefoot, climate-controlled shop houses 90+ booths with all different tastes and styles. When it comes to antiques, they have just about anything your heart desires. Located just one mile off of Folly Road on the way to Kiawah and Seabrook Islands.
About Charleston - The Ordinance of Secession was signed in Charleston, starting the unrest that led to the Civil War.
Only a 10-minute drive from anywhere in Charleston, Tanger Outlets is a fantastic place to get some shopping done on a budget! Discover bargain hunting at its best, where there are more than 80 brand name outlet stores, including names such as Coach, Kenneth Cole, Liz Claiborne, Nike, Banana Republic, Jones New York, Lucky Brand Jeans, Tommy Hilfiger and OshKosh, to name a few. There are a lot of places to shop in Charleston, but at Tanger Outlets you can get it all done in one stop. There is also a food court where you can fill up after hours of shopping, and plenty of parking. And don’t forget to pick up your coupon book at the Information Center for even more savings. (See ad on opposite page). For more information, please call (843) 529-3095 or visit www.tangeroutlet.com
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The Brass Pirate 40 N. Market St. • (In the Rainbow Market)• (Map: I-5) • (843) 937-4040 • www.thebrasspirate.com • Come visit Charleston’s only Pirate shop! We have a wide variety of Pirate collectibles, brass accessories, paintings and many more unique gift items! We have the largest wine bottle holders, Pirate statues, Pirate reproduction paintings and Pirate shirts. In addition, we have extensive nautical gifts to meet anyone’s tastes. Purchase tickets to Charleston’s only Treasure Hunt, which includes a gift packet valued at over $40.
Turtle Creek Gift Shop 84 N. Market St (2 doors from T-bonz), Charleston (843) 412-2354 • Located on historic North Market Street, this one-of-a-kind store has numerous unique items that would make great gifts. Items include numerous puzzle boxes, wall art, games, toys, magic kits and much more. Mention their ad and receive 15% off!
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Since 1988, Terrace Oaks Antiques has been the leader in the Charleston area among multi-dealer antique shops. Antiques of every kind are neatly arranged and organized in a 10,000-square-foot, climate-controlled shop that houses more than 90 booths catering to all different styles and tastes. Terrace Oaks has just about anything your heart desires – sterling, Victorian silver plate, jewelry, books, furniture, chandeliers, majolica, oyster plates, Imari, Canton, Rose Medallion, transferware, antique prints and engravings, original works of art, military items, fishing lures, distressed furniture, linens, rugs and more. Terrace Oaks provides incredible customer service, with experts on hand to answer questions and help customers find what they are looking for. Its dealers work tirelessly to keep well-priced, unusual and sought-after antiques available to its valuable customers. Terrace Oaks caters to local customers as well as to visitors who return each year to find more treasures to take home. If an item is too large to fit in a car or plane, shipping can be arranged. Terrace Oaks is located less than 10 minutes from downtown Charleston at 2037 Maybank Highway on James Island. For more information, call (843) 795-9689.
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Fine & Casual Dining When in Charleston, do as the Charlestonians do, and treat yourself to some of the best fare and entertainment on the East Coast – from Lowcountry cuisine and fresh local seafood to traditional steakhouses, Italian and desserts. How best to utilize this section: For organizational purposes, the text listings are broken up into casual dining, fine dining and night life. There’s also a dining chart on page 41 with all the information you need to make a decision and book a reservation. 36 | TRAVELER OF CHARLESTON | October/November/December 2010 | www.travelerofcharleston.com
Bocci’s 158 Church St. • (Map: H-5) • (843) 720-2121 • www.boccis.com • USA Today mentioned Bocci’s as one of the leading Italian restaurants in the United States! Featuring full Italian fare at affordable prices, this family restaurant brings everything that is right about Italian food to the table. Open for dinner nightly; reservations recommended; use their $5 off coupon in this section!
Cru Cafe 18 Pinckney St. • Downtown Charleston • (Map: I4/5) • (843) 534-2434 • www.crucafe.com • In an 18th-century home on Pinckney Street, Charlestonians sip mint julep tea on the porch and dine on upscale comfort food at John Zucker’s Cru Cafe. “Do it right and use the best posssible ingredients” is his mantra. Serving lunch Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner Tues.-Sat., 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Middleton Place Restaurant 4300 Ashley River Rd., Charleston • (843) 556-6020 • www.middletonplace.org • Savor Lowcountry cuisine while taking in views of America’s oldest landscaped gardens. For lunch, visitors enjoy a three-course, Prix Fixe menu. Lunch served daily 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner guests pay no admission after 5:30 p.m. and can stroll through the gardens prior to an elegant, candlelit evening. Dinner served Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday from 6 p.m.8 p.m. and Friday & Saturday from 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
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SpiritLine Dinner Cruise
East Bay Deli
Departs from: 40 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant (Map: Q-1) • (843) 722-BOAT (2628) • www.spiritlinecruises.com • There’s no better way to experience Charleston and her history than from the deck of a SpiritLine yacht. Enjoy an unforgettable three-hour harbor tour as you savor a three or four course gourmet meal, choosing one of five entrees. Live entertainment and dancing on each of their two dining decks. The yacht departs from Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant. Reservations are required. Please call for information.
334 East Bay St. • downtown Charleston • (Map: J-4) • (843) 216-5473 • 1120 Oakland Market Road • Mount Pleasant • (Map: M-5) • (843) 216-5473 • 9135 University Blvd. • N. Charleston • (843) 5537374 • 4405 Dorchester Road • N. Charleston • (Map: X-4) • (843) 747-1235 • Charleston’s real New Yorkstyle deli slices sandwich meats fresh every morning and uses only quality products such as Thumann’s deli meats and Hebrew National deli dogs. The varied menu comes with many options from which to choose: soups, chili, both hearty and heart-healthy sandwiches, wraps, giant spuds and desserts.
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Gilligan’s Seafood Restaurant
433 King Street, Downtown Charleston • (Map: G-2) • (843) 853-8181 • 644 Long Point Rd., Belle Hall Shopping Center, Mount Pleasant • (Map: M-3) • (843) 856-7080 • www.freshcupcakes.com • Featured by USA Today, Martha Stewart and also by Ellen as “the best cupcakes in America!” Cupcakes: they’re sweet and delicious... tiny works of art that bring back the delights of childhood. Baked fresh daily, our cupcakes are concocted from the finest all-natural ingredients, like real vanilla beans, sweet cream butter, fresh fruit, and rich chocolate – finished off with homemade icing and an assortment of toppings, creating a fun, swanky update of a vintage favorite.
Downtown Charleston (end of the Market) (Map: J-5) • (843) 853-2244; Goose Creek • 219 St. James Ave. • (843) 818-2244; Johns Island • 160 Main Road • (843) 766-2244; Moncks Corner • 582 Dock Road • (843) 761-2244; Mount Pleasant • 1475 Long Grove Drive • (843) 849-2244; Summerville • 3852 Ladson Road • (843) 821-2244. www.gilligans.net. • Established in 1991, Gilligan’s has grown to 9 family friendly locations, serving the freshest seafood in a casual atmosphere. Fresh oysters, 100% domestic shrimp, fish, steaks, chicken, pasta, the best hush puppies in the area and a great kids menu. Open 7 days for lunch, dinner and to go. See coupon in this section!
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Guy Harvey’s Island Grill Located in Mount Pleasant Towne Center (Map M:4) (843) 606-9900 -www.guyharveysislandgrill.com/mtpleasant • Guy Harvey’s Island Grill features a selection of popular entrees served in a comfortable setting in Mount Pleasant, SC, in Towne Centre. The decor is accented by an extensive collection of artwork from renowned marine wildlife artist Guy Harvey. The seafood items on our menu have been carefully selected and exclude any overexploited or threatened species.
Joe Pasta 428 King (Corner of King & John St.) • (Map: G-2) • Downtown Charleston • (843) 965-5252 • A specialized menu, with great Italian food that’s easy on the pocket and serves guests all day, everyday. Features include an extensive array of selections - soups, salads, parmesan sandwiches, pizza, superb pastas, exquisite desserts, a full liquor, wine and beer bar. The atmosphere is casual and family friendly and there is also sidewalk cafe seating. The upstairs bar, The Black Cart, is open nightly, features bands and DJs on the weekends and is available for private functions. See coupon in this section.
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A.W. Shuck’s 35 South Market St. • (Map: I-5) • (843) 723-1151 • www.a-w-shucks.com • A great place for a plate of fried shrimp, a dozen raw oysters and a cold pitcher of beer, all right on the historic Market. Fresh-off-the-boat daily specials – this is where the locals eat seafood. Find out what the buzz is about – use their $5 off coupon in this section!
Tommy Condon’s
About Charleston -The first decisive victory in the Revolutionary War was fought in Charleston at the Battle of Fort Sullivan.
160 Church Street • (Map: H-5/6) • (843) 577-3818 • www.tommycondons.com • Have you ever been in an authentic Irish pub and restaurant? Well, tucked away on Church Street, just a half block off Charleston’s historic Market, you will find Tommy Condon’s, a pub that will delight your soul. At Tommy’s you will very likely happen upon a bit of frolic, friendly conversation, laughter and song. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Use their $5 off coupon found in this section!
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Club Habana 177 Meeting St. (above Tinder Box) • (Map: H-5) • (843) 853-5900 • After more than a decade, Club Habana, in the renovated 167-year-old Madren Building, is Charleston's premier martini and cigar bar. Our reputation precedes us for offering a unique beverage menu, gourmet desserts and upscale, cozy seating, featuring the state-of-the-art Smokeeter ventilation system. Enjoy everything from light jazz to modern rock while enjoying your favorite libation from the most extensive liquor selection in Charleston – from single malt scotches and small batch bourbons to fine ports and Madeiras. Experience why Club Habana has been voted best martinis, best cigars and best atmosphere in Charleston. Check out our knowledgeable staff and nightly specials. Relax and pamper yourself at Club Habana.
About Charleston - Charleston is the oldest city in South Carolina. In 1690, it was the fifth largest city in North America and remained among the 10 largest cities in the United States through the 1840 census.
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Summerville, only a 20-minute drive from downtown Charleston, is where charm and Southern hospitality blend gracefully with a modern and progressive outlook. Summerville’s lovingly preserved downtown, lush public parks, friendly town square and historic homes and gardens reflect its reputation as the Flowertown in the Pines. Summerville’s downtown features quaint shops, restaurants and art galleries; it’s a great place to spend the day.
Cool breezes whispering through pine forests brought Summerville its first visitors in the late 1700s, when Lowcountry residents found refuge in the town’s lofty location from the summer’s subtropical heat and mosquito-borne diseases. In 1888, the tall pines brought good fortune when the International Congress of Physicians in Paris declared that Summerville was one of the healthiest places in the world for victims of lung disease, citing the beneficial “pine-scented mild climate.” The town also was known as a refuge from the hard winters of the north, drawing tourists as well as patients recovering from lung disease. Grand inns and many smaller guest houses were built, attracting the rich and famous. Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft were guests at one of the most famous inns, The Pine Forest, and celebrities from all fields, including music, the theater and the literary arts, enjoyed Summerville during an era know as The Golden Age. Since the 1890s, day tourists have visited Summerville for the local floral fairs and to enjoy millions of spring blossoms, particularly azaleas, in private and public gardens, including the mid-town Azalea Park. In April of each year, hundrds of thousands of visitors assemble there to view the blooming azaleas and camellias and enjoy the annual Flowertown Festival. In May, crowds come to Azalea Park for “Sculpture in the South,” an annual exhibit and sale where nationally known artists display their work, creating an outdoor sculpture gallery. 44 | TRAVELER OF CHARLESTON | October/November/December 2010 | www.travelerofcharleston.com
Events In Summerville Oct. 21 • 5-8 pm - Stores and restaurants open late with entertainment around town. Great time to come view and vote for your favorite “Scarecrow on the Square.” Enjoy the cooler fall weather and see historic downtown Summerville. Oct. 23 • 6-9 pm - Harvest Fest and Ghost Walks with Summerville Jr. Service League. Hutchinson Square in Historic Downtown Summerville. Decorated scarecrow contest, games, crafts and goodies to eat. Ghost walks around town. Nov. 18, Dec. 16 • 5-8 pm - Holiday open house, with stores and restaurants open late to allow shoppers to get a jump on their holiday shopping. Entertainment with carolers, live music and story-telling. Lots of goodies to try in the stores. Nov. 30 • 6:30 pm - Summerville Christmas tree lighting with Flowertown Garden Club. In front of Town Hall (Main Street and W.
Richardson Ave.) in historic downtown Summerville. Caroling and music, hot cocoa and cookies. Dec. 4 • 11 am-4 pm • Holly Days - Enjoy an old-fashioned holiday experience as you shop throughout historic downtown Summerville, serenaded by caroling choirs and entertained with musical interludes around the town. Dec. 11 and 18 • noon-4 pm - Saturdays with Santa. Century 21 Office, 118 W. Richardson Ave., historic downtown Summerville. Meet our special Santa and pose for a picture to remember the experience. Dec. 12 • 2 pm - Christmas Parade with Summerville Fire Department. One of the largest parades in South Carolina, with over 2,500 participants! Celebrate the holidays as we salute our troops overseas with “A Patriotic Christmas.” Takes place throughout historic downtown. Rain date is Dec. 19.
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34th Annual Fall Tour Of Homes & Gardens
The Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch When:
When: Where:
Sept. 23 - Oct. 24 Homes in downtown Charleston
Experience Charleston’s distinctive architecture, history and culture during the Preservation Society of Charleston’s 34th Annual Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens. Visit intimate gardens and architecturally significant private homes, churches and public buildings as you stroll through our historic streets. Tours highlight American architecture from the early Georgian Period into the 20th century. You will enjoy unique neighborhoods that represent Charleston’s flourishing culture from the Colonial era to the present. Most of the properties on tour are privately owned and are open to the public exclusively for the Preservation Society of Charleston. Tickets are $45 per person for each individual tour. A special weekend rate of $120 per person is available. (Includes Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Friday, Saturday, Sunday tours of the same weekend only.) To purchase tickets, go to 147 King St., call (843) 722-4630 or visit www.preservationsociety.org.
Where:
Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 (Mon-Sat: 9 am6 pm; Sun: 12-6 pm) Boone Hall Farms Hwy. 17 North (past Long Point Road), Mount Pleasant
The Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch traditionally is an absolute-mustattend event for the whole family. Last year, more than 25,000 people of all ages visited this Lowcountry favorite. Featured attractions include the hay mountain and the slide tower, which is over a full two stories tall. The corn maze promises to be the most dynamic version ever. Other attractions likely to return for this season include: the rope maze, billy goat walk, pumpkin launch, duck races, tube slides, the beach sand play area, Jack’s party patch tent, Jack the mascot, bean bag tosses, giant tic-tac-toe, on site photographer (weekends), the popular hay rides around the plantation, cammo maze and more. Everyone likes to have pumpkins at this time of year and families love picking their own at the Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch. Prices for pumpkins will vary; they are sold by the pound.
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30th Annual Taste Of Charleston
Colonial Trades & Harvest Day
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When: Where:
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Oct. 8-10, gates open at 10 am Boone Hall Plantation, Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant
For more than 20 years, this charity fundraising event has been named one of the “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” by the Southeastern Tourism Society. More than 10,000 guests are expected, and there will be something for people of all ages to enjoy: • The Iron Chef Competition will be held Oct. 8 at the Culinary Institute of Charleston’s Palmer Campus in downtown Charleston and will showcase some of the best local chefs in a heated, headto-head battle in the institute’s stateof-the-art amphitheater kitchen. • The Taste of Charleston will be held Oct. 10, at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant. The event will showcase a sampling of culinary treats from more than 50 of Charleston’s finest restaurants. Additional highlights include the legendary Waiter’s Wine Race, food and wine pairings, a selection of specialty and imported beers, live bands and a Kids Corner. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate.
Nov. 13 - 10 am-5 pm Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
This living history event will demonstrate some of the professional trades that helped support the fledgling colony as well as other daily-life chores and activities that were essential to the survival and success of Charles Towne. Visitors will get a sense of what life was like in the early settlement as they interact with costumed interpreters and craftspeople at stations inside the fortified area. Experiences will include Colonial food, lime processing, land surveying, black powder demonstrations and indigo dyeing. Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site is located on Old Towne Road (S.C. 171) near Exit 216-A off Interstate 26. Admission to the park is $7.50 for adults, $3.75 for South Carolina seniors, $3.50 for children ages 6 to 15 and free for children 5 and younger. A Park Passport that grants admission to all South Carolina state parks can be purchased. For more information, call the park at (843) 852-4200 or visit www.charlestownelanding.travel.
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Christmas 1860 Candlelight Tours
Middleton Place Grand Illumination
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Dec. 3, 10 6:30-8:30 pm Edmondston-Alston House, 21 East Battery, downtown Charleston
Celebrate the holiday season with a special candlelight tour of the Edmondston-Alston House, one of the first dwellings built on Charleston’s High Battery. The historic house will be dressed for the holidays much as it would have been in the 1860s. Living historians in period clothing will tell the story of Charleston’s last opulent Christmas before the start of the Civil War and will share the different Christ mas traditions of the day. In the courtyard, visitors can enjoy hearing Christmas carols and spirituals sung by The Washingtons, Lowcountry singers specializing in African-American spirituals and Gullah songs. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased the night of the event. Advance tickets will be available at the Edmondston-Alston House for $15 or online at www.middletonplace.org. Group rates are available. For additional information, call (843) 722-7171.
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Dec. 17, 18 6:30-8:30 pm Middleton Place
See historic Middleton Place by torchlight, candlelight and moonlight. This special Christmas celebration will introduce the holiday traditions of the 18th and 19th centuries. Stroll garden paths illuminated by torches and hear costumed interpreters describe Christmas during the Revolutionary and Civil War eras. In the Middleton Place house, view family collections by candlelight and learn about Christmas traditions celebrated by the Middleton family. End the evening on the greensward around a warm fire. Call (843) 556-6020 for reservations and additional information. Tickets are available online. Middleton Place is a plantation in Dorchester County, about 15 miles northwest of Charleston. Built in several phases throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the plantation was the primary residence of several generations of the Middleton family, many of whom played prominent roles in the Colonial and antebellum history of South Carolina and the United States. The plantation, a National Historic Land mark District, is home to the oldest landscaped gardens in the United States.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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MOJA Arts Festival - A celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts. Call (800) 745-3000 or visit www.mojafestival.com for info.
1-31
Ghost, Graveyard, Dungeon & Haunted Jail Walking Tours - Bulldog Tours, nightly. (843) 722-TOUR. www.bulldogtours.com.
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Fright Nights - Boone Hall - Featuring Bloodstone Manor, Fright Stalkers Corn Field, The Body Farm Haunted Hay Ride and Psycho Clowns Side Show. Located just north of Mount Pleasant, a half mile past Long Point Road. Open 1, 2, 8-10, 14-17, 21-24, 26-31. www.boonehallfrightnights.com.
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Scary’um Aquarium - Halloween events and exhibits all month long! (843) 577-FISH.
MOJA Arts Festival - Sept. 23-Oct. 3.
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Preservation Tech Tour - Drayton Hall - Designed for those with interests in architecture. 8:30 am, $25. (843) 769-2608.
2
18th Annual Isle of Palms Connector Run/Walk - 10K run/5K run walk. Begins at 8 am on the island side. (843) 886-8294.
2
The 5 Browns - Presented by the Charleston Concert Association. Classical music’s first family of piano virtuosos. Gaillard Auditorium. 7 pm. (800) 745-3000.
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Autumn on the Ashley - Third Annual Craft Fair with vendors featuring crafts, arts, plants, woodcarvers, quilters, live music, cooking demonstrations & more - Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. (843) 571-1266. Open 9-5.
3
Latin American Festival - North Charleston Wannamaker County Park. (843) 794-4FUN.
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Gardens for Gardeners Fall Tour - see 8-10 private gardens, noon-4 pm. $25pp. (843) 579-9922.
8-10
30th Annual Taste of Charleston. Featured event ... see page 47.
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Piecing Together the Past with Archaeology - Discover how archaeologists illuminate written records, and learn about cultures based on artifacts left behind. Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site. 11-4 pm. (843) 852-4200.
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Chamber Music Presents: Classical Kids Concert: Wind in the Willows. Circular Congregational Church, 1 pm. (843) 763-4941.
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Shaggin’ on the Cooper - Mount Pleasant Pier/Waterfront - 8 pm. $10 pp. (843) 795-4FUN.
14
Blues & BBQ Harbor Cruise on the Carolina Belle - Two hour cruise with food and live blues - Charleston’s hottest ticket! $39.50 pp, departs Maritime Center, boarding at 6:30 pm. (843) 722-1112. www.charlestonharbortours.com.
15
Moonlight Mixer’s “Shaggin’ on the Pier” - Folly Beach Pier, 7-11 pm. $10 pp. (843) 795-4FUN.
15-17
Swingin’ on a Star - The Great American Songbook - A Big Band Celebration featuring the sounds of Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Michael Buble and other divas and crooners. For tickets: www.bradandjennifermoranz.com. (800) 514-3849.
16
Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series - The Resolvers - Wannamaker Park. 8 pm. $8 pp. (843) 795-4FUN.
PGA Tour Championship Oct. 25-31
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Bunnicula - Presented by Charleston Stage - Dock Street Theatre. Based on a popular children’s story – call for info. (843) 577-7183.
16-17
Alice in Wonderland - Charleston Ballet Theatre - Sottile Theatre. www.charlestonballet.org for info.
16
Morris Island North & South History Tour - Two-hour tour includes boat ride to island with professional historians. Departs Charleston Maritime Center at 12:30 pm. $30pp. (843) 849-8687.
Nationwide PGA Tour Championship at Daniel Island - $1 million purse, (800) 677-2293 or www.nationwidetourchampionship.com for info.
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Blues & BBQ Harbor Cruise on the Carolina Belle - Two-hour cruise with food and live blues - Charleston’s hottest ticket! $39.50 pp. Departs Maritime Center, boarding at 6:30 pm. (843) 722-1112, www.charlestonharbortours.com.
28-30
Halloween Fun Nights - Storytelling, night time tram rides, movies, snacks at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. 6-9 pm. (843) 571-1266
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Haunted Harbor Cruise - SpiritLine Cruises’ Halloween Fun Nights - Oct. 28-30 Halloween Party. Boarding at 6:30, cruise from 7-9:30 pm. Call (843) 722-2628 for tickets.
November 2010 3
Paul Taylor Dance Company, presented by the Charleston Concert Association - Modern dance at its finest! Gaillard Auditorium. (800) 745-3000 or www.charlestonconcerts.org.
5
Jazz for Jenkins - Benefit for Jenkins Institute for Children at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens Carriage House Lawn. 7-11 pm. (843) 571-1266.
6
Preservation Tech Tour - Drayton Hall - Designed for those with interests in architecture. 9:30 am. $25. (843) 769-2608.
11-13
Earl Lugh’s Weekend of Jazz - This Grammy winning guitarist brings world-class talent! Kiawah Island Resort. (800) 654-2924.
13
3rd Annual Colonial Trades & Harvest Day - Living history featured event! 10 am-5 pm. Featured event ... see page 47.
13-14
Living History & Battle of Secessionville Reenactment - Famous Civil War battle, Boone Hall Plantation. Call (843) 884-4371 for info.
14
7th Annual Blessing of the Vines Festival - Irvin House Vineyard. $5 per car. 2 pm. (843) 559-6867.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
December 2010 1-31
Charleston Sleigh Ride Aboard the Thriller - Leisurely boat tour of the harbor to view holiday decorations. Blankets, hot cocoa, holiday music, $40/adult, $30/child. (843) 276-4203 or www.thrillercharleston.com.
1-31
Boone Hall Plantation Christmas - Holiday decorating at its finest. (843) 884-4371. Regular admission.
Boone Hall Plantation Christmas Dec. 1-31
1-31 Plantation Christmas - Plantation House decorated with traditional greenery, berries, candles, and poinsettias. Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. 9 am-5 pm daily. (843) 571-1266. 2
Preservation Tech Tour - Drayton Hall - Designed for those with interests in architecture. 9:30 am. $25. (843) 769-2608.
3
Christmas 1860 Candlelight Tour - Featured event! See page 48.
4,5
27th Annual Spirituals Concerts - African-American spiritual music with three concerts by Ann Caldwell & the Magnolia Singers. 3 pm with evening concert on the 4th at 5:30 pm. Drayton Hall. (843) 769-2600.
4-19
The Charleston Christmas Special - Broadway style show, Charleston Music Hall. (843) 853-2252 or www.bradandjennifermoranz.com.
4
City of Charleston Tree Lighting - Santa Claus & Mayor Riley, Marion Square, entertainment begins at 4:30 pm. Tree lighting at 6 pm.
4-18
Holiday Farmers Market - Marion Square, Saturday, 8 am-4 pm & Sunday 10 am-4 pm.
4
Annual Charleston Parade of Boats - Boats are decked out for the holidays and parade around the Charleston Harbor. Viewing from downtown at 6:30 pm. (843) 724-7305.
5
Charleston Christmas Parade - begins at Calhoun & Meeting Streets, down King to Broad to Lockwood. 2-5 pm.
10
Christmas 1860 Candlelight Tour - Featured event! See page 48.
11
Family Yuletide at Middleton Place - Enjoy story-telling around warm fire, caroling, ornament & wreath making, craftspeople, live nativity and refreshments. 5:30-8 pm. (843) 556-6020. www.middletonplace.org.
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Celebrate the season with Christmas Through Time - Learn how colonists celebrated the Yuletide season, costumed interpreters, holiday traditions from England. Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site. (843) 852-4200 for info.
11,18
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - Charleston Stage Company Dock Street Theatre. (843) 577-7183 or www.charlestonstage.com.
11,12,17,18
The Nutcracker - Charleston Ballet Theatre - Gaillard Auditorium. (843) 723-7334 for info.
17-18
Middleton Place Grand Illumination - Step back to 1782 and stroll the gardens lit by candlelight - Featured event! See page 48.
31
Happy New Year’s Charleston - An alcoholic-free celebration for all ages. Marion Square and surrounding churches. 4-10:30 pm. (843) 724-7305. Charleston Ballet Theatre Dec. 11, 12, 17, 18
Ongoing Events Varies
Theatre Charleston - See the best theatre and shows in Charleston! Sample of shows include: Dirty Blonde, Oliver Twist, The Marvelous Wonderettes, The Duncan Storm, The Lion in Winter, A Christmas Story, White Christmas and many more! See schedule at www.theatrecharleston.com or call (843) 813-8578.
9/23-0/24
34th Annual Fall Tour of Homes & Gardens - $45 pp. Featured event! See page 46.
11/12-1/02
21st Annual Holiday Festival of Lights - Over 1 million lights! James Island County Park, nightly. (843) 795-4FUN.
11/26-12/26
The Polar Express 4D Experience - SC Aquarium. (843) 577-FISH.
Thru 12/19
Charleston Farmers Market - Saturdays only. Marion Square.
Thru 5/2011
Albino alligator at the SC Aquarium!
3rd Saturdays Cannon Demonstrations & Firing - Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site. Call for info - (843) 852-4200.
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Tide predictions provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) at the Custom Wharf House in Charleston Harbor.
OCT 2010 Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Low am pm 8:03 9:00 9:11 10:04 10:19 11:04 11:23 11:59 ——- 12:23 12:51 1:20 1:41 2:14 2:29 3:07 3:17 3:58 4:05 4:50 4:54 5:42 5:44 6:35 6:37 7:30 7:33 8:26 8:33 9:22 9:34 10:14 10:31 11:02 11:24 11:46 ——- 12:12 12:26 12:56 1:05 1:38 1:42 2:18 2:19 2:57 2:56 3:36 3:34 4:17 4:15 5:00 4:59 5:47 5:49 6:40 6:45 7:37 7:49 8:38 8:56 9:39
NOV 2010
High am pm 1:47 2:26 2:57 3:34 4:06 4:38 5:11 5:37 6:11 6:33 7:07 7:26 8:01 8:17 8:53 9:06 9:44 9:56 10:35 10:45 11:28 11:36 ——- 12:21 12:29 1:17 1:25 2:14 2:23 3:11 3:21 4:04 4:16 4:54 5:08 5:40 5:56 6:23 6:40 7:05 7:21 7:44 7:59 8:22 8:36 8:59 9:12 9:34 9:49 10:10 10:28 10:50 11:13 11:37 ——- 12:05 12:33 1:03 1:37 2:07 2:46 3:12
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
New moon-Oct. 7 • 1st quarter-Oct. 14 Full moon-Oct. 22 • 3rd quarter-Oct. 30
Low am pm 10:04 10:37 11:09 11:33 ——- 12:09 12:25 1:05 1:16 1:59 2:05 2:50 1:53 2:39 2:41 3:28 3:28 4:17 4:16 5:05 5:05 5:55 5:57 6:45 6:53 7:36 7:25 8:26 8:51 9:14 9:46 9:59 10:38 10:43 11:25 11:25 ——- 12:10 12:07 12:52 12:48 1:34 1:30 2:17 2:12 3:00 2:57 3:45 3:45 4:32 4:37 5:23 5:34 6:17 6:36 7:14 8:50 9:11
High am pm 3:54 4:14 4:57 5:14 5:56 6:10 6:51 7:03 7:43 7:54 8:34 8:44 8:24 8:33 9:13 9:21 10:01 10:09 10:51 10:59 11:41 11:51 ——- 12:32 12:45 1:24 1:41 2:15 2:36 3:06 3:29 3:55 4:18 4:42 5:05 5:27 5:48 6:11 6:30 6:52 7:11 7:33 7:51 8:13 8:32 8:54 9:16 9:39 10:02 10:29 10:53 11:26 11:49 ——12:28 12:48 2:39 2:51
New moon-Nov. 6 • 1st quarter-Nov. 13 Full moon-Nov. 21 • 3rd quarter-Nov. 28
DEC 2010 Low Day am pm 1 9:54 10:08 2 10:55 11:03 3 11:51 11:55 4 ——- 12:43 5 12:45 1:33 6 1:33 2:20 7 2:20 3:06 8 3:05 3:50 9 3:49 4:33 10 4:33 5:16 11 5:18 5:59 12 6:07 6:43 13 7:01 7:29 14 8:00 8:17 15 9:00 9:06 16 9:57 9:56 17 10:50 10:46 18 11:39 11:34 19 ——- 12:26 20 12:21 1:12 21 1:08 1:57 22 1:55 2:42 23 2:43 3:27 24 3:33 4:14 25 4:26 5:03 26 5:22 5:54 27 6:23 6:49 28 7:27 7:47 29 8:33 8:46 30 9:38 9:46 31 10:39 10:44
High am pm 3:42 3:51 4:41 4:49 5:36 5:43 6:29 6:35 7:18 7:25 8:06 8:12 8:52 8:57 9:36 9:42 10:19 10:27 11:02 11:14 11:46 ——12:02 12:32 12:53 1:20 1:47 2:11 2:41 3:06 3:34 3:57 4:25 4:48 5:14 5:37 6:02 6:23 6:48 7:09 7:33 7:54 8:18 8:40 9:04 9:29 9:51 10:20 10:40 11:15 11:32 ——12:15 12:27 1:18 1:26 2:22 2:28 3:25 3:30 4:26 4:30
New moon-Dec. 5 • 1st quarter-Dec. 13 Full moon-Dec. 21 • 3rd quarter-Dec. 27
Area Services For Emergencies, Dial 911 Non-Emergency
Visitor Information
Charleston • (843) 724-7311
Charleston • 375 Meeting St. (843) 853-8000
Mount Pleasant • (843) 849-2060 North Charleston • (843) 554-5700 Sullivan’s Island • (843) 883-3198
Mount Pleasant • Hallman Blvd. at Waterfront Park • (843) 884-8517 North Charleston • 4975 Center Point Drive (843) 740-5550
Isle of Palms • (843) 884-6428 Folly Beach • (843) 588-2447
Summerville • 402 North Main St. (843) 873-2931
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Directory Of Advertisers Fun & Recreation Angler Management Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Aquarium of SC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Audubon Center at Beidler Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Barrier Island Eco-Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Boone Hall Plantation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Bulldog Tours - Haunted/Ghost Walking . . . . . . . .13 Charles Towne Landing State Park . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Charleston Harbor Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Charleston Sleigh Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Charleston Strolls Walk With History . . . . . . . . . .23 Charleston Tea Plantation . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Page Charleston Water Taxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Chart TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry . . . . . . . . .14 Culinary Tours of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Drayton Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Edmondston-Alston House Museum . . . . . . . . . . .10 Fort Sumter Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Harbor/Carriage Combo Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Magnolia Plantation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Middleton Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Palmetto Breeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Palmetto Carriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Patriots Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Plantation/Harbor Combo Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Theatre Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Thriller Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Tideline Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Shopping Dacuba’s Fine Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 31 Filthy Rich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Hagan Fine Art Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Nice Ice Fine Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Oil & Vinegar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Tanger Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Terrace Oaks Antique Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 The Brass Pirate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 The Spice And Tea Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Turtle Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Dining & Entertainment A.W. Shuck’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Bocci’s Italian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Club Habana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Cru Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Cupcake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 East Bay Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Gilligan’s Seafood Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Guy Harvey’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Joe Pasta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Middleton Place Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Spirit Line Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Tommy Condon’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Other Summerville Dream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
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